BULLETIN – April 28, 2021
By Brad Gutzler
Reporting virtually from Zoom. Rich called the meeting to order. Dave and Doug led us in the pledge and a prayer, respectively.
GUESTS: Melvina Lube and Mike Tully
SONG: Doug inspired us with a rendition of “Good Vibrations”.
BRAGS:
John McDonald bragged about his daughter receiving her degree in social work. He also celebrated his 54th wedding anniversary. Congratulations John!
Robin is celebrating that her son was accepted to USC for a doctoral program.
Doug bragged that he will be heading back to Libertyville soon after spending an extended period of time in Scottsdale assisting his father.
FOUNDATION MINUTE: Read by Rich.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Get ready to party with the Service Partners of Lake County during their Tres de Mayo Loteria event on May 3rd.
The Blue Star recycling event will be held on May 8th and is in need of volunteers. Please reach out to Tom Gore to volunteer and for any questions.
The Rotary youth exchange program will resume in July of 2022.
The golf league started with a roaring success and had 19 participants.
Apparently the secret is out that you can pick up trash and have fun at the same time. The spring highway cleanup had a record amount of 11 attendees participate.
FUN & FROLICS:
Elliot entertained us with some Cubs/Sox trivia. Go CUBS!
PROGRAM:
Mike Tully is the Chief Operations Officer of the Lake County Forest Preserve and he provided us with updates regarding the beach at Independence Grove and the Lake County Forest Preserve.
The beach is going to be converted to a beer garden space and the targeted opening date is Memorial Day. The forest preserve is going to partner with local breweries to feature a variety of craft beers on tap. In addition, it will make available light snacks and other beverages. The beer garden will be open on weekends and will close at sunset in accordance with the Independence Grove hours. There will be a Tuesday night concert series and there is the possibility of renting the space for events.
A few updates related to the overall operations of the forest preserve:
- The preserve has reached an agreement with CLC that allows the college to move its culinary operation to the Brae Loch club house. As a part of the agreement, the college will aid in maintaining and operating the club house facilities.
- Visitation to the local forest preserves, golf activities and boat services reported record numbers in 2020 and the trends are continuing in a positive direction in 2021.
- A new education building has been approved at Ryerson Woods.
RAFFLE:
-Daily: won by Rich
-Progressive: Dave Ritland drew for the progressive. Rollover!
