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Rotary Club of Lombard
Newsletter Rotary Corner - Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, 2007-08 RI president, has launched the new Rotary year as the year to "say yes to Rotary." The RI theme, Rotary Shares, is a reflection of his commitment to share Rotary with others through service and recruiting new members. Wilkinson, a member of the Rotary Club of Trenton, Ontario, Canada, sees the concept of sharing as a motivating force behind Rotary work. " In choosing this theme, I thought about how much of Rotary is about sharing. We share our time, we share our talents, we share our money with others who need our help," he told incoming district governors at the 2007 International Assembly in February. "In Rotary, sharing doesn't mean giving away what you have to spare, what you don't need for yourself," he explained. "Sharing means giving of yourself, selflessly, for the good of others." Wilkinson has chosen to continue immediate past president Bill Boyd's emphases of water, health and hunger, literacy and family of Rotary. "These b asic needs havce been at the forefront of Rotary's efforts for several years now." He says, "And I hope that they will continue, because with clean water, good health, and the ability to read and write, so many of the people who neede help will find the ability to help themselves." In a time of dwindling participation in service organizations worldwide, Wilkinson emphasizes the importance of commitment to membership expansion. "It's not always an easy thing to invite someone into Rotary. Too often, we hear no. And no one likes to hear no. It's easy to get discouraged. But you have to expect those no's, and know when to ask again - and when to move on to find a yes somewhere else." Equally important to Rotary's future, says Wilkinson, is attention to programs for youth. "Working to strengthen our programs for youth helps ensure a new generation of responsible, ethical, and volunteer-minded people. [They] are our link to the future of Rotary which we ourselves will not see" June Board Meeting Highlights - On June 21st, the Board met at the Grove for President Rick's last meeting. The lobster waffles were tasty, just kidding. President Rick did pop for breakfast, as is tradition and just about everyone showed up. Thanks Rick. The treasurer's report is as follows. Harris bank balance-$20,669.50. WSB $1,506.41. Agency Fund 3/31/07-$98,173.72. Designated fund 3/31/07 $41,865.75. CD @ Harris $3,354.74. Birthday fund $978.00. Weekly raffle $1,090.00. FTF Acct. $210.00. Dick Arnold Memorials to date $1655.00. Bob W.let us know B'day cards are sent out regularly and he will have a Blue Ribbon Panel for the 1st Thurs. of July. Kim and Ray have a Golf outing/picnic date of Sept. 21 @ Western Acres. Dennis and Deb let us know that the Lombard Police have 30 bikes for our Bike-O-Nations collection in September. Ed Reeder is going to check on our wells in Haiti, when he is at the RI Convention in Salt Lake City. We received thank you's from some of our Scholarship recipients. NEDSRA sent a thank you to club for the medals and ribbons donation for Special Olympics. Welcome To Our Speakers: On June 21st, Chicken. Beth Gelman, Lombard Towne Centre spoke to club about the benefits of downtown to community. June 28th, no lunch, as we had Installation that evening at Weber Grill. July 5th, Fish. Bob Whitacres' Blue Ribbon panel of Ray, Dennis and Jean each gave a talk on what "Service" is to Rotary and Rotarians in everyday life. Especially theirs. On July 12th, Meatloaf . Sara Marach, Director of Sales from the Westin, spoke about the opening of the new hotel. They are in the bfinal stages of setting up the rooms for the grand opening on August 15th. She told the group that they have 20 weddings already booked as well as 25,000 rooms booked. This is the third largest Westin in the Chicago area. Announcements: On June 21st, Dennis requested permission from club to solicit donations for the ½ Iron man race that he and his daughter are doing in August. Proceeds will go towards a fifth well in Haiti. Ed R. was at RI Convention in Salt Lake City and presented a flag for a make-up. On July5th, Rick passed around the speakers list and gave everyone two weeks to sign up or be fined. Steve mentioned the change of date for the Board meeting. On July 12th, Dennis passed around the sign up sheet for the Iron Man Triatalon he and his daughter are participating in. Fines & Happy Fines: On June 21st , Deb took over as
Sgt@ Arms a week early. Badge fines for Bill Lichter, and pin fines
for Volpe and Fugiel. Mike claimed he left his in his desk drawer
and has since retired. It was Hawaiian shirt day as Jim B., Maury,
John N., Greg Y., & Ed Reeder were festooned in colorful regalia,
Mike F. showed up sockless, Charlie was fined for forgetting a fellow
Rotarians name. And Jim B. paid up for being late. Happy Fines,
Rich G. paid for his haircut, since John Nolan didn't notice. Ed
R. celebrated his 42 years of wedded bliss, Mike F for the above
mentioned no socks, Greg Y. was happy about his daughters graduation
from college, Deb was happy that Brio Rest. Donated $5,000 to the
"Y", and John N. was extremely happy that his 13 year
old granddaughter took her 1st steps after surgery for Scoliosis
and met Mark Buhrle (White Sox for you cub fans) at the hospital.
Kim Pede paid for a picture fine. June 28th, found most Rotarians
at Weber Grill for the installation of officers for the coming year.
Rick gave a moving speech and thanked everyone for a successful
year. Steve accepted the gavel from Rick and took the oath of office
from AG Linda Zerwin as did the rest of the new officers. It was
a pleasant evening even though John Nolan insulted the outgoing
Sgt@Arms who did not fine anyone that evening. On July 5th, back
by popular demand Past Sgt Rick took over for Sgt@Arms Deb who MISSED
her first meeting, nailed Connie and Dennis for being late, Rich
for pin violation. Picture fine for Gary Bird, and for some reason
Bill Lichter, Gary Bird, Dan, Brian and Ed Reeder for sitting at
the wrong table. Bob Mertz was happy that his Grandson was fine
after being hit by a truck, Dennis was happy to see his son and
daughter-in-law from Washington. Steve was happy with the installation
dinner. On July 12th, Sgt@Arms Deb, made the rounds as she got Dennis
for being late, Steve for starting the meeting late,Kim for being
badgeless, Dan for kissing up? at the board meeting and Jim B. for
defending Dan. Pete , Dennis and Bob W. for not dressing casual
enough. Then Dan noticed that the Sarge forgot Happy Fines. That'll
cost her. Happy Fines, Jean N was happy that her aunt , who is a
nun celebrated her 60th anniversary as a nun. Kim P went to her
family reunion, and celebrating her aunts 97th b'day. Ralph S. was
happy to visit the Allen's at their estate across the border and
spend some time on their (the Allen") boat. As for the birthday's,
Rich G. was thebirthday celebration of the day. 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: Weekly Raffle: On June 21st, the pot swelled to $1,090.00
and Deb Allen pulled the Queen of Hearts. 15 cards left. On July
5th, Jim Ilten pulled the Queen of Spades and did not receive the
$1,130.00. On July 12th, it was Kim's turn to go for the $1143.00,
alas she pulled the ten of diamonds and the pot grows on. Golf Outing/Dinner September 16th or 21st Western Acres/Praga? Board Meeting: The next Board Meeting is August 16th @ 11:30 @ Casey's, prior to our luncheon. |
