BULLETIN – July 11, 2018

By Tim Dempsey

Newly minted President Diana Taylor called the meeting to order. Doug Fendon led us in the pledge and Tony Collins gave the prayer.

BRAGS:

-Peggy Freese’ daughter, who lives in Nashville, is expecting Peggy’s 2nd grandchild.

-Pat Schwartz did not like retirement so he took the job of Executive Director of Love, Inc. The golf game can only improve so much!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-Perfect attendance awards went to: Dr. Dave Potts -2 years, Yours truly -6 years, Peggy Freese -20 years, and Pat Hart -24 years.

-No regular meeting on 8/29. A fellowship event will be announced.

-We have 6 tickets for the Cubs game in Milwaukee on 9/3. This is the District game honoring veterans.

-8/1 meeting will feature the District Governor.

-Dan Lutter suffered a severe stroke and is fighting back at Condell. Our prayers go out to him and his family.

-The next meeting of the Fundraiser Committee is 7/18 at Diana Taylor’s office at 712 Florsheim.

-Fundraiser tickets can be ordered online and we are encouraged to buy them as soon as possible. Phone numbers are important.

-Carol August is in charge of the volunteers. One sign up email is already out. Carol will send another.

-We need more sponsors!

-We now have two food vendors.

FUN & FROLICS:

John Blair conducted a bean bag toss contest.

PROGRAM:

Today’s program was Kristin Keramidas from Youth and Family Counseling. The organization helps individuals and families get referrals and funding for counseling for mental illness. Kristin thanked the Club for its support.  Youth and Family counseling has helped hundreds of families to get counseling. The group was started in 1962 in a small space in Winchester House getting counseling for low income families. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income. Medicaid patients have to deal with a large amount of paperwork. They have 3 bilingual therapists and work with other organizations on a referral basis. In the low income pockets in Lake County there is a shortage of services. They collaborate with the Waukegan Public Library, Mono a mono in Round Lake Park and Mundelein High School to name a few to provide services.

Mental health issues have a huge impact in the County. There is an increase in suicides and the opioid epidemic has added to the need for services. 1/3 of the inmates in the Lake County jail have mental issues.  Everyone has experienced a mental health issue in their family or those around them. 1 in 5 families will have an issue. Tragic events can trigger a mental health issue but most cannot access treatment.

RAFFLE:

-Daily: $32 won by Rick Mittelman

-Progressive: $362 (42 cards). Bob Zamor drew the 9 of clubs. Rollover!

NEXT WEEK:

-Greeter & Prayer: Tom Miller

-Fun & Frolics: Patricia Bleck

-Program: Sen. Dan McConchie

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

“We are wiser than we know.” Ralph Waldo Emerson