Bulletin - February 12, 2014
Prez "over the hump" Harger opened the meeting and Diana Taylor led us in the Pledge. Following a Valentine theme Rev Brian Paulson conducted a special version of "Let me call you sweetheart". Puzzled looks on the faces of younger members! Guests included Andrew Zengeler and Jim Stamoolis.
BRAGS:
-Tucker proclaimed that we have collected nearly all the money from the Fundraiser. The live auction netted nearly $20k for the shelter boxes and another $50k for local charities!
-Teri Dreher will be conducting a workshop on March 22nd called: "Empowered Patient". Details to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-On a sad note, Peggy Freese' Dad suffered a stroke. Please keep him in your prayers.
-The hat was passed for the Food Pantry and $390 was raised!
-Steve Risley told us that every group that received $ last year will get an application. If you have a new group for a donation, let Steve know.
-Rick Mittelman, new Fellowship Chair, is looking for ideas for events. He will send a email to everyone asking for thoughts.
FUN & FROLICS:
Future Rotarian Andrew Zengler and dad Tom gave us a quiz from Andrew's school. Each table chose questions from math or geography.
PROGRAM:
Our speaker today was Don Cummings. His topic was personal safety. Don is an author who spent 10 years in law enforcement and 30 years as a "crime news" broadcaster. There was not much thought given to crime or safety in the suburbs until the infamous " Brown's Chicken Massacre" in Palatine. Don stressed that we practice "mental awareness" which he defined as keeping your head up while others keep their's down. Stay in the "zone".
He gave us some drills for safety. When we learned to drive a car we learned defensive driving. Our "sonar" should always be pinging. Practice defensive living. Check out exits in public places. Use the "gunfighter mentality". Sit with your back to the wall. Think of yourself as a secret agent looking for a friend. Watch faces and hands. Be especiallly watchful in train stations and bus stations. It is as easy to pay attention when walking as when driving.
With regard to the new concealed carry law, Don doesn't think 16 hours of training is enough. Even trained professionals may not be able to react fast enough. "The fight most easily won is the one you don't get into!"
RAFFLE:
-Daily: $29 won by Elliot Pinsel who donated his winnings to the Food Pantry in absencia.
-Progressive: $76 with 50 cards left. Jon Robb drew the Jack Clubs. Rollover!
NEXT WEEK:
-Fun & Frolics - Jim Babowice will trade with Rich Babjak
-Greeter & Prayer - Dr. Chris Quick
-Program - Dr. Milo Barerra - Surgical Oncologist
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Well done is better than well said". - Benjamin Franklin
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