September 17, 2026 Meeting Notes
Walker Brothers, Lincolnshire
Four-Way Test: Janice Kellman
Thought-for-the-Day: Dale McClain
Fun & Frolic: Alan Nerad
Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club
Meeting Minutes – September 17, 2026
Call to Order
President Dale McClain called the meeting to order.
Flags for Heroes Update
Janice Kellman presented the medallions prepared for the Flags for Heroes display. Members discussed opportunities to promote both Rotary and the Flags for Heroes initiative during the Hello Neighbor Community Walk. Janice shared that the project will likely break even in its first year. Dale McClain thanked the committee for their efforts and noted his appreciation that the event is expected to be cost-neutral.
Come From Away
Two single tickets remain available for purchase. Members discussed strategies for selling the remaining tickets. Brad provided an update on the Veterans group attending the matinee and the possibility of meeting with them after Saturday’s performance.
Recap of Previous Discussions
Member Recruitment: Alan introduced a concept encouraging members to bring prospective recruits to future meetings. Dale reminded members to invite guests to the upcoming social event at Half Day Brewery. He also challenged members to coordinate one social event or offsite meeting each quarter.
Rotary Youth Club
Alan Nerad reported the Youth Club is meeting today at 3:30 p.m. at The Point (Room 1950). There will be no meeting next week due to travel and scheduling conflicts. The club is organizing a Trivia Night on October 23, 2026 at Stevenson High School. Alan also reminded members about the Polio Walk in Palatine on October 24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to noon, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating partnership and support for the broader Rotary community.
Boo Bash
The club will collect food donations for the Vernon Area Food Pantry. Marketing efforts will focus specifically on the need for paper products.
5K Race
Staff continues to follow up on outstanding sponsorship commitments from Marriott, Culver’s, Shire Law, and Tamarak.
Thanksgiving & Holiday Baskets
Members confirmed their interest in participating in both programs again this year.
Other Upcoming Items
Members discussed plans for the annual holiday luncheon, including securing a choir. The target date is December 10. Alan noted that outreach efforts to recruit new members will begin soon.
Guest Speaker
There was no guest speaker at this meeting.
Social Events
Members briefly discussed upcoming social activities.
Q3/Q4 Calendar Review
- September 24, 2026 – No Meeting (Last Thursday of the Month)
- October 1, 2026 – Business Meeting
- October 8, 2026 – Guest Speaker: Kalie Schultz, Lake County Haven
- October 17, 2026 – Business Meeting
- October 22, 2026 – Quarterly Social Event at Half Day Brewery – 6:00 PM
- October 29, 2026 – No Meeting (Last Thursday of the Month)
Raffle
A raffle was conducted.
Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.