This is a busy month for our club, even as summer is winding down. We are now only 26 days from Barrington Streetfest! Watch for our Streetfest commercial that was produced by Comcast and will advertise our festival. Continue to obtain sponsorships for the Festival and our club. Plan to work at the Festival on August 26 and bring along a guest to volunteer. The sign-up sheets will be out shortly.
At this week's meeting, club member Gillett Johnson will give his classification talk and speak about his occupation in the wine industry. Invite any friends of yours who have an interest in this subject. Gillett has lived all over the world, has worked for a number of vineyards, and is and is expert in his field
At this week's meeting, we will pull a lottery number to determine the table that we will sit at! Jim Otis will be our greater and give the invocation. Dan Naranjo will take club Minutes, and Narayan Murarka will provide our Fun and Frolic. Please find a replacement if you are unable to attend this week. Thanks!
Calendar of activities for July:
August l, Tuesday at 5:30 -- BBRC Board Meeting, Garlands
August 2, Wednesday at 6:00 - Concert in the Park with Noon Club, Citizens Park. Informal. Bring a chair, anything to share (chips/salsa, etc.). Enjoy the concert put on by BMO Harris and Joe Connelly will be there with free popcorn.
August 3, Thursday- Membership committee meeting after regular club mtg.
August 3, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm.-- National Night Out on Cook Street. We will run a safety game for children. Set up will be about 5 pm
August 9, Wednesday, 5 pm, -- Streetfest Committee Meeting, Garlands
August 12, Saturday -- Back to School Giving Day at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Bring watermelon and cutting board, knife.
August 19, Saturday -- Irish Fest. The organized event with the bus has been cancelled, but members will drive to Milwaukee and car pool to enjoy the day. For info, contact Mike Martinez or Terry Cullum.
August 21, Monday at 11:30 am -- BACOA lunch, Langendorf Park. We will cook a barbeque and serve lunch for the seniors.
August 26, Saturday from 2-11 pm on Cook Street -- STREETFEST. Set up will be earlier (8 am?). BE THERE! Bring a friend to volunteer.
For September, keep open 9/12 for New Member Orientation, 9/23-24 for Art in the Barn, 9/27 for a combined evening networking event with the Chamber of Commerce and the Noon Club, and club "Fireside Chats" will begin.
Kris Young opened meeting with Word of the Day, Friendship. She also indicated that we got a nice thank you note from the South Barrington Conservatory for the Huts they received.
Kris also thanks those BBRC members who manned our Tent at the Farmer’s Market at the LB Mart in Lake Barrington, marketing the Barrington Street Fest.
It was also mentioned that Meals on Wheels was having difficulties in getting volunteers for the times we are committed to supporting.
Kris announced a change on the Board, Jack would stay as Director of Communications and Marketing and Rose Grace would be taking over the responsibility of Board Secretary.
Healing the Children has asked for volunteers to host 3 patients coming for surgery in November. Contact Monique if you would like to volunteer.
Trudy mentioned a Street Fest project team meeting next week, the date has changed to August 9 at 5:30pm at the Garlands.
August 12 is Back to School Giving Day. BBRC will hand out slices of watermelon to waiting families and needs volunteers. A sign up sheet is being passed around.
Terry C. announced the Concert in the Park Wednesday August 2, bring yourself and something to pass.
Irish Fest trip to Milwaukee has been cancelled due to lack of sufficient interest.
Joyce P. indicated that the summer’s Senior Picnic, which our Community Services Committee pays for and our members serve as waiters, will be August 21.
Joyce also announced that she and her husband would be playing at the Barrington Farmers Market later today
GUEST SPEAKER NARAYAN MURARKA
Narayan Murarka gave a presentation about the Mechanical Cow project in Guatemala. He emphasized that it was in large part funded by the Rotary Foundation and the size of their contribution was based on the amount that our members gave to the Foundation over the years. He talked about the commitment of the local government agencies as well as the local Rotary Clubs. There were 5 different NGOs that took responsibility for each area partnering with 5 Rotary Clubs. There will be 8 mechanical cows functioning in different areas by the end of the year. A copy of his presentation may be found on the BBRC website.
CLUB GUESTS FOR JULY 17, 2017
Joe Connelly introduced Ron Goldstern
Dan Madigan introduced his son, Conner
Jim Quigley introduced BellaGagen, an active Interact student, who will present on the Merry Meals initiative.
BELLA GAGEN SECOND GUEST SPEAKER
Bella spoke about the Merry Meals Program and that it would continue this year. Last year they packed 32,000 meals for Guatemala and the year before they packed over 28,000 meals for Tanzania. They will be packing meals at Street Fest this year and are looking for volunteers to help with this effort.
BRAG BUCKS
Bruce G. gave brag bucks in honor of June Foray who died this past week. June was the voice of many well known cartoon characters including Rocky & Natasha on the Rocky & Bullwinkle Show. A great lady he said.
Ron H. gave 4 bucks for the Cubs recently winning 4 of 6 games in a series.
Trudy gave bucks for Jim Otis, Steve Hollis, Lew Parks, and Marie B. for helping with the new BBRC tent and in supporting the BSFD effort at the Farmers Market at the LB Mart.
FUN & FROLICS
Bella Gagen did Fun and Frolic with questions about Barrington High School and its graduates.
RAFFLE
Trudey Wehern won the $10 prize
Kris Young - Unfortunately did not pick the white marble and all were very sad especially Bruce.
Well its that time again. I can't remember what I was going to say. Dag nab it!
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