Last Regular Meeting- Ben Pohl told us of the dangers of distracted driving and shared his story of recovery after he was in an accident caused by being a distracted driving at the age of 17.
Most Rotarians have never attended a Rotary district conference. They have, not experienced one of the most enjoyable and rewarding privileges of Rotary membership. A district conference is for all club members and their spouses, not just for club officers and committee members. The purpose of a district conference is for fellowship, good fun, inspirational speakers and discussion of matters that make one's Rotary membership more meaningful. Every person who attends a district conference finds that being a Rotarian becomes even more rewarding because of the new experiences, insights and acquaintances developed at the conference. Those who attend a conference enjoy going back, year after year. Every one of Rotary’s districts has a conference annually. These meetings are considered so important that the Rotary International president selects a knowledgeable Rotarian as his personal representative to attend and address each conference. The program always includes several outstanding entertainment features, interesting discussions and inspirational programs. One of the added benefits of attending a district conference is the opportunity to become better acquainted with members of one's own club in an informal setting. Lasting friendships grow from the fellowship hour at the district conference.
John Howard recognized Andy Vass and Jeff Tideman for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Andy received a Paul Harris Fellow and Jeff received a Paul Harris Fellow level 6. Congratulations to Andy and Jeff.
4/29:Chicagoland Korean Rotary Club's Annual 7K Run/3K walk at Forest Way Grove in Glencoe. For more information or to register visit www.rotary7krun.org.
5/1: Taking Language from the Rich and Giving it to the Poor: Lessons Learned in Nottingham with Jean Irwin Hatfield. Monday, May 1st from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3rd floor auditorium at One Rotary Center. Registration is not required but seating is limited. Questions: Steven Solomon (Senior Annual Giving Officer with Annual Giving) 847-866-3195 or email steven.solomon@rotary.org.
5/8: Fireside Meeting at Sheraton Chicago Northbrook Hotel, 1110 Willow Road (by Pinstripes) at 5:30 pm. We will NOT meet on Tuesday, May 9th.
5/20: Community Blood Drive at Sunset. Volunteers are needed for the 10 am - 12 pm and 12 pm - 2 pm time slots. If you can help out, contact Scott Rose.
6/9: Chamber Golf Outing. Volunteers are needed to man the hole our club sponsors.
6/22: Installation Dinner at Mission Hills.
8/1: Rotary International District 6450 Family Fun Day. White Sox vs. Blue Jays. For more information or to order tickets visit www.rotary6450.org
Refugees-turned-Rotarians from North Korea share their dreams for peace
Every member of the Rotary Club of Ulsan Freedom is a refugee from North Korea. Rejecting an oppressive regime built on the denial of individual freedom, they risked their lives to realize their dream of “living like a human being.” And now that they have built new lives in the South, they have turned their attention to helping others. Each month, the Rotarians visit the Ulsan Home for Children, helping to clean the playrooms and take care of children. Most recently, club members sat down with children in an art class. With crayons in hand, grownups and children worked together to sketch their dreams of a peaceful future. “Many of us became separated from our families while escaping the North. So our hearts ache when we see children of the same age as our own at this orphanage,” said club president Ju-eun Seok.
If you want someone who will listen to you every time, do everything you tell them to do, and always be there for you for better or for worse, get a dog.
Yesterday I did nothing and today I'm finishing what I did yesterday.
Those who snore always fall asleep first
It's really complicated to make something simple, but very simple to make something complicated.
He grabbed her hand and held it tightly, and she thought, "He loves me!" And he thought, "Wow this sidewalk is icy!"
An expert is a person who has made every possible mistake in a small field of study -
It's better to shut up and give the impression that you're stupid than to say something and erase all doubt.
Life isn't measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away.
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