By Tim Dempsey

 

President Rich Schoeneman opened the meeting, Jon Robb gave the pledge, Tucker Olson led us in prayer, and in his most elaborate presentation to date, song Meister Kratohwil gave us lyrics for “Cheeseburger in Paradise” somehow connected to Constitution Day?

 

-Pat Schwartz is leaving for Naples Florida on 10/1 and taking a leave of absence.

 

-Jon Robb is back!

 

-Doug Fendon’s daughter had Covid but is now back to normal. She is expecting a baby on 11/2.

 

-Brad Gutzler just returned from Alaska where he and his wife celebrated their 2^nd anniversary.

 

-Rich Schoeneman is back from 5 days in Yellowstone.

 

-Birthdays: Larry Neal – 9/17, Ron Lapins – 9/18.

 

-Board meeting on 9/21 at 6:30 pm on Zoom with District Governor Kevin Stevens.

 

-Next Wednesday’s program is Kevin Stevens.

 

-A Feed my Starving Children packing event is 9/29, 6 - 8 pm. 33 signed up so far.

 

-North Shore Wine Tastings are 10/2 and 10/9. Get the word out. 112 wines. 125 slots per day.

 

-Fund raising meeting 9/20 at 6:30 pm at Main Street Social.

 

-Scott Hezner suggested hosting a dinner party after the tasting to boost attendance.

 

-Veteran’s coat drive is the month of October. Drop off used coats at any Zengler location. Collection day at Rotary is 10/13.

 

-Thor Davidson, from the Wheaton Club, has been selected for District Governor for the 2024-25 Rotary year.

 

-Carol August still needs volunteers for the Wine Tasting events. 

 

-Bob Zamor enlightened us with a Winston Churchill quiz.

 

 Program:

-Today’s program was a Club Assembly led by Robin O’Connor. Robin asked each table to tackle several topics. First, foods we don’t like and our favorite movies. Second, possible fundraising events: Raffles, Go Fund me page, Antioch Festival. Third, how to increase membership.

 

-Greeter & Prayer: Robin O’Connor

 

-Fun & Frolics & Bingo: Tom Zengler

 

-Program: District Governor Kevin Stevens

 

-Daily: $25 won by Pat Hart.

Progressive: $998 with 20 cards remaining. Pat Hart drew the King of Spades. Rollover!

 

“Chance sometimes opens the door, but luck belongs to the good players”. Bernard Baruch