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Rotary Club of Lombard
Newsletter The Lilac Rotarian Welcome To Our Speakers: On November 29th, Jean Angel from the Historical Society came and gave her presentation on what's new at the Historical Society. She is looking for volunteers who have or want to show off any 19th century talents at the Peck House. Give her a call. On December 6th, our speakers were the Blue Ribbon panel of Greg Young and Maury Vandenbroucke, who gave a interesting talk about the Four Way Test. Go to fourwaytest.com and read up on some interesting history about the Four Way Test. On December 13th, Kris Hanson from The Pointe at Lombard gave an update of senior housing being built in downtown Lombard. Announcements: On December 6th, Gary Bird announced that a family of 6 will receive a $500.00 Yorktown gift certificate and a $150.00 gift certificate from Mr Z's. Also he received a thank you note from a sponsored family we took care of on Thanksgiving. Fines & Happy Fines: On November 29th, Sgt Deb
hit the following pinless members, Ed S., John N., Pete, Kathy,
Greg and Ron. Late to lunch were Connie, Kathy, Ray, Ed S. and future
member Paul O'Malley. Picture fines were given to Jim B.- 3 photos
and Dan. Happy fines from Bob W. who saw Maria Ward at a Veterans
Day activity at Downers North HS. She sends her regards to everyone.
John N. was happy that Rick isn't sgt@arms . On December 6th,
Pin fines were paid by Gary B., Bob C. Bob H. and Pete. Connie was
late again. Kathy V. and Brian were hit for being two realtors at
one table, Steve was hit with an absenteeism fine of $5. Also fines
were paid by those who haven't started Christmas shopping. A Happy
fine was paid by Bob Carter, who was rehabbing at Marionjoy at the
same time Henry Hyde was there. He got to see the live feed from
Washington, as he was honored by the President. Bob McB. was happy
about the Christmas concert at East and Ralph reminded everyone
that the Pearl Harbor anniversary was the next day. On December
13th, our pinless members were Kathy V. and Ralph who was caught
getting his badge during salad/soup time. Connie was late but so
was Kathy V. The two educator fine was levied to Gary Smit and Paul
O'Malley, Bob H. was fined for insulting the finemaster. Again those
who haven't started and those who haven't finished Christmas shopping
were fined. Happy fines from Steve F. who was happy that Bob Friend
was home from the hospital after his fall from a ladder. Deb our
illustrious master of the fine, was honored at center court at a
recent Bulls game. She was selected as a Community Hero from Harris
Bank, and scored a triple double afterwards. Mike F. was happy that
Connie was late and sat at our table, thus saving us from the no
female left behind fine. Gary S. was happy that he still surpasses
Dick S. for attendance and Dick was happy that his attendance got
a dollar out of Gary. 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. Weekly Raffle - On November 29th, Marges' table had the winning ticket, but alas, poor Kim pulled the 5 of spades. On December 6th it was Rick S who picked the 2 of clubs. On December 13th, Connie picked the Queen of clubs.
December 7 John Nolan Mark Your Calendars: CHRISTMAS PARTY December 27th Villa Nova Check the Website: Take the time to visit the newly revised www.lombardrotary.com to see the latest edition of this newsletter as well as other information relating to our Club. If you have any additional features that you would like to see posted, please send it my way….thanks! Board Meeting: The next Board Meeting is January 17th. @ 7:15a.m. @ Grove Restaurant BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Rotary Corner - Dear fellow Rotarians. While thinking of
our friend Dan Tani grieving for his mother Rose, 200 miles above
the earth, I thought that this passage from the crew of Apollo 8
would be appropriate at this time. This was the Apollo 8 Christmas
Eve broadcast. December Board Meeting Highlights - On December 20th I. Call to Order: President Flint convened the meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:15 a.m. at the Grove Restaurant. Those in attendance were: Deb Allen II. Approval of the Minutes - November 15, 2007 (Harris): Bob McBride moved, and it was seconded, to approve the minutes as amended. The location of the meeting had been cited incorrectly. All ayes, motion carried. III. Approval of Treasurer's Report (Young): The following current balance was provided. We have $29,093.51 in our bank accounts. Dennis McNicholas moved, and it was seconded, to accept the Treasurer's Report. All ayes, motion carried. IV. Committee Reports Club Service: (Whitacre) We will continue the first Thursday
blue ribbon panel presentations, but there will not be one in January,
2008. Bob is asking members to speak at the February meeting.
He is continuing to buy and send out birthday cards, and believes
he is "current". The Committee is still trying to plan a date for the annual Valentine event at Praga. International: (McNicholas and Lichter) Dennis is continuing to try to learn about getting matching funds from the Foundation. The Committee discussed how to memorialize the recent tragic death of Dan Tani's mother. Dan was a Rotary scholar. Greg Young moved, and it was seconded, to name one of the three unnamed $1,000 scholarships for Rose Tani this year only. All ayes, motion carried. The Club will send a sympathy card. Rotary International seeks to have every club donate $1,000. Dennis proposed that we budget new international projects each year. District Liaison: (Nolan) No report. Membership: (Topel and Volpe) Bob McBride reported that prospective member Paul O'Malley is leaving Glenbard East to take a job in another town in June, 2008. Even though he may join for just six months, Marge Topel moved, and it was seconded, to approve his membership in the Lombard Rotary Club at this time, if he wants to become a member. All ayes, motion carried. Deanna Wilkins, Assessor of York Township and Jake Brandenberg of MB Financial are prospective members. Tom Parkinson, who owns a sign company, wrote to us asking about membership. Programs: (Soderstrom) No report. Community Service: (Gallicchio) Rich proposed matching the literacy grants given last year. Marge Topel moved, and it was seconded, to match the grants given to the schools and library in the same amounts as last year. All ayes, except for abstention by Bob McBride and Bob Harris. Motion carried. Rich noted that a donation had been given to the PADS program. V. Unfinished Business A. Rotary Youth Exchange. We still need a host family for one semester. Bob is cautious about opening this up to a wider audience, due to security reasons. B. Christmas Party. Reported above in Fun and Funds. C. Literacy Grant Program. Reported above in Community Service. VI. New Business A. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Bob elaborated on his previous request for the qualities we seek in a RYLA participant. He prefers kids who have not had the breaks and advantages others in the area have had. He wants to choose Lombard residents, and he explained other priorities. B. Paul O'Malley Membership. Discussed under Membership above. C. Deike Home Donation Request. Deb Allen moved, and it was seconded, to donate $500 to the Deike Home. All ayes, motion carried. D. Valentine's Day Dinner. Discussed under Fun and Funds above. E. Casey's Staff Christmas Present. Steve proposed amounts. Dan Tufano moved, and it was seconded, to give monetary presents to the cook and the waitpeople at Casey's. All ayes, motion carried. VII. Other Business None VIII. Adjournment Marge Topel moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Steve Flint adjourned the meeting at 7:56 a.m. The next regular board meeting will be Thursday, January 17, 2008,
at 7:15 a.m. at the Grove Restaurant. Bob Harris
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