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Rotary Club of Lombard
Newsletter The Lilac Rotarian Rotary Corner - Rotary Officers 2009-2010 President for 2010-2011 Secretary for 2009-2010, Vice President / President Elect 2010-2011 Treasurer Membership Publicity / Bulletin Writer International Services Youth Services Fellowship (formerly Fun and Funds) Club Service Programs Community Service Sergeant at Arms December Board Meeting Highlights - See the secretary. Welcome To Our Speakers: December 4th, no speaker. December 11th, our speaker was Ken Schroeder. On December 18th, our guest was a no show, so Bob M. announced that he could sing during the speakers time slot. No Thanks Bob. Honored Guests: On December 4th, our guest was Andre Baraka from New York Life. On December 11th, our guest was Andre Baraka from New York Life. On December 18th, our guests for Prime Rib lunch were Elaine Schweppe, Paul Friedrichs, Jack Brust and Hank Thiely. Fines and Happy Fines: On December 4th, His Royal Sgt.ness caught Doc walking in late, fined Gary B. and Jim I. without their pins. Fined Mertz and Whitacre for violating the two Bob at one table rule. Fined two tables for not having a female at their table. Picture fines went out to Dan W., Art & Deb. Brian paid up for calling Dan W. By the wrong name. At a past luncheon, finemaster Brian caught Art snoozing and Maury and Gary B. talking during the program. Happy fine time found Kathy glad that Charlie was back and healthy. Greg Y was happy, because he is the only one at the back table that doesn't collect social security. On December 11th, the Sgt. clocked Doc and Connie for lateness. Fined Chief Ed, Kathy, Chief Ray, Greg and who knows who else for no pin. Fines, Greg and Pat ( two bankers), Harris and Whitacre (two Bob's) Rick S. for not standing during his announcement. Happy fines were in abundance as Ralph was pleased with the LPD's recertification and had Ray stand up and explain what this entails. Greg Y. was happy that the last check for the reverse raffle was finally handed out to Ray. Again, Ralph was happy that the LFD held a training program for area Departments and he asked Ed to explain further what this covered. John B. was happy that Jack is on his way down for the holidays. Dennis is happy that Karin is fully recovered and the only pain she has is him. Dennis also wanted to thank the Gov. for his stupidness. Bob M. bought his wife a new shovel and Bob H. daughter in law received her college degree at the age of 35. On December 18th, Connie was late, AGAIN. Pin fines from Gary B. and Smit, were collected as was one from Greg. We hit a winner as we had 2 Bob's times two (Carter, Mertz, Harris & Whitacre). The two Exec's (Deb and Yvonne) And two Gary's (Bird and Smit). A picture fine that he didn't mind paying, was Ralph with his mother as she celebrated her 100th birthday. WOW. Yvonne paid her picture fine. Yvonne also paid a very happy fine as she will be a grandma again (#2). Ralph wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bob M. was reminiscing back to when there was only one bowl game (Rose) and now there are 34. Also, he found his Rotary pin from 1980 and wanted to know if he could get his dollar back. Jean was happy that she is half way through her Presidency. Announcements: On December 4th, President Jean announced that club received a thank you from Hilde and also that Vince Maltese had passed away. Dennis made an announcement that he would be visiting Larry Bouldin over the holidays and that if anyone would like to join him, see him after the meeting. On December 11th, Rick S. announced that Trustee Jack O'Brien, has cancer. Bob M. announced that the speaker next week is a Ranger from the DuPage Forest Preserve. On December 18th, Prez Jean announced that bio's would be going out. January 15th is photo 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. Weekly Raffle, On December 4th, Bob H. picked the Ace of Diamonds. On December 11th, Art picked the 8 of hearts. On December 18th, Deanna picked the 4 of spades. Birthday Celebrations: Recent and upcoming birthday celebrations
of note include. Mark Your Calendars: 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 15th @ 11:15a.m.@Casey's Restaurant |
