reel 1/9/14
As the polar vortex and accompanying subzero, record breaking temperatures vacated the area, Rotarians gravitated to the weekly meeting at the Polish Legion of American Veterans Hall. President Webb called the meeting to order and assigned opening duties to Bob B., leading us in the Pledge as we looked to the flags on the wall, visiting Carl V. the 4-way test, Song Meister Weingart, the Song, and past D.G. Bill said the prayer.
Visitors Linda Bykowski and Alderwomen Geri Condon
Visiting Rotarians Carl Vallianatos
CALANDER UPDATE
Jan. and Feb. meetings at the PLAV 1304 N. Park St.
Jan. 20st. Board mtg. and BB&B mtg.
August 1st, 2nd and 3rd BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ’S. Keep the date open !
Announcements
Don Howard has been admitted to the memory unit at Fox Point. Besides the mental issues, Don is in good physical health. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Lori Lowe had invitations at the tables for all Rotarians to attend the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church rededication at 7pm on Jan. 15th. Bishop Lee will preside and Lori will celebrate becoming the Church Rector with a Festive Reception that follows.
Mike Hein is looking for support as his church Maranatha Assembly of God feeds the hungry every 3rd Sunday at 1:30 pm.
Make-ups none reported, I am sure there are several coming in from warmer climates.
Mystery Hand shaker- Phil Bartmann
Happy Dollars Don Arvidson for being in San Antonio, Mike Ossler for the Toyota Michael Bolton TV commercials being gone, Bill McLemore for Lori’s reminder call on their anniversary,
Ron Newman for the 50 yr anniversary of the poverty reduction which lead to Medicare, and Don Weingart for being back to lunch.
Fun & Frolics Lori used the Old Testament, and asked who the judge was. Kay Bates answered Debra which was correct, and everyone else paid up.
Program Carl Vallianatos and Geri Condon on The McHenry Character Counts Coalition. See story by Bill McLemore
50/50 Don Arvidson Drew two colored marbles and the cash compounds.