Future Rotarian, Lilly, Susie Whipple's granddaughter
L -Brian Clement - Property Management. R-David Waring
L-Mary, Virginia Menzimer's (aka Ginger) sister
Rick Fingerman will become a member in the near future.
Announcements
Rotary Word of the Week: "Mission" by Susie Whipple
Kris: RI convention highlights:
An RI initiative to provide clean water and
sanitation to the entire country of Haiti
Justin Trudeau received end of Polio award as
Canadian government donated $640 M. No.3 in the
world.
Laura Bush spoke about education and literacy.
Suzanne: July 4th Parade. Arrive at BHS between 8:30 and 9:00 AM and proceed to the BBRC staging area ORANGE lot(North of the tennis court) Entry No: 01. Bring your own candy to give away. Kazoos will be provided. We will "kazoo"America the Beautiful at the judge's station. We will rehearse at 9:00 am. We will have cold water for all.
Survey: Give them to Dave Waring.
Brewfest: July 7th.
Pat: Good Shepherd "Auxiliary" will be staging a 'Kid's zone" at the Brat Tent Sunday July 1st 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Looking for volunteers.
Steve: Mike Pogar and Steve set up a little library at Jerri Hoffman children's center at Carpentersville.
Guest Speakers - Barrington White House
Beth Raseman-Cultural and Community center Director.
Rollin Potter-Program Director.
Beth has lived in Barrington with husband for 29 years – became involved with the White House in 2013 – Opened 2015 – over 450 events so far i.e. weddings, concerts, bereavements, etc.
BWH was originally built in 1898.
75 volunteers – just recently they invested $34,000 of donated money – received a $50,000 grant from Willow Foundation.
“3rdThursdays” evening art shows – Barrington Bank & Northern Trust are big sponsors.
It costs $117 per hour to rent one room - $300 per hour for entire house – very competitive in pricing with Park District rates.
Rollin is program director – has many contacts – has ushered in many celebrities and music groups - BWH has given our Club a 3 day voucher for use of one of it’s rooms.
Brag Bucks
Debbie– her daughter Kate won gold medal in special Olympics’ 50meter dash.
Bruce– saying his grandfather sold the lumber to build the house which is now Barrington White House
MM– “Old Boys Rugby expedition at the Highland Games where they mostly smoked cigars and sipped whiskey.
Ron – wedding anniversary same as Wayne & Martha Dukes’ – house sold in a few days with the help from former member Mark Monro.
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Louis– thanking Ron for getting him involved with the FIF (Fatherhood Initiative Foundation) and enjoyed Ron battling MM over the Cubs and Sox and thanked everyone emotionally especially Kris for providing contacts of people to speak at our meetings for the 2 years he’s served as Program Chair.
Monique– Saving the Children group sent home another patient after a successful operation
Joyce– attended the 33rdBACOA annual meeting the 23rdfor her
Guest Beth Raseman– thanked Ron for all his service and contributions to the community and being a true friend.
Eric– thanking Mary for another well organized and efficiently run “Food Pantry” purchase and deliver service project,
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Mark– to our next year’s District Governor for single handedly arranging a Breakfast with our Taiwanese Sister Club in Toronto which was sold out and to Eric for all his contacts and making this all happen between our two Clubs.
Jeanne– to Kris for all her sent out updates and reminders, for her flowing tear ducts, and for giving her life for one year to our club.
Rotarians in action
Meals on Wheel - June 29.
BBRC helps delivery of warm meals to those who are not capable of preparing their own meals in several townships.
L-Eric Lin, Diego Uribe, program chair, Sue McNarama, BACOA, Front - Sue's two granddaughters, Lilly Draper and Annika Wieliczko, Louis Yee.
Brat Tent - July 1st. Working with Good Shepherd hospital Auxiliary volunteers
L-Suzanne Gibson, Trudy Wehren, Pat Hogan-program chair, Mark Gibson, Eric Lin. Setup and packing art easels for young kids.
Pick up and store easels and other material at Steve Hollis shop with Harper College bus. Mark Gibson
L- Pat Hogan, program chair, Cindy Hogan, Eric Lin. Loading children games and supplies.
L- Lillian Jones, daughter of Ginger Menzimer (center) and Mary, Ginger's sister. Help at brat & beverage stand.
Certificate of Appreciation from Taiwan Dadu Club President Yang for 6440 participation as an international Partner to help at risk junior high students in an after school program.
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