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Our guests today included Susan Wong, Otis Hudson, Jimmy Prosker, David Bandel and our speaker, Talei Thompson. All representing our Taiwan friends, Morgan Stanley, Hampton Inn - Deer Park, the District Treasurer's Office and the John Maxwell Team, respectively.
Announcements
Mark Gibson reviewed the list of upcoming events and reminded us that a BBRC group will be going to the Palatine Rotary Oktoberfest this weekend.
He also highlighted hands on volunteer opportunities in the club. Members are being recruited to participate in the “Home Team” home maintenance group that will be helping seniors with simple chores around the house.
The Barrington Conservation Trust will have a work day on 10/13 to clear buckthorn. CFC has work days on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in the Fall to do seed collection.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trudy Wehren reported that there would be a Club fellowship activity the last Sunday in October – 10/28, from 2 to 4pm. Joe Dorociak will be performing that Sunday afternoon at Red’s Steak and Barbecue in Richmond.
Susie Whipple invited everyone to join her at Heinen’s tomorrow. She will be pouring Spanish wines from 4:30 until 7:30pm.
Dave Waring invited everyone to attend the Elgin Symphony opening night concerts. Saturday, September 15, is Barrington night. Chrissie Mena will be playing the cymbals. Dave will have his turn on Sunday.
Mark reminded us all to pick up our 30th anniversary Rotary bags.
We received a thank you note from Sunny Hill School thanking us for our donation to support 5th graders college visits.
SPEAKER: TALEI THOMPSON, Coach, Teacher & Speaker
Talei Thompson was our speaker for the day. He is a member of the Maywood Proviso Rotary Club. They have more than doubled their membership over an 18 month period, from 22 to 48 members. Two of their members do not live in their community, but are virtual members who attend via live streaming.
He shared some of his thoughts on how to revitalize and grow Rotary at a local level.
- Have remarkable speakers and programs. He gave some examples of dynamic speakers they have had.
- Use live streaming. He heard an incredible District Governors presentation by a Rotarian who is out of state. He was able to use Zoom to have the person present to his club.
- Consider holding evening meetings. His club has an evening meeting once a month on Friday at the TGIF in Oak Park.
- Use the law of explosive growth. A concept he learned from Dr. John Maxwell. Strategically recruit a leader of influence. If a person truly has influence after learning about Rotary, they will share with others they know and encourage them to attend and join. If they invite 7 people, maybe 4 will join.
He then shared a story about his grandmother and how she taught him the importance of character and hard work. These are essential characteristics of a strong leader.
Elizabeth McGrath encourage us to get a Rotary decal that we can place on the rear window of our cars to raise awareness of Rotary.
Louis agreed that we want really good, dynamic programs, but sometimes it is hard to get good speakers to attend a 7am meeting.
BRAG BUCKS
Debbie Villers asked that we all send prayers to the people living in North Carolina in the path of the Hurricane. She has an Aunt, Uncle and cousins that are being affected.
Edward Jones will be holding a special event for women on October 2 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Their new CEO will be speaking along with Sally Blount, Dean of the Kellogg School of Business.
Brett Schulze is the new Financial Chair for the District.
For those who are height challenged, Elizabeth brought a stool with a rotary symbol on it. She also had a football jersey with the number 69 on it and wondered who the player was. The group determined it was probably Jared Allen.
Keith Hanson reported that his brother is a Rotarian and was involved with the Fred Hampton case years ago.
Susie Wong expressed how grateful she was to be able to attend our meeting today.
FUN AND FROLIC
Bruce Grabenkort asked what retired TV broadcaster served as the voice of a Looney Tunes character. The answer was Walter Jacobson.
RAFFLE
Steve Hollis won the $10. Suzanne Gibson gave it a good try, but didn’t get the white marble.
NEXT MEETING
7 am at the Performing Arts Center, Garlands.
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