“Forever is composed of nows.” – Emily Dickinson – 1830-1886 – American Lyric-Poet

 

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” – Andy Rooney – 1919-2011 – Radio, Television Writer

 

“Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it’s stormy now, doesn’t mean you aren’t headed for sunshine later. Don’t lose faith.” – Trent Shelton – Football Player

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Last week was our karaoke fundraiser at Jupiters.  Many thanks to those who helped organize such a successful event.  More details, including photos, to come soon.

 

In honor of his upcoming birthday (Friday, 2/14), Ata has requested the usual happy birthday song be sung with extra gusto this week.  Don’t let him forget to have us sing!

 

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  Feb 13th Feb 20th Feb 27th Mar 6th
Introductions Oktay Baran Eddie Bridges Garrett Colbert Paul Conforti
Reflection Garrett Colbert Mary Hodson Thom Hodson Darrell Hoemann
Greeters Oktay Baran Eddie Bridges Garrett Colbert Paul Conforti
Garrett Colbert Mary Hodson Thom Hodson Darrell Hoemann
Food Schultes Schultes Schultes  
Notetaker Hodson Perry Crane Conforti

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE (with program committee members listed in parentheses)

 

February 13th – Spa Day (Lisa)

February 20th – Club Assembly

February 27th – Mitch Marlow, Sales & Public Relations Manager, Virgina Theatre (Charlie)

March 6th – TBD (Lisa)

March 13th – Brandon Fischer, Director, Salvation Army ReStore (Joe)

March 20th – TBD (Les)

March 27th – Dr. Jeffery Mondak, James M. Benson Chair in Public Issues and Civic Leadership, UIUC, will discuss the relationship between personality types and political opinions (Mary)

April 3rd – TBD

April 10th – TBD

April 17th – TBD

April 24th – TBD

May 1st – TBD

 

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

 

February 14 – Ata Durukan