Bulletin July 12, 2018 (Jul 14, 2018)

Greetings fellow Rotarians,

This week will begin the many opportunities to interact with our neighbor Rotarians at their outdoor events starting with the Algonquin Rib Fest this past weekend. They always welcome volunteers and , in return, they assist us.

You can find the presidents in the district directory and can contact them and also consult the district website.

I have included RI President Barry Rassin's message which I would encourage everyone to read and reread including his commitment to environmental impact issues. His speech is also available on Youtube.

I have called upon each of you to be a champion of a cause including - will someone lead the project of addressing use of plastics and plastic straws and clean up esp at harbors and waterways.?

Next week we will be treated to a classification talk by Mike Martinez. And he is also outlining a trip Sept. 7th to the free Lyric Opera concert at Millennium Park . Please let him know if you are planning on attending. Bus vs carpooling vs train is being evaluated.

Respectfully Yours in Rotary.

Mark S. Gibson

Barry Rassin RI President

2018-19

July 2018

One year ago, your Rotary International Board of Directors adopted a new vision statement, reflecting our aspirations for our organization and its future. It reads,

“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

That simple sentence distills so much of what is essential about Rotary. We unite, because we know that we are far stronger together than we could ever be alone. We take action, because we are not dreamers, but doers. We work to create lasting change that will endure long after our involvement has ended – across the globe and in our communities. And perhaps most important of all, we work to create change in ourselves – not just building a better world around us, but becoming better people ourselves.

A quotation attributed to French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry goes: “If you want to build a boat, don’t begin by collecting wood, cutting boards, or assigning tasks. Begin by awakening in the souls of your workers a longing for the vast and boundless sea. Each of us came to Rotary because we had a longing – to have an impact, to make a difference, to be part of something larger than ourselves. That desire, that vision for a better world and our role in building it, is what drives us in Rotary. It’s what made us become members, it’s what motivates us to serve, and it’s what led me to choose our theme for this Rotary year: Be the Inspiration.

I want to see Rotary Be the Inspiration for our communities by doing work with a transformational impact. It’s time to start moving forward, by removing the barriers that are holding us back. Let’s make it easier to make adjustments in our clubs or start new clubs that suit different needs. Let’s work to strengthen Rotaract and smooth the transition from Rotaract clubs into Rotary. Let’s give all Rotarians the flexibility to serve in the ways that work best for them, so that every Rotarian finds enduring value in Rotary membership.

Truly sustainable service, the kind of service we strive for in Rotary, means looking at everything we do as part of a larger global ecology. This year, I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration for sustainable service by addressing the impact of environmental issues on our work. The environment plays a key role in all six of our areas of focus, and that role is only becoming greater as the impact of climate change unfolds. It’s time to move past seeing the environment as somehow separate from those six areas. Clean air, water, and land are essential for healthy communities – and essential for the better, healthier future we strive for.

Be the Inspiration – and together we can, and we will, inspire the world.

30th Anniversary

Doing Good in the World for 30 Years

Member Birthdays

Susie Whipple

July 14

Gillett Johnson

July 26

Spouse Birthdays

Gary Menzimer

July 16

Connie Antoniou

July 22

Ginte Sabaliauskaite

July 22

Anniversaries

Dan Madigan

Beth Madigan

July 23

Join Date

Jorge Aufranc

July 5, 2015

3 years

Michael Pogar

July 9, 2015

3 years

Kris Young

July 25, 2013

5 years

Eric Lin
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Bulletin Photographer

Louis Yee

President

Mark Gibson

President Elect/Club Admin Chair

Steve Hollis

Immediate Past President

Kris Young

Treasurer

Joe Connelly

Secretary

Pat Hogan

Director 2017-2019

Monique Juengel

Director 2018-2019

Joe Dorociak

Director 2017-2019

Mary Holcomb

Director 2018-2010

Susie Whipple

Director 2018-2020

Dan Naranjo

Director 2018-2010

Jack Caldwell

KidFest / KiteFly

Steve Olker

YOUTH SERVICE

Narayan Murarka

Interact

Monique Juengel

Interact

Dan Naranjo

RYLA

Jeannie Hanson

Branstrator Scholarship / At Risk

Jim Otis

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Mary Holcomb

Marketing

Jack Caldwell

VOCATIONAL SERVICE Co-Chair

Lee McCloud

Rotary Foundation

Deb Villers

Fundraising / Rendezvous

Monique Juengel

Rotarians Having Fun & Making a Difference

Service Above Self

We meet Thursdays at 7:00 AM

The Garlands

1000 Garlands Ln.
Performing Arts Center
Barrington, IL 60010
United States

District Site

Venue Map

Honored Guest

Glenn Garlick - 6440 Community Service Advisor as a conduit between clubs. A member of A.H noon club. Glenn is posed with our DGE Suzanne.

Announcements

Mike M: Fellowship on Friday Sept 7, Millenium Park, Lyric Opera Gig

Bruce G was awarded by Mark G for serving as PP and on the Board for 14 years. " Proud what we do"

Mark G.– Lyric Chamber Concert @ BHCC Sept 23 $65 ,details will be provided later.

– Club will be having a small 30yr Club Celebration sometime in Sept. venue being at Hollis Bros.

– The International budget was reduced to $10,000 while the community service budget is increased to $15,000.

– Budget was approved by the Board and by the members attending unanimously.

– Host family is needed for Friendship Exchange from Italy toward end of August, Contact Jim Wales, Chair.

– Mardi Gras 2018 fund raising Photos were in QB and Country Magazine

Trudy– Fellowship to listen to Pastor Joe playing guitar up in Richmond Red's steakhouse “one of these Sundays”

Maria C: Delivered RI President Barry Raissin message.

Theme: "Be the inspiration". Vision statement: ""Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves". Work on 6 areas of Focus with sustainability specially in pollution issues and its impact on health and global environment.

Speaker - Mark Gibson, President 18-19

It being his first meeting Mark presented "Life is Energy", his goals and reflections to ponder why we are members of this Club.

Goals:

More Environmental Projects

Better Public Image & Visibility

Tell our Stories in more detail

Be a Champion

What are you willing to Champion?

Seek opportunities – be more focused on what we’re doing – embrace, help, and have fun with other members.

“Plant seeds” all that our Club and Rotary does in others

Brag Bucks

Keith: youngest son graduated from Univ of Iowa, landed a job in D.C. $22

Pat Hogan gave $20 to Club for all the help we gave her Auxiliary at the “Brat Tent” where she ran a KidZone and help out in food stand. Volunteers: Maria C, Steve H, Mark & Suzanne G, Trudy W, Eric L, Faith Mirza, Ginger M, Sister Mary and Daughter Liliian Jones.

Mary H: Seeing a newspaper article on July 4 weekend honoring immigrants by Carnegie Corporation - bragged about all the immigrants of this country and of our club (over 15%) who have contributed so much.

Lee M: a niece who plays Bassoon with Lyric and her husband is a principle base player with CSO.

Raffle

Lee M: Won $10.00

Steve H: Did not pull the while marble.

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NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is on Thursday July 19th, 2018, 7 am at the Roycroft room.