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President Pelz was back from her medical leave, called the meeting to order and cordially asked

Bartman to lead us in the Pledge, Mayor Sue the 4-way test, Weingart a Song and Hine the Prayer.

23 of us dined for the first time this year at the Country Club.

It was noted that our dear friend Bill McLemore is having issues with an infected hip,  Mike

 lead us in an additional prayer for Bill.  Please keep Bill and Lorie in your thoughts and prayers.

Visitors Jan Bartman and 1978 Australian exchange student Craig Butler

Visiting Rotarian –Ann Hughes- Woodstock

       CALANDER UPDATE :  

March 14^th Community Shave West Campus. See Terry or Sue if you have questions!

March 17^th, St. Pats Parade,  please see Phil Sweeney if you are walking!

March 18^th  Savings Bank Meetings – Board 4 pm, Foundation 4:30 and BBQ at 5 pm

March 22^nd  Fourth Friday Fish Fry.

March 23^rd Sunrise Club, Petersen Park, It’s a Disaster Event.

April 13^th  Woodstock Noon Rotary  - Grease Dinner Dance / Auction

April 18^th – 21^st  District Conference, Oakbrook Terrace

Announcements.  

We will pack food again later this year for the Feed the Children International campaign.

Joe Z.  reminds all to send those sponsor names in.

 Terry Fitzgibbons noted that our Scholarship info has gone out to the students.

Mystery Hand shaker- Bob Blake

Happy Dollars   Blake had $3 for getting shoveled out by neighbors 9 times, P.E. Webb for heading to PETS this weekend, Both Ron and Sue were happy for Kathy’s return, and Bartmann for Craig’s visit.

F & F     Mayor Sue used St. Baldrick’s and collected from all.   The High School is shooting for the world record to have the most shavie’s, at 564 they need another 92 which Sue thinks is very possible.

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Program: CASA  by Kelly Pokharel,  Court appointed Special Advocates for children, a group of volunteers that helps children receive the required attention they need with the courts and with visitation.  They also research records, monitor placement, attend hearings and submit reports to the judge. There are 155 children with 65 advocates in the County and they are always looking for help and donations.

Look at your everyday actions with others to find our next Blues, Brews & BBQ sponsor.