Rotary Club of Lombard Newsletter Rotary Corner – The corner is on hiatus due to some technical difficulties at the RI site. February Board Meeting Highlights - On February 15th, the Board approved a $1,800 donation to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Kudos were dolled out to Fun and Funds for the exceptional Valentines Day Event at Praga. The Business After Hours will replace the regular lunch on April 5th while details will follow. The board decided to sever the membership of Frank Typpi. President Rick related a number of thank you notes from the Library, the Deicke Home, Food Pantry, and Historical Society pertaining to recent donations. The scholarship forms and press releases are out and applications are due back in mid-March. Bob McBride also noted that two students are registered for RYLA. It was noted that the First Things First fund had reached $645 and a check is on its way. The board modified the recommendations from the finance committee to keep the Henderson Funds as is with the exception of earmarking an amount of $12,500 to the scholarship fund over the next three to four years. The slate of candidates for the installation dinner was approved as follows: President – Steve Flint Vice-President - Jean Nolan Welcome To Our Speakers: On February 15th, Rich Gallicchio brought the group up to speed on recent changes in the tax laws. Laura Thoma had us embrace our creative sides on February 22nd through the seven stages of creativity. Gary Bird missed the bus on March 8th and subsequently there was no speaker. Announcements: On February 15th, President Rick provided an update of activities at the board meeting. Dan Tufano encouraged upcoming speakers to determine their topics so that they can be included in the newsletter and website . Dennis McNicholas provide an update on the foundation accounts on February 22nd and then solicited chances for the upcoming Montini Auction. He also noted that there are limited tickets for some nice cash prizes. Bob Carter noted that the back table had already begun to sponsor Dennis McNicholas for a fundraising bike race and still needed eight other members to pool in for the remainder of the $250. Fines & Happy Fines: On February 15th, Sergeant Dan rolled out the fine wagon including late and missing in action fines from the board meeting which dug into the pockets of Ray Byrne, Jim Blanche, Dennis McNicholas, Greg Young, Marge Topel and Kim Pede. A record number of multiple picture fines were levied against Deb Allen (3), Marge Topel (2), President Rick (2), Sergeant Dan and Bob McBride. The Library and YMCA directors were found at the same table while John Nolan and Kathy Volpe were found guilty of missing pins/badges. Pete O’Connor was happy that thirty students from Glenbard East visited the bank and talked about potential career opportunities. Brian Johnson was happy that his wife spent significantly less on wine this year as compared to last year. Averaging is a good thing Brian! John Nolan was happy that Rich Gallicchio almost looks like a CPA. Steve Flint was pleased to fill the slate of officers for next year. The back table earned a fine for speaking during a happy fine. Bob Mertz was happy about the Cub’s pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training. Kathy Volpe was happy to be on the board for another year. Late fines were assessed to John Brust, Kim Pede, and Kathy Volpe on February 22nd. For the record, Connie Gessner was not late, she was absent. Missing pins included Ron Mensching, Pete O’Conner and Kathy Volpe. In a rare treat, a mass happy fine was assessed to the entire group for recent press coverage on the Peck House contribution and the upcoming scholarship program. Mike Fugiel paid a happy fine for finally figuring out that the reason a funeral procession moves so slowly is because the lead driver ran over the traffic cone. Doc Arndt started off the festivities on March 8th by walking in late. Pin fines were paid up by Gary Bird and Chief Seagraves while picture fines were assessed to President Rick, Marge Topel and Deb Allen. Inadvertent talking fines were levied against Chief Seagraves and Kathy Volpe. Sergeant Dan kicked off the happy fines with a wedding notice in the local paper and was happy to have successfully moved daughter Michelle to Washington DC. Bob Carter was happy to have Dennis McNicholas as a volunteer and just as happy to have a granddaughter pull an A in Calculus at the University of Indiana. Brian Johnson was happy that his granddaughter toured NY with the Glenbard East Band. Ralph Schweppe completed the grandparent trifecta noting his grandsons trip overseas as part of the Augustana College Orchestra. Marge Topel was happy to participate in Lutheran Schools Week by visiting a kindergarten and 1st grade classroom while visiting her granddaughters. Honored Guests: The guest list was empty on February 15th while Hank Thiele, Luddington MI, joined the group on February 22nd. Object of Rotary – or Be Reminded: the first regular (Thursday) meeting of every month is “Food or $5” as members will have the choice of bringing a food item to help supply for the Food Pantry or pay a $5 fine of to support First Things First. When a speaker is not scheduled on the first Thursday of each month, the time will be spent in quality fellowship and member to member interaction. Birthday Celebrations: Recent and upcoming birthday celebrations of note include: Dick Schroeder March 29th Ray Byrne March 30th Dan Tufano April 4th Kim Pede April 18th Marge Topel April 21st Ed Reeder April 23rd Weekly Raffle: Bob Carter, with over $700 to gain, pulled the Three of Spades instead of the elusive Six of Diamonds on February 15th while Peter O’Conner failed his table members by pulling the Seven of Spades on February 22nd. Mark Your Calendars: Business After Hours April 5th 6:00 @ Casey’s Board Meeting: The next Board Meeting is March 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Casey’s preceding the normal luncheon. |
