BULLETIN – January 22, 2025

By Tim Dempsey

 

President Jon Robb opened the meeting and called on Robin O’Connor to give the Pledge, Charles Lesser led us in prayer and there was No song!

 

-Happie Datt bragged that her daughter got engaged in Hawaii. She also donated a sculpture to the City of Lake Forest. She passed around a book commemorating the gift. 

-Greeter Charles Lesser and his wife are expecting their first child, a girl, at the end of April. I’m sure cigars are on the way to celebrate the birth!

 

-Rick Mittelman is donating a Geneva National stay and golf in the silent auction. He is looking for donors to share the cost.

-Howard Jaffe updated the progress on the fundraiser. Posters are available. We have sold 100 tickets so far. There will be a banner going up in Cook Park. Of the 12 Second City cast members, 5 have been promoted to the main stage. This year’s cast is coming to the after party. Mass emails are going out and we need to get the word out. Our goal is 110 auction items. Bring bottles for the wine cellar and the bourbon basket.

 

I conducted my “famous” putting contest. Scot Hezner was the only one to get a ball in the hole.

 

Today’s program was Mary Conley Eggert and Becky Sawyer from Lake Lovers of Lake County. Mary Eggert founded Global Water Works 12 years ago and Lake County Lake Lovers is a local group formed in 2022 and aligned with Global Water Works. Rotary is a national partner. We all must participate in their mission to make it work. They are measuring water supplies for data. They want to put information on a platform so people can access when they are ready to help.

Nationally, 45% of lakes are in decline. There are 173 lakes in Lake County and 70% are in decline. Island Lake is the most endangered. Decline means that the lakes are polluted and need to be rehabilitated to remove pollutants and make the water safe. Data tells us what heavy metals are in the water. The water also contains toxic algae blooms. The blooms can be fatal to people and pets. They want to connect global resources to solve local challenges.

Worldwide, rainwater can be harvested to augment wells. Many projects are inexpensive and can be accomplished in weeks. Global issues grants for water improvement in Africa and India. Transparent data promotes action. They want to raise awareness by inviting partners and engaging kids. There is a Butler Lake Science Day that brings science teachers and 700 kids together. Buffalo Grove has Watershed Day. Citizens can augment professional analysis.

 

-Daily: $24 won By Tom Gore.

-Progressive: $340 (42 cards). Jon Robb drew a Joker. ROLLOVER!

 

-Greeter & Prayer: Jim Laverdiere.

-Fun & Frolics: Doug Fendon

-Program: This will be the 5^th Wednesday of the month. It will be a morning of fellowship.

 

The Rotary Peace Fellowship. Every year Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of the peace centers.

 

“Sports is the toy department of human life”. Howard Cosell