WELCOME TO ROTARY!

June 23, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

ADRIANE HOSTS….

Jeff Dean, President and CEO of Gateway Services since 2008, has been employed at multiple agencies serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1979. He grew up in the LaSalle –Peru area, attended IVCC and graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois with a B.S. in Economics and Business Administration. Prior to moving to Princeton, Jeff was Executive Director of Streator Unlimited for thirteen years.

Jeff is a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional, and a licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Second Vice President of the Executive Council of Arc of Illinois, and Past President of the Princeton Rotary Club (2012-2013).

Jeff has been married to his wife, Leanne for 37 years and has 3 children, Greg of Streator, Rachel, of Westerville, Ohio, and Matt, Princeton. They also have 4 grandchildren ages 5, 8, 13, and 14.

UPCOMING DATES………

JUNE 2016

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Field of Dreams Event

7/7 - Club Assembly

7/14 - Scott Shore Hosts

7/21 – Committee Assembly

7/28 – Tom Simmons Hosts

AUGUST 2016

8/4 - Club Assembly

8/11 - Lorraine Terando Hosts

8/18 – Committee Assembly

8/25 – Reed Wilson Hosts

YEAR END BANQUET – Remember to sign up for your meal choice!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

June 16, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY!!

Last week Debbie shared her experience as a guardian for the Honor Flight.

Please let Brandy or Scott know if you plan on attending the District Governor Installation at Wise Guys in Princeton on June 26^th. We will accept payment and get you registered for the event.

Also please let Brandy or Randy know if you plan on attending the June 30^th Year End Banquet. You can pay Brandy based on your meal selection or she can send you an electronic invoice that you can pay via credit card as well.

Committee to Meet Tonight

Field of Dreams

DG Committee

Any other group that needs to meet...

UPCOMING DATES………

JUNE 2016

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts (Jeff Dean-CEO-Gateway Svcs)

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Field of Dreams Event

7/7 - Club Assembly

7/14 - Scott Shore Hosts

7/21 – Committee Assembly

7/28 – Tom Simmons Hosts

AUGUST 2016

8/4 - Club Assembly

8/11 - Lorraine Terando Hosts

8/18 – Committee Assembly

8/25 – Reed Wilson Hosts

Remember to register for the DG Installation on the District 6420 website at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Events/Calendar

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

June 9, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

DEBBIE BUFFINGTON HOSTS!

Debbie will share her experience as a guardian for the Honor Flight. Some interesting history of the Honor Flight program. The inaugural Honor Flight Tour took place in May of 2005. Six small planes flew out of Springfield, Ohio taking twelve World War II veterans on a visit to the memorial in Washington, DC. In August of 2005, an ever-expanding waiting list of veterans led our transition to commercial airline carriers with the goal of accommodating as many veterans as possible. Partnering with HonorAir in Hendersonville, North Carolina, we formed the "Honor Flight Network." Today, we continue working aggressively to expand our programs to other cities across the nation.

130 20,886

HONOR FLIGHT HUBS VETERANS FLOWN IN 2015

IN 44 U.S. STATES 159,703 SINCE 2005

19,093 21,032

GUARDIANS FLOWN IN 2015 VETERANS ON WAIT LIST

107,527 SINCE 2005 20% WWII, 43.5% KOREA,

36% VIETNAM. 0.5% OTHER

UPCOMING DATES………

JUNE 2016

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts (Jeff Dean-CEO-Gateway Svcs)

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Field of Dreams Event

7/7 - Club Assembly

7/14 - Scott Shore Hosts

7/21 – Committee Assembly

7/28 – Tom Simmons Hosts

Remember to register for the DG Installation on the District 6420 website at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Events/Calendar

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

June 2, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

CLUB ASSEMBLY

What an inspiring story from Chad Anderson last week. Chad gave us his personal background and the background of the government in South Africa before telling some of the great activities he has been accomplishing. He is assigned to Hatfield Rotary Club. One project that he has helped with is a golf outing that helps raise money for wheelchairs. This Rotary Club has planted a tree in Chad’s honor. Chad has helped deal with malnutrition in children by education the parents. Chad wrote a grant for fruit trees to be planted so that there would be nutritious food available and would not be expensive to the villagers. He has also taught English in these areas of Africa. Chad had a friend whose life was taken from Malaria and he then became very focused on helping prevent additional deaths. Chad became the Malaria coordinator for Botswana and teamed up rap artists and the ministry of health to make a video about Malaria prevention. Wenona Junior Women’s Club and Fieldcrest Schools have been large supporters of Chad’s many projects. They helped raise money to build a bakery so that some of the village women can have a form of income. Chad has started a basketball team and helped build a park that now has the best basketball court in the country. Everyone could see how many lives Chad has touched and he has plans to continue on his journey and Be a Gift to the World!!

UPCOMING DATES………

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Club Assembly/Board Meeting

6/9 - Debbie Buffington Hosts (Honor Guard)

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts (Jeff Dean-CEO-Gateway Svcs)

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Corners Collection for TOYS

7/2 - Field of Dreams Event

7/7 - Club Assembly

7/14 - Scott Shore Hosts

7/21 – Committee Assembly

7/28 – Tom Simmons Hosts

Remember to register for the DG Installation on the District 6420 website at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Events/Calendar

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

May 26, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

Andy Rowe Hosts - CHAD ANDERSON

District 6420 2016 Ambassadorial Scholar

Born & raised in Wenona, Illinois, Chad's international adventures began as a Peace Corp volunteer from 2011 to 2014 in Botswana and Mali, Africa, educating villagers on techniques to prevent malaria. He is now pursuing his Masters Degree at the University of Pretoria, partnering with its Center for Sustainable Malaria Control in South Africa. Chad's unique approach involves the use of music as a teaching tool for children --collaborating with malaria experts, musicians and educators, to create a sustainable program that will serve communities and save lives!

Chad has returned from Africa for a short time to share his story and his amazing plans as a Global Grant Scholar.

UPCOMING DATES………

MAY 2016

5/28 - 4 Corners Collection for Senior Center

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Club Assembly/Board Meeting

6/9 - Debbie Buffington Hosts (Honor Guard)

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts (Jeff Dean-CEO-Gateway Svcs)

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Corners Collection for TOYS & Field of Dreams

7/7 - Club Assembly

Remember to register for the DG Installation on the District 6420 website at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Events/Calendar

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

May 12, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

Lonna Nauman Hosts!

Tonight Lonna Nauman hosts the RYLA participants from this year's leadership program. Paxton Zellmer, Max Huffstodt, Billy Faletti and Jayme Davis.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development program run by Rotary. While participants can be any age, most events focus on secondary school students, university students, or young professionals. RYLA events are typically 3–10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including:

o Leadership fundamentals and ethics

o Communication skills

o Problem solving and conflict management

o Community and global citizenship

Remember to register for the Chad Anderson Program and the DG Installation on the District 6420 website at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Events/Calendar

UPCOMING DATES………

MAY 2016

5/15 – Grant Applications Due

5/19 - No Meeting - PCJH Graduation

5/26 - PC Rotary Hosts - Chad Anderson -

District 6420 Ambassadorial Scholar

5/28 - 4 Corners Collection for Senior Center

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Club Assembly/Board Meeting

6/9 - Debbie Buffington Hosts (Honor Guard)

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Corners Collection for TOYS & Field of Dreams

7/7 - Club Assembly

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

May 5, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

Club Assembly

Pastor Ron hosted last week's meeting and shared his experiences on the Back Bay Mission trip in Biloxi. Their group helped repair a home by fixing the roof, soffits, deck, bathroom and many other items. The group also helped prepare an apartment for the next person who would be living there. These apartments are set-aside for Veterans who need help getting on their feet. There is a large homeless population in Biloxi but the government does not want to admit it. The police regularly detain and arrest anyone who looks to be homeless. Many of the homeless are scared to be out due to the amount of homeless that are arrested. The group did great work while in Biloxi and also enjoyed much of the local cuisine!!

Remember to register for the Chad Anderson Program and the DG Installation on the District 6420 website at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Events/Calendar

UPCOMING DATES………

MAY 2016

5/5 - Board Meeting/Club Assembly

5/6-5/7 – RYLA (Orgeon, IL)

5/12 - Lonna Nauman Hosts RYLA Students

5/15 – Grant Applications Due

5/19 - No Meeting - PCJH Graduation

5/26 - PC Rotary Hosts - Chad Anderson -

District 6420 Ambassadorial Scholar

5/28 - 4 Corners Collection for Senior Center

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Board Meeting

6/9 - Debbie Buffington Hosts (Honor Guard)

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Corners Collection for TOYS & Field of Dreams

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

April 28, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

Ron McNeill Hosts

Pastor Ron hosts tonight's meeting. He will be sharing his recent experiences on the Back Bay Mission trip in Biloxi.

Last week our Committee Assembly was very productive. Final touches were discussed for Afterglow. A plan was formed as to Chad Anderson's program in terms of location, menu and registration methods. The beginning stages of the Field of Dreams planning was set in motion.

For those who plan on attending the 5/26 program. There are a limited number of seats. Register either by emailing putnamcountyrotary@gmail.com or visiting the District 6420 Calendar and registering there. Either way you will receive an email with an invoice and a link to pay for the meal. You can also pay Brandy in person, she will then send you an email receipt.

UPCOMING DATES………

APRIL 2016

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

MAY 2016

5/5 - Board Meeting

5/6-5/7 – RYLA (Orgeon, IL)

5/12 - Lonna Nauman Hosts RYLA Students

5/15 – Grant Applications Due

5/19 - No Meeting - PCJH Graduation

5/26 - PC Rotary Hosts - Chad Anderson -

District 6420 Ambassadorial Scholar

5/28 - 4 Corners Collection for Senior Center

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Board Meeting

6/9 - Brandy Sandberg Hosts

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

JULY 2016

7/2 - Corners Collection for TOYS & Field of Dreams

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

April 21, 2016

WELCOME to PC ROTARY

Committee Assembly!

Last week JAY MCCRACKEN hosted a Field Trip to the new Granville Branch of the Putnam County Library. Librarian Linda Garcia showed us the space, which is ample enough for the library to now host programs. One of those will be the History of Granville. There is a lot of history in this "new" library. There are photos of Putnam County Veterans all throughout the building. There are some very large pieces of art that came from the Hopkins School, which are amazing to see being preserved and enjoyed. The library had a grand opening Saturday April 16th so that the public could see the new space.

Committees to Meet tonight: Field of Dreams, Grants & any other groups that need to assemble...

UPCOMING DATES………

APRIL 2016

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

MAY 2016

5/5 - Board Meeting

5/6-5/7 – RYLA (Orgeon, IL)

5/12 - Lonna Nauman Hosts

5/15 – Grant Applications Due

5/19 - No Meeting - PCJH Graduation

5/26 - PC Rotary Hosts - Chad Anderson -

District 6420 Ambassadorial Scholar

5/28 - 4 Corners Collection for Senior Center

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Board Meeting

6/9 - Brandy Sandberg Hosts

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

April 14, 2016

WELCOME PC ROTARY! JAY MCCRACKEN hosts a Field Trip to the new Granville Brandy of the Putnam County Library. We will have a tour after dinner and a few words.

Last week at our Club Assembly, Randy Borio was inducted as the newest Paul Harris Fellow for donating $1,000 to Rotary Foundation. Congratulations!! Also Brandy Sandberg was given a set of wings as she is now listed as a Benefactor of Rotary Foundation.

Much other business took place as well during the board meeting. Donations to MP Fair were approved along with many reimbursements for the blood drive and afterglow.

Adriane Shore has been nominated to be our club representative during the Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea.

UPCOMING DATES………

APRIL 2016

4/16 - District Training Assembly (Malta,IL)

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

MAY 2016

5/5 - Board Meeting

5/6-5/7 – RYLA (Orgeon, IL)

5/12 - Lonna Nauman Hosts

5/15 – Grant Applications Due

5/19 - No Meeting - PCJH Graduation

5/26 - Andy Rowe Hosts

5/28 - 4 Corners Collection for Senior Center

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

JUNE 2016

6/2 - Board Meeting

6/9 - Brandy Sandberg Hosts

6/16 - Committee Assembly

6/23 - Adriane Shore Hosts

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

6/30 - PC Rotary Year End Banquet & Awards

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

April 7, 2016

WELCOME HOME PC ROTARY!

It has been a long time since we have all been together for a meeting. Hopefully everyone made it to the PCHS production of the Wizard of Oz, it was a wonderful experience. Good Friday Blood Drive was a success. Many pints of blood were given during this event (more details to come tonight).

Ag Nite was an overwhelming success. Not only did we get A LOT of praise about the Speaker but about the topic as well. There were 129 paid tickets. And I had a rough count of 125 in the building. The food was great as always, thanks to Hennepin Food Mart. The Ag Nite Committee did a great job!!

Trivia Nite will be rescheduled for a later date. There were no responses to our invitation. We will attempt to this again in the fall. Toluca Rotary has invited our club to join their Trivia Night on Friday April 8th (yes, that is tomorrow!). If you are interested in attending this will be at the Toluca Legion at 7pm and/or join for dinner at Mona’s at 5:30. This event helps their Rotary club raise money for scholarships.

Anyone who had letters to deliver & collect a non-cash donation. Please have the items to Brandy by April 21st.

UPCOMING DATES………

APRIL 2016

4/7 – Club Assembly

4/14 – Jay McCracken - hosts

4/16 - District Training Assembly (Malta,IL)

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

5/6-5/7 – RYLA (Orgeon, IL)

5/15 – Grant Applications Due

5/29-6/1 – Rotary Intl Convention (Seoul, Korea)

6/26 – District Governor Installation (Scott Shore) and

Putnam County Rotary Board Installation

Wise Guys – Princeton – 11:30 – 2:00

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WELCOME TO

AGRI-BUSINESS NITE !

March 31, 2016

Welcome to PUTNAM COUNTY ROTARY’s AGRI- BUSINESS NITE 2016! Rotary President RON McNEILL and our Ag Nite Committee welcome all Farmers, Bankers, Guests & FFA members as we join in CONTINUING the celebration of National Agriculture Week! Thank you all for coming !!

OUR SPEAKER TONIGHT…..

Our Presenter is CHAD COLBY, founder of Colby AgTech, working with progressive farmers, leading companies and government agencies around the world. Chad provides education and recommendations for the practical application of technology in the field. He is also an advocate for the use of drones in agriculture. Chad provides a means for ag leaders and farmers to network, and offers the benefit of his experience at conferences and through media programs, around the world. He has presented at many major US Agribusiness companies and organizations, including National Assn. of State Departments of Agriculture, Assn. for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, and the Farm Progress Show. He has also “fielded” numerous media interviews with programs such as This Week in Agribusiness, WGN Radio, RFDTV Market Day Report, Sirius-XM Rural Radio, and Iowa Public Radio’s Market to Market. WELCOME, CHAD COLBY!!

WHAT’S ROTARY ?

It’s new & old friends with a broad variety of occupational and professional interests.....celebrating 111 years of service & fellowship..

...Meeting weekly over dinner to share information and to discover new ways to meet community needs & concerns...

...Sharing fellowship, friendship and professional interests...

...Serving vocational goals of excellence and integrity...

...Offering unique opportunities to participate in global projects!

ROTARY......An Opportunity To Serve, To Share, To Participate!

WHO, WHERE, & HOW MUCH?

Rotary serves-- & includes members from all of Putnam County!

...With no age or gender restrictions, no political or religious ties...

....No $$ commitments beyond meals, dues, & help with fundraisers!

...Membership is by recommendation of any present member.

Rotary offers the privilege of participation with 1,214,714 fellow

members in Rotary’s 34,216 Clubs in 168 countries, world-wide!

...Attendance is a benefit, and no longer a 100% requirement!

WHY ?

To enjoy the opportunity to meet others within our community who we may not otherwise see or get to know in our own busy lives;

To put our professional & vocational talents to use, serving others... To “give back” to our local communities and to our world community!

THURSDAYS - 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM - AT PAGAN O’LEARY’S IN GRANVILLE!

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT PUTNAM COUNTY ROTARY!

For more info email putnamcountyrotary@gmail.com

or “friend” us on facebook!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

March 10, 2016

WELCOME all, to PC ROTARY! Jim Mack host tonight's PROGRAM - Michelle Slutz has been Director at Putnam County Community Center since 2014. She oversees all aspects of PCCC, working closely with the Board & staff to maintain the highest level of services that are provided through the Center.

The PCCC was established in 1975, their mission is:

"...to welcome individuals of all ages to participate in programs and services that support a positive lifestyle in our community."

Last week Rotary Club Assembly was short and sweet. The board approved sponsorship to the Teen Showcase(CPASA). Scott or Brandy will handle the PC Record ad for the Good Friday Blood Drive. Ron will be attending the next PCHS Interact meeting and will request information of the 4 attendees to RYLA so that we can get them registered by April 1st. Two registration fees will be paid by Rotary. We are tentatively looking at May 28th to raise money at Rte 71/89 for PCCC and then again on July 2nd for Toys in the Pantry. Darrell will be looking into the date for the 2016 Field of Dreams event. The board also approved a donation of $500 to the PCCC, to be given to Michelle tonight. The 4th week Happy Bucks was approved to go to PCCC from now on, this will be remitted when it accumulates. There was also a discussion about the Ag Nite tickets. We would like everyone to either bring a guest or purchase an FFA member ticket (if one is needed). There is no requirement to purchase all 5 tickets.

UPCOMING DATES………

MARCH 2016

3/17 – No Meeting – HS Musical (7:30)

3/24 – No Meeting – Holy Thursday

3/25 – Good Friday Blood Drive (9-1)

3/31 – Ag Nite - Jim Goldasich Comm Bldg-McNabb (6:30)

APRIL 2016

4/1 - RYLA Applications Due

4/6 – Trivia Nite – K of C – LaSalle (5:30)

4/7 – Club Assembly

4/14 – Jay McCracken - hosts

4/16 - District Training Assembly (Malta,IL)

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

WELCOME TO ROTARY!

March 3, 2016

WELCOME all, to PC ROTARY! President-Elect Randy Borio presides over tonight's CLUB ASSEMBLY.

Last week Edna Daugherty spoke about her job as Activity Coordinator at Starved Rock Lodge. Edna has been employed at the Lodge for 15 years. When she began there were no guided hikes. The Lodge had purchased a trolley and she designed the stops and started building what is now a very active part of the Lodge's business. Many of the early tours incorporated a trolley tour, lunch and then a hike. They now have over 200 guided hikes per year. Edna was also the founder of a walker's club at Starved Rock. The walker's club has a set schedule, they meet every Thursday at 9am, anyone can come, just meet in the lobby. The walker's club goes not only to Starved Rock, but Matthiessen State Park, Buffalo Rock, and other nature preserves. Edna also has hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail (250 miles) on a backpacking trip. She would like to hike the entire Trail someday. Edna blogs about all of her hikes. You can find them at: www.hikewithedna.blogspot.com OR

www.hikestarvedrock.blogspot.com

UPCOMING DATES………

MARCH 2016

3/9 – DG Midwinter Meeting (webinar) 6:30 eat; 7:00-8:30

3/10 – Jim Mack - Michele Slutz -

Director of PC Community Center

3/17 – No Meeting – HS Musical (7:30)

3/24 – No Meeting – Holy Thursday

3/25 – Good Friday Blood Drive (9-1)

3/31 – Ag Nite - Jim Goldasich Comm Bldg-McNabb (6:30)

APRIL 2016

4/1 - RYLA Applications Due

4/6 – Trivia Nite – K of C – LaSalle (5:30)

4/7 – Club Assembly

4/14 – Jay McCracken - hosts

4/16 - District Training Assembly (Malta,IL)

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

February 25, 2016

WELCOME all, to PC ROTARY! This week Karen Karzewski hosts Ms. Edna Daugherty - "Hiking for Health." Edna is the Activity Coordinator at Starved Rock Lodge, the leader of The Walker's Club at Starved Rock, and has a blog about her travels through the canyons and trails at Starved Rock State Park. (www.hikewithedna.blogspot.com)

PC Rotary would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Lisa Johnson and Darlene Cofoid. Lisa's father Ben Johnson passed away on February 12 at the age of 81. Darlene's mother Marilyn Mount passed away on February 20 at the age of 86.

Please know that your Rotary family is thinking of you during this difficult time.

Last week at Rotary many of our committees met and continued work on organizing the upcoming events. Final plans were discussed for the Good Friday Blood Drive & Ag Nite. Trivia Nite will be working on the invitations. Afterglow mailed out all donation letters!

A roundtable discussion for all "new" Rotarians was held after the meeting.

UPCOMING DATES………

MARCH 2016

3/3 – Club Assembly (Have donations turned in for mission & Midwest PETS!!)

3/9 – DG Midwinter Meeting (webinar) 6:30 eat; 7:00-8:30

3/10 – Jim Mack - hosts

3/17 – No Meeting – HS Musical (7:30)

3/24 – No Meeting – Holy Thursday

3/25 – Good Friday Blood Drive (9-1)

3/31 – Ag Nite - Jim Goldasich Comm Bldg-McNabb (6:30)

APRIL 2016

4/1 - RYLA Applications Due

4/6 – Trivia Nite – K of C – LaSalle (5:30)

4/7 – Club Assembly

4/14 – Jay McCracken - hosts

4/16 - District Training Assembly (Malta,IL)

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

February 18, 2016

WELCOME all, to PC ROTARY Committee Assembly!

Last week Betty Johnson hosted Andy Jackson, PCEMS Director. PCEMS was recruited to test a pilot program, in coordination with St. Margaret's Hospital. The program is designed to have paramedics help patients who have been recently discharged from the hospital. This assistance will include a home visit to ensure that the patient has the correct medications, take vital signs, and confirm that the home is safe. The goal is to make it easier for the patient to ask questions/get intervention before a hospital/ER visit is required.

TONIGHT'S MEETING AGENDA

6:30 - Eat & Visit with fellow Rotarians

7:00 - Committee Breakout with focus on:

Good Friday Blood Drive

Ag Nite & Trivia Nite

Afterglow

7:30 - Committee's report

UPCOMING DATES………

2/25 - Karen Karczewski hosts a Medical Related Topic

MARCH 2016

3/3 – Club Assembly (Have donations turned in for mission & Midwest PETS!!)

3/9 – DG Midwinter Meeting (webinar) 6:30 eat; 7:00-8:30

3/10 – Jim Mack - hosts

3/17 – No Meeting – HS Musical (7:30)

3/24 – No Meeting – Holy Thursday

3/25 – Good Friday Blood Drive (9-1)

3/31 – Ag Nite - Jim Goldasich Comm Bldg-McNabb (6:30)

APRIL 2016

4/1 - RYLA Applications Due

4/6 – Trivia Nite – K of C – LaSalle (5:30)

4/7 – Club Assembly

4/14 – Jay McCracken - hosts

4/16 - District Training Assembly (Malta,IL)

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

4/29-4/30 - District Conference (Rockford, IL)

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

February 11, 2016

WELCOME! Betty Johnson hosts tonight’s program. Andy Jackson, PCEMS director will be telling us about a new pilot program that St. Margaret's Hospital and PCEMS has to offer the residents of Putnam County. Welcome, all, to PC ROTARY!

Last week Club Assembly was all business. Several items were approved for payment, including Puma Wrestling donation, Randy Borio stipend for PETS, and UCC Biloxi Mission Trip donation.

Bill Guynn has accepted the appointment to the vacated board position. We are excited to have Bill on “board”!!

UCC is going on a mission trip…Anyone who would like to support this mission team as they help the homeless in Biloxi, please bring new socks to a meeting. Collection will end March 3rd.

Midwest PETS has also announced that they will be asking for donations of any kinds of toiletry items, backpacks, etc. These items will be donated to veterans. Please bring in these items by March 3rd.

CONGRATULATIONS!! Darlene Cofoid is our newest Paul Harris Fellow, way to go Darlene!!

UPCOMING DATES………

2/18 – Committee Assembly

2/25 - Karen Karczewski hosts a Medical Related Topic

3/3 – Club Assembly

3/9 – DG Midwinter Meeting (webinar) 6:30 eat; 7:00-8:30

3/10 – Jim Mack - hosts

3/17 – No Meeting – HS Musical (On own for dinner)

3/24 – No Meeting – Holy Thursday

3/25 – Good Friday Blood Drive

3/31 – Ag Nite - Jim Goldasich Comm. Building - McNabb

4/6 – Trivia Nite – K of C – LaSalle

4/7 – Club Assembly

4/14 – Jay McCracken - hosts

4/21 – Committee Assembly

4/28 – Ron McNeill - hosts

4/29 – Setup for Afterglow @ PCPS 4pm - ?

4/30 – Setup 9am - ?; Afterglow @ PCPS 10pm

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February 4, 2016

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON McNEILL presides over tonight’s CLUB ASSEMBLY. Welcome, all, to PC ROTARY! Last week LISA JOHNSON hosted Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle. Sheriff Doyle informed us that heroin is a popular topic in the news and that it is in Putnam County and surrounding areas. He also explained that having heroin in our areas is the reason for many increased burglaries. Heroin is different than other drugs in that the addicts will do anything to get their next high. Sheriff Doyle said that it may soon be a requirement for police to carry Narcan with them as a life-saving antidote to heroin.

Excerpt from Rotary News 13-Jan-2016

Rotary members and our partners in the fight to eradicate polio offer our heartfelt condolences and express a deep sadness in the wake of a horrific bomb attack in Quetta, Pakistan, that took the lives of at least 15 security personnel on 13 January. This tragic attack outside a polio immunization center is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by Rotary, our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and the brave women and men on the front lines of our effort to protect all children from the paralyzing effects of polio. While the bombing will be investigated, one thing is clear: The security personnel who were killed died because their job was to protect teams of polio immunizers. We applaud the government's commitment to continue the vaccination campaign throughout Pakistan, which is one of only two countries where the poliovirus is still endemic. Today we pause to honor the sacrifice made by the heroic police officers killed.

UPCOMING DATES………

2/11 – Betty Johnson hosts –PCEMS Director Andy Jackson

TOPIC - Pilot Program w/ St. Margaret's Hospital

2/18 – Committee Assembly

2/25 - Karen Karczewski hosts a Medical Related Topic

3/3 – Club Assembly

3/10 – Jim Mack - hosts

3/17 – Committee Assembly

3/24 – No Meeting – Holy Thursday

3/25 – Good Friday Blood Drive

3/31 – Ag Nite - Jim Goldasich Comm. Building - McNabb

4/1 – Club Assembly

4/6 – Trivia Nite – K of C – LaSalle

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

January 28, 2016

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON McNEILL presides over tonight’s meeting, and LISA JOHNSON hosts our Program. Lisa’s Program Guest is Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle! Sheriff Doyle is in his 5^th term as sheriff. He has been Putnam County’s Sheriff for 17 years and worked for the Putnam County Sheriff’s office for 23 years. Sheriff Doyle will be discussing illegal drugs and recent thefts in Putnam County.

Welcome, all, to PC ROTARY!

COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY was a success. Good Friday Blood Drive (3/25/16) passed around sign-up sheets see Betty if you haven’t signed up yet. Ag Nite is moving forward with their planning, date is set for March 31. Trivia Nite is April 6^th at K of C in LaSalle, when menu is determined the invitations will be sent out. Afterglow donation letters were reviewed. Changes to donor lists should be turned into Brandy by February 11. Letters will be mailed out by Feb 22.

District Conference ... coming your way!

Mark your calendars. The D6420 Annual District conference will be April 29, 30 and May 1 at the Clock Tower Resort in Rockford. Plans are still in the making, but a block of rooms will be held at a great rate, and Friday will feature a golf outing in the morning and a Foundation Dinner in the evening. Events and speakers are still being finalized. If you'd like to serve on the committee, please contact DG Jim at 815-742-8993 or jimwnelson46@gmail.com

Other District Events coming up

President Elect Training Session (PETS) – March 4 – March 6 at the Westin Chicago Northwest

Grant Management Seminar - P.E./Grants Chair – March 19^th from 9am-Noon at Rock River Valley Blood Center

UPCOMING DATES………

2/4 – Club Assembly

2/11 – Betty Johnson hosts – PCEMS Director Andy Jackson

TOPIC - Pilot Program w/ St. Margaret's Hospital

2/18 – Committee Assembly

2/25 - Karen Karczewski hosts

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

January 21, 2016

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY.

MATT HOSTETTER hosted last week. Matt advised that we should know what the LIABILITY coverage is on our insurance policies. This coverage should equal your total assets. Matt also discussed the high numbers of deer claims in Putnam County and how this affects insurance rates. He also recommended purchasing the new Mercedes that drives for you!!

A big THANK YOU goes out to Granville Masonic Lodge for providing our meeting space last week, and also to Adriane and Ron for organizing the meal!

TONIGHT'S MEETING AGENDA

6:30 - Eat & Visit with fellow Rotarians

7:00 - Committee Breakout with focus on the following:

AG Night

Blood Drive

Trivia Night

Afterglow

NOTE: If you are not on one of the committees meeting

tonight, please join one that you are interested in!!

7:30 - Committee's report - pass around sign-up sheets as needed

UPCOMING DATES………

1/28 – Lisa Johnson hosts - PC Sheriff Kevin Doyle

TOPIC - Heroine & Thefts in Putnam County

2/4 – Club Assembly

2/11 – Betty Johnson hosts – PCEMS Director Andy Jackson

TOPIC - Pilot Program w/ St. Margaret's Hospital

2/18 – Committee Assembly

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

January 14, 2016

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s meeting from the GRANVILLE MASONIC LODGE. MATT HOSTETTER hosts and IS our program, PC Rotary’s very own Harvard & Yale graduate, per the bio prepared by Matt Hostetter.

2016 – 2017 FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL YEAR

This is early notification of events D6420 will be hosting to recognize the Rotary Foundation’s centennial year. D6420 is hoping to put together a video presentation featuring current and past Foundation supported projects to be shown at a special dinner in November 2016. Sounds like Scott has picked a great year to be DG!!

POLIO PLUS NEWS

Rotary announces $35 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio. In 2015, the world saw historic progress against the paralyzing disease, with just two countries – Afghanistan and Pakistan – reporting a single strain of the wild virus. If the current momentum is strengthened, this year may mark the last case of wild poliovirus. "We are closer than ever to achieving a polio-free world," said Michael K. McGovern, chair of Rotary's International PolioPlus Committee. "To ensure that no child ever again suffer the devastating effects of this disease, we must all ensure that the necessary funds and political will are firmly in place in 2016."

HOW HAPPY ARE WE...?

At the request of the board the Happy Bucks collected for Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus have been remitted to Rotary Foundation. With your help we have collected $266 for Rotary Foundation and $223.75 for Polio Plus. These monies go to help so many people locally (grants) and internationally. Keep being HAPPY!!!

INDIVIDUAL FOUNDATION DONATIONS

Remember that right now if you choose to donate $50 to the Rotary Foundation that the club will remit your donation along with $100 of “Rotary points” to your individual donation account. These monies and points count toward your Paul Harris Fellowship. Russ and Bill Guynn both donated $50 last week and are taking advantage of this opportunity. See Brandy if you are interested!!

UPCOMING DATES………

1/21 – Committee Assembly – Ag Night, Blood Drive, Trivia Night and Afterglow committees will be gathering and then reporting back to the group as a whole

1/28 – Lisa Johnson hosts - PC Sheriff Kevin Doyle

2/4 – Club Assembly

2/11 – Betty Johnson hosts – PCEMS Director Andy Jackson

2/18 – Committee Assembly

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

January 7, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

AND WELCOME HOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s Club Assembly, with “some assembly required!” …..

1. New Board Announcements

2. Toys, Poinsettias & Christmas Basket successes

3. Rotary Readers Needed!

4. Program Schedule

5. Membership ideas

6. Committee Choices

7. Dues due

8. Good Friday Blood Drive

9. Rotary Trivia Bowl

10. Agri-Business Night Plans

11. PC Rotary Community Corps

12. Interact News Update

13. AND… if time allows… Rotary Roundtable #3 for new Rotary Members (2 years or less!) – Others can join us also!

SEEMS LIKE A YEAR AGO ….

RUSS GUYNN hosted our Program on December 10, presented by Exec Director Chris Ellberg, Vet John McKirgan, Kemp & Cathy Smith and one known only as “Lincoln” of IVAR – Illinois Valley Animal Rescue – with news of “PETS FOR PATRIOTS” pairing Veterans with companion dogs & cats! IVAR waives the adoption fee and provides training to assure the owner and pet will get along well together. THANKS, RUSS!

FOUNDATION SUCCESS!

Rotary Foundation recently moved up another notch in the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual ranking of US Charities, clocking in just under $269 million in donations in 2014 – an 8.3% increase from 2013 and continuing in growth! We also earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the top independent charity evaluator of US non-profits ---- Thanks to us all, it’s working! x

WHERE DOES IT ALL GO??

So far this year, there have been 283 District grants awarded totaling over $18 million for local projects, and 394 Global grants totaling over $10 million with an additional $25.6 million in match money for global projects in our SIX areas of focus: 73 in Education and Literacy, 103 in Disease Prevention and treatment, 71 in Sustainable Community Development, 36 in Maternal and Child Health, 32 in Peace and Conflict Resolution, and 79 in Water and Sanitation Projects!

NEIGHBOR NEWS:

LaSalle Rotary has moved “UPTOWN!” Lunch Wednesdays!

MEMBERSHIP ON THE RISE!

Rotary reports that our worldwide membership is 1,225,827 as of 30 November 2015 with growth of 16,336 above the 1 July start figure! Why do we beat the odds faced by all other community and service groups? Each of us finds value in what we do and in who we are, and we likely each express it differently… but it’s all about service, fellowship, and the chance to put our interests and talents to work for others! And THAT’S what we can share with our community – we have a good thing going – invite friends & neighbors to join us!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

December 10, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides and RUSS GUYNN hosts our Program, to be presented by CHRIS TOMSHA (and company!) of IVAR – Illinois Valley Animal Rescue – with news of a very special program “beneficial for all concerned!” “PETS FOR PATRIOTS” pairs adoptive Veterans with companion dogs & cats, waives the adoption fee and provides training to assure the owner and pet will get along well together. It’s a perfect fit…pets looking for homes, paired with Vets looking for companion pets!

ELECTIONS TONIGHT!

WE ELECT 6 MEMBERS to the Board tonight to serve with the out-going and in-coming Club Presidents Ron & Randy. Those six will determine our next VP from among them, to serve as President in 2017-2018. The Board will also appoint a Sec’y and Treas. from Club membership at large. All take office next July 1. Good Luck!

POINSETTIA SUCCESS!!

THANKS TO COLOR POINT, THANKS TO THE COMMITTEE, and THANKS TO ALL who helped with POINSETTIA DELIVERIES last Saturday – we had the benefit of mild weather, for smooth sleigh-ing to over 700 seniors age 65+ !

DEC. 16 -- CHRISTMAS WRAP PROJECT – 6:00 pm AT UCC !

DEC. 17 -- PC ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY at ROLANDOS!

Social 6 pm, dinner 6:30. Price $19. Pork loin, chicken breast, mashed potatoes & gravy… Reserve and Pre-pay by TONIGHT!

DEC. 19 -- FOOD PANTRY PICKUP/DELIVERY HELP at UCC!

CATCHING UP ON BOARD BIZ

11/5 BD MEETING: New Board Installation will be held @ Scott’s installation as District Gov – Sunday Brunch at Wise Guys in Princeton, June 26, 2016. Debbie & Brenda will chair & Brandy will serve as Treasurer-Registrar for this event, AND for our 2017 District Conference April 29-May 1, 2017 @ Starved Rock! Thanks, Team!!! Justina announces she will take a leave of absence eff. 1-1-16 in prep to be “MOM!” The Board voted to appoint ADRIANE to fill Justina’s seat on the Board—Congrats, Adriane!

12/3 BD MEETING: The Board discussed possible shift in Club Officer positions eff. 7-1-16, to be determined by incoming Board; Christmas gifts approved with Board’s thanks to those on the “gift list!” (see minutes); Ag Night is set for Thurs. March 31 subject to speaker’s availability; Area-Wide Rotary Trivia Night is to be hosted by PC Rotary on Weds April 6, possibly at Eagles in Peru. Randy’s checking with Eagles; Brenda & Lonna will Chair the event. Rotary Community Corps is ready to launch next month, seeking community volunteers to help with Rotary projects

DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS!

Dec. 17^th -- In lieu of a gift exchange, PLEASE bring items to our PC Rotary Christmas Party for PADS Homeless Shelter in Peru,! Items needed include paper goods, aluminum foil, travel-size toiletries, and cleaning supplies usable at the shelter. PADS serves 5 counties including PC, providing food, emergency shelter and rehabilitative services to homeless veterans, families and others between September 1 and May 31, seven days a week -- including holidays -- with an all-volunteer staff! For the full list of needs see:

http://ivpads.com/images/Needs%20List.pdf

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

December 3, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s CLUB ASSEMBLY with plenty in the hopper to discuss and plan!

IN THE WAY-BACK MACHINE…

RICO EATTONI hosted Attorney GARY PETERLIN as his guest and program presenter when we last met two weeks ago! He is a former States Attorney of LaSalle County, past ROTARIAN, and currently a partner in the law firm of Perona, Peterlin Andreoni & Brolley, LLC, in Oglesby. Gary enlightened us regarding the potential benefit of special courts (i.e. drug courts and mental health courts) and efforts that are being made to institute such courts locally to treat, rather than imprison offenders with rehabilitative potential.

A BUSY MONTH OF SERVICE BEGINS!

DEC. 5 -- POINSETTIA DELIVERIES – “Merry Christmas from Color Point, Putnam County Rotary and PCHS Interact Club!”

DEC. 10 -- ELECTION OF 2016-2017 OFFICERS! Program TBA

DEC. 16 -- CHRISTMAS WRAP PROJECT – 6:00 pm AT UCC !

DEC. 17 -- PC ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY at ROLANDOS!

Social 6 pm, dinner 6:30. Price $19. Pork loin, chicken breast, mashed potatoes & gravy, veg. Medley, salad, bread, butter, coffee and ice tea. Reserve and Pre-pay by next week, Dec. 10^th!

DEC. 19 -- FOOD PANTRY PICKUP/DELIVERY HELP at UCC!

We need EIGHT helpers – we’ll begin gathering names tonight!

DEC. 24 -- NO MEETING Dec. 24^th… Merry Christmas!

DEC. 31 -- NO MEETING Dec. 31^st … Happy New Year!

TWO NEW PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS!

CONGRATULATIONS to RON & BRANDY!! Both will become Paul Harris Fellows tonight, recognizing accumulated contribution credits totaling $1,000 each! Named after Rotary’s Founder, the honor reflects support of Rotary’s commitment to disease prevention, maternal and child health, literacy and education, clean water and sanitation, peace and conflict resolution, sustainable economic development, and more! Thanks to all who find they are able to contribute – every dollar helps!

DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS!

In lieu of a gift exchange this year, PLEASE bring items for PADS Homeless Shelter in Peru, to our PC Rotary Christmas Party on Dec. 17^th. Items needed include paper goods, aluminum foil, travel-size toiletries, and cleaning supplies usable at the shelter.

DID YOU KNOW… PADS Emergency Shelter Program serves five counties including PC. The agency provides food and overnight emergency shelter to homeless persons between September 1 and May 31, seven days a week including holidays, with an all-volunteer staff! Last year alone, Peru & Ottawa PADS provided shelter to 237 homeless including veterans, families & others, with 6,987 overnight stays, served 15,951 meals, and their caseworkers made 15,895 referrals to access local resources for help with jobs, housing, and educational opportunities. In-house they offer help with job searching, computer skill, money management and substance abuse. They also operate Lily PADS, accepting donations of used clothing and household items for resale to help support the Shelter.

NEIGHBOR NEWS: LaSalle Rotary has moved “UPTOWN!” Join them for lunch, Noon Wednesdays! And check out the Holiday Lights at LaSalle Rotary Park including our own PC Rotary display!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

November 19, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s meeting, and RICO EATTONI hosts our Program! Rico’s Program Guest (and BOSS!) is Attorney GARY PETERLIN! He is a former States Attorney of LaSalle County, past ROTARIAN, and currently a partner in the law firm of Perona, Peterlin Andreoni & Brolley, LLC, with his branch office based in Oglesby. Gary will be discussing the need for -- and current trend of -- counties instituting special courts (i.e. drug courts and mental health courts) and efforts that are being made to institute such courts locally. Essentially these specialty courts would handle the cases of violators whose offenses were rooted in an underlying mental health problem or addiction, and will provide sentencing alternatives that might include treatment, rather than prison. Welcome, all, to PC ROTARY!

A BUSY MONTH OF SERVICE COMING UP:

NOV. 26 -- NO MEETING …Happy Thanksgiving!

DEC. 1-- GIVING DAY! Consider donating to Rotary Foundation!

DEC. 3 -- BD MTG, Club Assembly, & Board Nominations Day!

& Bring Christmas Wrap for TOYS IN THE PANTRY!

DEC. 5 -- POINSETTIA DELIVERIES – help needed!

DEC. 10 -- ELECTION OF 2016-2017 OFFICERS! Program TBA

DEC. 16 -- CHRISTMAS WRAP PROJECT AT UCC !

DEC. 17 -- PC ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY at ROLANDOS!

DEC. 19 -- FOOD PANTRY DELIVERY HELP at UCC!

DEC. 24 -- NO MEETING Dec. 24^th… Merry Christmas!

DEC. 31 -- NO MEETING Dec. 31^st … Happy New Year!

LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM….

BOBBY COFOID shared the stresses, challenges and eventual success of the Veterans Memorial dedicated in WD Boyle Park in Hennepin on Saturday, November 7. Thanks to Bob and to ALL who contributed and volunteered to make it happen, and thanks to ALL who have EVER served our great country. Our debt of gratitude can never be fully repaid.

ROTARY FOUNDATION DINNER HELD

Our District celebrated the successes of the Rotary Foundation in style this Tuesday at Deer Valley Banquet Center…. & PC Rotary was “in the house!” represented by President Ron, Brenda, DGE Scott & Adriane! Among those honored were “Paul Harris Fellows” including BRENDA BICKERMAN who is the most recent in our Club to have attained that accomplishment, and “Major Donors” including recent “inductees” Scott & Adriane Shore. Rotary International Director-Elect Rob Knuepfer was on hand too!

SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION ON DEC. 1^st!

Join Rotarians world-wide on December 1st -- Giving Tuesday ! Celebrate the good work we & fellow members do around the world!

Give on line: www.rotary.org/give or mail before Dec. 1 to The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693.

Note our Club name/number: Granville/Putnam County IL USA Club #3070; District #6420. THANK YOU !

DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS!

In lieu of a gift exchange, PLEASE bring items for PADS Homeless Shelter in Peru, to our PC Rotary Christmas Party on Dec. 17^th. Items needed include paper goods, aluminum foil, travel-size toiletries, cleaning and laundry supplies for the shelter, coffee, & canned soups & vegetables. See the full list at http://ivpads.com/images/Needs%20List.pdf

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

November 12, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s meeting, and BOB COFOID hosts our Program! Welcome, all!

COMING UP:

ROTARY FOUNDATION Dinner @ Deer Valley Tues. Nov. 17!

RICO EATTONI is scheduled to host our program on Nov. 19!

NO MEETING NOVEMBER 26 – Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

BD MTG, CLUB ASSEMBLY & BOARD NOMINATIONS Dec. 3 !!

POINSETTIA DELIVERIES – help needed! Saturday December 5!

ELECTION OF 2016-2017 OFFICERS: Dec. 10^th!(Program TBA)

CHRISTMAS WRAP PROJECT AT UCC Wednesday eve. Dec. 16

PC ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 17!

FOOD PANTRY DELIVERY HELP at UCC – Saturday Dec. 19!

NO MEETING Dec. 24^th – Merry Christmas!

NO MEETING Dec. 31^st – Happy New Year!

WELCOME, BRITTANY & BILL!

BRITTANY BLOMQUIST was installed last week with the help of proposer ADRIANE SHORE under the classification of “LIBRARY SERVICES!” Brittany is the youth services librarian & program coordinator at the PC Public Library AND attends IVCC, AND teaches area youth problem-solving, critical thinking &……. space exploration!

BILL GUYNN with the help of brother RUSS, with the classification of RESTAURANT MGT – specifically PAGAN’S! Bill retired from a long-time career with the Post Office, and from JC Whitney, but is still active at Church, in a local backpack program, and now in Rotary TOO!

NOVEMBER: ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH!

Rotary Foundation is the gear that we turn with our donations and support. Those who can donate are provided an opportunity to do so.

Through the Rotary Foundation, we provide humanitarian grants, hands-on projects throughout the world, youth and vocational exchanges, scholarships for advanced studies, peace fellowships, and MORE !

The “MORE” includes service in our six areas of focus:

• Maternal and child health & nutrition!

• Clean water and sustainable sanitation!

• Peace -- conflict prevention & resolution!

• Education and literacy for adults & children!

• Vocational training and economic development!

• Polio eradication, disease prevention and treatment!

PROJECTS WE HAVE SEEN FIRST-HAND?

The Group Study Exchange Team on which Debbie Buffington participated in India was one such Project… But not ALL projects are “over there somewhere!” PC Rotary has received Rotary Foundation grants for such projects as: Afterglow, Dictionaries Project, Baseball Scoreboards, Magnolia’s new Early Warning System, PC Community Center improvements, and Rotary Billboards to name a few!!! And there’s more to come! We qualify to propose a NEW grant project this year !!

Will you consider donating to support the Rotary Foundation?

Your first $50 donation will be matched by our Club with $100 in “points” to make you a SUSTAINING MEMBER!

Already a Sustaining Member? Add to your Foundation Account in ANY increment ANY time! “End Polio Now” dollars also count !

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

November 5, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s CLUB ASSEMBLY and installation of TWO new PC Rotarians! Also on the agenda: Report of Board Minutes, formation of a PC Rotary Community Corps, update on Committee plans, upcoming events and projects, and an “open floor” for discussion!

LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM – ANOTHER FIRST!

GLORIA GIOSTA and daughter RACHEL presented our program last week about the family business, HOME SHOP Internet Service & Computer Repair. Terry’s idea of an on-line store was WAY ahead of its time! Terry has been among the few to have pioneered the concept of rural delivery of internet service, using satellite services to connect area customers to the world. Rachel concentrates her work in computer repair and software upgrades. Thanks, Gloria and Rachel, for a GREAT program!

COMING UP:

BOB COFOID hosts next week, November 12!

ROTARY FOUNDATION Dinner @ Deer Valley Tues. Nov. 17!

RICO EATTONI is scheduled to host our program on Nov. 19!

NO MEETING NOVEMBER 26 – Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

BD MTG, CLUB ASSEMBLY & BOARD NOMINATIONS Dec. 3 !!

POINSETTIA DELIVERIES – help needed! Saturday December 5!

ELECTION OF 2016-2017 OFFICERS: Dec. 10^th!(Program TBA)

CHRISTMAS WRAP PROJECT AT UCC Wednesday eve. Dec. 16

PC ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 17!

FOOD PANTRY DELIVERY HELP at UCC – Saturday Dec. 19!

WELCOME, BRITTANY & BILL!

BRITTANY BLOMQUIST is proposed for membership by ADRIANE SHORE with the classification of “LIBRARY SERVICES!” Originally from the Chicago burbs, Brittany has lived in Hennepin for the past 15 years. She has been the youth services librarian & program coordinator at the PC Public Library for the past six years. Currently, she attends IVCC, is a member of the IVCC Honors Student Board and Phi Theta Kappa & Sigma Kappa Delta Honors Societies. Her interests vary from library science to public art exhibits, from photography to computer coding, and everything in between. Having completed Informal Educator Training at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center last summer, Brittany’s interest in community outreach & space science have come together: she teaches area youth, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, within the exciting context of hands-on space exploration.

BILL GUYNN is proposed by his brother RUSS, with the classification of RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT – specifically PAGAN O’LEARY’S! Bill grew up in rural Peru, attended Cedar Point grade school, L-P high school, and Triton Jr. College, majoring in photography, He worked construction and loaded semis for Burger King before starting his career with the Post Office in 1982 in Des Plaines, working his way to mail clerk in Ottawa, and then to mail carrier in Peru and LaSalle, and also supervising from Princeton to Pontiac over several years, before retiring. While at the Post Office, Bill also worked part time for JC Whitney and eventually became a supervisor. He has also played bass guitar for most of the last eight years for his church praise team and has served on his church board twice. He served on the Cedar Point school board for one term, on the Illinois Valley Soccer board for one term and as a soccer referee & referee instructor. Bill and wife, Penny, live in Peru. Bill currently volunteers at his church serving in the "Feed His Children" ministry and delivers food to the Peru grade schools every other Friday for kids who may not have food in their homes over the weekend.

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

October 29, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides and GLORIA GIOSTA presents our program about husband Terry’s corporate pride and joy, HOME SHOP Internet Service and Computer Repair. While we often take “connectivity” for granted, someone like Terry is behind the scenes making it all work in Marshall County and beyond !

LAST WEEK’S COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY…

We discussed our Club’s committee structure, and several committees met to

discuss and then share their plans for future events and service projects including:

(1) YOUTH SERVICE: sign-up for the PCHS INTERACT Halloween Parade and Party the following Sunday; Rotary Readers has a full roster for the Fall Semester;

(2) COMMUNITY SERVICE: sign-up to help at and attend the Partners In Education “Hidden in Plain Sight” Program the following Tuesday Night; Red Cross offers to do a training program for “front desk” staff volunteering at blood drives; Poinsettia Distribution to proceed as it has in the past this year;

(3) VOCATIONAL SERVICE: We’ll plan to offer job-shadowing to PCHS Interact students, possibly on a Thursday afternoon, then inviting students to tell about their experiences during our regular dinner meeting;

(4) CLUB SERVICE: Membership Committee will continue to pursue invitation of potential members sponsored by Granville National Bank, First State Bank of McNabb, Village of Mark and possibly others, in addition to a general membership drive;

(5) INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Two members to celebrate World Polio Day the following day at RI headquarters in Evanston; Club will ramp up support of Rotary Foundation & “End Polio Now” campaign; and…Registration is open for Summer Youth Exchange!

IT’S BEEN A BUSY WEEK!

WORLD POLIO DAY was celebrated last Friday, Oct. 23, with LOTS to celebrate! Rotary’s efforts since 1985 have lessened the incidence polio from 1000 cases a day, to less than 40 in a full year! Twenty five District 6420 Rotarians made their way to RI headquarters where we presented a check for $4,000 generated from the District Golf Outing in September, and we joined Rotarians from District 6440 (Northern Suburbs) to eat lunch and tour the facilities!

GRANT TRAINING was held in Moline on Saturday, October 24, strengthening District commitment to LOCAL GRANTS ($1,500 or less), and GLOBAL GRANTS of $30,000+ -- which we can participate in with other Clubs! Examples: Ottawa Rotary proposes to provide a sustainable supply of parasite-free water in South Sudan; Galena Rotary is asking help to bring Chilean English teachers here to better enable them to prepare Chilean students for a global marketplace. Ideas are ENDLESS and so is the need!

THE INTERACT HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY (and FOODraiser for the Food Pantry) all came together with help of 16 Interactors and many Rotarian bakers and volunteers too – thank you to all! An estimated 60 young Trick-Or-Treaters enjoyed the event.

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION on Tuesday was successful in numbers AND in content! Our thanks to all Rotarians who were on hand to help and learn. There were over 50 parents in attendance to experience the “HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT” model bedroom containing scary signs of drug use and depression, educating parents to be aware and alert, and CPASA’s program awakening us to the “here and now” of marketing, using, and fatal abusing of drugs.

NEXT WEEK: Bd Meeting 5:30; Club Assembly (& chicken!) 6:30 !

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

October 22, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s first-ever COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY, literally fitting together some of the many moving parts that enable our Club to accomplish so much!

WHERE DO OUR ROTARY COMMITTEES COME FROM?

Rotary Clubs world-wide – all 34,000+ Clubs – follow the Rotary formula of supporting “FIVE AVENUES OF SERVICE”…

1. CLUB SERVICE: Membership, Fellowship, Communication, Fundraising, and Club Administration.

2. SERVICE TO YOUTH: Youth Literacy, Health & Safety within our communities, Youth Leadership Development within our schools, Student Service Above Self and Scholarship Awards to inspire & recognize outstanding academic and civic achievement!

3. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Doing what we can for those who are in need, improving lives and our communities, helping other local organizations and causes, assessing needs and taking action!

4. VOCATIONAL SERVICE: Inspiring Highest Ethics in businesses and professions, Sharing Knowledge and Experience, Helping to Motivate the “Next Generation” of Economic Leaders.

5. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Global Projects such as “End Polio NOW,” International Youth Exchange providing lifetime experiences and promoting global unity, Service Teams in Third World Countries, Disaster Relief Emergency Response, and support of the Rotary Foundation through which we strive to provide locally sustainable schools, nutrition and potable water, maternal and child health, disease control, and programs for peace world-wide.

INTERACT HALLOWEEN PARTY this Sunday: 2-4 @ McNabb!

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION Tues., Oct 27: 5:30-7:30 @ PCHS!

SOME PROJECTS OF OUR PC ROTARY CLUB

1. CLUB SERVICE: We enjoy the fellowship of meetings, events and service projects! Also, we are incorporated, maintain minutes and archives, provide leadership training to incoming officers, maintain and oversee all treasury transactions, bill & pay dues, publish and inform via bulletins, website and facebook, hold formal board and regular meetings and programs, raise funds for worthy causes, and encourage membership growth and retention.

2. SERVICE TO YOUTH: We provide personal dictionaries to all 3^rd graders annually, offer“Rotary Readers” in PC’s primary and elementary schools, help support PC’s After-School Program, sponsor Interact Clubs at the Jr. High and High School, Send four students annually to attend Rotary’s Youth Leadership weekend camp, sponsor the Afterglow to provide safe and substance-free post-prom activities, promote county-wide sports participation and events, recognize one student annually for Student Service Above Self, and provide $250, $350 and $500 scholarship awards recognizing academic or vocational drive and civic commitment.

3. COMMUNITY SERVICE: We deliver 750 poinsettias to Senior Citizens at Christmas, Support the Food Pantry and Sponsor “Toys In the Pantry” for the children of Food Pantry clients, host Blood Drives to Save Lives, and support other local charitable causes.

4. VOCATIONAL SERVICE: Each of us represents our respective and many various occupations, to share insight and to pool our knowledge as we serve others. We annually host Agri-Business Night to bring together and recognize the Ag industry, local banks, and FFA at a dinner with a relevant speaker-presenter.

5. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: We sponsor Rotary Summer Youth Exchange Students to travel abroad and to host a student here, & we support “Ending Polio NOW” & projects of the Rotary Foundation by asking, of those who can, to donate what they can!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

October 8, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON presides over tonight’s meeting and DEBBIE BUFFINGTON will present tonight’s Program with her Rotary experience in INDIA as part of a Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team, once upon a time before JOINING Rotary! The GSE Project was one of many global services at the heart of the Rotary Foundation.

The GSE program has been “reincarnated” as VTT -a Vocational Training Team, the next of which will be interviewed and selected this Saturday. That team will travel to Kamwenge, Uganda next February to work with staff and students at a school concentrating on culinary skills and restaurant marketing and management– offering sustainable business expertise to help their local economy!

ON THE GUEST LIST….

We welcomed Russ’s brother BILL GYWNN as a guest of Russ last week… AND visiting Rotarians Assistant District Governor JIM MacMURDO & Dist. Governor Nominee STEVE KUHN!

…. and tonight we welcome PATRICIA HOHULIN, Putnam County’s new Probation Officer, installed this Tuesday! Welcome, all, to ROTARY – and best wishes in the new office, Patricia!

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

In addition to our own membership dedicated to SERVICE ABOVE SELF we often benefit from the help of others within the community. Randy and Sue will lead the effort to formalize a list of “Rotary Community Corps” volunteers – beneficial to all concerned!

CONGRATULATIONS, BRENDA!

BRENDA BICKERMAN was recognized at our meeting last week, having attained the distinction of “PAUL HARRIS FELLOW!” The honor doesn’t come easily, noting a person’s level of giving to The Rotary Foundation – the part of Rotary that funds global as well as local grant projects, polio eradication, scholarships and peace fellowships, world-wide humanitarian aid and disaster relief! The honor is named after Rotary founder PAUL HARRIS.

CONGRATULATIONS ALSO to new Foundation Sustaining Members RUSS GUYNN & DEBBIE BUFFINGTON, whose initial contributions will be matched by the Club ---toward the goal of eventually also becoming Paul Harris Fellows! Donors are noted on the front of our Bulletin – not on board yet? Consider a monthly or quarterly donation or register for an “auto-withdraw” in an increment comfortable for you!! (Donor designations – incl, Brenda, Russ & Debbie -- are noted on the front of our bulletin.)

Oct. 11: (Sun.) Pork Chop Dinner (or carryout) @ Clover

Club, benefiting our TOYS IN THE PANTRY Project!

Oct. 15: DUANE CALBOW HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 17: District Interact Tree-Planting Project in Rochelle 9 am

Oct. 22: COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY – Committees Report In!

Oct. 23: (Fri.) ROAD TRIP TO ROTARY HEADQUARTERS!

Oct. 25: (Sun.)INTERACT HALLOWEEN PARADE/PARTY!

Oct. 27: (Tues)PARTNERS IN EDUCATION-PCHS 5:30

Nov. 5: Board Meeting at 5:30 pm; Club Assembly at 6:30 pm!

Nov. 5: LaSalle Draw Down (Club & some others have tickets!)

Nov. 12 To Be Determined….

Nov. 17: (Tues) Dist. Rotary Foundation Banquet-Deer Valley

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

October 1, 2015

WELCOME! PRESIDENT RON is the man behind the bell, gaveling up tonight’s CLUB ASSEMBLY with plenty to gavel about! Road Apple Bingo Report, Coming Events, New Membership Opportunities, Rotary Foundation Support, Interact reports and much more! Welcome, all, to ROTARY!

LAST WEEK’S HEARTFELT STORY

BRENDA BICKERMAN hosted LORI BOEKELOO last week, explaining not only the WHAT but the WHY of her long-time strong support of MARCH OF DIMES! Services go beyond explanation for families such as Lonna Nauman’s son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Shelly, who spoke of their own loss and the support offered to them. We also heard of the tie-in of March of Dimes and Rotary in our efforts to end Polio! In fact, Polio survivor Franklin D. Roosevelt founded March of Dimes to serve afflicted children – the main focus of March of Dimes until approval of the Salk vaccine in 1955, when their mission changed to other childhood diseases. Roosevelt’s dedication to the cause of fighting Polio one dime-at-a-time landed him on the dime coin in 1946 on what would have been his 64^th birthday! It’s time again to “give a dime!” Thanks, Brenda!

Oct. 8: DEBBIE HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 15: DUANE CALBOW HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 17: District Interact Tree-Planting Project in Rochelle 9 am

Oct. 22: COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY – Committees Report In!

Oct. (Fri.) ROAD TRIP TO ROTARY HEADQUARTERS!

Oct. 25: (Sun.)INTERACT HALLOWEEN PARADE/PARTY!

Oct. 27: (Tues) PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FREE AT PCHS!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - 5:30 DINNER 6:00 PROGRAM

BINGO!

Daisy wasted NO time this year picking a winner in our annual ROAD APPLE BINGO event held at Boggio’s Fall Festival this past Saturday! The grid-win went to Amy Moeller! Fifty-dollar drawing winners included Beverly Boers, Terry Giosta, MJ Langner, Debbie Chlum, Pat Grieve, Duane Calbow, Brandon McNeill, Neil Buffington, Diane Wilson and Susan Monroe! Thank you, all, for selling, setting up, and… CLEANING up! Thanks for your part in making the event another PC Rotary success!

CONGRATULATIONS!

The World Health Organization announced on Sept. 25 that Nigeria is deemed polio-free! ---leaving only Afghanistan and Pakistan. We have reduced the incidence of polio from 1000 children a DAY to just under 40 cases per year world-wide. We’re almost there! http://www.endpolio.org/donate

ROAD TRIP TO ROTARY HQ!

WE’RE THIS CLOSE… to RI’s Global Headquarters, in Evanston! Combining an opportunity to tour HQ with the opportunity to celebrate ROTARY WORLD POLIO DAY, we’re takin’ a ROAD TRIP to RI Headquarters -- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23! Busses/vans will leave from Rockford, Quad Cities, and LaSalle-Peru at 8 am, returning about 5 pm. The day’s program will include fun and fellowship, tour, lunch in the RI Cafeteria ( or you can wander across the street for an Evanston restaurant experience), followed by a brief Polio Presentation before we head home! Transportation cost is $30; lunch is not included. GUESTS WELCOME! Register and pay on line -- or see DGE Scott!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

September 24, 2015

WELCOME! VP RANDY BORIO presides tonight, and BRENDA BICKERMAN hosts our Program Guest Presenter --- LORI BOEKELOO! Lori wears many hats including that of a long-time strong supporter of MARCH OF DIMES which helped her earn the Heart and Soul Award, Citizen with a Heart Award and Junior of the Year for the State of Illinois.! Raised in PC & living in Hennepin, Lori is the single mom of Lily, Miciah, and Sawyer. She graduated from Henry-Senachwine High School and went on to attend IVCC and then Hope College in Holland, Michigan, majoring in Education with a minor in Special Needs. She has owned and operated a daycare business, has done direct sales for Signature Homestyles, has served as a one-on-one paraprofessional in the PC Schools & as a sub for Zearing Child Enrichment Center, and now does freelance work for the PC Record & BC Republican newpapers! She is also an active member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church in Tiskilwa. WELCOME TO PC ROTARY, LORI !

LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM

RANDY BORIO hosted special guest COACH DJ CARROLL of Louisville, KY as our speaker last week, giving us a preview of motivational talks he would be providing to voc & entrepreneur groups at PCHS & LP on Friday -- also hosted by RANDY! Coach Carroll told us about the football & academic scholarship opportunities he was willing to forego to pursue his ambition to start his own business after high school – and the success he has enjoyed since! Coach Carroll says college isn’t for everyone, but learning is – and that high school grads should follow their dreams and make their dreams real!

ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS

Explore the discounts & special offers available to Rotarians at www.rotary.org . Like other organizations’ benefits, you can cash in on travel and other discounts ---AND many offer a donation to Rotary Foundation when you DO!

ROAD TRIP TO ROTARY HQ!

WE’RE THIS CLOSE… to RI’s Global Headquarters, in Evanston! Combining an opportunity to tour HQ with the opportunity to celebrate ROTARY WORLD POLIO DAY, we’re takin’ a ROAD TRIP to RI Headquarters -- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23! Busses/vans will leave from Rockford, Quad Cities, and LaSalle-Peru at 8 am, returning about 5 pm. The day’s program will include fun and fellowship, tour, lunch in the RI Cafeteria ( or you can wander across the street for an Evanston restaurant experience), followed by a brief Polio Presentation before we head home! Transportation cost is $30; lunch is not included. GUESTS WELCOME! Register and pay on line on our District website calendar -- or see Scott or Adriane!

COMING OUR WAY…

Sept. 26: (Sat.) ROAD APPLE BINGO@BOGGIO’S - 1PM !

Oct. 1: CLUB ASSEMBLY --- & CHICKEN NIGHT !!!

Oct. 8: DEBBIE HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 15: DUANE CALBOW HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 17: District Interact Tree-Planting Project in Rochelle 9 am!

Oct. 22: COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY – Committees Report In!

Oct. 23: (Fri.) ROAD TRIP TO ROTARY HEADQUARTERS!

Oct. 25: (Sun.)INTERACT HALLOWEEN PARADE/PARTY!

ALSO NOTE: District Rotary Foundation Dinner – Deer Valley – Tuesday, Nov. 17^th –hop on the Foundation bandwagon if u can!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

September 17, 2015

WELCOME ALL! PRESIDENT RON PRESIDES tonight, and VP RANDY BORIO hosts our special program, featuring COACH DJ CARROLL of Louisville Kentucky!

Our presenter says his path toward becoming a college athlete and chemical engineer took a sharp turn toward success as a self-made businessman, growing a start-up business into a million-dollar enterprise operating in three states!

Coach Carroll “shares the wealth” of his knowledge and business strategies to encourage and help others reach their own self-styled success! …AND he proves it can be done with a balanced “diet” hobbies, as DJ is an avid fitness enthusiast and a pilot too! Randy has personally arranged for Coach Carroll’s visit, which will include presentations to PCHS students in business & entrepreneurial programs tomorrow!

WELCOME TO ROTARY, COACH CARROLL!

LAST WEEK’S AG ADVENTURES

TINA BERGEN DOLDER hosted our program presenter last week, bringing us FS staffer, Granville resident, and former Interactor TYLER OSBORNE! Our guest told us about "4R Nutrient Stewardship" ---- proper farm nutrient management practices designed to help farmers stay economically sound while also helping to preserve the environment.

THANKS FOR HOSTING A GREAT PROGRAM, TINA!

FIELD OF DREAMS SUCCESS! THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED at the SECOND ANNUAL FIELD OF DREAMS event last Friday, SEPTEMBER 11^th at ALLEMAN FIELD! “Build It And They Will Come --- BACK!” We welcomed “Field of Dreams” movie actor FRANK DARDIS and friends whose surprise appearance out of the corn fields last year seemed to bring out an even larger crowd this year! Frank and company presented Darrell with a jersey in memory of Jeanne, played ball to the delight of many young team players, signed autographs and posed for pictures. The evening included recognition of those whose lives were lost on 9-11-01 and the many emergency personnel who put their own lives on the line to help others. Though a bit chilly for some, a number of fans remained to watch the FIELD OF DREAMS – still a cinema “GREAT” after 26 years!

THANKS, DARRELL & FAMILY, for persevering to make magic happen once AGAIN at Alleman Field!!!

INTERACT DRAWS BIG RESULTS!

THE PCHS INTERACT BLOOD DRIVE last Friday netted 31 units! 40 donors came forward to donate – including 11 first-timers! Seven were deferred and another four draws were low-quantity. ALL PRETTY GREAT considering we had only 4 pre-set appointments!

Thanks to all who helped -- and to all who donated!

NEXT WEEK….

BRENDA BICKERMAN will host LORI BOEKELOO, wearer of many hats including that of a long-time strong supporter of MARCH OF DIMES! --- It’s another great opportunity to bring guests!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

September 10, 2015

WELCOME ALL! PRESIDENT. RON PRESIDES tonight, and TINA BERGEN DOLDER hosts our PROGRAM! Tina’s Guest is TYLER OSBORNE, here to tell us about "4R Nutrient Stewardship" ---- proper nutrient management practices in agriculture, helping farmers stay economically sound while also helping preserve the environment. Tyler was an active Interact member elsewhere in his earlier life and had been to several Rotary meetings while in school! He is currently employed by FS and lives here in Granville. WELCOME BACK TO ROTARY, TYLER !

BUSY DAY TOMORROW!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE runs from 9-1 tomorrow at PCHS sponsored by Interact, with our help. Volunteers have enlisted to help unload, and to help with overseeing operations and manning the refreshment station. BEING THE ANNIVERSARY OF 9-11-01, it’s a fitting time to donate in memory and honor of those who lost their lives, and those who risked their lives to save others, in the wake of that day’s tragic events. Please stop by and donate a pint to save others’ lives! We’re hoping for a great turnout for a great cause.

FIELD OF DREAMS follows, tomorrow at 5:30, with introductions of FRANK DARDIS and other team members from the original movie cast! They’ll play ball with the kids, sign autographs, take pictures, and help intro the showing of the movie at dusk! We are proud to co-sponsor the second annual event with Darrell Alleman and family, with fond memories of Jeanne. Darrell and Jeanne were honored last year as Alleman Field was officially named a registered FIELD OF DREAMS! Volunteers are asked to be there at 5pm.

LAST WEEK’S INDOOR PICNIC…

We enjoyed the food AND the air conditioning at our picnic last week, avoiding the 85+ temps but not missing out on any of the fun and fellowship of our “picnic NEAR the park!” Thanks, Ron, for the use of Bonucchi Hall for our meal and meeting! It was also our chance to hear about OWEN MALLERY’s experiences in Germany, hosted by the family of Bennet Scherer whom he and his family hosted for the first half of the summer! Owen and Bennet became fast friends, or maybe brothers, by the end of the summer and are already strategizing their reunion next year! While in Germany, Owen says he was one of the family, and got to enjoy time at the family’s home in Marburg, as well as some travel throughout the area -- including a bit of France! His powerpoint presentation and pictures accentuated Owen’s comments about the beauty of the German country, cities, churches and people. He’s taking his message to his fellow students so hopefully we’ll have even more interest in Rotary Short Term Youth Exchange as students apply this fall for next summer! Know anyone who might be interested? Contact DGE Scott, who chairs the program for our Rotary District!

COMING ATTRACTIONS…

Sept. 17: RANDY to host MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

D.J. CARROLL! BRING LOTS OF GUESTS!

Sept. 24: BRENDA HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Sept. 26: (Sat.) ROAD APPLE BINGO@BOGGIO’S – 1 PM !

Oct. 1: CLUB ASSEMBLY --- & CHICKEN NIGHT !!!

Oct. 8: DEBBIE HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 15: DUANE HOSTS OUR PROGRAM!

Oct. 22: COMMITTEE ASSEMBLY – Committees Report In!

Oct. 25: (Sun.) INTERACT HALLOWEEN PARADE/PARTY!

Oct. 27: (Tues.) PARTNERS IN EDUCATION at PCHS

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

August 27, 2015

VICE PRESIDENT RANDY BORIO presides over tonight’s meeting and CLUB ASSEMBLY! On the agenda: Board Report; Membership Growth, Field of Dreams, Blood Drive, Road Apple Bingo, Revised Program Schedule, Club & Committee Assignments, and MORE!

LAST WEEK’S GREAT PROGRAM…

DARRELL ALLEMAN hosted granddaughter, KRISTA KIMME of Champaign to tell us about the grand opening last week of the U of I‘s WOUNDED VETERANS PROGRAM! The Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans In Higher Education will provide residential and non-residential support and educational opportunities all under one very new roof! Krista said the project is a “natural” for the U of I where many other pioneering “firsts” occurred to serve war veterans and the disabled. Darrell also hosted sons Kim and Scott and Krista’s dad, Dennis Kimme. Thanks for a great Program, Darrell !

GUEST NIGHT & PICNIC NEXT WEEK!

If you’ve considered inviting someone to a Rotary meeting, NOW’S THE TIME! Spouses, friends, potential members welcome! The Board is furnishing the goods – come out for a great evening of Rotary R&R at Hopkins Park 6:30 pm… FREE!

Q&A : What’s Rotary? We bring community members together to meet one another and to serve others, locally and globally!

EVEN MORE UPDATES…

A WORD (or 2) ABOUT PROGRAMS….

· Every member gets to host a Program… usually determined in alphabetical order! Need ideas for a Program? Host your own! Sharing your vocational/professional path or favorite hobby serves to enlighten others! Or check out our speakers list – Brenda has it!

· Subject matter: Upbeat & interesting but non-political, non-religious, & non-commercial. (If the Presenter is seeking donations for a cause, that request will be referred to the Board for vote at a later time, so that no one’s on the spot that evening!)

· Tell your Club Secretary! We try to have an intro or bio of your speaker in the Bulletin -- & early notice may inspire us to bring guests who will be interested in your Program topic!

· Program Presenters are given a gift pen, presented by the host or Club President. Pics are taken for the paper and/or our archives!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

August 20, 2015

VICE PRESIDENT RANDY BORIO presides over tonight’s meeting and DARRELL ALLEMAN hosts his granddaughter, KRISTA KIMME of Champaign! In addition to her other “day job” fundraising for the U of I Alumni Association, Krista is helping to establish a WOUNDED VETERANS PROGRAM that we will hear about tonight! The Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans In Higher Education debuts this Fall! Learn more at woundedvetcenter.ahs.illinois.edu. The Center will provide residential and non-residential support services to empower student veterans with disabilities to realize their potential through a world-class education experience that prepares them to lead fulfilling, meaningful, and maximally independent lives.

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS, KRISTA!

NOT THE SAME OL’ LIBRARY!

REED WILSON hosted BRITTANY BLOMBERG as our Program Presenter last week, demonstrating that we have a whole lot to be proud of in our Putnam County Library System! Brittany’s multiple roles as McNabb Librarian, District Children’s Librarian, and Library Program Coordinator attest to the variety of services our local HQ and branch libraries provide us! Besides the most current books on internet shelves, our PC Libraries offer DVDs, history and genealogy resources, children’s educational toys, arts & literature programming for all ages, classroom support and more! Check it out (literally speaking)! The Library also supports extraordinary educational opportunities for librarians who can bring what they learn back to PC patrons… case-in-point Brittany’s grant-supported trip to NASA’s Goddard Space Center in Maryland! WOW!

DESTINATION: UGANDA !

We are seeking volunteer applicants to serve on a District-wide vocational training team that will be going to Kamwenge in Uganda in for two weeks February 2016. Volunteers need not be Rotarians. The volunteers will work with staff and students at a vocational training school concentrating on culinary skills and restaurant ownership. Applicants must have two years of professional experience involving one or some of these skill sets: chef, pastry chef, and menu development; business management including the development of business plans, setting up books and understanding financial statements, marketing; and public health including sanitation, nutrition and hygiene. Rotary will provide arrangements and funding for transportation to and from Kamwenge as well as room and board. For an application, contact PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com or call or email P. Carter Newton at 815-238-0318 or cnewton@galgazette.com. Ap deadline Sept. 10.

CHANGES MADE IN PROGRAMS:

Aug. 27: 5:30 pm Board Meeting; 6:30 Club Assembly to follow!

Sept. 3: PICNIC and GUEST NIGHTat Hopkins Park—FREE!

Sept. 10: BRENDA BICKERMAN HOSTS!

Sept. 11: INTERACT BLOOD DRIVE AT PCHS

Sept. 17: RANDY BORIO to host MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

D.J. CARROLL! BRING GUESTS!

The Rotary Foundation is the GIVING side of who we are, and it all depends on us! Through the Foundation, we continue our work to eradicate polio, provide health, education & humanitarian service around the glob, fund scholarships, promote world peace, and more!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

August 13, 2015

VICE PRESIDENT RANDY BORIO presides over tonight’s meeting and REED WILSON hosts our Program, to be presented by McNabb Librarian BRITTANY BLOMQUIST who recently attended a NASA educational program in DC! Welcome, Brittany!

CLUB ASSEMBLY NOTES

Board & Club covered a lot of territory last week! (1) Field of Dreams event: due to date conflicts, Board opted out this season. (Footnote: Darrell & family hope to proceed on their own this year, checking with movie actors Frank Dardis & friends to see when they can come.) Board noted that we have last year’s $553 profit in the till for summer ball events. (2) Rotary picnic! Thurs. Sept. 3, 6:30 pm, Hopkins Park – all food provided by the Board – Randy & Debbie to chair! (2.5) Next Board meeting moved up to Aug. 27. (3) Club will participate in PC Partners in Education Workshops at PCHS on Thurs. Sept. 24. (4) Randy (& Debbie?) will attend Dist. Grant Training Aug. 15; (5) Board will sponsor next VP-Elect to also attend Training Seminar in Itasca March 4-6; (6) Club will run a thank-you ad for contributors to Christmas in July. (7) Road Apple Bingo tickets distributed for sale –purchase or sell 10 & turn in stubs & money by Sept. 17; Tom, Larry, Dom & Andy on setup for the Sept. 26 event! (8) Granville Days – garage sale maps distributed; signup sheet confirmed for Rotary table & Road Apple Bingo sales. (9) CPASA report: Club was thanked for donating soda & water (which we had on hand from prior events) to fundraiser held in Princeton; & Several of us attended! (10) White Sox End-Polio Parade & Game report: 800 Rotarians & guests attended on Aug. 4 including Betty, Lisa, Darrell, Scott & Adriane! Rotary & Polio Eradication scored big --- even if the White Sox didn’t!

DISTRICT GOVERNOR JIM’S CHALLENGE

…to complete and submit by March 30, 2016 for a GOVERNOR’s CITATION:

Membership: (to accomplish at least 2 items)

· That we show a net membership gain.

· That every active member invites a potential member as a guest to a meeting.

· That at least five of us bring in a new Rotary member.

· That we reactivate 1-2 non-participating members by involving them in a project.

Foundation: (to accomplish at least 3 items)

· Club President personally gives a minimum of $5 towards Polio Plus and a minimum of $10 to Rotary Foundation.

· Club giving averages at least $25 per member towards End Polio Now.

· Club giving averages $50 to the Foundation.

· Club secures a new Major Foundation Donor or Paul Harris Society Member.

Innovation: (to accomplish at least 5 items)

· Begin a new fundraiser or project initiative in our community.

· Start an Interact or EarlyAct program.

· Send a student to RYLA for the first time in at least 5 years.

· Identify a scholar candidate and send him/her to district interviews.

· Sponsor or host an exchange student.

· Start a reading program in a local school.

· Add a club member to a District Committee.

· Post events on Facebook and in your local media.

· Have a club member join the Rotary Friendship program.

· At least six club members attend a district function.

· Have at least six club members attend District Conference.

· Have every member fill out their profile on Club Runner.

· Offer our own/different initiative to this list, let me know about it and do it!

The District Rotarian who brings in the most members this year will receive $250, and all Rotarians who bring in a member will get one chance per new member, in a drawing for a full Dist. Conf. package in Rockford next April 28! & Second place will get hotel rm paid!

Program & Event Schedule At a Glance…

Aug. 20: DARRELL ALLEMAN HOSTS !

Aug. 27: Bd Mtg 5:30 pm; DOM BELLINO hosts our Program!

Sept. 3: PICNIC and CLUB ASSEMBLY at Hopkins Park!

Sept. 10: RANDY BORIO hosts MOTIVATOR D.J. CARROLL!

Sept. 11: INTERACT BLOOD DRIVE AT PCHS

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WELCOME TO ROTARY !

August 6, 2015

PRESIDENT RON McNEILL presides over tonight’s CLUB ASSEMBLY to review action taken this evening by the Board, and upcoming plans, projects and FUN!

A GUBERNATORIAL PICNIC

ROTARY DISTRICT GOVERNOR JIM NELSON of Rockford was our special guest and featured speaker at last week’s INTERACT PICNIC! Thanks to all who helped cook and who brought delectable goodies for the potluck event! The three (count ‘em THREE Interact members who attended appreciated the attention and Rotary support they received. GOVERNOR JIM’s message included his congrats to our Club for all we ARE doing, and a challenge to us to up the ante in support of Rotary Foundation and Polio Eradication. Jim’s travels throughout our District’s 48 Clubs gives him added perspective along with his own experiences as a member of Rockford Rotary, and a previous member in Dixon IL & Newton IA. Future plans for his year ahead include THREE chances to gain Foundation Grant Training within the District, A District Golf Outing “just for fun” on Monday September 14 at Timber Ridge in Dixon ($75, everyone is assigned one Club and each member of a foursome takes turns hitting one ball with their assigned club), and we will be hearing more about Jim’s DISTRICT CONFERENCE at ClockTower in Rockford on April 29 – May 1, 2016! (Consider attending as WE are hosts NEXT YEAR!) Jim also shared the amazing “backstory” on Rotary Int’l President Ravi, who has set a great example for us to BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD!

WELCOME TO ROTARY, SUSAN TONDI!

SUSAN TONDI was installed last week, proposed by Scott Shore, sponsored by NORTH CENTRAL BANK of Hennepin, where she serves as Loan Officer, and installed by Gov. Jim & Bank Pres DAVE WARD! Sue & husband Eric live in Standard and have 2 grown sons, Aaron & Tyler. In her off-time, Sue enjoys gardening, reading, her dogs… and now ROTARY! WELCOME, SUE!!!

NEWS TO USE!

DEBBIE reported last week that our CHRISTMAS IN JULY events netted $1,100 in donations, about 20 donated toys, and 21 very enthusiastic children who had as much fun as the adults! Proceeds and toys collected are all for our Rotary TOYS IN THE PANTRY project providing Christmas gifts to children of clients of the PC Food Pantry. Thanks to all who helped in every way !!

CONGRATS again to TINA! Today is the second-week anniversary of Tina & Ed Dolder! The newlyweds have two children, Miley and Austin. Congratulations to the WHOLE family!

NORTHERN IL ROTARY SOX GAME on Aug. 4 was a bust for the Sox but fun for the 800 Rotarians & guests there to help End Polio Now…. Including Scott, Adriane, Betty, Lisa and Darrell!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Aug. 7: GRANVILLE CRUISE-IN !

Aug. 13: REED WILSON hosts!

Aug. 15: Rotary Foundation Grants “Institute” in Sterling IL !

Aug. 20: DARRELL ALLEMAN HOSTS !

Aug. 27: DOM BELLINO has the honors!

Sept. 3: Board Meeting and CLUB ASSEMBLY !

Sept. 10: RANDY BORIO hosts MOTIVATOR D.J. CARROLL!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY

INTERACT PICNIC

& GOVERNOR’S NITE !

July 30, 2015

WELCOME, INTERACTORS, ROTARIANS & GUESTS!

INTERACT PRESIDENT OLIVIA LINDSTROM & ROTARY PRESIDENT RON McNEILL share the gavel tonight, welcoming featured guest ROTARY DISTRICT GOVERNOR JIM NELSON!

GOVERNOR JIM is a member of Rockford Rotary, having previously belonged to Rotary in Dixon, and in Newton Iowa as his newspaper career carried him from management to publisher, and finally a retiree! He served in Vietnam with the US Navy “Seabees.” Jim & Linda have 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, & a great-grandson! Governor Jim heads up our 48 Rotary Clubs throughout North/Northwestern Illinois this year, and makes his OFFICIAL VISIT today with words of Rotary wisdom…. And Rotary Int’l President Ravi’s challenge to us to BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD!

INTERACT is one of many ways to “be a gift” of service to others!

More than 340,000 students world-over belong to INTERACT CLUBS – making a difference in their schools, communities, and as part of global projects, leadership experiences and Youth Exchange!

We welcome all students here today to JOIN INTERACT and share with Rotary the ideal of……… “SERVICE ABOVE SELF!”

WELCOME, ALL, TO PUTNAM COUNTY ROTARY!

WELCOME TO ROTARY, SUSAN TONDI!

TONIGHT we welcome SUSAN TONDI as a member of PC ROTARY, proposed by Scott Shore, and sponsored by NORTH CENTRAL BANK of Hennepin, where she now serves as the Loan Officer! Bank Pres (& long-time Henry Rotarian) DAVE WARD is on hand to help Gov. Jim present the honors! Sue has resided in Standard for 32 years, and has been in banking since 1999. Sue & husband Eric have 2 grown sons, Aaron & Tyler. In her off-time, Sue also enjoys gardening, reading… & her dogs! WELCOME, SUE!!!

NEWS BRIEFS!

KEN TROYAN hosted his own program last week to share with us his singer-songwriter experiences & talents! He said it all began while he was serving in Vietnam. His songs each tell a story, with themes varying from heroism to religious inspiration to travel, playing instruments including guitar, ukulele, mandolin, xylophone and a one-string “can-jo!” Thanks for a great program, Ken!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY last Saturday was one of those “GIFTS TO THE WORLD” for all children who participated -- and for our TOYS IN THE PANTRY Project for which children brought toys as their “entry fee.” Fun foods, craft activities, games, and a visit from Santa made for a great day for kids of all ages, Rotarians included! Thanks to all who helped out in every way!

CONGRATULATIONS, TINA! Tina Bergen & Ed Dolder FINALLY tied the knot last Thursday! The newlyweds have two children, Miley and Austin. Congratulations to the WHOLE family!

NIGERIA: ONE YEAR POLIO-FREE as of July 23! It was the last African country to be plagued with polio since Rotary’s efforts began in 1985! We’ve come a long way…. Just 10 years ago, polio struck 12,631 African children in one year!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY

July 23, 2015

WELCOME, ROTARIANS & GUESTS! PRESIDENT RON McNEILL presides, and KEN TROYAN hosts his own program tonight to share with us his singer-songwriter experiences & talents! WELCOME, ALL… TO THE PUTNAM COUNTY ROTARY CLUB!

GWEN’S MESSAGE: THINK MASSAGE!

LORRAINE TERANDO hosted massage therapist GWEN BRAY as our Program Presenter last week! Gwen is originally from Utica, studied in Florida, began her practice as a licensed massage therapist in northern Wisconsin in 1999, and has returned to Illinois where she puts her talents and training “on the table” helping people in her home & at Dr. Yepsen’s Chiropractic Office in Granville. Gwen described many neuro-muscular and visceral issues that can be resolved with massage therapy, but says part of her practice is to recognize and refer those instances where chiropractic or medical treatment is necessary. GREAT PRGRAM, LORRAINE!

MIRACLE ON 89^th !

THANKS to all who helped collect donations last weekend at GNB, Casey’s, NC Bank, and SPECIALLY BIG THANKS to those who braved 90^o weather at 89 and 71, together collecting about $1,000 for our TOYS IN THE PANTRY Project! Our Christmas-collecting heroes include Bob, Darlene, Randy, Tina and Debbie on the highway, Karen at Casey’s, and Lorraine at GNB, along with Interactor CASSIE COPELAND and volunteers JACK BUFFINGTON & ETHAN STALEY! Nice work, TEAM!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY – THIS SATURDAY!

On Saturday, July 25 from 2-4 we will host a Children's party at the McNabb Fire Department Community Room, with admission being an unwrapped toy, to benefit our "Toys in the Pantry" project. There will be Christmas-themed, games, a photo booth, food, and fun for toddlers to teens! ... Maybe even a visit from Santa himself! Please plan to be on hand to help with the many activities planned, and bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews too!

WELCOME, ROTARY ALUMS !

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT that our District and two Chicago-area Districts will jointly launch the NORTHERN ILLINOIS ROTARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION at RI headquarters in Evanston! The organization will provide past participants in Rotary Programs an opportunity to re-connect with others who know Rotary’s “international” side! We even have one such Alum in our midsts… DEBBIE BUFFINGTON, participated in a GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE 4-week vocational tour of India, before becoming a Rotary Member just a few years ago! DGE SCOTT SHORE is in Evanston tonight for the chartering celebration!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

July 30: GOVERNOR’S NIGHT & INTERACT POTLUCK PICNIC @ Granville (Hopkins Park) 6 PM – bring lots of guests!

Aug. 4: Northern Illinois Rotary WHITE SOX GAME!

Aug.6: Board Mtg & CLUB ASSEMBLY (& Fr.Chicken night!)

Aug. 7: GRANVILLE CRUISE-IN !

Aug. 13: REED WILSON hosts!

Aug. 15: Rotary Foundation Grants “Institute” in Sterling IL !

Aug. 20: DARRELL ALLEMAN HOSTS !

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WELCOME TO ROTARY

July 16, 2015

WELCOME, ROTARIANS & GUESTS! VICE PRESIDENT RANDY BORIO takes a practice swing with the gavel tonight, and LORRAINE TERANDO hosts our Program! We welcome GWEN BRAY, massage therapist, who will offer tips on the subject of “BODY TUNEUPS !” Gwen is originally from Utica and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999. WELCOME, GWEN!

Last Week’s CLUB ASSEMBLY welcomed guests SUSAN TONDI of North Central Bank and BONNIE PETREINKO of Lake Thunderbird, and included discussion of “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” events on July 18 and 25, and our INTERACT / DIST. GOVERNOR’S NIGHT PICNIC on July 30!

IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS!

We are decking the halls For Christmas in July! On Saturday, July 25 from 2-4 we will host a Children's party at the McNabb Fire Department Community Room, with admission being an unwrapped toy, to benefit our "Toys in the Pantry" project. There will be Christmas-themed, games, a photo booth, food, and fun for toddlers to teens! ... Maybe even a visit from Santa himself! Please plan to be on hand to help with the many activities planned, and bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews too! The "Toys In The Pantry" project provides toys and educational gifts to children of clients of the Putnam County Food Pantry each December. WE WILL ALSO be on the sleigh-ways for a tag day the morning of July 18th, at the corner of Routes 71&89, collecting from generous motorists to benefit the "Toys" Project. See you there too!

WANTED: ROTARY ALUMNI !

WHAT IF all the people who once participated in Rotary projects around the world came together to share their experiences and the impact Rotary’s sponsorship of those programs has had in their lives? WHAT IF these ROTARY ALUMNI had the opportunity to re-connect with friends and make NEW friends all dedicated to serving others in the world?! THE ANSWER will soon be known, as our District and two Chicago-area Districts jointly launch the NORTHERN ILLINOIS ROTARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION next Thursday, July 23! Interested in attending? Know any Rotary Alumni whose names can be included in the charter-year’s efforts? DGE SCOTT SHORE plans to be at Rotary’s Headquarters in Evanston for the chartering celebration!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

July 23: KEN TROYAN hosts – NEXT WEEK !

July 30: GOVERNOR’S NIGHT & INTERACT POTLUCK PICNIC @ Granville (Hopkins Park) 6 PM – bring lots of guests!

Aug. 4: Northern Illinois Rotary WHITE SOX GAME!

Aug.6: Board Mtg & CLUB ASSEMBLY (& Fr.Chicken night!)

Aug. 7: GRANVILLE CRUISE-IN !

Aug. 13: REED WILSON hosts!

Aug. 15: Rotary Foundation Grants “Institute” in Sterling IL !

Aug. 20: DARRELL ALLEMAN HOSTS !

Aug. 27: DOM BELLINO HOSTS!

Sept. 3: Board Mtg & CLUB ASSEMBLY (& Fr.Chicken night!)

Sept. 10: TINA BERGEN HOSTS!

Sept. 17: BRENDA BICKERMAN HOSTS!

Sept. 24: RANDY BORIO HOSTS!

AND.... SEPT. 26: ROAD APPLE BINGO @ BOGGIO’S ORCHARD!

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WELCOME TO ROTARY

And To Our NEW ROTARY YEAR !

July 9, 2015

WELCOME, ROTARIANS & GUESTS! PRESIDENT RON McNEILL takes charge of the gavel as of tonight’s CLUB ASSEMBLY with plenty on the agenda – including plans for our “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” events on July 18 and 25, and our INTERACT / DIST. GOVERNOR’S NIGHT PICNIC on July 30!

LAST WEEK’S CELEBRATION

Last week’s tribute to the successes of our past year & installation of the new Board & Officers was a GREAT combination of fellowship, food and fun enjoyed by all! President JUSTINA CHLUM was presented a plaque, past-pres pin, a commemorative scrapbook of the year’s activities and service-packed projects & events… & the thanks of ALL members for fantastic leadership this past year!

Congrats again to SERVICE ABOVE SELF honoree KIM CHAMBERS, to STUDENT SERVICE ABOVE SELF honoree OLIVIA LINDSTROM, and to those 18 MEMBERS recognized for “perfect attendance” this past Rotary Year & cumulative years’ perfect attendance maintained to date (alphabetically): Darrell Alleman (10 years!); Brenda Bickerman (5 years!); Randy Borio (First Year!); Debbie Buffington (4 years!); Justina Chlum (3 years!); Bobby Cofoid (4 years!); Betty Johnson (2 years!); Lisa Johnson (4 years!); Karen Karczewski (First Year!); Jim Mack (9 years!); Ron McNeill (5 years!); Lonna Nauman (8 years!); Brandy Sandberg (2 years!); Adriane Shore (9 years!); Scott Shore (30 years!); Tom Simmons (29 years!); Lorraine Terando (9 years!); and last but definitely not least, Reed Wilson (34 years’ perfect attendance—mostly in Ottawa!!)

WELCOME GUESTS!

In addition to our honorees, we welcomed Kim’s husband SETH CHAMBERS, Interact VP RACHEL MAGGIO, Youth Exchange Students OWEN (& Dad DAVE) MALLERY & BENNET SCHERER, and our spouses/partners who joined us last week!

COMMITTEES AT WORK!

Please note new committee assignments on the back of the bulletin…. Hopefully including the choices submitted to President Ron this past month. Feel free to add your name to other committees as well – it’s “rolling admissions” -- & remember that the committees are the planners but we’re ALL IN to help each committee’s plans and projects come true!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Generally, the first meeting of each month will host a Board Meeting at 5:30 pm and CLUB ASSEMBLY at 6:30 pm to discuss upcoming projects & to share Committee reports. Programs are hosted (or presented) by members assigned alphabetically on regular meeting nights, with the guidance that we are non-political, non-religions and hopefully non-repetitive so check with Program Chair BRENDA BICKERMAN for ideas or to advise of your program! Also please submit a description or guest bio to Bulletin Editor SCOTT SHORE asap to encourage attendance and invitation of guests .. and so that the info can be included in the bulletin and on the website!

July 16: LORRAINE TERANDO hosts!

July 24: KEN TROYAN hosts!

July 30: GOVERNOR’S NIGHT & INTERACT POTLUCK PICNIC @ Granville (Hopkins Park) 6 PM – bring lots of guests!

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