Kris: Club has partaken in 44 service projects,
Volunteered 7000 hours. Made $54,400 cash
contribution and $9100 in-kind donation
Called a motion to approve the revised BBRC Board,
Bruce seconded, the members approved.
Narayan: briefed us on his WASH in schools brochure
- $562,000 towards project, alliance with municipalities
- money only goes towards buying materials all labor
donated
Mark: This Tuesday’s Installation details – Please fill out Dave Waring’s survey
– Consider partnering with the Lyric Barringto Chapter and attend the Sept 23 Chamber event at Barrington Hills CC
Mary: Food Pantry Shopping Tues June 26 meet at Aldi, Lake Zurich 5:30pm
Lew: With renewal of major sponsors, the Rendezvous net $33,000
Suzanne: July 4th parade is at BHS 9:30 am. Stay tuned about about the decoration theme and Interact participation.
Community service committee will meet for one hour at Maria Peterson's home. Wine & cheese will be served.
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Left - Sarah Geocaris, Kris Young, Brittany Gonzalez, Louis Yee.
Brittany Gonzalez, Sarah Geocaris, & Mike Lawrence – Brittany being the Director of group sales at the Lyric, Sarah being the Development coordinator at the Lyric, and Mike from the Local Barrington Chapter of the Lyric.
Lyric Opera House was founded in 1954 (formally The Civic) and is the 2nd largest in North America with 3,563 seats, the first being the Met in NY.
Anthony Freud took over as General director of Chamber opera and brought in contemporary pieces to attract younger people.
Musicals started in 2006 – just finished up with Jesus Christ Superstar – West Side Story next May
The Lyric features “Family Day” the backstage is opened for kids and older folks alike.
Season opens Aug. 6 Offer toursThere are 2 dining venues within the opera house
Many volunteers work daily in filing and other chores Audiences from Europe and Canada
Perks for Rotary – 20% promo code valid for all shows, they will host tours to groups,
Mike Lawrence spoke about partnering with the Barrington Chapter
There are 13 Chapters which include Lake Geneva comprises of 77 members - Monthly meetings at The Garlands
Attend 4 – 5 “Chamber Events” per year one being in Sept. at the Barrington Hills Country Club.
Before a performance a Chapter Chairperson will speak to group about upcoming performances e.g. what familiar songs to listen for, about the theme, etc.
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