By Tim Dempsey

 

President Rich Schoeneman opened the meeting, Doug Fendon gave the Pledge, Tim Klein led us in prayer, and Dennis Kratohwil helped us sing “America the Beautiful”.

 

-Doug Fendon is the grandfather of a new baby boy! Doug’s father is in hospice and is recovering.

 

-Tom Gore is recovering from hiking in Arizona.

 

-Brad Gutzler just returned from spending time with family in Arizona.

 

-Rotary is dedicated to seven areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. The first 3 are: Promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.

 

-Jim Hessenthaler’s birthday is 11/30.

 

-Diana has put out the final Bell ringing schedule for 12/4.

 

-Holiday Party is 12/7 at Nirvana from 6 to 9 pm. Email Rick Mittelman if you want to attend.

 

-Next week 12/1 Elliott Pinsel will have a bus to collect ornaments. They should be wrapped with the ornament card attached.

 

-We will pass the hat next week for the Food Pantry.

 

-We have collected for 30 food baskets. 15 going out for Thanksgiving and 30 needed for

Christmas.

 

-The polio plus campaign has raised $6500 including Jeff Harger’s match. The total is $19,500 with the match from the Gates Foundation.

 

 -We will induct a new member next week representing Condell. This is our first corporate membership.

 

-Tom Gore selected a member from each table to pin the tie on the turkey.

 

Today’s program was West Point cadet Sean McNulty. Sean grew up in Park Ridge and attended Main South high school. He was recruited to West Point for football and is majoring in Economics and Spanish. Sean is in the area as an ambassador for West Point. Applications are accepted in January of a student’s junior year. The application includes medical, physical, and academic components. ACT scores average 30.

 

The average day begins at 6 am. Classes from 7:30 to 11:30. Then a break for lunch followed by more classes and sports and activities. There is one military science class each semester in addition to an average 19-hour course load. The first summer is devoted to a Boot camp. Cadets develop a bond that lasts a lifetime. The student body is very diverse.

 

West Point opens opportunities after active duty. Cadets can leave before their junior year. If after that they must pay back the cost of their education. Upon graduation, cadets spend a minimum of 5 years on active duty and 3 years in the Reserves. There are 17 branches in the Army. Grades determine the Branch and post assignments.

 

-Daily $37 won by Larry Neal.

-Progressive: $1313 (11 cards). Dennis Kratohwil failed to draw the ace of spades. Rollover!

 

-Greeter & Prayer: Tucker Olson substituting for Seb Karasu.

 

-Fun & Frolics: Polly Grover

 

-Program: Jenny Ackerman from the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

 

“He that can have patience can have what he will.” – Benjamin Franklin