Nora Carranza – Parent School Community Liaison, District 220, BHS; Sponsor, Latin American Roots Dance Club
Yanira Ornelas and Daisy Guerrero – Two Recipients of the Latin American Roots Dance Club Vocational Rotary Scholarships
President Lew Parks presented the Major Donor Appreciation Certificate to Suzanne Gibson recognizing the contributions of both Suzanne and Mark Gibson.
Lew thanked everyone that came out for Kite Fest on May 6-7. There were over 1200 attendees on a perfect weather day. The BBRC gave out almost 900 kites.
A review of the 3Q financial results show that the BBRC has generated 53% of the anticipated revenues, but spent 71%. As the torch passes to the new Co-Presidents, there may be challenges ahead in our ability to fund the contributions/ activities we would like without some careful planning.
On Tuesday, May 10, the current BBRC Board approved the proposed slate of Officers and Directors for the 2022-23 term. Lew, Co-PEs Terry Cullum and Joe Connelly explained that the Board-approved slate would be forwarded to the entire membership for review and officially voted upon at the next meeting. Additionally, Carol Hannagan has met the initial criteria for BBRC membership and the current Board has accepted her application. Her application and bio will be forwarded to the general membership for their review and approval. In both cases, the slate and the membership application require a 7 day acceptance period. If there are not concerns or issues, the slate can be voted/ approved as presented and the proposed member may be inducted as early as May 19.
Nan Burkhardt, Director of Education, has been with the Lake County Forest Preserve for 30 years. She is understandably proud of the school, family and adult programs the 64 district preserves and Dunn Museum provide and how the Preserve has expanded and adapted to the needs of the various communities.
Nan acknowledged that Barrington has specifically been involved in the Greenway Initiatives which span the region across Lake, Cook and McHenry counties. This program works to create a green pathway connecting 14K acres for animal, plant and people migration increasing biodiversity. The district is working with multiple partners to initiate grants, raise funds and identify volunteers.
A renovation is underway at the Wauconda Lakewood Forest Preserve which comprises 10% of the Lake County property. Phase I includes paved trails, updated restrooms, a three season shelter and a “net 0” maintenance building.
Dr. Robert Hunt came to District 220 after extended academic and administrative careers in Ohio. He was not anticipating a move when he heard of the Barrington opportunity from the prior Superintendents Harris and Leonard. He comes to the village as a parent of children in the school system, and his wife is a teacher in St. Charles. He looks forward to having the 220 District be a primary resource in bringing the wider community back together after the COVID experience.
His update on the $147M referendum outlined the various safety and security issues that will be addressed across the system, as well as the new, flexible learning spaces that will provide options for engaging students and optimizing space in support of education. Every school building in the District will be impacted in some way. Teachers will be prepped in ways to use the new facilities.
AM/ PM use of external sports fields will be addressed in addition to interior updates for classrooms, cafeteria, fitness center and gyms at the high school. The high school will also have a new entrance and stop light.
A Vision 220 had been created to strategically drive change in the system. Dr. Hunt now feels a Framework 220 is needed to operationalize the strategy. April 29-20 he is gathering 100 Barrington community members to discuss the future and create a “learning profile” that will guide activities and changes at District 220 for 3-5 years.
Lew Parks indicated he would be going in for major surgery on May 17, anticipating a one to six week recovery period. Joe Connelly and Steve Hollis have agreed to step in.
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BRAG BUCKS AND HAPPY DOLLARS
Joe Connelly is the proud dad of a soon to be graduate of the University of Iowa – Go Hawkeyes! He was also assigned responsibility for finding the owner of a serving bowl left at the Hanson’s last fall!
Suzanne Gibson congratulated Terry Cullum, Alexis Portugal, Joe Connelly, Kris Young on their commitment to the Polio Plus campaign where members promise a $100 per year donation to the Foundation. This is separate from the $25 per quarter contribution that may be given in addition to Rotary dues. Members have until June 30 to sign up for the program and receive recognition for their commitment.
Steve Hollis, on behalf of Liza Hollis, thanked BBRC member Margaret Debska for saving the day as the Kid Fest food cashier!
Kris Young thanked Nan Burkhardt for her informative presentation.
Virginia Menzimer remembered when Joe Connelly was just taking his daughter to college for her first year as a Freshman. She suspects that Joe and his wife provided the grounding that has allowed their daughter to be successful. Virginia also wanted to express appreciation for Pat Boquist’s work in identifying qualified and appreciative candidates for the vocation scholarship awards presented today. This is such a strong indicator of our Club’s commitment to community.
The next hybrid meeting will be on Thursday, May 19th, 7AM on Zoom and at Hanson Law Offices, 1000 Hart Road, Barrington, IL, Suite 300. Kim Rapach, a licensed clinical social worker, will be speaking about mental wellness.
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