- October 6 Lake Geneva Fun and Frolic Zip Lining
- October 6, Barrington Library, League of Women Voters Candidate Debate
- October 7, Barrington Library, Volunteer Match with BBRC booth; 1-4PM
http://www.balibrary.org/library-events
- October 13, BACT Oaktoberfest recognizing BBRC’s contribution of equipment funds
https://www.bactrust.org/events/
- October 16, BBRC 30th Anniversary celebration at Francescas, Barrington
- October 20, One Rotary Summit, 7:30-12PM, at Harper College
- October 21, BACOA Reception for Joyce Palmquist, 4-7PM
Mark encouraged everyone to check the BBRC website for other upcoming events.
The Chicago Architectural Foundation is sponsoring “open houses” in some of the most iconic Chicago buildings, October 13-14. This is a rare opportunity to appreciate Chicago’s architectural heritage.
https://openhousechicago.org/
Mark, Suzanne and Narayan attended the Zone Meeting last week and will be summarizing the highlights for our club over the next few meetings.
Mark also reminded the members of the LOA and Membership updates proposed by the Membership Committee as part of the By Laws review. This information has been forwarded to all members. A member vote will take place at next week’s meeting.
Joe Dorociak again invited everyone to join him at his home for an evening of folk music featuring the duo Adler and Hearne.
Details: October 19, 7PM, BYOB, Donation of $15 appreciated.
714 Beacon Drive, Barrington Harbor, Lake Barrington
Trudy Wehren encouraged everyone to come out for a Jam Session with our own “Smokin’ Joe” at Red’s Steakhouse, Richmond, Sunday, October 28, 2-6PM. Food is available. A sign up sheet was circulated during the meeting.
Mike Martinez announced a Foundation Alumni event at RI on October 13, 5:30-7:45PM.
Suzanne Gibson reminded everyone of the local End Polio event being co-sponsored with the Barrington Fitness Center. The event will be an indoor bike ride with Rotary and Fitness Center members riding and/or sponsoring riders to contribute to the End Polio campaign. This is Barrington’s first time mirroring an ongoing sponsored ride conducted by the Tucson Rotary Clubs.
Suzanne also spoke to the exceptional experience and training received at the Zone Meeting she attended. She praised the investment the RI makes in developing future leaders. Mark Maloney the RI President Elect spoke about the 2019 forward vision for Rotary; other speakers proved equally inspiring. And, as is often the case, the participants reconnected with Rotary partners they have worked with in the past.
Maria Peterson further endorsed the BACT Oaktoberfest event, complimenting the efforts of the organization and highlighting the opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy nature.
Exec. Officer Omar Martinez provided some background on his career in the Navy, acknowledging the leaders and mentors that guided him along the way. He is currently responsible for the safe and secure operation of the Great Lakes Naval Base, including the property and personnel.
Great Lakes is the enlisted boot camp for every future sailor in the US Navy. Rear Admiral Bernacchi is the only Midwest Navy Admiral with this command. This also includes the first and only combined VA center and hospital on campus. The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense (DoD), integrating all medical care into a federal health care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission.
Boot camp lasts eight weeks with approximately 90% of the recruits completing the course. Great Lakes is increasing the number of graduates from 40K to 50K per year to meet the demands of peace keeping and securing the sea lanes for commerce.
Recent sea collisions require enhanced “hands on” training of seamen and vigilance of other country’s naval habits.
Great Lakes has been called upon to help with Lake Michigan incidents, but this is a rarity.
Ex. O. Martinez opened a vigorous Q&A session where he addressed the many questions coming from the audience. One issue in particular, the possibility of partnering with the Base regarding vocational training and scholarships, was intriguing.
Brag Bucks:
- Charles Millett highlighted his upcoming cruise up the Snake River with the salmon run.
- Suzanne Gibson and Elizabeth McGrath wanted to thank Roy Mason for opening the Edward Jones leadership forum to them where they heard from the Managing Partner, Penny Pennington.
- Gillett Johnson was looking forward to a New Orleans trip with his wife in celebration of her birthday.
- Keith Hanson congratulated his son Gavin who is now a journalist in D.C. assigned coverage of cyber crime and incidents in the South China Sea.
- Brett Schulz acknowledged the value of naval training and experience as his wife’s cousin most recently got her dream job at Disney because of her background and experience with the Navy and OSHA.
Fun and Frolic:
Mark again challenged the group with a Rotarian quiz………we failed miserably!
Raffle:
- Mark Gibson won the $10 raffle
- Pat Hogan pulled the elusive white marble and walked away $499 richer!!
Next Meeting:
7 am at the Performing Arts Center, Garlands.
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