Last Regular Meeting-Dennis Depcik told us how he dealt with the pain of losing his wife Maggie by writing a novel based on their love letters. A very moving program.
Our Condolences to Tom Dolson and his family on the passing of Tom's wife, Martha.
Meet our newest memberMike Hale. Larry Kanar inducted him into the club with the help of Mike's sponsor Lucinda Kasperson. Great to have you with us Mike.
Sam Harris together with Steven Spielberg’s organization will be producing a hologram of Sam's experiences.
Toiletries Collection: Sharon Weingarten will have a guest from the shelter that we have been donating toiletries to at the September 1st meeting. If you have any toiletry items to donate bring them to the meeting.
Volunteers Needed: Scott Rose is looking for people to make appointments with Life Source for our September blood drive. Contact Scott for more details.
25th Year of Operation Santa Claus: Gary Moriello will be providing more details at Tuesday's meeting about how you can participate.
Lucky Bucks: Winner of last week’s Lucky Bucks was Pat Doland.
For your calendar:
-Special Gifts Theatre 5K run: September 20th at Erickson Woods/Winnetka from 7:00 am-10:00 am. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, manning water stops and other duties.
-Shermerfest: September 20th at Village Green Park in Northbrook from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. Volunteer needs: Four volunteers are needed to carry tables and set up, two volunteers are needed to man the Rotary tent and promote Rotary and four volunteers are needed to help with clean up.
-Blood Drive: September 26th at Sunset Foods from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come out and encourage others to give the gift of life by donating blood and/or give it yourself! Sign up for 2 hour shifts.
-Rotary Chicagoland Korean Club's 4th Annual 7K run and 3K walk: Saturday, September 19th at Forest Way Grove, Glencoe. For more information visit www.rotary7krunorg.
-BMW Championship at Conway Farms: The Waukegan and North Chicago clubs are putting together teams of volunteers to work the upcoming BMW Championship. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information contact President Jill.
When former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias was eight years old, his country abolished its military and turned its focus instead to human rights and peace. Now, the Nobel Peace laureate believes the world can gain just as much by following his country’s example. Speaking at the Rotary Peace Symposium on 4 June in São Paulo, Brazil, Arias recounted how his country traded in its tanks and heavy artillery to invest instead in economic reform and social justice. “My country promised me, and all its children, that it would invest not in the weapons of our past, but in the tools of our future; not in barracks, but in schools, hospitals, and national parks; not in soldiers, but in teachers, doctors, and park guards,” said Arias. “My country decided that it devoted its resources to war long enough and that it wanted to devote the genius of its people to the science of averting war.” Arias received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for his work to bring the countries of Central America together to sign a peace accord that ended the military conflicts that then plagued the region.
The following questions were set in last year's GED examination These are genuine answers (from 16 year olds) Q. What is the fibula? A.. A small lie
Q. What does 'varicose' mean?
A.. Nearby
Q. What is the most common form of birth control
A.. Most people prevent contraception by wearing a condominium. (That would work)
Q. Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarean section'
A.. The caesarean section is a district in Rome
Q. What is a seizure?
A.. A Roman Emperor.
Q. What is a terminal illness
A. When you are sick at the airport. (Irrefutable)
Q. What does the word 'benign' mean?
A.. Benign is what you will be after you be eight (brilliant)
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