President Olson called the meeting to order and Scott Hezner did triple duty with the Pledge, Prayer and song. Everyone hummed their favorite!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Tom Miller has been doing some work on the Club website. He will be updating  everyone’s  info for a “Who’s in the Club” segment.

-Teri Dreher announced that phase 4 of the global grant begun in 2014 is progressing.  The grant goes to address early childhood development in South Africa.

 

-Rick Mittelman reminded us that there is no morning meeting next week. Our holiday party will begin at 6 pm Wednesday night at Post time in Libertyville. We can bring the ornaments for

Elliott’s annual gift drive.

 

-Steve Risley needs any remaining sold tickets for the Florida raffle by 12/1.

 

-Elliott Pinsel distributed 550 ornaments this year.

 

-Jeff Harger told us they packed 25 food baskets for Thanksgiving and 45 for Christmas at the Food Pantry.

 

-The Winter Fundraiser committee will meet next week. It will be at Independence Grove next year. The committee will be discussing the menu. The event will have a Jimmy Buffet theme.   

 

-Save the date for the Summer Fundraiser August 25, 2018.

 

-Doug Fendon reminded us that we still need captains for the membership drive teams.

 

BRAGS:
-Tom Miller bragged about his church’s Feed my Starving Children event. The event is December 16 – 19. It is a mobile packing event at Pet Factory. Volunteers needed. See Tom.

 

-Elliott Pinsel has 550 ornaments out for his annual gift drive.

 

-Tony Collins’ son’s robotics team achieved the highest score in Illinois.

 

-Jeff Harger has been appointed a liaison for the Shelter Box organization.

 

Tucker Olson’s wife Cheryl is doing well. She is about to begin her second round of chemo. Her attitude is great.

 

-Seb Karasu bragged that the Club approved a $2500 grant for her project in Turkey .
 

FUN & FROLICS:
Doug Fendon got us in the mood for the Winter Fundraiser with slides showing appropriate attire for the event.

 

PROGRAM:
Our speaker today was Chris Dee talking on the subject of Medicare supplement policies and Part D drug plans. New Medicare Plan G is better than the old Plan F. All plans are the same except for the Humana HMO plan in Lake County. Funded by the Government, this plan requires a gatekeeper physician who must refer you to a specialist. The plus side is these plans are usually cheap or free. If you go to the emergency room and they want to have you kept overnight for observation, have your physician admit you. If admitted, it is covered by Medicare. If you are over 65 and leave employment, never take COBRA, it is too expensive.

 

Part D prescription drug plans must be enrolled or changed by December 7. Shop your Part D plan every year. Prices can change and covered drugs may be different. Chris doesn’t sell Part D plans but can guide you to a website that can help.

 

RAFFLE:
Daily: $29 won by Greg Hill.

 

Progressive: $937. Bill Taranowski did not draw the ace of spades. Rollover!

 

NEXT WEEK:
Annual Holiday Party: 6 pm at Post time.

 

Fun & Frolics: Scott Hezner

 

Greeter & Prayer: Pat Hart 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone.” – John Wooden