A staff person with Feed My Starving Children tells Rotarians and others gathered at the Suter Company on Saturday morning, November 15, about the impact of filling food packets that are sent worldwide to help feed the hungry.
Among the Rotarians spotted helping with the Feed My Starving Children pack-a-thon were Bob Brown and Tasha Sims. The event celebrated its 16th year of community volunteerism.
Suter Company Chair Tim Suter stands over a pallet of boxed meal packets destined for starving children worldwide after the Saturday morning shift that included Rotarians. A total of 345 people packed 395 boxes each containing 36 packets with every packet making 6 meals. That comes to 85,250 meals going out the door.
Joiner History Room Director at the DeKalb County History Center Bob Glover displays an 1871 map of Rotary’s meeting location for members at this week’s meeting. Glover talked about the many ways to inspire curiosity through the History Center’s collections and collaborations.
As the Director of the Joiner History Room at the DeKalb County History Center Bob Glover has access to multiple artifacts telling the history of DeKalb County. Saying history is “change over time,” Glover gave multiple examples of how major events impacted local people thanks to items like photographs, maps, interviews, letters, newspaper articles, historical objects. He explained how the History Center has a large storage area for their impressive collection of items including a moveable storage shelving system that gives extra room for items.
In addition to the physical storage of items, Glover explained that the History Center works closely with historical societies, libraries, educators, and community groups to capture the county’s history. He noted their specific effort to transcribe old Township Record Books for long-term preservation. Ironically, they are missing the Sycamore Township Book and he put out a call for any help that will lead to its discovery. He said they are also seeking letters and diaries from the 1920’s to fill a gap in information in their collection.
Glover pointed with pride to the History Center’s collaboration with the Smithsonian Museum for special travelling exhibits. They currently feature a Food themed exhibit and are looking forward to an exhibit next year centered around the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Meanwhile, he noted they are adding items to their collection as modern as the year 2000 since that represents a time already 25 years ago. More details on the Joiner History Room and DeKalb County History Center may be found on their website at www.dekalbcountyhistory.org.
November 16, 1873 – American composer and musician W. C. Handy, known as the “Father of the Blues” (Memphis Blues; St. Louis Blues) is born in Florence, Alabama.
November 17,1887 – British Field Marshall Bernard “Monty” Montgomery is born in London. A veteran of World War I, he led the British army to a major victory over the Germans in North Africa in 1943 and commanded all ground forces during D-Day.
November 19, 1831 – James Garfield, the 20th U. S. President, is born in Orange, Ohio. He was shot by a disgruntled office holder and died after being in office just a little over six months.
November 20, 1889 – American astronomer Edwin Hubble is born on Marshfield, Missouri. He pioneered the concept of an expanding universe and the Hubble Space Telescope was named in his honor.
November 16, 1959 – The Musical "The Sound of Music" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II opens in New York City and runs for 1,443 performances.
November 17, 1558 – Queen Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England at the age of 25 (reigning until her death at age 69).
November 19, 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address dedicating 17 acres of the Gettysburg battlefield as a National Cemetery.
November 20, 1886 – The first Sherlock Holmes story, “A Study in Scarlet”, is accepted by publisher Ward and Lock. Struggling doctor Arthur Conan Doyle is paid 25 pounds (equivalent to $31.75) for rights to the story.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2025-2026
President – Jonelle Bailey
President Elect – Becky Springer
Director (President Nominee) – Matt Nelson
Director (President Designee) -
Past President – Brandon Diviak
Treasurer – Dr. Michele Jurkovic
Secretary – Pat Shafer
Sergeant at Arms – Paulette Renault
Monthly Committees
July: Board of Directors
August: Brandon Diviak, Jeff Keicher, Pat Shafer
September: Dave Hamilton, Jeff Jacobson, Jim Stoddard
October: Paul Callighan, Matt Nelson, Paul Stromborg
November: Sue Emberson, Jeff Frank, Phil Meyer
December: Larry Berke, Ray Dembinski, Riley Oncken
Fellowship: Paulette Renault, Larry Berke, Sue Emberson, Dave Hamilton, Pat Shafer
Foundations:Paul Stromborg, Jim Buck, Sue Emberson, Matt Nelson, Jim Stoddard
Membership: Jonelle Bailey, Ray Dembinski, Brandon Diviak, Bob Hammon, Jeff Jacobson, Steve Kuhn, Phil Meyer, Matt Nelson, Riley Oncken, Jeff Petersen, Bob Wildendradt
New Generations: Chip Houdek, Julie Sgarlata, Becky Springer
Public Image: Bob Brown, Paul Callighan, Jeff Keicher, Joyce Klein, Tasha Sims
Scholarships:Tim Neubert, Don Clayberg, Ray Dembinski, Michele Jurkovic, Steve Kuhn, Julie Sgarlata
Service: Brandon Diviak, Alicia Cosky, Jeff Frank, Michele Jurkovic, Rob Mondi, Tim Neubert, Brendan Wilson
