Our featured quests are Patty Barten, Citizens for Conservation (CFC) Board Member and Kathleen Leitner, President, CFC.
Additional guests and friends were Mike Young and Otis Hudson, introduced by Kris Young.
Announcements :
A Presidential Citation was received for our Club during Kris Young’s tenure.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 6th – The Barrington Library needs volunteers for a State Representatives public meeting.
Oct. 7th – The Library has an event for non-for-profits' volunteer solicitation from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org/library-events
The Barrington Noon Rotary will be selling Crocus this Fall to support the End Polio Now effort.
https://crocusfocus.com/
A November hands-on event is under discussion with the event planner and residents of The Garlands. There is apparent interest is participating/ helping in some way with Rotary efforts.
On November 11 at the Advocate Good Shepherd Fitness Center on South Barrington/Hough Street there will be an indoor cycling charity event to End Polio. Ideally, people will be sponsoring cyclists to ride for 30 minutes at some $$ commitment level. Consider being a cyclist or sponsoring one.
Mark your 2019 calendars as there will be a District 6440 and Club event on June 22.
Please visit the District webpage for all local club events. If we participate and support others, they will participate for our events.
Additional Announcements:
Narayan indicated that the Palatine Oktoberfest used a ticketing system for their event and did very well with that format. Narayan will also be presenting at the Zone Meeting on September 27 for a session on grants.
Lew Parks indicated that the Home Team is beginning its project soon.
Also, the Zip Line Trip for BBRC members and friends is on October 5. He needs a head count of who wants to go.
Pat Hogan reminded everyone that this coming weekend, September 22-23, will be Art in the Barn.
Brett Schulz asked that everyone provide any historical documents or photos for our 30th Anniversary event.
Kris Young has asked for children books for our book kiosks or Little Library.
Mike Martinez said on October 19th he will have speaker from the Great Lakes Naval Base.
Pastor Joe and his wife are hosting a music event at their home on October 19 from 7-9PM. This concert features the music of Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne, who return by popular demand from previous years in the Music-on-the-Hill series.
Suzanne Gibson reminded everyone of the Algonquin Club Harvest Fest this weekend.
Speaker: Patty Barten, CFC Board Member
The Barrington Area Citizens for Conservation (CFC)
currently is sponsoring an initiative - Barrington Greenway. This will include 14,000 acres of open space for greater Barrington, even outside of the local Barrington area. They are looking to provide habitats for Butterflies, Deer and other animals.
Detailed restoration plans are in place for all areas.
The CFC will also provide consultation on what to do to improve your private properties making them more "nature friendly."
The CFC will have already had two successful plant sales this Spring and Fall.
Other major mile stones include:
- CFC was the first private group providing restoration to be recognized for their efforts.
- Monarch Butterflies have returned in numbers to the CFC-supported properties.
- There has been a sighting of the endangered Rusty Patch Bumble Bee.
- Recently indigenous Green Snakes have been re-introduced into the area.
https://citizensforconservation.org/
Brag Bucks:
Elizabeth McGrath offered $7 for 7 different Maria Peterson signs she has seen and another $20 for the Rotary Foundation.
Kris Young was appreciative of the books she received for the libraries we have established.
Virginia recognized an Act of Kindness by Pat Hogan for a surprise for her birthday, they went to the Puerto Rican museum and restaurant.
Eric Lin wanted to recognize the 30 year anniversary for our Club and also donate $40 for the next four months he will be gone and traveling.
Joyce Palmquist made a donation as she and her husband launched their post-retirement singing career. She will be performing at the Prairie House Tavern and at Art and the Barn this weekend.
Fun and Frolic:
The group was again challenged with questions from our President!
Raffle:
The $10 Winner – Bruce Grabenkort.
There is a $466 pot with 7 marbles, BUT Marble Puller – Kris Young did not pull the marble!
Next Meeting:
7 am at the Performing Arts Center, Garlands.