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CLUB PRESIDENT 
Maria Peterson
April 2 nd - April 8th  2021
Guests:
 
Margaret Debska – Rahab’s Daughters
 
Maria Coons - !!!Returning BBRC Member!!!!
 
Breakout Sessions:
 
In keeping with April Fool’s Day, Pat Boquist, shared some of the history of the day and its affiliation with Spring and the calendar.  “Tricks” have been part of the event for many decades.
 
The Club members were then split into smaller, virtual groups to encourage more socializing and sharing.
 
Club Announcements:
 
Jack Caldwell shared that he had toured space at the Hart Road offices of Keith Hanson that might provide an excellent, in person meeting alternative when the BBRC membership is ready to get together.  The space is very large; has excellent WIFI and screen options; can accommodate +/- 40 at tables and many more in open seating areas.  This will be an option for all to consider.
 
   Kris Young 
Managed a quick poll of the BBRC attendees asking about returning to in person meetings:
-7% of the attendees were fully vaccinated; 19% had 1 shot
- there was interest in hybrid meetings, but if in person meetings were scheduled, 71% would attend
- 67% didn’t care about breakfast; 19% would appreciate a continental breakfast
- 5%(1) person wanted to wait for the Garlands space to be available
- all agreed the facility must have good audio/visual/ wifi capabilities.
 
Eric Lin 
Announced that the Taiwan Rotary International Convention would be virtual, with local Taiwan membership able to participate in person.  It is anticipated the sessions would be recorded so that global Rotary clubs could partake as their time zones and agendas allow.
 
Eric also indicated that the Taiwan Club has presented a project that they would like the Barrington Breakfast Club and the Schaumburg/Hoffman Club to collaborate with/ co-fund.  This would be a Global Grant for $70K as a “green” project to enable improved farming techniques and soil reconstitution in remote areas of Taiwan.  It is thought this project could act at a long term model for other parts of the world.  Sustainability would be supported through training.  The “ask” is $15-20K from the partner clubs.  As a reminder: Taiwan helped support the ACE program at our Harper College.
 
In one of the breakout sessions Co President Elect Jack Caldwell asked Rotarian Ibrahim La'ah to speak to the possibility of collaborating with Rotary clubs in Nigeria.
Ibrahim La’ah
Ibrahim provided some background on Nigeria: one of the largest black nations; resource rich; politically unstable; with strong, established Rotary clubs involved in peace keeping efforts.  More recently two Nigerian women have assumed key roles in local and global affairs:  Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of Illinois Public Heath, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization, a great source of pride for the nation.
 
Jeanne Hanson
was pleased to announce that post her retirement at the end of June, Lori Parrish would assume the Executive Directorship of the Samaritan Counselling Center as of July 1, 2021.  Lori is well known and active in the McHenry County area.
 
Jeanne also reminded everyone of the book discussion planned for the evening of May 20.  The book is Waking Up White by Deborah Irving, dealing with a growing awareness of unconscious bias.
 
Pat Boquist
Announced that the Peterson Fun and Fire Pit event has been rescheduled to June 5.  June 24 is still the date for the Installation Dinner.
 
 
 
 
 
                               
 
ROTARY IS A FAMILY OF VOLUNTEERS
PARTICIPATING IN MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE
WHILE HAVING FUN, FELLOWSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP
 WITH PEOPLE OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE WORLDWIDE.
                
 
 
Goings-On / Stories
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 
                                    
Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club is sponsoring this service for the greater Barrington community.  Blue Star Recyclers is an ethical electronic waste recycling company which also provides training and jobs for the disabled.   You can help the environment, the disabled and our local economy by getting rid of your unwanted electronics such as computers, TVs, stereos, small appliances, batteries, and more. Recycling fees may apply depending on the item to be recycled. Large Appliances, Refrigerators, AC Units, and Smoke Detectors are not accepted for recycling. To schedule a home pick-up or a drop-off at All American Reclaim, 990 W NW Hwy, Lake Barrington, call BlueStar at 847/349-4020 and to see a list of fees go to https://ezelectronicsrecycling.com/
 
 
 
 
JNNIFER LUCAS ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE

  1. Blue Star Recycling coming to Barrington Area on April 9 and 10.  Please help spread the word.   
  2. Bike Fix It Station Kick Off Event at Lake Barrington Village Hall on April 25 at noon.  Village CycleSport will do a short demonstration    
  3. Garden planting (Youth & Family Services and Neurobalance) tentatively scheduled for June 5 and 6.  Sue Lenz has worked hard on the planning and Kris Young on the budgeting.   More info to come and possibly some small tasks for our committee or other BBRC members in advance of the date. 
  4. Highway clean up — yes, we will get to that at some point, but I do not have it scheduled.  
 
 
 
CLUB MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
CLUB MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Why did you join Rotary?
 
In 2011 I was involved in some of the community efforts to address mental and emotional health.  I had been teaching classes for families dealing with a loved one who was experiencing mental, emotional and physical health challenges.  Debbie Villers invited me to present at a BBRC meeting.  It was my first encounter with Rotary, and I was impressed with the scope of it's reach.  The weekly meetings seemed like such an effective clearing house for so much going on locally, nationally and internationally.  
 
What experiences/ projects/ events have you most enjoyed and/or gained the most from your participation?
 
I have really enjoyed the variety of our membership.  A lot of different strengths, perspectives, personalities, etc.  But at the end of the day, we come together weekly and are a community.  And a lot gets accomplished!  I like to watch and observe how people interact.  I've learned a lot from our members.  
 
Through Rotary I've made several trips to Guatemala to work on some of our global grants.  It has been a priceless experience in so many ways.  For me working side by side others is one of the best ways to get to know someone.  Strong relationships were built within our team, with the Guatemala Rotarians and most especially, with the locals.  
 
What three things do your enjoy doing in your "free" time?
 
Only three?  That's really hard!
I really like physical activity.  Bike riding, walking, strength training, swimming, Tai Chi.  All of it!  Preferably outside.
 
Food and hospitality is something I have always enjoyed.  Cooking, gardening, preserving foods, entertaining are all so related for me.  Memories are made around the table.
 
Travel and reading also make the list.  What I have missed most during COVID has been the local library.  I was delighted to see it reopened.
 
 
 
 
DIVERSITY & EQUITY NIGHT
 
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee - Sponsored Book Review and Discussion Led by Jeanne Hanson
May 20, 7PM
 
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Important Pre Announcement 
 
We will be holding our Annual Rondezvous Event as a Live Streaming Auction and Fund Raiser with the Barrington High School Fine Arts Department
Saturday, May 22
6:30PM
 
Please Stay tuned for more updates
 
 
 
FOUNDATION MINUTE #37
 
WEEK 39 FOUNDATION MINUTE – MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
 
During April, Rotarians focus on improving Maternal and Child Health around the world. This emphasis on the needs of mothers and children is one of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus. The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to improve the health of mothers and their children by:
 
  1. Reducing the neonatal and newborn mortality rate;
  2. Reducing the mortality and morbidity rate of children under the age of five;
  3. Reducing the maternal mortality and morbidity rate;
  4. Improving access to essential medical services, trained community heath workers, and health care providers;
  5. Funding graduate scholarships for career-minded professionals related to maternal and child health.
 
Some of the initiatives supported by OUR Rotary Foundation include providing expectant mothers prenatal, delivery and post-delivery care; immunizations for women, adolescent girls, and children under the age of five; interventions to combat pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles and other major causes of disease in women and children under five; projects that promote breastfeeding and other actions that prevent, reduce and treat the effects of malnutrition; and other interventions to address congenital problems and to prevent mother to child HIV transmissions, and more.
 
Your donations to OUR Rotary Foundation can help bring hope and new life to families around the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BBRC UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
Fun & Fellowship 
 
4/1/21 April Fools Social
(with jokes). Break into smaller groups to discuss various topics and tell some jokes. Leader = Pat Boquist (Thurs morning meeting)
 
4/17/21 (rain date 4/24/21). Fire Pits, Food & Fellowship at the Peterson Estate. Leader = Maria + Pat/Terry (Sat)
 
Late May/Early June. Combined Environmental and Fun & Fellowship Event.
Perhaps work on planting garden, followed by a picnic, drinks, or whatever. Leader = Mary
 
TBD Women's Chick Flick. Leader = Maria
 
TBD Men of Rotary get-together. Leader = Lew
 
6/24/21 BBRC Installation Dinner. (evening meeting)
 
Summer get-together to make fleece blankets. Leader = Kris.
 
 
Elgin Rotary Club Fundraiser
Our Reverse Raffle and Lively Live Auction will be held on Zoom again this year.   We have some AWESOME Auction Items as well as a Reverse Raffle and Guest Speaker!
 
Here's our website:     http://www.Rotary5000.org
  • See What Numbers are Available
  • Buy a Raffle Ticket (only 124 to be sold).  You can use a credit card or a paypal account. 
  • Sign-up for FREE Event Tickets 
  • Preview the Live Auction Items (Coming Soon
 
Laurie Bitter & Cindi Rozycki,

Co-Presidents - Rotary Club of Elgin

Final Announcements
Final Announcements/ Reminders:
 
Jennifer Lucas subsequently shared a link to an ESRAG video featuring Past RI President Ian Riseley and his explanation on the origin of the newer Rotary 7th Area of Focus - the Environment.  It is a brief 17 minutes.
 
 
 
Next Meeting:
 
The next Zoom meeting will be Thursday, April 2, 2021 at 7AM.  
 
 
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Narayan Murarka
Mar 25, 2021 7:00 AM
Narayan M, “5-10 minute” Guatelmala Finalization Update
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