Roseland Rotary Meeting June 12, 2014
Roseland Rotary Meeting June 12, 2014
Again the Waterford stepped up for Rotary. We needed a place to set up a mobile photo studio and the Waterford graciously provided us with one of their meeting rooms. Thanks Waterford for all you do for Roseland Rotary.
Jerry Hunt gave the prayer and President Bob Sones lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Four Way Test. Song Master Bob Eberhart lead us in Viva La Rotary, of which we murdered in the first degree. It was difficult for Bob to continue leading us in song when he was laughing at how we managed to destroy such a simpleA song. I know some people don’t like the singing but I think it brings us together as most of us suck at it. Just saying!
This was photo day for all Roseland Rotary Club members. We set up a portable studio in one of the meeting rooms so we could get head shots for our Roseland Rotary Directory. It is hoped we can get all the photo’s to have a consistent look throughout the directory. It was hoped that a good turnout would speed up the publishing of the directory, however that was not the case. Too many of our members were missing in action thus we will be forced to delay publication. If nothing else we are persistent and we will make another attempt. Hopefully, so those that cannot make it on Thursdays will have an opportunity to participate. A personal thanks to all those that made the meeting and stopped by to have their photographs taken. I timed it and it only took 3 ½ minuets’ to have your photo taken.
Paul Sours could not make the meeting due to a funeral she had to attend. Still she ran in and took 3 minutes of her time to have her photo taken for the directory. Thanks Paula, bless your heart.
Q. What did the police officer say to the midget complaining that someone picked his pocket?
A. I can’t believe someone would stoop so low.
Al Veldman announced the drywall was delivered to the Saint Peters Catholic Workers Family House and no help was needed in the unloading of the delivery truck. We watched as the driver and helper delivered the drywall right to the door and then carried it into the house. It was announced the committee, for this project, will be meeting Friday June 13th, at Bob Evans on U.S. 933 at 8:30 A.M... This was a last minute decision to have this much needed meeting. Hopefully committee members can attend.
Don’t forget the Presidents Bash June 26th at Joe Mahoney’s Estate. This is always a good time, so come on out and please let Joe know you will be attending. For the members that can’t make regular meetings this is a good time to attend and show your support for Rotary. By the way, we would just like to see you.
Derek Hays reminded everyone that the Chicago Cub Baseball trip is Thursday July 31. A signup sheet was passed around. Please let Derek know if you plan to attend. I can tell you from past experience that this is a fun trip.
Dave Keck had Jerry Hunt auctioned off a ticket to a Strawberry Festival. I am not sure where the ticket came from but Al Veldman moved his arm and the next thing he knew, he won the bid for the ticket. It might have been Al’s ticket to begin with. You have got to be careful around those auctioneers. If you have never heard Jerry in action, I can tell you he is good. He impressed our speaker so much that he asked Jerry to help with an auction at the Rotary Foundation Dinner. He opened his mouth and see what happened!
A Keckism, do you know what is different about the month of August this year? I didn’t either! Well, it seems there are 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays this August. That sure doesn’t happen very often. Just another Keckism!
Happy Dollars, Bob Sones is happy that Mike Grabill is with us, (literally), Jerry Hunts is happy because he has his granddaughter tonight, Joe Mahoney is happy to be happy, Bill Mitchell is happy his daughter just received her Master Degree and is on to her Doctorate. I wonder how happy Bill is when the bills start to come in. Still, congrats to Bill’s daughter and may she soon find a good paying job and become an active member of the Roseland Rotary. Bill was so happy he gave Dave Keck a $10 bill at which point Dave said thank you and Bill said “Hell No”. Al Veldman was happy because he and his lovely wife just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Al gave Roseland Rotary a happy check for $58.00. Thanks Al and best wishes to you and your lovely bride.
Fined for no pin were pin less Ann McQuillan Perri and pin less Don Kulwicki. Thanks Ann for sitting with this poor lonely soul.
President Bob Sones introduced our speaker Mike Grabill Chairman of the Rotary Foundation. Mike brought his power point presentation with him but left the updated version at home. You would not have known if he hadn’t told us as his presentation was flawless. When Mike went through all the things Rotary does it makes you proud to be part of it. He gave us a short history lesson on Rotary, the Rotary Foundation and what it has meant to the world. He described the three parts of the Foundation and the function of each. It is hard to believe that even as our economy improves that donations to the Foundation are down 25% this year.
Mr. Grabill gave us an update on the campaign to stamp out Polio. In 1985 there were 350,000 cases of Polio reported. Keep in mind that in 1985 reporting worldwide was not at 100%. In 2013 there were 403 cases reported and that is with good reporting. Most of our cases today come from Pakistan. It is hard to get into Pakistan to give inoculations as last year 6 Inoculators were killed.
To donate to the Foundation simply get a form from Joe Mahoney or go on the Rotary web-site to get a donation form or donate by credit card.
Nice job Mike Grabill.
There were 17 members, 1 guest and our speaker in attendance.
Oh where oh where, did Derek go, oh where oh where did he go!
Dave Alford won the drawing
Now go, and have yourself a great week
