The Club just relocated to Country Club and I hope and think that they have a permanent new home.
CHICKEN, you all know how I like chicken [not], well I must say this was the best chicken that I have
had so far. Grilled tender and juicy, not over cooked at all. Rice and corn along with apple pie ala mode.
Early act is a signature project with this Club along with the 4 way test competition and Polio Plus just to
name a few.
President Terri is working very hard on the Foundation program this year and I am sure that there will be
a banner year in Park Forest.
Friday, November 2, 2007
WESTMONT 10/30/07
Cucina Roma on the East side of Westmont is a really good Italian restaurant.
I ordered off the menu and got a pretty darn good chopped salad.
This Club meetingstarts at noon and don't stand in front of the door
at 1 PM. In and out in an hour, they start the meeting and order then take a break
when lunch is served and the meeting [program] is restarted.
We welcomed PDG Irv Kaplan. Fun, service and fellowship is the thrust of the Club.
Operation Safe wheels will be coming soon.
I ordered off the menu and got a pretty darn good chopped salad.
This Club meetingstarts at noon and don't stand in front of the door
at 1 PM. In and out in an hour, they start the meeting and order then take a break
when lunch is served and the meeting [program] is restarted.
We welcomed PDG Irv Kaplan. Fun, service and fellowship is the thrust of the Club.
Operation Safe wheels will be coming soon.
HINSDALE 10/26/07
The Oaks Hotel is the location for this Club, The owner is a Rotarian and provides a very good buffet.
There was CHICKEN and Fish, salad and some great pumpkin and apple pie for desert.
We welcomed PDG Sue Smallwood, a member of the Hinsdale Club.
The Club has everything together and continues to work on membership and many other projects.
A few weeks ago they completed a very successful run walk race that netted them $65,000.
There was CHICKEN and Fish, salad and some great pumpkin and apple pie for desert.
We welcomed PDG Sue Smallwood, a member of the Hinsdale Club.
The Club has everything together and continues to work on membership and many other projects.
A few weeks ago they completed a very successful run walk race that netted them $65,000.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
ORLAND PARK 10/25/07
Well this CHICKEN Kiev was pretty tasty I must say. Chicken??? Did I say good?
Soup, rice and ice cream completed the menu. [not in that order]
The meeting place was the beautiful Silver Lake Country Club.
As I have said before inducting a new member is a special honor for a District Governor and I had that honor today and the
good news continues next week when they bring in the School District Superintendent.
Orland Park has produced a Governor and now an Assistant Governor. The Club has good leadership and is looking at several new projects. Grant application will be forth coming. The Club funded a restoration of an antique barn, build ramps for disabled vets, support for the Blackfeet Indians, safe wheels project and early act just to name a few.
A strong Club with a membership goal of 71, they have 40 PHF and are a 100% sustaining Club.
Soup, rice and ice cream completed the menu. [not in that order]
The meeting place was the beautiful Silver Lake Country Club.
As I have said before inducting a new member is a special honor for a District Governor and I had that honor today and the
good news continues next week when they bring in the School District Superintendent.
Orland Park has produced a Governor and now an Assistant Governor. The Club has good leadership and is looking at several new projects. Grant application will be forth coming. The Club funded a restoration of an antique barn, build ramps for disabled vets, support for the Blackfeet Indians, safe wheels project and early act just to name a few.
A strong Club with a membership goal of 71, they have 40 PHF and are a 100% sustaining Club.
CONFERENCE 08 October 24,07
California Dream'n
The kick off to the District Conference [May 2,3 & 4, 08] in Sheboygan Wisconsin was the theme for the night.
The new Islamorada Fish House that is attached to the Bass Pro Shop in Bolingbrook was the venue.
As with the Installation at the Zoo, we owned the restaurant and bar for the night.
The meal was a really great 12oz rib eye cooked to order or a fabulous Talapia fish with a shrimp topping. [NO CHICKEN].
Social time in the lounge from 6 to 7, dinner 7 to 8 and a great presentation put on by the committee.
The Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center will follow the same idea as the other major events, we will own the Blue Harbor
for those days in May. Rotary will be the only guests.
A new Hotel, all suite, all no smoking, great food, day and evening child care for kids and grand kids, wonderful water park,
a to die for SPA, new programs and new presentations, new members program and much more. Electronic game room,
and a craft shop attached to the hugh indoor water park will thrill and entertain the youngsters as well as the "oldsters".
All registered adults will be given a high quality Conference sport shirt compliments of Harris Bank, for free, mens and women's sizes are available and are on the order form. REGISTER TODAY ON LINE AT rotary6450.org
========REMEMBER THE $100.00 DISCOUNT AND DATED BILLING GOES AWAY ON NOVEMBER 16th============
The kick off to the District Conference [May 2,3 & 4, 08] in Sheboygan Wisconsin was the theme for the night.
The new Islamorada Fish House that is attached to the Bass Pro Shop in Bolingbrook was the venue.
As with the Installation at the Zoo, we owned the restaurant and bar for the night.
The meal was a really great 12oz rib eye cooked to order or a fabulous Talapia fish with a shrimp topping. [NO CHICKEN].
Social time in the lounge from 6 to 7, dinner 7 to 8 and a great presentation put on by the committee.
The Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center will follow the same idea as the other major events, we will own the Blue Harbor
for those days in May. Rotary will be the only guests.
A new Hotel, all suite, all no smoking, great food, day and evening child care for kids and grand kids, wonderful water park,
a to die for SPA, new programs and new presentations, new members program and much more. Electronic game room,
and a craft shop attached to the hugh indoor water park will thrill and entertain the youngsters as well as the "oldsters".
All registered adults will be given a high quality Conference sport shirt compliments of Harris Bank, for free, mens and women's sizes are available and are on the order form. REGISTER TODAY ON LINE AT rotary6450.org
========REMEMBER THE $100.00 DISCOUNT AND DATED BILLING GOES AWAY ON NOVEMBER 16th============
OAKFOREST and MORRIS 10/23/07
The Rotary cruiser traveled to Oak Forest
Lunch was a menu choice and I chose a wonderful Cobb Salad. Their was chicken on the menu, the meeting place is in the beautiful Midlothian Country Club. A private dining room upstairs was perfect.
This Club seems to have it together, good leadership and an active board. Projects and fund raisers in place.
Members also work at the District level
MORRIS
Back to Naperville to pick up Sandy and head toward Morris, traffic was very heavy and it took forever to get there.
We were there on time, I love evening meetings, there is no rush to get back to work.
The meeting place is at the Morris Country Club in a private meeting room.
The meal was one of the best so far.
Double pork chops with cheese potatoes and the most delicious hot rolls not to mention a hot apple cobbler for desert.
The meeting got off to a little bit of a late start, lots of fellowship. Challenged by membership issues as a lot of clubs are.
They are working on a membership increase, the big fund raiser is just around the corner.
Evening meetings allow for a cocktail and fellowship afterward, no one needs to rush back to work. What a great idea.
Lunch was a menu choice and I chose a wonderful Cobb Salad. Their was chicken on the menu, the meeting place is in the beautiful Midlothian Country Club. A private dining room upstairs was perfect.
This Club seems to have it together, good leadership and an active board. Projects and fund raisers in place.
Members also work at the District level
MORRIS
Back to Naperville to pick up Sandy and head toward Morris, traffic was very heavy and it took forever to get there.
We were there on time, I love evening meetings, there is no rush to get back to work.
The meeting place is at the Morris Country Club in a private meeting room.
The meal was one of the best so far.
Double pork chops with cheese potatoes and the most delicious hot rolls not to mention a hot apple cobbler for desert.
The meeting got off to a little bit of a late start, lots of fellowship. Challenged by membership issues as a lot of clubs are.
They are working on a membership increase, the big fund raiser is just around the corner.
Evening meetings allow for a cocktail and fellowship afterward, no one needs to rush back to work. What a great idea.
NASCAR 10/21/07
At times we all visit auctions that our fellow Clubs have, this was a gift for me from Sandy.
Here is the story.
We attended the Darien raffle fund raiser, one of the loud auction items was a "Richard Petty NASCAR Experience"
As a NASCAR fan I thought that it would be cool to do this, however Sandy said don't you dare bid on that [we had bid on
a few things at the silent auction] so I didn't [it would keep piece in the family]. What I didn't know was that she was
bidding on it and I didn't even know it [she was sitting next to me] and she was the high bid.
We made a reservation for October 21st at the Joliet Speedway for 11AM.
We arrived early to the sound of 750 horsepower engines in the air, the excitement was building, we signed in and looked
for a bathroom [found] everything was better now. We watched as people took "ride arounds" this is where a person can ride
around the track for 3 laps with a professional driver at 165 MPH WOW!
I would be a DRIVER however.
The training is interesting and needed. They show you a film and explain that you can't "burn rubber". After that you and 9
other would be drivers hop in a Chevy van to tour the track. The tour includes such information as to when to accelerate
and when to slow, all marked by large orange rubber cones. The second time around in the van they explain the meaning
of the signal flags along with your pit speed and shift points [yes they are 4 speed stick shifts].
After putting on a fire safety suit and getting fitted for a helmut we were ready to wait around a little more.
There were the final instructions that were needed and then it was my turn.
Getting in the car was the first challenge [there are no doors you know] right leg thru the window and on the floor grab the roll bar and swing your left leg in, slide your butt towards the windshield and slip into the seat.
Next is the 5 point seat belt [I haven't had one of these on since I was racing sports cars many years ago] 5 point you say?
One over each shoulder one from each side for your legs and one up the center to keep you from sliding under the
steering wheel. There is also the HANS device [Head restraint system] it helps you keep your head on in a crash as well as
up when driving, the "G" force on turns is terrific you can't hold your head up. I start the engine, 750 HP throb under the hood just waiting to go, we have to wait for traffic to clear and then we are motioned to go. My instructor is in the car in front of me and I am in a bright metallic blue car that is Kurt Bush's #2 I accelerate up to 4,000 RPM and shift to 2nd 4,000 again and into 3rd out on to the track as we approach turn two we continue to accelerate to 7,000 RPM about 120 MPH, shift to 4th pedal to the metal, follow that car stay two to three car lengths behind at 140MPH=8 laps of the most fun you can imagine, slow to 110 then back to 140, I have a new respect for NASCAR drivers, they must have massive upper body strength. I drove 8 laps about 12 miles and the professional driver races for 500 miles,
I can't imagine the strain on the body.
This was the experience of a lifetime===I hope she gets it again!!!
Go ahead try it!!
Here is the story.
We attended the Darien raffle fund raiser, one of the loud auction items was a "Richard Petty NASCAR Experience"
As a NASCAR fan I thought that it would be cool to do this, however Sandy said don't you dare bid on that [we had bid on
a few things at the silent auction] so I didn't [it would keep piece in the family]. What I didn't know was that she was
bidding on it and I didn't even know it [she was sitting next to me] and she was the high bid.
We made a reservation for October 21st at the Joliet Speedway for 11AM.
We arrived early to the sound of 750 horsepower engines in the air, the excitement was building, we signed in and looked
for a bathroom [found] everything was better now. We watched as people took "ride arounds" this is where a person can ride
around the track for 3 laps with a professional driver at 165 MPH WOW!
I would be a DRIVER however.
The training is interesting and needed. They show you a film and explain that you can't "burn rubber". After that you and 9
other would be drivers hop in a Chevy van to tour the track. The tour includes such information as to when to accelerate
and when to slow, all marked by large orange rubber cones. The second time around in the van they explain the meaning
of the signal flags along with your pit speed and shift points [yes they are 4 speed stick shifts].
After putting on a fire safety suit and getting fitted for a helmut we were ready to wait around a little more.
There were the final instructions that were needed and then it was my turn.
Getting in the car was the first challenge [there are no doors you know] right leg thru the window and on the floor grab the roll bar and swing your left leg in, slide your butt towards the windshield and slip into the seat.
Next is the 5 point seat belt [I haven't had one of these on since I was racing sports cars many years ago] 5 point you say?
One over each shoulder one from each side for your legs and one up the center to keep you from sliding under the
steering wheel. There is also the HANS device [Head restraint system] it helps you keep your head on in a crash as well as
up when driving, the "G" force on turns is terrific you can't hold your head up. I start the engine, 750 HP throb under the hood just waiting to go, we have to wait for traffic to clear and then we are motioned to go. My instructor is in the car in front of me and I am in a bright metallic blue car that is Kurt Bush's #2 I accelerate up to 4,000 RPM and shift to 2nd 4,000 again and into 3rd out on to the track as we approach turn two we continue to accelerate to 7,000 RPM about 120 MPH, shift to 4th pedal to the metal, follow that car stay two to three car lengths behind at 140MPH=8 laps of the most fun you can imagine, slow to 110 then back to 140, I have a new respect for NASCAR drivers, they must have massive upper body strength. I drove 8 laps about 12 miles and the professional driver races for 500 miles,
I can't imagine the strain on the body.
This was the experience of a lifetime===I hope she gets it again!!!
Go ahead try it!!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
MORAINE VALLEY
And we are off to another meeting.
Lunch was HUGE four meats, chicken thighs, breaded meat balls, roast beef in gravy and some pork patties.
The meal started with a crisp garden salad then a great soup. desert was a large ice cream sunday.
This Club eats really well. Do a make up here if you are hungry.
A small Club with a BIG heart. President Larry was not in attendance, he was in Mexico but other board members
took up the slack. For a small Club they do a lot. Membership is a challenge but they have a goal of 7 net new
in 07/08
Moraine Valley has received two Rotary Foundation Awards:
1] one of only 370 Rotary Clubs worldwide to be a 100% Foundation Sustaining Club
2] one of only 552 Rotary Clubs worldwide to become an Every Rotarian Every Year Club
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Lunch was HUGE four meats, chicken thighs, breaded meat balls, roast beef in gravy and some pork patties.
The meal started with a crisp garden salad then a great soup. desert was a large ice cream sunday.
This Club eats really well. Do a make up here if you are hungry.
A small Club with a BIG heart. President Larry was not in attendance, he was in Mexico but other board members
took up the slack. For a small Club they do a lot. Membership is a challenge but they have a goal of 7 net new
in 07/08
Moraine Valley has received two Rotary Foundation Awards:
1] one of only 370 Rotary Clubs worldwide to be a 100% Foundation Sustaining Club
2] one of only 552 Rotary Clubs worldwide to become an Every Rotarian Every Year Club
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
NEW LENOX
BREAKFAST I am so happy to have breakfast.
This was great, a scrambled egg omelet containing, cheese, potato and bacon with sausage links, fruit and pastries.
WOW, I think we have a contest under way!!
The meeting was a pleasure, a full house a new member to induct along with three Paul Harris Fellows.
What a way to start a day.
A nice meeting place with a private meeting room in a high school. Good fellowship active projects and a great future.
This was great, a scrambled egg omelet containing, cheese, potato and bacon with sausage links, fruit and pastries.
WOW, I think we have a contest under way!!
The meeting was a pleasure, a full house a new member to induct along with three Paul Harris Fellows.
What a way to start a day.
A nice meeting place with a private meeting room in a high school. Good fellowship active projects and a great future.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
OAK BROOK
Surprises are wonderful!
Today I had two.
First was the lunch, a GREAT Greek restaurant with an even better Greek style white fish. The Club has the choice of a special
lunch menu. Lots of good things to choose from, do a make up here and you won't be disappointed.
Second surprise was the meeting, this Club has been struggling for years and with a change in the meeting place and four
new members, a President Elect in line for leadership, The Club is looking at a new water project and I believe it has a great future ahead.
I hope this is the start of the return to the dynamic Club it was a decade ago. I will assist in any way I can. The District is
ready to provide any and all help that is required as well.
Today I had two.
First was the lunch, a GREAT Greek restaurant with an even better Greek style white fish. The Club has the choice of a special
lunch menu. Lots of good things to choose from, do a make up here and you won't be disappointed.
Second surprise was the meeting, this Club has been struggling for years and with a change in the meeting place and four
new members, a President Elect in line for leadership, The Club is looking at a new water project and I believe it has a great future ahead.
I hope this is the start of the return to the dynamic Club it was a decade ago. I will assist in any way I can. The District is
ready to provide any and all help that is required as well.
Monday, October 15, 2007
HELLO OUT THERE
I AM NOT SEEING ANY COMMENTS.
THIS CAN BE INTERACTIVE YOU KNOW.
ARE YOU OUT THERE?? LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.
THIS CAN BE INTERACTIVE YOU KNOW.
ARE YOU OUT THERE?? LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.
RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Lake Geneva and Williams Bay was the sight for this years RYLA program for high school students.
I think that this years students that attended were the best I have seen. The weather was good on Friday and Saturday
but Sunday brought the rain. The program goes on rain or shine. The food was good and plentiful.
On a sad note PDG Chuck and Susie Johnson presented their last "reality store" this year. The store will continue
next year under the RYLA leadership team.
If you like youth programs, you will LOVE RYLA. It is so cool to see kids that have never met and for the most part
have very little in common come together as a team, you will be amazed and proud of what this program does for kids.
If you saw any thing in the news about the kids lost in the cave, you will see that the two girls have RYLA T shirts on.
They were not on a RYLA camp!
One councilor, Liz Zienty was part of the kids team and chose to do whatever the kids did, she did it all!
Commitment, Sharing, and Dedication is what makes her work and she has been a member for less than a year! You go girl!
I want to thank all of the committee that works so hard on this terrific program. Thanks goes as well to the Clubs that
support the program. Keep up the good work. RORARY SHARES
Lake Geneva and Williams Bay was the sight for this years RYLA program for high school students.
I think that this years students that attended were the best I have seen. The weather was good on Friday and Saturday
but Sunday brought the rain. The program goes on rain or shine. The food was good and plentiful.
On a sad note PDG Chuck and Susie Johnson presented their last "reality store" this year. The store will continue
next year under the RYLA leadership team.
If you like youth programs, you will LOVE RYLA. It is so cool to see kids that have never met and for the most part
have very little in common come together as a team, you will be amazed and proud of what this program does for kids.
If you saw any thing in the news about the kids lost in the cave, you will see that the two girls have RYLA T shirts on.
They were not on a RYLA camp!
One councilor, Liz Zienty was part of the kids team and chose to do whatever the kids did, she did it all!
Commitment, Sharing, and Dedication is what makes her work and she has been a member for less than a year! You go girl!
I want to thank all of the committee that works so hard on this terrific program. Thanks goes as well to the Clubs that
support the program. Keep up the good work. RORARY SHARES
MAYWOOD
I was remiss in mentioning the really nice "Centennial Project" by the Maywood Club.
PP Leon Wilson and AG Bob Giles showed me this great work in progress.
Congratulations Maywood.
PP Leon Wilson and AG Bob Giles showed me this great work in progress.
Congratulations Maywood.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
MATYWOOD 10/11/07
Road construction required some thought as to parking, I was OK with my choice of location.
Lunch was a fine buffet provided by the "church ladies" beef, smashed potatoes, veggies a great salad.
Fruit and a bunt cake for desert.
The board meeting went well, great goals are projected for this year. This Club does more projects than
anyone can imagine and even more are are planned. Foundation giving is a priority for 07/08.
Something funny happened on the way to the finish of my my presentation, about 1:20 a cook from
the kitchen came into the meeting and said that the Department of Transportation wanted every one that
was parked on the main street to move their cars NOW [remember my choice of parking] I was OK.
Most of the membership left to move their cars, some how most of them must have forgotten that the
meeting was not over as yet. Oh well, life goes on, Rotary goes on.
Anyway, I asked PP Leon Wilson if he would be interested in being an AG and take over a vacant position.
Leon joined the monthly AG meeting and agreed to join the AG team, WELCOME LEON.
5:30 PM brings on the AG meeting, thanks to Republic Bank for the use of the meeting room. CHICKEN, salad and
garlic bread was the meal. Lots of topics were discussed including the District Conference May 1,2,3, & 4 at the
new Blue Harbor Water Park and Conference Resort. The kickoff for the Conference is by invitation and is on Oct 24.
November 10th is the Foundation meeting, $15 each, $30 unlimited attendance per Club includes breakfast.
Lunch was a fine buffet provided by the "church ladies" beef, smashed potatoes, veggies a great salad.
Fruit and a bunt cake for desert.
The board meeting went well, great goals are projected for this year. This Club does more projects than
anyone can imagine and even more are are planned. Foundation giving is a priority for 07/08.
Something funny happened on the way to the finish of my my presentation, about 1:20 a cook from
the kitchen came into the meeting and said that the Department of Transportation wanted every one that
was parked on the main street to move their cars NOW [remember my choice of parking] I was OK.
Most of the membership left to move their cars, some how most of them must have forgotten that the
meeting was not over as yet. Oh well, life goes on, Rotary goes on.
Anyway, I asked PP Leon Wilson if he would be interested in being an AG and take over a vacant position.
Leon joined the monthly AG meeting and agreed to join the AG team, WELCOME LEON.
5:30 PM brings on the AG meeting, thanks to Republic Bank for the use of the meeting room. CHICKEN, salad and
garlic bread was the meal. Lots of topics were discussed including the District Conference May 1,2,3, & 4 at the
new Blue Harbor Water Park and Conference Resort. The kickoff for the Conference is by invitation and is on Oct 24.
November 10th is the Foundation meeting, $15 each, $30 unlimited attendance per Club includes breakfast.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
NORRIDGE HARWOOD HEIGHTS 10/9/07
A really great little Italian restaurant is where the Club meets. The owner is a member as well.
Mark this as the most unusual meal I have had so far, you order off the menu and they had grilled
octopus on the menu, it was absolutely the best I have ever had. WOW!!!
Maria has been the President for 6 years and no one will step up, so she gave the Board a letter
stating that this is her last year as President. BRAVO! I spoke with the owner of the restaurant and
he and Maria will discuss the job and as long as he is there anyway on Tuesdays this may work out.
Maria has a membership goal of net 6 to be at 20, great goal = you go girl!
Mark this as the most unusual meal I have had so far, you order off the menu and they had grilled
octopus on the menu, it was absolutely the best I have ever had. WOW!!!
Maria has been the President for 6 years and no one will step up, so she gave the Board a letter
stating that this is her last year as President. BRAVO! I spoke with the owner of the restaurant and
he and Maria will discuss the job and as long as he is there anyway on Tuesdays this may work out.
Maria has a membership goal of net 6 to be at 20, great goal = you go girl!
HINSDALE OAKBROOK SUNRISE 10/9/07
Breakfast=as you all know this is my favorite meal of the day, what made breakfast even more special
was the location. The Club meets at the Lodge on the McDonalds corporate campus. The meeting room
overlooks a beautiful lake. A fantastic breakfast burrito was just what I need to start the day. This is
not the little one you get at the golden arches, this was huge, almost enough for lunch.
This is a small Club that does a lot and has plans for even more. As with most Clubs they are challenged
for membership but the will have their "ASK" in gear.
HOMEWOOD = ALMOST FORGOT SOMETHING ELSE
I was pleased to install new member Steve Howard. Welcome to the Rotary family!
was the location. The Club meets at the Lodge on the McDonalds corporate campus. The meeting room
overlooks a beautiful lake. A fantastic breakfast burrito was just what I need to start the day. This is
not the little one you get at the golden arches, this was huge, almost enough for lunch.
This is a small Club that does a lot and has plans for even more. As with most Clubs they are challenged
for membership but the will have their "ASK" in gear.
HOMEWOOD = ALMOST FORGOT SOMETHING ELSE
I was pleased to install new member Steve Howard. Welcome to the Rotary family!
HOMEWOOD [belated] 9/26/07
THERE ARE TIMES THAT WE GET A BRAIN FREEZE SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 WAS ONE OF THOSE TIMES.
THANK YOU JACK FOR THE HEADS UP.
When you pull up to the front of the Calumet Country Club you can be assured something special is ahead.
Opening the front door the first thing I saw was a Rotary display of youth projects including a printed "T" shirt on a
mannequin. Just around the table were several photo posters on tri-pods featuring Club events.
The buffet was well stocked and very tasty BUT the BEST surprise was at the end of the table==
The Homewood Club had 2 Rotary cakes made for my visit. I did have desert that day, one was Chocolate and
the other was banana. The decoration on top was a full Rotary wheel and "Welcome Governor Art"
This was a special day and a special Club. THANK YOU = ALL
The meeting went well. The Club is strong and has many projects in process. Foundation giving is good as well.
THANK YOU JACK FOR THE HEADS UP.
When you pull up to the front of the Calumet Country Club you can be assured something special is ahead.
Opening the front door the first thing I saw was a Rotary display of youth projects including a printed "T" shirt on a
mannequin. Just around the table were several photo posters on tri-pods featuring Club events.
The buffet was well stocked and very tasty BUT the BEST surprise was at the end of the table==
The Homewood Club had 2 Rotary cakes made for my visit. I did have desert that day, one was Chocolate and
the other was banana. The decoration on top was a full Rotary wheel and "Welcome Governor Art"
This was a special day and a special Club. THANK YOU = ALL
The meeting went well. The Club is strong and has many projects in process. Foundation giving is good as well.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Brabley- Bourbonnais
A very flavorful buffet today that included CHICKEN and a nice salad as well as some fabulous looking cheese potatoes.
Desert was pumpkin pie [I didn't have any but was tempted]
The Club has 30 Paul Harris Fellows and a goal of 11 new members for a net of 5.
Dictionaries, water and painting projects are just a few if the things this 26 year old Club does.
A strong Club with lofty goals==go for it Tiffanie.
Desert was pumpkin pie [I didn't have any but was tempted]
The Club has 30 Paul Harris Fellows and a goal of 11 new members for a net of 5.
Dictionaries, water and painting projects are just a few if the things this 26 year old Club does.
A strong Club with lofty goals==go for it Tiffanie.
MELROSE PARK
A good Italian restaurant and an ample buffet along with some great pizza.
This is a wonderful combination to enhance any Rotary Club, why not this one.
Melrose Park Rotary has been challenged for membership foe several years
and the total has slipped to 2 active and one inactive members.
This Club will be 50 years old next year.
What are you, the District members willing to do to help save this Club?
Can it be saved?
Please let me know ASAP
This is a wonderful combination to enhance any Rotary Club, why not this one.
Melrose Park Rotary has been challenged for membership foe several years
and the total has slipped to 2 active and one inactive members.
This Club will be 50 years old next year.
What are you, the District members willing to do to help save this Club?
Can it be saved?
Please let me know ASAP
Thursday, September 27, 2007
KANKAKEE
We may have a great meeting place here but the Hotel was full of meetings and were were relegated to a small room.
The buffet was nice but with a hugh group of teenagers the CHICKEN disappeared quickly and the Hotel was not
prepared to refill the chafers quickly. That was OK for me because the salad and beans were fantastic. Chicken who needs it!
This Club has great plans to support the Rotary Foundation in 07/08 there was even a member that gave me a check for $100.
Interact and and job shadowing took its toll on attendance today.
I was happy to receive a T shirt from Julia and another from the Rotaract Club for the sleeping in a box fund raiser.
President Jerry has an aggressive program for membership growth and Foundation support.
The Club 'Shares" Rotary with other Clubs and Shares Rotary with the community.
Good Job.
The buffet was nice but with a hugh group of teenagers the CHICKEN disappeared quickly and the Hotel was not
prepared to refill the chafers quickly. That was OK for me because the salad and beans were fantastic. Chicken who needs it!
This Club has great plans to support the Rotary Foundation in 07/08 there was even a member that gave me a check for $100.
Interact and and job shadowing took its toll on attendance today.
I was happy to receive a T shirt from Julia and another from the Rotaract Club for the sleeping in a box fund raiser.
President Jerry has an aggressive program for membership growth and Foundation support.
The Club 'Shares" Rotary with other Clubs and Shares Rotary with the community.
Good Job.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
MATTESON
WOW!! This lunch was one to remember=mmmmm-good.
A buffet that has it all, a great salad selection and the entree choices were fantastic. I believe I had the best crab cake EVER,
corn battered catfish [there was CHICKEN] but the other choices far out weighed the need to select chicken.
The soul food selection was amazing and very tasty.
There was even a desert buffet!!
The meeting went well and I was able to present Shirley Green, the first woman in our District, a women in Rotary pin and framed photo of her induction taken 20 years ago. A private room and great food what a combination, add an effective Club and we have Rotary.
A buffet that has it all, a great salad selection and the entree choices were fantastic. I believe I had the best crab cake EVER,
corn battered catfish [there was CHICKEN] but the other choices far out weighed the need to select chicken.
The soul food selection was amazing and very tasty.
There was even a desert buffet!!
The meeting went well and I was able to present Shirley Green, the first woman in our District, a women in Rotary pin and framed photo of her induction taken 20 years ago. A private room and great food what a combination, add an effective Club and we have Rotary.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Chicago Heights
Chartered in 1922 the Chicago Heights Rotary Club has been meeting at the same Church for almost ever
and the Church ladies have been making lunch for them for the past 65 years. Yes 65 years.
Roast pork with smashed potatoes steamed vegetables and a really nice pork gravy, not to forget the
rhubarb pie, [I did take a taste of the pie] was the menu and it was wonderful. The ladies keep your plate full just like Mom did. This is a great place for a make up and a great meal. The Club is friendly and fun, try it you will like it.
The Club has plans to increase membership this year, along with continuing the long list of projects.
At 85 years old they have a rich history of service and a strong future ahead. Do to an emergency business
commitment the Club President was unable to attend, the Board did a great job.
and the Church ladies have been making lunch for them for the past 65 years. Yes 65 years.
Roast pork with smashed potatoes steamed vegetables and a really nice pork gravy, not to forget the
rhubarb pie, [I did take a taste of the pie] was the menu and it was wonderful. The ladies keep your plate full just like Mom did. This is a great place for a make up and a great meal. The Club is friendly and fun, try it you will like it.
The Club has plans to increase membership this year, along with continuing the long list of projects.
At 85 years old they have a rich history of service and a strong future ahead. Do to an emergency business
commitment the Club President was unable to attend, the Board did a great job.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
PRESIDENTS ROUND TABLE AND MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR
TODAY 9/22/07
THERE WAS AN EXCELLENT MEETING THIS MORNING AND I WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT WERE INVOLVED
IN THE PRESENTATION.
I HEARD GREAT REPORTS THAT THE MEETING WAS FUN AND MEANINGFUL.
THERE WERE ABOUT 62 THAT ATTENDED THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORKSHOP, WE EVEN ENDED A LITTLE EARLY.
I AM GENERALLY A PERSON THAT LETS MOST THINGS ROLL OFF MY SHOULDERS, HOWEVER---I MUST VENT.
TODAY, AT THE WORKSHOP THERE WERE ABOUT 15 PEOPLE THAT WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY AND SPENT MANY HOURS PREPARING A QUALITY PROGRAM FOR YOU, THE CLUB PRESIDENTS AND MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS.
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ATTENDED, I AM SURE YOU FELT IT WAS VALUABLE AND WORTH WHILE.
31 CLUBS WERE NOT REPRESENTED, ALMOST HALF OF THE DISTRICT, WHAT A SHAME, AND MOST [NOT ALL] THAT MISSED ARE THE CLUBS THAT NEED THE MOST HELP IN SO MANY WAYS. THESE EVENTS ARE DONE FOR YOU, PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THEM AND GROW YOUR CLUB. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
DO YOU THINK THAT AN APOLOGY TO THE WORKSHOP COMMITTEE IS IN ORDER? I DO
THANKS FOR READING THE BLOG [IFEEL BETTER NOW]
ROTARY SHARES
ART DAVIS DG6450
THERE WAS AN EXCELLENT MEETING THIS MORNING AND I WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT WERE INVOLVED
IN THE PRESENTATION.
I HEARD GREAT REPORTS THAT THE MEETING WAS FUN AND MEANINGFUL.
THERE WERE ABOUT 62 THAT ATTENDED THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORKSHOP, WE EVEN ENDED A LITTLE EARLY.
I AM GENERALLY A PERSON THAT LETS MOST THINGS ROLL OFF MY SHOULDERS, HOWEVER---I MUST VENT.
TODAY, AT THE WORKSHOP THERE WERE ABOUT 15 PEOPLE THAT WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY AND SPENT MANY HOURS PREPARING A QUALITY PROGRAM FOR YOU, THE CLUB PRESIDENTS AND MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS.
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ATTENDED, I AM SURE YOU FELT IT WAS VALUABLE AND WORTH WHILE.
31 CLUBS WERE NOT REPRESENTED, ALMOST HALF OF THE DISTRICT, WHAT A SHAME, AND MOST [NOT ALL] THAT MISSED ARE THE CLUBS THAT NEED THE MOST HELP IN SO MANY WAYS. THESE EVENTS ARE DONE FOR YOU, PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THEM AND GROW YOUR CLUB. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
DO YOU THINK THAT AN APOLOGY TO THE WORKSHOP COMMITTEE IS IN ORDER? I DO
THANKS FOR READING THE BLOG [IFEEL BETTER NOW]
ROTARY SHARES
ART DAVIS DG6450
Thursday, September 20, 2007
CHICAGO NORTH WEST
I like evening meetings they always last a long time, more time to socialize and no work to run off to. What a concept.
Nothing is rushed. There is even time to have a cocktail. [I had no desert] This is a common meeting time
every where but in the US.
I arrived at the Club at 7 PM for the Board meeting, dinner started about 8:15.
Dinner, I think President Lorena reads this blog because there was no chicken in sight.
Dinner was a "fall off the bone" full slab of baby back ribs, baked potato, soup, salad and desert, hurt me!
This was a great meal, I had no bread, soup or desert.
I was totally surprised, I inducted a new member but, even more surprising was the fact the I was
asked to present 10 Paul Harris fellows [3 were missing] one #1 level and two #2 levels a well as a #5 level.
I hope they will be able to do it again, there may be a society member in this Club.
This Club was accepted by R.I. as a test Club for a flexible meeting schedule and so they meet the first and third Thursday of the month. We shall see if this helps in any way.
Nothing is rushed. There is even time to have a cocktail. [I had no desert] This is a common meeting time
every where but in the US.
I arrived at the Club at 7 PM for the Board meeting, dinner started about 8:15.
Dinner, I think President Lorena reads this blog because there was no chicken in sight.
Dinner was a "fall off the bone" full slab of baby back ribs, baked potato, soup, salad and desert, hurt me!
This was a great meal, I had no bread, soup or desert.
I was totally surprised, I inducted a new member but, even more surprising was the fact the I was
asked to present 10 Paul Harris fellows [3 were missing] one #1 level and two #2 levels a well as a #5 level.
I hope they will be able to do it again, there may be a society member in this Club.
This Club was accepted by R.I. as a test Club for a flexible meeting schedule and so they meet the first and third Thursday of the month. We shall see if this helps in any way.
Elmhurst
Today was a really nice Italian buffet that included stuffed peppers, lasagna, meatballs, a tomato and cucumber salad, soup and
a seafood salad. chocolate cake for desert. WOW, I think I hurt myself [no desert however]
You talk about a Club that has it together, this is it. Over twenty new members last year and lofty goals for this year.
I had the pleasure to induct new member Tom Grittani into the Elmhurst Club today.
This Club has so many projects going I don't have enough room here, OK one, how about a free dinner for 400 plus needy
folks at Thanksgiving.
a seafood salad. chocolate cake for desert. WOW, I think I hurt myself [no desert however]
You talk about a Club that has it together, this is it. Over twenty new members last year and lofty goals for this year.
I had the pleasure to induct new member Tom Grittani into the Elmhurst Club today.
This Club has so many projects going I don't have enough room here, OK one, how about a free dinner for 400 plus needy
folks at Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
TINLEY PARK / FRANKFORT & INTERACT 9/19/07
The meeting place was beautiful, the Odyssey Country Club.
I believe I had the best CHICKEN so far, it was a roasted 1/2
chicken, done properly with rice and corn on the cob, the salad
was fresh but too much dressing, ice cream with strawberry sauce
was desert. [I took a pass]
As with most small Clubs, membership is an issue, the Club was
aggressive in trimming some inactive members and is now in
the process of re-growing the membership by having a goal of 7
new members this year.
I also met with the Interact Club later in the afternoon and there
were about 40 members present, this was just the second meeting
so far this year and they are ready to serve the community.
MORE REASONS TO GO TO THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
KID FRIENDLY
KIDS HAVE THEIR OWN ROOM WITHIN THE ROOM AND THEIR
OWN TV
ON THE WATER WITH A SANDY BEACH
FAMILY FRIENDLY
I believe I had the best CHICKEN so far, it was a roasted 1/2
chicken, done properly with rice and corn on the cob, the salad
was fresh but too much dressing, ice cream with strawberry sauce
was desert. [I took a pass]
As with most small Clubs, membership is an issue, the Club was
aggressive in trimming some inactive members and is now in
the process of re-growing the membership by having a goal of 7
new members this year.
I also met with the Interact Club later in the afternoon and there
were about 40 members present, this was just the second meeting
so far this year and they are ready to serve the community.
MORE REASONS TO GO TO THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
KID FRIENDLY
KIDS HAVE THEIR OWN ROOM WITHIN THE ROOM AND THEIR
OWN TV
ON THE WATER WITH A SANDY BEACH
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Monday, September 17, 2007
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield has a temporary meeting place at the new Police station,
what a facility!!
Lunch matched the Club name Plainfield. The lunch was catered and included
a great egg salad sandwich on wheat bread, which I had, along with a selection
of other sandwiches, chips, cole slaw and a selection of drinks.
I was concerned that this Club was not supporting the Foundation and I was
pleased to find out that the $2500 payment went in late and missed the cut off
[sorry PDG Sue] it will of course end up in this years contributions. Thanks Bill!
Six top ten high school students were in attendance and they did stay awake
during my presentation.
I was pleased to induct 2 new members into the Plainfield Club, one had been
a member it two other Clubs. They have two more next week.
what a facility!!
Lunch matched the Club name Plainfield. The lunch was catered and included
a great egg salad sandwich on wheat bread, which I had, along with a selection
of other sandwiches, chips, cole slaw and a selection of drinks.
I was concerned that this Club was not supporting the Foundation and I was
pleased to find out that the $2500 payment went in late and missed the cut off
[sorry PDG Sue] it will of course end up in this years contributions. Thanks Bill!
Six top ten high school students were in attendance and they did stay awake
during my presentation.
I was pleased to induct 2 new members into the Plainfield Club, one had been
a member it two other Clubs. They have two more next week.
ELMHURST MORMING
BREAKFAST, SWEET BREAKFAST, I LOVE BREAKFAST
Corned beef hash and a couple of poached eggs with whole wheat toast.
What a way to start the day. The meeting starts 6:45 AM, what time did I
leave Naperville? VERY VERY early.
15 members strong and hoping to add a few members this year, this Club
has heart an I am sure they will make their goals.
Corned beef hash and a couple of poached eggs with whole wheat toast.
What a way to start the day. The meeting starts 6:45 AM, what time did I
leave Naperville? VERY VERY early.
15 members strong and hoping to add a few members this year, this Club
has heart an I am sure they will make their goals.
OAK PARK/RIVER FOREST
A fish, a salad and apple pie, sounds almost like Chevy commercial.
The view from the 13th floor in all directions was fabulous what a venue!
This Club has more projects than anyone can imagine, what a great Club.
The Club surprised me with the installation of ten, count them 10, new
Paul Harris Fellows. WOW!
This is a challenge to all Clubs = who will do 11 or 12 or more.
The view from the 13th floor in all directions was fabulous what a venue!
This Club has more projects than anyone can imagine, what a great Club.
The Club surprised me with the installation of ten, count them 10, new
Paul Harris Fellows. WOW!
This is a challenge to all Clubs = who will do 11 or 12 or more.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
OAK LAWN and LISLE
I did not see Paris Hilton at this Hilton where the Club meets.
The kitchen allowed a choice of 6 different meals including salads and pot roast just to mention a few.
I can't believe it I chose a CHICKEN caesar salad - maybe I have missed having chicken every day. It was good.
The Oak Lawn Club opted to join Rotary's test club program for flexible meetings. That starts next
month. If you want to know about JOB1 this is the Club to ask. A new member will be inducted next week.
I would like to take a moment to thank Kathy Kobak for all the work she does for this Rotary District and me.
For those that don't know, Kathy is the person that creates the District newsletter "The Birthplace Beacon"
twice a month, let's hear it for Kathy!!
Paris Hilton was not at the Lisle Hilton either [am I lucky or what].
In previous statements I said that breakfast was my favorite meal, well I was not disappointed. hand made omelets
while you wait, crispy bacon, fresh pastries and lots of fruit. I don't think I have ever had a larger cup of coffee in
a restaurant. I got an arm cramp lifting it = this was great.
A private meeting room with a good breakfast and a room full of energized Rotarians, what a way to start a day.
President Tom has a membership goal of a net increase of 6, what a great goal "GET YOUR ASK IN GEAR".
It was old home week seeing friends I've known for years, Charlie, Gordon and Tom.
This is a really good makeup spot. 7:30 AM Tuesday Lisle Hilton. Be there.
Reasons to go to the District Conference in Sheboygan Wisconson [one hour North of Milwaukee]
New Hotel [it will be only three years old ]
We have the entire Hotel
Only Rotarians and Friends will be there.
All suites = all no smoking
The kitchen allowed a choice of 6 different meals including salads and pot roast just to mention a few.
I can't believe it I chose a CHICKEN caesar salad - maybe I have missed having chicken every day. It was good.
The Oak Lawn Club opted to join Rotary's test club program for flexible meetings. That starts next
month. If you want to know about JOB1 this is the Club to ask. A new member will be inducted next week.
I would like to take a moment to thank Kathy Kobak for all the work she does for this Rotary District and me.
For those that don't know, Kathy is the person that creates the District newsletter "The Birthplace Beacon"
twice a month, let's hear it for Kathy!!
Paris Hilton was not at the Lisle Hilton either [am I lucky or what].
In previous statements I said that breakfast was my favorite meal, well I was not disappointed. hand made omelets
while you wait, crispy bacon, fresh pastries and lots of fruit. I don't think I have ever had a larger cup of coffee in
a restaurant. I got an arm cramp lifting it = this was great.
A private meeting room with a good breakfast and a room full of energized Rotarians, what a way to start a day.
President Tom has a membership goal of a net increase of 6, what a great goal "GET YOUR ASK IN GEAR".
It was old home week seeing friends I've known for years, Charlie, Gordon and Tom.
This is a really good makeup spot. 7:30 AM Tuesday Lisle Hilton. Be there.
Reasons to go to the District Conference in Sheboygan Wisconson [one hour North of Milwaukee]
New Hotel [it will be only three years old ]
We have the entire Hotel
Only Rotarians and Friends will be there.
All suites = all no smoking
Monday, September 10, 2007
GETS & ZONE
Arts Rotary ship sailed down the Mississippi to Davenport Iowa for a week long series of meeting 9/2 to 9/9.
This was an exciting and energy filled week starting with GETS [Governors Elect Training Seminar].
Imagine 25 DGEs [Governors Elect] from Zones 27 & 28 that include Il, Mi, In, Wi, Mn, Ne, Ia, NY, Oh, Pa, and some parts of Canada all pumped up about Rotary and the up coming year.
Included in the first few days is intense training for the new class of Governors. This training also includes the spouses.
The Zone meeting begins on the following Wednesday where the seated District Governors get continuing training.
The group expands to include PDGs [Past District Governors] and other interested Rotarians as well as trainers from all
over the world.
RIPE [Rotary International President Elect] D K Lee and his wife Young were in attendance to meet and be with his Governors.
My class [07/08] of Governors we able to perform our award winning Assembly Skit for the group [2 times] because we were
on a river paddle boat with two decks. It was well accepted again.
The food was pretty good at the Radisson Hotel we did NOT have chicken every day. On the "meals on your own days" we found
a small brew pub that had great in house brews and well as even an better menu that included some really good tuna and salmon.
If you want to grow your Rotary life please join in at a Zone meeting, you will be amazed and proud of what Rotarians do.
I now head off for more Club visits.
9/10/08
This was an exciting and energy filled week starting with GETS [Governors Elect Training Seminar].
Imagine 25 DGEs [Governors Elect] from Zones 27 & 28 that include Il, Mi, In, Wi, Mn, Ne, Ia, NY, Oh, Pa, and some parts of Canada all pumped up about Rotary and the up coming year.
Included in the first few days is intense training for the new class of Governors. This training also includes the spouses.
The Zone meeting begins on the following Wednesday where the seated District Governors get continuing training.
The group expands to include PDGs [Past District Governors] and other interested Rotarians as well as trainers from all
over the world.
RIPE [Rotary International President Elect] D K Lee and his wife Young were in attendance to meet and be with his Governors.
My class [07/08] of Governors we able to perform our award winning Assembly Skit for the group [2 times] because we were
on a river paddle boat with two decks. It was well accepted again.
The food was pretty good at the Radisson Hotel we did NOT have chicken every day. On the "meals on your own days" we found
a small brew pub that had great in house brews and well as even an better menu that included some really good tuna and salmon.
If you want to grow your Rotary life please join in at a Zone meeting, you will be amazed and proud of what Rotarians do.
I now head off for more Club visits.
9/10/08
Saturday, September 1, 2007
PARDON ME LAKEVIEW 9/1/07
I must say that I misplaced my notes on the lunch at Lakeview and I am sorry for that.
To that end let me say I should not have needed notes the lunch was great.
The buffet included Crab stuffed flounder, Beef Bourguignon, Cold chicken salad and two other salads.
Desert looked like it was to die for [I didn't have any] Blueberry pie, lemon pie, cheesecake.
There are three new members in the pipe line.
Sandy and I leave for the Rotary Zone meeting in the morning for a week in Davenport, yes a
whole week in Davenport with a lot of Rotary fellowship. The attendees include all or most of
the RID, PRID, PDGs DGs DGEs DGNs lots of trainers and RI people. Maybe a visit from President Wilf.
LATER AMIGOS
To that end let me say I should not have needed notes the lunch was great.
The buffet included Crab stuffed flounder, Beef Bourguignon, Cold chicken salad and two other salads.
Desert looked like it was to die for [I didn't have any] Blueberry pie, lemon pie, cheesecake.
There are three new members in the pipe line.
Sandy and I leave for the Rotary Zone meeting in the morning for a week in Davenport, yes a
whole week in Davenport with a lot of Rotary fellowship. The attendees include all or most of
the RID, PRID, PDGs DGs DGEs DGNs lots of trainers and RI people. Maybe a visit from President Wilf.
LATER AMIGOS
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
8/28/07 Western Springs/Cicero Zone
Breakfast as I have have said many times that that may be my favorite meal. This breakfast was incredible a very tasty cheese
omelet perfectly grilled sausage patties, fresh fruit and a variety of sweet pastries with good coffee, a great way to start the day.
President John has 17 members now and has a goal of 5 net new members.
A steak fry coming up very soon is just one of the fund raisers.
There are 11 different projects underway that the 51 year old Club does every year.
Meeting #2
The Rotary Club of Cicero meets in an Italian Restaurant, they provided a splendid Italian buffet I had a big salad and a slice of pizza.
The meeting place is convenient and large enough to be able to grow with the Club size.
Membership has increased slightly over the last couple of months.
We discussed the possibility of starting a new Club in Cicero and this will remain in the review pile for now.
A dictionary project is being considered to be added to the other club projects.
Meeting #3
Easter Seals came to Naperville this evening and we completed the car raffle outline for the Clubs in area four, details to follow.
On the 29 we will attend the wake for Barbara Stickweh's mother.
There will be another Conference meeting in the evening
This conference will be so different we are calling it the "UN-Conference" more later
I will need to spend a couple of days at my business as my manager will be on vacation.
All next week Sandy and I will be in Davenport for the Rotary Zone Meeting.
omelet perfectly grilled sausage patties, fresh fruit and a variety of sweet pastries with good coffee, a great way to start the day.
President John has 17 members now and has a goal of 5 net new members.
A steak fry coming up very soon is just one of the fund raisers.
There are 11 different projects underway that the 51 year old Club does every year.
Meeting #2
The Rotary Club of Cicero meets in an Italian Restaurant, they provided a splendid Italian buffet I had a big salad and a slice of pizza.
The meeting place is convenient and large enough to be able to grow with the Club size.
Membership has increased slightly over the last couple of months.
We discussed the possibility of starting a new Club in Cicero and this will remain in the review pile for now.
A dictionary project is being considered to be added to the other club projects.
Meeting #3
Easter Seals came to Naperville this evening and we completed the car raffle outline for the Clubs in area four, details to follow.
On the 29 we will attend the wake for Barbara Stickweh's mother.
There will be another Conference meeting in the evening
This conference will be so different we are calling it the "UN-Conference" more later
I will need to spend a couple of days at my business as my manager will be on vacation.
All next week Sandy and I will be in Davenport for the Rotary Zone Meeting.
Manteno 8/27/07
As I headed South towards Manteno I was on the phone for a while and I kept going South and I thought I had gone too far
so I went back north only to find out that in fact I had not gone far enough south even tho I thought I had detected a southern accent [just kidding]. I did arrive a little late for the board meeting.
Lunch was BBQ CHICKEN, steamed mixed vegetables and smashed potatoes with a fresh crisp tomato and cucumber salad. The Club meets a nice Golf Club and has the whole place to themselves.
I want all the Clubs with visits ahead to know that I am getting used to inducting new members and I was asked to do it here in Manteno. It was a pleasure to induct "Irish O'Rielly".
A large group from Manteno may attend the District Conference.
Interesting projects are included in the club's community support, how about a community phone book and then move the meeting place to support a struggling public golf club. "Service Above Self". Dictionaries for 3rd graders is in process.
The membership goal is 8 net new members.
meeting #2 at 6:30 PM
The District Conference Committee met at an Irish Pub in Naperville [Irish must be a happening thing today]
Program was addressed as well as the promotional items.
so I went back north only to find out that in fact I had not gone far enough south even tho I thought I had detected a southern accent [just kidding]. I did arrive a little late for the board meeting.
Lunch was BBQ CHICKEN, steamed mixed vegetables and smashed potatoes with a fresh crisp tomato and cucumber salad. The Club meets a nice Golf Club and has the whole place to themselves.
I want all the Clubs with visits ahead to know that I am getting used to inducting new members and I was asked to do it here in Manteno. It was a pleasure to induct "Irish O'Rielly".
A large group from Manteno may attend the District Conference.
Interesting projects are included in the club's community support, how about a community phone book and then move the meeting place to support a struggling public golf club. "Service Above Self". Dictionaries for 3rd graders is in process.
The membership goal is 8 net new members.
meeting #2 at 6:30 PM
The District Conference Committee met at an Irish Pub in Naperville [Irish must be a happening thing today]
Program was addressed as well as the promotional items.
8/24 & 25/07
Friday night
Rotary District 6450 has a program that awards a $23,000 scholarship to a student for over seas study for one year.
The process is that the night before the interview there is a social to see the applicants in action. Friday Sandy and I had
about 25 to 30 guest for this social time. The guests included the sponsors as well as the Foundation Committee and students.
The meal was prepares by My Chef Catering and it was geared to heavy appetizers with a great desert tray. Everything was perfect. [except the weather]
Saturday morning and afternoon.
Continental breakfast for the interview team at 8 AM.
The interviews started at 9 AM and we had seven quality candidates, we dealt with a flat tire and a candidate on a bicycle that went the wrong way from the LISLE train station and ended up in Glen Ellyn instead of Naperville [oh well].
It took until almost 4 PM to finish and choose one as well the alternates.
Another great Rotary Day is done.
Thanks to the Clubs and the committee.
Rotary District 6450 has a program that awards a $23,000 scholarship to a student for over seas study for one year.
The process is that the night before the interview there is a social to see the applicants in action. Friday Sandy and I had
about 25 to 30 guest for this social time. The guests included the sponsors as well as the Foundation Committee and students.
The meal was prepares by My Chef Catering and it was geared to heavy appetizers with a great desert tray. Everything was perfect. [except the weather]
Saturday morning and afternoon.
Continental breakfast for the interview team at 8 AM.
The interviews started at 9 AM and we had seven quality candidates, we dealt with a flat tire and a candidate on a bicycle that went the wrong way from the LISLE train station and ended up in Glen Ellyn instead of Naperville [oh well].
It took until almost 4 PM to finish and choose one as well the alternates.
Another great Rotary Day is done.
Thanks to the Clubs and the committee.
8/23/07 Lakeview
The Lakeview Club meets at The Hallmark a seniors residence and the lunch was, I can't remember, most likely chicken.
Sorry Lisa, I got so busy I didn't take notes. You can send me a reminder about lunch and I will add it on later.
The meeting went well chartered in 2005 it has 21 members and has a 20% net increase goal of 4 to get back to charter size. As any new Club knows it takes a little while to put your fund raising and support plans into effect. Ideas include:
A monthly service project such as helping at a food pantry, a dictionary project, packing lunches for the Community Shelter as well as to continue the support of Heifer International and water projects.
An Early Act program is also being looked at as well.
Sorry Lisa, I got so busy I didn't take notes. You can send me a reminder about lunch and I will add it on later.
The meeting went well chartered in 2005 it has 21 members and has a 20% net increase goal of 4 to get back to charter size. As any new Club knows it takes a little while to put your fund raising and support plans into effect. Ideas include:
A monthly service project such as helping at a food pantry, a dictionary project, packing lunches for the Community Shelter as well as to continue the support of Heifer International and water projects.
An Early Act program is also being looked at as well.
Chicago Near South [same day 8/22/07
The Near South Club meets in the mecca of education on the South side at IIT. A unique meeting place to be sure, the "EL"
runs directly over this building and you don't even hear it because of the special sound deadening design. WOW.
They have a private meeting room and a catered lunch buffet that included a moist CHICKEN breast,
noodles and meat sauce veggies and fantastic cookies.
Cassandra has a young 4 year old Club that is growing and yet again I was pleased to induct a new member.
May Chan Gohres was sponsored by Erica Chianelli.
A goal of $3100 to the Rotary Foundation and no less than 8 projects in the works. This is a Club to watch for a big future.
Here we have a membership goal of net 4 = way to go!!
Meeting number 3 today.
What an exciting event this was. The Rotoract Club of Chicago along with myself, DGE Mike Slevnik, David Templin and Mike Youngman met at the Flat Top Grill in Oak Park to discuss the involvement of Rotary and Rotoract together.
I think there were about 9 of us total. The discussions continued for about 2 1/2 hours over some great food that you select
yourself and then have them cook it, how fun.
runs directly over this building and you don't even hear it because of the special sound deadening design. WOW.
They have a private meeting room and a catered lunch buffet that included a moist CHICKEN breast,
noodles and meat sauce veggies and fantastic cookies.
Cassandra has a young 4 year old Club that is growing and yet again I was pleased to induct a new member.
May Chan Gohres was sponsored by Erica Chianelli.
A goal of $3100 to the Rotary Foundation and no less than 8 projects in the works. This is a Club to watch for a big future.
Here we have a membership goal of net 4 = way to go!!
Meeting number 3 today.
What an exciting event this was. The Rotoract Club of Chicago along with myself, DGE Mike Slevnik, David Templin and Mike Youngman met at the Flat Top Grill in Oak Park to discuss the involvement of Rotary and Rotoract together.
I think there were about 9 of us total. The discussions continued for about 2 1/2 hours over some great food that you select
yourself and then have them cook it, how fun.
Countryside
Countryside chartered in 1987 and a small breakfast Club had a really nice breakfast buffet at the William Tell / Holiday Inn.
As hotels do, they put out pretty everything but the kitchen sink.
The board meeting started a little late as I was told by the Hotel staff to wait in the wrong room.
I had arrived about 20 minutes early but we started about 20 minutes late. It was a good thing I saw AG Chuck in the hallway
trying to call me.
It all worked out OK and I even got a $100 per member Foundation goal from President Wayne=Thanks Wayne!!!
This Club works very hard and supports the Community very well, I hope they let the District assist in growing the funds
they work so hard to raise. This is an "I can do it myself" Club and do it they do.
I just want to have them apply for a Grant, I want to give them some money!!
As hotels do, they put out pretty everything but the kitchen sink.
The board meeting started a little late as I was told by the Hotel staff to wait in the wrong room.
I had arrived about 20 minutes early but we started about 20 minutes late. It was a good thing I saw AG Chuck in the hallway
trying to call me.
It all worked out OK and I even got a $100 per member Foundation goal from President Wayne=Thanks Wayne!!!
This Club works very hard and supports the Community very well, I hope they let the District assist in growing the funds
they work so hard to raise. This is an "I can do it myself" Club and do it they do.
I just want to have them apply for a Grant, I want to give them some money!!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
CONFERENCE 08
Evening meeting [the third today]
District Conference 08 will be at the BLUE HARBOR RESORT in Sheboygan Wi. [one hour north of Milwaukee] May 1,2,3 & 4
District Conference 08 will be at the BLUE HARBOR RESORT in Sheboygan Wi. [one hour north of Milwaukee] May 1,2,3 & 4
EASTER SEALS
Directly after the Chicago 1 meeting I was off for a photo shoot at the construction sight for the new Autism school and
Diagnostic Center. The foundation is done and the skeleton is rising, what a wonderful sight!
I was dreaming as to where we can position the giant Rotary wheel on the Rotary wing.
Think about what your Club and members can do to help.
Rotarians WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!
Diagnostic Center. The foundation is done and the skeleton is rising, what a wonderful sight!
I was dreaming as to where we can position the giant Rotary wheel on the Rotary wing.
Think about what your Club and members can do to help.
Rotarians WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!
CHICAGO ONE
Back at the fabulous Union League Club for lunch at the very first Rotary Club in history.
Lunch was great as was expected, a poached salmon with a with a wild rice stuffing was wonderful. Desert was a perfect
strawberry short cake. PRIMO!!
Let me say that meeting with the Board and hearing about the outstanding programs and projects that are underway
was a pleasure.
I can see the excitement in President Dave"s eyes and realize that his membership goal is a net 54 gain this year. WOW!
Job 1, Alliance for Smiles, Rotoract and a ton more programs and projects makes this yet another great Club.
As I took the podium I realized that at some point in time every Rotary International President stood here to address the
Rotary Club of Chicago, and here I am. I would be standing in their foot prints and I couldn't get that out of my mind and still can't. How cool is this I thought.
Guest included: Council General Sung Hwan, PDG Dick Galitz, PDG Gayle Knupper D6010 Anchorage Alaska,
DGE Sharon Wherry D5650 Lincoln Nebraska, DGE Mike Slevnik.
Installation of new member Dwight Nawls and the presentation of 2 Paul Harris Fellows to Mark Shure and Andie Thomalla made my presentation a pleasure.
This is a great club that is extremely important to this District and to this Governor.
Lunch was great as was expected, a poached salmon with a with a wild rice stuffing was wonderful. Desert was a perfect
strawberry short cake. PRIMO!!
Let me say that meeting with the Board and hearing about the outstanding programs and projects that are underway
was a pleasure.
I can see the excitement in President Dave"s eyes and realize that his membership goal is a net 54 gain this year. WOW!
Job 1, Alliance for Smiles, Rotoract and a ton more programs and projects makes this yet another great Club.
As I took the podium I realized that at some point in time every Rotary International President stood here to address the
Rotary Club of Chicago, and here I am. I would be standing in their foot prints and I couldn't get that out of my mind and still can't. How cool is this I thought.
Guest included: Council General Sung Hwan, PDG Dick Galitz, PDG Gayle Knupper D6010 Anchorage Alaska,
DGE Sharon Wherry D5650 Lincoln Nebraska, DGE Mike Slevnik.
Installation of new member Dwight Nawls and the presentation of 2 Paul Harris Fellows to Mark Shure and Andie Thomalla made my presentation a pleasure.
This is a great club that is extremely important to this District and to this Governor.
CHICAGO FAR NORTH
Breakfast, as I have said maybe my favorite meal. Breakfast at the Breakers and with the Chicago Far North Club makes
it even better. A buffet was set up with egg and cheese 1/2 sandwiches along with perfectly cooked bacon, fruit, sweets
juices and some really good decaf coffee. Every thing was pretty tasty, hot and fresh.
I was again very happy to induct 2 new members today and another coming in the next few weeks. WAY TO GO!!
President Dale has a goal of 10 net new members for this year and it appears that it could happen.
14 Paul Harris fellows round out the Club, hopefully more to come.
Far North has wonderful plans ahead for this Rotary year. A sponsor of a Rotoract Club is another benefit for the Club.
A lot has been done by this Club and it's only 6 years old.
it even better. A buffet was set up with egg and cheese 1/2 sandwiches along with perfectly cooked bacon, fruit, sweets
juices and some really good decaf coffee. Every thing was pretty tasty, hot and fresh.
I was again very happy to induct 2 new members today and another coming in the next few weeks. WAY TO GO!!
President Dale has a goal of 10 net new members for this year and it appears that it could happen.
14 Paul Harris fellows round out the Club, hopefully more to come.
Far North has wonderful plans ahead for this Rotary year. A sponsor of a Rotoract Club is another benefit for the Club.
A lot has been done by this Club and it's only 6 years old.
EVERGREEN PARK
Barraco's Pizza ??
This is not your normal pizza place! The Club has a nice private meeting room that has recently been decorated
as if being on a patio in Italy. Warm and beautiful.
The way the the meeting went was different but a lot of fun.
I was in part one of my presentation and was not able to order my meal, the waitress came to the podium and
asked what I would like, not knowing the options on the menu, I said "surprise me" and surprise me she did!
I believe I had the best lightly breaded fried perch I have EVER had.
During another part of my presentation a construction worker started sawing concrete on the sidewalk just behind me,
the noise was very loud and a member opened the door to ask if he could wait a few minutes, during this conversation the door was open and clouds of concrete dust came sailing into the room. He did go away.
The Board meeting went well with plans to continue support for the Alliance for Smiles, Job 1, Scholarships and several
other projects.
This Club along with most is challenged by membership. They will get their "ask in gear" and grow the Club by 10% net.
This is not your normal pizza place! The Club has a nice private meeting room that has recently been decorated
as if being on a patio in Italy. Warm and beautiful.
The way the the meeting went was different but a lot of fun.
I was in part one of my presentation and was not able to order my meal, the waitress came to the podium and
asked what I would like, not knowing the options on the menu, I said "surprise me" and surprise me she did!
I believe I had the best lightly breaded fried perch I have EVER had.
During another part of my presentation a construction worker started sawing concrete on the sidewalk just behind me,
the noise was very loud and a member opened the door to ask if he could wait a few minutes, during this conversation the door was open and clouds of concrete dust came sailing into the room. He did go away.
The Board meeting went well with plans to continue support for the Alliance for Smiles, Job 1, Scholarships and several
other projects.
This Club along with most is challenged by membership. They will get their "ask in gear" and grow the Club by 10% net.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Chicago South East
You can take this club to the Bank, the meeting place is in a bank after hours, how cool is that!
The dinner was extremely good, Jerk CHICKEN and a spicy Tilapia fish a really nice salad and a
great choice of deserts. All of this was brought in from a local restaurant=YUM OH!!
Again I was pleased to induct a new member, Kelly Wright.
A special thanks goes out to Debra Brown for getting the Rotary Club and District people in the
NBC channel 5 float for the Bud Biliken parade, the second largest parade in the country.
This was a big surprise and gave Rotary great exposure on TV.
Lot's of good things are in the works at this fun Club. Oh and yes Bob "Hugs" White was there as well.
The dinner was extremely good, Jerk CHICKEN and a spicy Tilapia fish a really nice salad and a
great choice of deserts. All of this was brought in from a local restaurant=YUM OH!!
Again I was pleased to induct a new member, Kelly Wright.
A special thanks goes out to Debra Brown for getting the Rotary Club and District people in the
NBC channel 5 float for the Bud Biliken parade, the second largest parade in the country.
This was a big surprise and gave Rotary great exposure on TV.
Lot's of good things are in the works at this fun Club. Oh and yes Bob "Hugs" White was there as well.
Chicago Financial 8/16
Chicago Financial meets at the Union League Club and this is very high brow. It and has all of the whistles and bells that
it should have. Lunch was great, a preformed CHICKEN breast with buttery mashed potatoes and butter pecan ice cream.
The most remarkable thing was the selection of some of the best bread ever.
The Club has great leadership, does a fantastic job donating to the Rotary Foundation and has 5 Paul Harris Society members.
An all new charity auction is coming. A "Tie and Scarf" auction, the neat thing about this fund raiser is that all of the items
are autographed by the very famous, this should be fun.
it should have. Lunch was great, a preformed CHICKEN breast with buttery mashed potatoes and butter pecan ice cream.
The most remarkable thing was the selection of some of the best bread ever.
The Club has great leadership, does a fantastic job donating to the Rotary Foundation and has 5 Paul Harris Society members.
An all new charity auction is coming. A "Tie and Scarf" auction, the neat thing about this fund raiser is that all of the items
are autographed by the very famous, this should be fun.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
HELLO OUT THERE
8/17/08
Hello , does anyone read this???
If you do please, make a comment so I know and so I will continue to "BLOG" on.
Art
Hello , does anyone read this???
If you do please, make a comment so I know and so I will continue to "BLOG" on.
Art
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
NAPERVILLE DOWNTOWN
The 4:44 Club as it is warmly called, has a new and we hope, the last meeting place.
They meet at the brand new Tessa's restaurant in downtown Naperville.
The fare includes a choice of red or white wine and a selection of appetizers.
This is what makes this 6 month old club fun and different, make up here it's great.
The board meeting went well and as a new club, they need to find a direction as to what
charity or project they wish to support.
A couple of things they are looking at are: "Gear up" that supports firefighters and
works toward finding used fire equipment to give to third world countries and
support for a school bus for kids in Kosovo.
This is another new Club with a great future and has great leadership but again
membership is a challenge and they will overcome that.
They meet at the brand new Tessa's restaurant in downtown Naperville.
The fare includes a choice of red or white wine and a selection of appetizers.
This is what makes this 6 month old club fun and different, make up here it's great.
The board meeting went well and as a new club, they need to find a direction as to what
charity or project they wish to support.
A couple of things they are looking at are: "Gear up" that supports firefighters and
works toward finding used fire equipment to give to third world countries and
support for a school bus for kids in Kosovo.
This is another new Club with a great future and has great leadership but again
membership is a challenge and they will overcome that.
ROMEOVILLE August 15, 2007
Breakfast my favorite meal.
Scrambled eggs done perfectly , fresh bacon not over cooked and hash browns that
I didn't have.
The Club meets at Lewis University in a private meeting room in the cafeteria
the only problem is that it is a little hard to find if you haven't been there before.
A little hard for guest makeups to find.
President Matt has some new plans for this year and this includes a Foundation goal
of $2,200.00. I am sorry that I have misplaced all my notes from the Board meeting.
When I find them I will update this entry.
Scrambled eggs done perfectly , fresh bacon not over cooked and hash browns that
I didn't have.
The Club meets at Lewis University in a private meeting room in the cafeteria
the only problem is that it is a little hard to find if you haven't been there before.
A little hard for guest makeups to find.
President Matt has some new plans for this year and this includes a Foundation goal
of $2,200.00. I am sorry that I have misplaced all my notes from the Board meeting.
When I find them I will update this entry.
SHOREWOOD
We met with the Board in an office conference room that was quite comfortable.
Quizno's supplied the lunch buffet and I must say the bread was fresh and soft
the sandwiches were ample and tasty. A choice of beef, ham, and cold cuts were available. The sides were nice as well.
Shorewood had there annual Duck Race and pancake breakfast last Saturday and
can you believe it they netted about $20,000.
This Club chartered about 18 months ago with 25 members and is now at about 18
so as you can see membership is an issue everywhere.
The membership may be the youngest in the District and they are determined to get
back to 25 this year. The District will assist in any way.
Quizno's supplied the lunch buffet and I must say the bread was fresh and soft
the sandwiches were ample and tasty. A choice of beef, ham, and cold cuts were available. The sides were nice as well.
Shorewood had there annual Duck Race and pancake breakfast last Saturday and
can you believe it they netted about $20,000.
This Club chartered about 18 months ago with 25 members and is now at about 18
so as you can see membership is an issue everywhere.
The membership may be the youngest in the District and they are determined to get
back to 25 this year. The District will assist in any way.
LANSING August 10, 2007
This meeting place is at a really good Italian restaurant in Lansing, the Club has
a private meeting room on occasions and this is a problem for them.
A possible meeting location change is being considered.
The menu choice was good, a chopped salad, meat loaf or an eggplant of some sort.
I chose the salad it was good but dressing on the side was unavailable. Too much dressing was applied in the kitchen.
I was pleased to present the only charter member of this club with a 50th anniversary
certificate. WOW 50 years in Rotary and he has perfect attendance.
They are considering a change in the meeting style and the way the meals are served.
There is a thread of 5 members that seem to do the most. Membership is an issue with
this Club as well. A new and aggressive goal for the Rotary Foundation was a refreshing
change and I can tell you I was excited to see it. This Club is on the move.
a private meeting room on occasions and this is a problem for them.
A possible meeting location change is being considered.
The menu choice was good, a chopped salad, meat loaf or an eggplant of some sort.
I chose the salad it was good but dressing on the side was unavailable. Too much dressing was applied in the kitchen.
I was pleased to present the only charter member of this club with a 50th anniversary
certificate. WOW 50 years in Rotary and he has perfect attendance.
They are considering a change in the meeting style and the way the meals are served.
There is a thread of 5 members that seem to do the most. Membership is an issue with
this Club as well. A new and aggressive goal for the Rotary Foundation was a refreshing
change and I can tell you I was excited to see it. This Club is on the move.
BROADVIEW August 9, 2007
What can I say=Sawa's Old Warsaw restaurant=This may be one of the best polish buffets in Chicagoland. Potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce, sausages of
all kinds, pork chops and many other tasty items that I can't spell, a great salad section
as well as a desert bar that was amazing.
Eat desert first = life is too short.
President Paul and the members are working on a new health fair for Oct 18, 19.
A new red badge program for new members is on the way as well. Membership growth
is a challenge here,as it is with many clubs. Increased giving to the Rotary Foundation
is in the plans.
all kinds, pork chops and many other tasty items that I can't spell, a great salad section
as well as a desert bar that was amazing.
Eat desert first = life is too short.
President Paul and the members are working on a new health fair for Oct 18, 19.
A new red badge program for new members is on the way as well. Membership growth
is a challenge here,as it is with many clubs. Increased giving to the Rotary Foundation
is in the plans.
Brookfield Riverside August 14,2007
The palate was blessed today with the famous Greek favorite GYROS, nice and juicy with the added treat of a very nice
cucumber yogurt sauce and pita bread. It was great!
I was happy to install yet another new member today, Pastor Amos Oladipo.
The club is looking to upgrade the meeting place. This may help to increase membership. It is always a more pleasant
meeting when the meeting place is a place you want to go to as to having to go there.
President Kim has plans for a new water project. This Club will have a good future, I look forward to that future.
cucumber yogurt sauce and pita bread. It was great!
I was happy to install yet another new member today, Pastor Amos Oladipo.
The club is looking to upgrade the meeting place. This may help to increase membership. It is always a more pleasant
meeting when the meeting place is a place you want to go to as to having to go there.
President Kim has plans for a new water project. This Club will have a good future, I look forward to that future.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
FILET of BEEF glorious BEEF
The Safari had avery short tour today, only 12 miles total.
My closest visit is Bolingbrook. The Club meets at an almost new Holiday Inn and had a private room for the Board meeting as well as a great private meeting room for lunch.
Today the meal was NOT chicken [not that there is anything wrong with chicken] but for some reason the chicken union must have a strong hand with our Rotary Clubs.
The meal was great, a nice salad, filet of beef done medium rare, a double baked potato, broccoli and key lime pie for desert. So far # 1 for food and circuses. We will
keep up the Safari survey.
The Rotary Club of Bolingbrook has 32 years of service and service it does, dictionaries, dinners for seniors, operation Christmas, Alliance for Smiles and the Cambodian Orphanage project just to mention a few. The Club has a weekly ad in the local paper and a goal of net 5 new members this year and I had the pleasure of inducting the first new member of the year today = WAY TO GO"!
We can all expect great things from this Club and President Pastor Paul Carlson.
District Governor Art Davis
My closest visit is Bolingbrook. The Club meets at an almost new Holiday Inn and had a private room for the Board meeting as well as a great private meeting room for lunch.
Today the meal was NOT chicken [not that there is anything wrong with chicken] but for some reason the chicken union must have a strong hand with our Rotary Clubs.
The meal was great, a nice salad, filet of beef done medium rare, a double baked potato, broccoli and key lime pie for desert. So far # 1 for food and circuses. We will
keep up the Safari survey.
The Rotary Club of Bolingbrook has 32 years of service and service it does, dictionaries, dinners for seniors, operation Christmas, Alliance for Smiles and the Cambodian Orphanage project just to mention a few. The Club has a weekly ad in the local paper and a goal of net 5 new members this year and I had the pleasure of inducting the first new member of the year today = WAY TO GO"!
We can all expect great things from this Club and President Pastor Paul Carlson.
District Governor Art Davis
Monday, August 6, 2007
DOWNERS GROVE IS THE NEXT CAMP ON THE SAFARI
The Downers Grove Club has a really nice meeting place and private room at Parkers Grill.
Chicken once again [will we ever run out?] This chicken was cooked perfectly, juicy with a tangy teriyaki sauce.
The the nicely decorated plate included a spicy sweet mango salad and desert looked fabulous as well but I had to miss it.
The Rotary Club of Downers Grove is a successful Club that may be looking at starting a new sunrise club, we will see.
They have 52 members and I was very happy to bring two more members to the Family of Rotary today.
Scholarships, community involvement, support and volunteers for Katrina victims in Mississippi as well as Alliance for smiles
in China. An Interact Club a youth exchange student and two students to RYLA in the fall shows that this Club is going in the
correct direction.
PDG Irv Kaplan and PDG Spouse Yvonne Ingalls were at the meeting and presented the first two "PDG Rich Ingalls Memorial Scholarships" to two students from the Downers Grove High Schools on from North and one from South. These scholarships focus on vocational studies and were awarded to the two for Service to the community .
A goal of $100 per member to The Rotary Foundation and a new Club Runner computer system will help run the club and also
brings this Club into the 21st century.
Congratulations to President Kieth and all of the Club members, this will be a year to "SHARE ROTARY"
because ROTARY SHARES.
DG Art
Chicken once again [will we ever run out?] This chicken was cooked perfectly, juicy with a tangy teriyaki sauce.
The the nicely decorated plate included a spicy sweet mango salad and desert looked fabulous as well but I had to miss it.
The Rotary Club of Downers Grove is a successful Club that may be looking at starting a new sunrise club, we will see.
They have 52 members and I was very happy to bring two more members to the Family of Rotary today.
Scholarships, community involvement, support and volunteers for Katrina victims in Mississippi as well as Alliance for smiles
in China. An Interact Club a youth exchange student and two students to RYLA in the fall shows that this Club is going in the
correct direction.
PDG Irv Kaplan and PDG Spouse Yvonne Ingalls were at the meeting and presented the first two "PDG Rich Ingalls Memorial Scholarships" to two students from the Downers Grove High Schools on from North and one from South. These scholarships focus on vocational studies and were awarded to the two for Service to the community .
A goal of $100 per member to The Rotary Foundation and a new Club Runner computer system will help run the club and also
brings this Club into the 21st century.
Congratulations to President Kieth and all of the Club members, this will be a year to "SHARE ROTARY"
because ROTARY SHARES.
DG Art
Sunday, August 5, 2007
The Cruise ship went to Oak Park
August 5,2007
Michele Thornton [you know the one that owns all those gas stations I think] hosted the GSE team members and committee at her home in Oak Park.
We reviewed the trip with the Team to France and it was a TOTAL success in every way, thanks PDG Sue for a great location.
The host families here, also had a great time. The GSE Team Leader selection will take place August 18th and for the first time
in a long time we have 7 excellent candidates to interview.
Remember we are now looking for Team Members age 25 to 40 that are NON Rotarians to fill the four slots on the team.
I would like no less than 16 applicants this year. Get your "ASK" in gear.
Contact Michele Thornton --mtl@thorntonpowell.com -- District Chair. The interview date for applicants is October 20th.
Think about who you can SHARE Rotary with by taking advantage of this great Rotary Foundation Project. There is no cost to the Club unless your candidate is selected and if that happens the only cost at that time is to send them to the District Conference.
It is not too soon to begin looking for a team member.
The team will go to District 2090 in Italy for 4 weeks the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks in June.
Let's SHARE Rotary with the Italians!!
Governor Art
Michele Thornton [you know the one that owns all those gas stations I think] hosted the GSE team members and committee at her home in Oak Park.
We reviewed the trip with the Team to France and it was a TOTAL success in every way, thanks PDG Sue for a great location.
The host families here, also had a great time. The GSE Team Leader selection will take place August 18th and for the first time
in a long time we have 7 excellent candidates to interview.
Remember we are now looking for Team Members age 25 to 40 that are NON Rotarians to fill the four slots on the team.
I would like no less than 16 applicants this year. Get your "ASK" in gear.
Contact Michele Thornton --mtl@thorntonpowell.com -- District Chair. The interview date for applicants is October 20th.
Think about who you can SHARE Rotary with by taking advantage of this great Rotary Foundation Project. There is no cost to the Club unless your candidate is selected and if that happens the only cost at that time is to send them to the District Conference.
It is not too soon to begin looking for a team member.
The team will go to District 2090 in Italy for 4 weeks the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks in June.
Let's SHARE Rotary with the Italians!!
Governor Art
MEMORIES MISSED but RECOVERED
Aug 4 [should have been July 31]
As this busy Rotary year gets off to an amazing start I keep a log by date and sometimes the log gets something set on top
of something else [you should see my Rotary office] and it gets out of sync. And so it happened last week--so to recover--
The Blue Island - Crestwood visit was on July 31st and was an unexpectedly exciting visit.
The lunch menu had a few choices, I had a salad and iced tea, it was OK.
The meeting with the board was GREAT, this club has had a continual problem with growth and I think they have found out why.
Good leadership and a chain of command that works together is the key to solving problems.
Soon, the Rotary Club of Blue Island - Crestwood will be meeting at the Double Tree Hotel. YES! YES! YES!
What a great change for this 70 year old Club, they will be proud to invite programs to the meetings again and I believe
that this Club will have a reason for people to WANT to join.
I am very proud of this Club, they made a tough decision and have decided to move forward. Remember:
If you always do, what you've always done
You will always get what you always got.
Rotary Shares
Governor Art
Still on the same day:
The next meeting was with Easter seals, DGE, DGN and The Rotary Clubs of Area 4.
After some confusion as to the meeting place we all came together and had "brain storming" session as to what this group
of clubs could do together to be a major supporter of Easter Seals.
After about 2.5 hours the group decided that a car raffle would be a great kick of to this major project with the prize
drawing shortly after Thanksgiving. Details to follow.
It amazes me how the Clubs are getting on board with Easter Seals!
I am also very pleased to inform you the DGN Jim Czerwoinka will continue to support Easter seals in 09/10/.
DG Art
As this busy Rotary year gets off to an amazing start I keep a log by date and sometimes the log gets something set on top
of something else [you should see my Rotary office] and it gets out of sync. And so it happened last week--so to recover--
The Blue Island - Crestwood visit was on July 31st and was an unexpectedly exciting visit.
The lunch menu had a few choices, I had a salad and iced tea, it was OK.
The meeting with the board was GREAT, this club has had a continual problem with growth and I think they have found out why.
Good leadership and a chain of command that works together is the key to solving problems.
Soon, the Rotary Club of Blue Island - Crestwood will be meeting at the Double Tree Hotel. YES! YES! YES!
What a great change for this 70 year old Club, they will be proud to invite programs to the meetings again and I believe
that this Club will have a reason for people to WANT to join.
I am very proud of this Club, they made a tough decision and have decided to move forward. Remember:
If you always do, what you've always done
You will always get what you always got.
Rotary Shares
Governor Art
Still on the same day:
The next meeting was with Easter seals, DGE, DGN and The Rotary Clubs of Area 4.
After some confusion as to the meeting place we all came together and had "brain storming" session as to what this group
of clubs could do together to be a major supporter of Easter Seals.
After about 2.5 hours the group decided that a car raffle would be a great kick of to this major project with the prize
drawing shortly after Thanksgiving. Details to follow.
It amazes me how the Clubs are getting on board with Easter Seals!
I am also very pleased to inform you the DGN Jim Czerwoinka will continue to support Easter seals in 09/10/.
DG Art
Friday, August 3, 2007
Westward Ho and South
August 1, 2007
The Safari goes West to Oswego for breakfast.
Breakfast may be my favorite meal. This morning was no disappointment.
The Denver omelet may have one of the best ever! A fluffy, cheesy delight.
The a/s didn't work and it was pretty warm.
The Oswego Club is active and exciting, think about a fundraiser that includes a Polo
game. Horses, sponsors, rotarians and the FAMILY of Rotary not mention making money for charity.
This 3 year old club has 55 members and is growing. They have hosted 4 Youth Exchange Students and have sponsored 2 Interact Clubs. The Heifer project will be a focus this year along with several other projects. Last year they received a Rotary Grant for a project and will apply again this year.
I was very pleased to induct Kevin Salizar as a new member, if this keeps up we WILL have a banner year in membership.
The Rotary-ship [Ford Expedition] heads south to The Rotary Club of Dwight.
President Jenny Paulsen is a bright light in the District.
If you make up at this Club you will be very pleased with the new meeting place.
The Mansion is just that, a large old mansion that has been converted into a really nice restaurant. This location is light years ahead of the previous location, way to go Jenny!!
This Club is 69 years old, has 20 members and struggling for membership in a small town.
This Club has heart and has a few very involved members and with some growth it
will be back in a big way.
The Dwight Club honors every high school senior that will enter the military with a $100 check and a plaque that is installed at the school on the wall of honor.
Good luck and be safe to our new military volunteers.
Good luck to Jenny and the Dwight Club.
I now head East to Homewood for a Strategic Planning Committee meeting at
PDG Rick Thiernaus' new offices-very nice!
158 miles today. 466 miles so far just for Club visits.
August 3, 2007
The caravan leaves for LaGrange at 10AM, I almost had to change the meeting to another day. You see my Managers eldest daughter was about to go into labor
Thursday evening and he didn't know if he would be in on Friday. Service above Self
was evident when she had a little boy at about 9.5 lbs and my Manager showed up at
about 10AM just in time for me to head to La Grange-Thanks Cassie and Marty-.
No Chicken today! The lunch was great BBQ brisket with cheese on the broccoli and
very nice oven browned potatoes. Desert looked fabulous but I couldn't tell what it
was, keylime pie or ?==it was in fact a fantastic almond cream cake.
La Grange was my hometown and I met my wife at the Lyons Township youth center.
It was nice to be at home.
Last year our District began "The Paul Harris Society" [$1,000 every year to the Rotary
Foundation]. La Grange has Brooks Fuller and he had 15 members from his Club at
the charter night dinner and he already has 3 more for a total of 18. Way to go Brooks. Thanks
La Grange reached 473% of there Foundation Goal or $472 per capita and $19257.00
donated to the Rotary Foundation.
Rumors have it the PRID Ted Gifford and the La Grange Club may start a new club in
La Grange Park, Ted, you know, was a Founding and Charter member of the La Grange Club.
A rotary float in the Pet Parade, pilgrim pacer run walk to benefit Polio Plus, defibrillators for the Police Department, an annual raffle and a bullet proof vest for a police dog are just a few projects this club supports.
This is a strong Club with great potential.
Oh and one last thing, not that Linda Yates doesn't have enough to do, she will be starting the first "Inner Wheel" Club for women that are not Rotarians and will be the
"right hand of Rotary" If you are interested contact Linda her contact information is on the web at Rotary6450.org
Talk to ya'all next week.
Art
The Safari goes West to Oswego for breakfast.
Breakfast may be my favorite meal. This morning was no disappointment.
The Denver omelet may have one of the best ever! A fluffy, cheesy delight.
The a/s didn't work and it was pretty warm.
The Oswego Club is active and exciting, think about a fundraiser that includes a Polo
game. Horses, sponsors, rotarians and the FAMILY of Rotary not mention making money for charity.
This 3 year old club has 55 members and is growing. They have hosted 4 Youth Exchange Students and have sponsored 2 Interact Clubs. The Heifer project will be a focus this year along with several other projects. Last year they received a Rotary Grant for a project and will apply again this year.
I was very pleased to induct Kevin Salizar as a new member, if this keeps up we WILL have a banner year in membership.
The Rotary-ship [Ford Expedition] heads south to The Rotary Club of Dwight.
President Jenny Paulsen is a bright light in the District.
If you make up at this Club you will be very pleased with the new meeting place.
The Mansion is just that, a large old mansion that has been converted into a really nice restaurant. This location is light years ahead of the previous location, way to go Jenny!!
This Club is 69 years old, has 20 members and struggling for membership in a small town.
This Club has heart and has a few very involved members and with some growth it
will be back in a big way.
The Dwight Club honors every high school senior that will enter the military with a $100 check and a plaque that is installed at the school on the wall of honor.
Good luck and be safe to our new military volunteers.
Good luck to Jenny and the Dwight Club.
I now head East to Homewood for a Strategic Planning Committee meeting at
PDG Rick Thiernaus' new offices-very nice!
158 miles today. 466 miles so far just for Club visits.
August 3, 2007
The caravan leaves for LaGrange at 10AM, I almost had to change the meeting to another day. You see my Managers eldest daughter was about to go into labor
Thursday evening and he didn't know if he would be in on Friday. Service above Self
was evident when she had a little boy at about 9.5 lbs and my Manager showed up at
about 10AM just in time for me to head to La Grange-Thanks Cassie and Marty-.
No Chicken today! The lunch was great BBQ brisket with cheese on the broccoli and
very nice oven browned potatoes. Desert looked fabulous but I couldn't tell what it
was, keylime pie or ?==it was in fact a fantastic almond cream cake.
La Grange was my hometown and I met my wife at the Lyons Township youth center.
It was nice to be at home.
Last year our District began "The Paul Harris Society" [$1,000 every year to the Rotary
Foundation]. La Grange has Brooks Fuller and he had 15 members from his Club at
the charter night dinner and he already has 3 more for a total of 18. Way to go Brooks. Thanks
La Grange reached 473% of there Foundation Goal or $472 per capita and $19257.00
donated to the Rotary Foundation.
Rumors have it the PRID Ted Gifford and the La Grange Club may start a new club in
La Grange Park, Ted, you know, was a Founding and Charter member of the La Grange Club.
A rotary float in the Pet Parade, pilgrim pacer run walk to benefit Polio Plus, defibrillators for the Police Department, an annual raffle and a bullet proof vest for a police dog are just a few projects this club supports.
This is a strong Club with great potential.
Oh and one last thing, not that Linda Yates doesn't have enough to do, she will be starting the first "Inner Wheel" Club for women that are not Rotarians and will be the
"right hand of Rotary" If you are interested contact Linda her contact information is on the web at Rotary6450.org
Talk to ya'all next week.
Art
Sunday, July 29, 2007
The Rotary - ship continues
07/24/07
The winds blow the "ship"to Bensenville.
The lunch was a delightful "crispy" Chicken salad, fresh crisp greens with an in house dressing that I couldn't quite identify
the taste combinations, that is OK because I am trying to not gain any weight on the Rotary tour. Most Governors gain 20 to 30 pounds during the year.
The Bensenville Club is a smaller Club but has a great heart and supports a lot of community causes, the coat drive, music in the park as well as scholarships and the Library literacy program. An increase in diversity is a goal for this year, President Lynne has a great plan for 07/08 and I wish her well as the Rotary ship continues it's voyage.
I was very pleased to present a Paul Harris to Alf Logan a member that has done it all. Congratulations Alf!.
By the way after the "Crispy" chicken salad, I left the lunch and felt something strange between my two front teeth [ all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth] a filling had broken [nothing to do with the "crispy" chicken salad]. My dentist was the next stop and $550.00 later all was well.
7/24/07
Rotarians that excell.
There are times in our life that we meet people that just seem to be very special.
Back in, I think 1991 or so, I met a man in Naperville named Bill Garlough in a new catering business and asked if he would
be interested in catering the new Oktoberfest in Naperville sponsored be the Rotary Club of Naperville. He said yes, not knowing what was ahead. Bill was not a Rotarian and I said if he wanted to be the caterer for Oktoberfest he would have to join the Club and he said yes. I had my "ASK" in gear.
Bill and Karen Garlough's company "MY CHEF" fulfilled every need that this new event required without question and the event came off without a hitch and "My Chef" has been the only food service that Oktoberfest has ever had.
As the Chair of Oktoberfest for 15 years I sincerely appreciated the effort that Bill and his wife Karen have given to Rotary.
In 2006 My Chef won the Naperville Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year" award and was well deserved.
In 2007 MY Chef won the United States Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year" award in competition with seven
other finalists.
Think about that - the best small business on the United States WOW!!!!
Tuesday evening the Naperville Chamber honored MY CHEF and Bill and Karen with a gala event for the who's who in Naperville, and a good time was had by all.
Bill Garlough will be the President of the Rotary Club of Naperville in 08/09 and is currently the District Chair for the Rotary
Foundation annual giving [EREY Every Rotarian Every Year]
Bill and Karen were co-chairs of Art"s Safari at the Brookfield Zoo.
Bill is also a co-chair of Conference 08 in Sheboygan Wisconsin.
Rotary Shares,
Congratulations Bill and Karen.
7/25/07
West to Aurora Sunrise.
Please note there was no chicken for breakfast. The owner supports the Rotary Club by allowing them to meet and having breakfast ready for them even though he is not open for breakfast. This I believe is service above self and he is not a Rotarian
We had scrambled eggs, bacon and fruit along with some sweets. Excellent!
This Club has achieved a 148% of goal for the Rotary Foundation last year.
It has sponsored 6 outbound Youth Exchange Students as well as sending one Youth Exchange Outbound Student and maintains the cleanliness of 2 miles of Highway 31 in Aurora.
Other projects are underway and new ones are being considered.
Over Three hundred dollars has been raised for a new project "Shelter Box".
7/27-28/07
Indiana's calling.
The Rotary Cruise Ship head off to South Bend Indiana for a Zone 27 membership development workshop.
A group of about 330 Rotary mover and shakers were in attendance [about 100 more than had registered.]
I would suggest that as a courtesy, when you will attend a meeting, please register! The caterer ran out of
food. It is impossible to service a 1/3rd increase of attendees.
The conference was great and lots of new ideas will be presented at the Presidents Round table and Membership
workshop on Sept 22nd. Be sure you attend AND register.
I will spend a day at my business on Monday and then continue the Safari.
The winds blow the "ship"to Bensenville.
The lunch was a delightful "crispy" Chicken salad, fresh crisp greens with an in house dressing that I couldn't quite identify
the taste combinations, that is OK because I am trying to not gain any weight on the Rotary tour. Most Governors gain 20 to 30 pounds during the year.
The Bensenville Club is a smaller Club but has a great heart and supports a lot of community causes, the coat drive, music in the park as well as scholarships and the Library literacy program. An increase in diversity is a goal for this year, President Lynne has a great plan for 07/08 and I wish her well as the Rotary ship continues it's voyage.
I was very pleased to present a Paul Harris to Alf Logan a member that has done it all. Congratulations Alf!.
By the way after the "Crispy" chicken salad, I left the lunch and felt something strange between my two front teeth [ all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth] a filling had broken [nothing to do with the "crispy" chicken salad]. My dentist was the next stop and $550.00 later all was well.
7/24/07
Rotarians that excell.
There are times in our life that we meet people that just seem to be very special.
Back in, I think 1991 or so, I met a man in Naperville named Bill Garlough in a new catering business and asked if he would
be interested in catering the new Oktoberfest in Naperville sponsored be the Rotary Club of Naperville. He said yes, not knowing what was ahead. Bill was not a Rotarian and I said if he wanted to be the caterer for Oktoberfest he would have to join the Club and he said yes. I had my "ASK" in gear.
Bill and Karen Garlough's company "MY CHEF" fulfilled every need that this new event required without question and the event came off without a hitch and "My Chef" has been the only food service that Oktoberfest has ever had.
As the Chair of Oktoberfest for 15 years I sincerely appreciated the effort that Bill and his wife Karen have given to Rotary.
In 2006 My Chef won the Naperville Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year" award and was well deserved.
In 2007 MY Chef won the United States Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year" award in competition with seven
other finalists.
Think about that - the best small business on the United States WOW!!!!
Tuesday evening the Naperville Chamber honored MY CHEF and Bill and Karen with a gala event for the who's who in Naperville, and a good time was had by all.
Bill Garlough will be the President of the Rotary Club of Naperville in 08/09 and is currently the District Chair for the Rotary
Foundation annual giving [EREY Every Rotarian Every Year]
Bill and Karen were co-chairs of Art"s Safari at the Brookfield Zoo.
Bill is also a co-chair of Conference 08 in Sheboygan Wisconsin.
Rotary Shares,
Congratulations Bill and Karen.
7/25/07
West to Aurora Sunrise.
Please note there was no chicken for breakfast. The owner supports the Rotary Club by allowing them to meet and having breakfast ready for them even though he is not open for breakfast. This I believe is service above self and he is not a Rotarian
We had scrambled eggs, bacon and fruit along with some sweets. Excellent!
This Club has achieved a 148% of goal for the Rotary Foundation last year.
It has sponsored 6 outbound Youth Exchange Students as well as sending one Youth Exchange Outbound Student and maintains the cleanliness of 2 miles of Highway 31 in Aurora.
Other projects are underway and new ones are being considered.
Over Three hundred dollars has been raised for a new project "Shelter Box".
7/27-28/07
Indiana's calling.
The Rotary Cruise Ship head off to South Bend Indiana for a Zone 27 membership development workshop.
A group of about 330 Rotary mover and shakers were in attendance [about 100 more than had registered.]
I would suggest that as a courtesy, when you will attend a meeting, please register! The caterer ran out of
food. It is impossible to service a 1/3rd increase of attendees.
The conference was great and lots of new ideas will be presented at the Presidents Round table and Membership
workshop on Sept 22nd. Be sure you attend AND register.
I will spend a day at my business on Monday and then continue the Safari.
Monday, July 23, 2007
WEST TO AURORA FOR LUNCH
Long Island Sound [sounds like I was in New York] but that is the name of a really nice banquet hall where the Aurora Club meets.
Charcoal grilled chicken, roasted veggies and much more on the buffet line.
The board meeting was great, this club has a lot of great energy. All of the families for the inbound exchange student are lined up and ready.
Aurora is down to about 70 members after pruning off some dead wood, an energetic membership drive will bring in a net
5 or 6 new members.
All Clubs need to realize that they will loose 10 to 15% of their members for any one of many reasons so the membership
committee needs to bring in that many more just to stay even.
President Larry has a book full of great ideas that he will roll out as the Rotary year moves on.
This past week they had a program on "Shelter Box" this program sold them on the project and the plan is to fund at least
one maybe two Shelter Boxes.
Between last week and today the donations are all ready at close to $300. Way to go Aurora.
Charcoal grilled chicken, roasted veggies and much more on the buffet line.
The board meeting was great, this club has a lot of great energy. All of the families for the inbound exchange student are lined up and ready.
Aurora is down to about 70 members after pruning off some dead wood, an energetic membership drive will bring in a net
5 or 6 new members.
All Clubs need to realize that they will loose 10 to 15% of their members for any one of many reasons so the membership
committee needs to bring in that many more just to stay even.
President Larry has a book full of great ideas that he will roll out as the Rotary year moves on.
This past week they had a program on "Shelter Box" this program sold them on the project and the plan is to fund at least
one maybe two Shelter Boxes.
Between last week and today the donations are all ready at close to $300. Way to go Aurora.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
SHORT TERM MEMORY AND OTHER ITEMS
Before I start = I need to finish yesterday, I forgot to mention that my Club presented the First Lady of The District "Sandy"
with a most beautiful bouquet of cut flowers, they were fantastic. Thanks Naperville!
Now back to Friday 07/20/07 at the Rotary club of naperville Sunrise.
John "nine fingers" Colucci the piano player was great even with his temporary
handicap, As you all know the Presidents name is "Dawn" and the Club meets in the morning
so this year they will play songs before the meeting that have that theme.
"The Dawn is Breaking" 'Sunrise" and any thing else they can think of with a Dawn or morning theme.
Breakfast was as breakfasts should be EARLY, the buffet was
ample with selections of eggs, sausage patties, pancakes, sweets
and yogurt.
There was a good group in attendance, about 85 or so.
PDG Art Muelhausen DID show up so I guess I did OK the day before.
I hope the Club visits continue in the same way. Three of the four
Clubs had either a Paul Harris presentation or installations of two new members.
WAY TO GO!
The Naperville Sunrise Club has over 100 members and is growing.
This is an exciting and friendly Club that is sweet 16 years old.
The meeting with the board went well as would be expected of a strong Club.
It appears that they will add add their second Paul Harris Society member soon.
If you want to know how to do a fund raiser ask this Club. The fund raisers include
The Beau Arts Ball, a murder mystery dinner, a bike ride, a brutal Sgt at arms [just
joking Kieth}.
Great community service projects, Foundation involvement at many levels.
The future plans look very good.
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Saturday 7.21.07 The Foundation Grants Workshop.
8 AM start with a complimentary continental breakfast [ yes a free something in Rotary ]
8:30 PDG Larry Stichweh the District Rotary Foundation chair kicked of the workshop and
introduced District Grants Chair Pat Merryweather to about 65 interested Rotarians and guests.
After Governor Art's comments on the possibility of Sharing Rotary with other organizations.
Including:
Easter Seals
Heifer International
Job 1
Shelter Box
Alliance for Smiles
Operation Safe wheels.
There were then presentations on a few projects.
I was very pleased to see so many Interact Club members in attendance.
Chairman Pat then lead us thru the Grant application forms and explained the pitfalls
as well as the time lines.
We also learned that TRF now has deadlines for project completions.
Now it is honey do time at home.
Ill be at the Aurora noon club on Monday.
with a most beautiful bouquet of cut flowers, they were fantastic. Thanks Naperville!
Now back to Friday 07/20/07 at the Rotary club of naperville Sunrise.
John "nine fingers" Colucci the piano player was great even with his temporary
handicap, As you all know the Presidents name is "Dawn" and the Club meets in the morning
so this year they will play songs before the meeting that have that theme.
"The Dawn is Breaking" 'Sunrise" and any thing else they can think of with a Dawn or morning theme.
Breakfast was as breakfasts should be EARLY, the buffet was
ample with selections of eggs, sausage patties, pancakes, sweets
and yogurt.
There was a good group in attendance, about 85 or so.
PDG Art Muelhausen DID show up so I guess I did OK the day before.
I hope the Club visits continue in the same way. Three of the four
Clubs had either a Paul Harris presentation or installations of two new members.
WAY TO GO!
The Naperville Sunrise Club has over 100 members and is growing.
This is an exciting and friendly Club that is sweet 16 years old.
The meeting with the board went well as would be expected of a strong Club.
It appears that they will add add their second Paul Harris Society member soon.
If you want to know how to do a fund raiser ask this Club. The fund raisers include
The Beau Arts Ball, a murder mystery dinner, a bike ride, a brutal Sgt at arms [just
joking Kieth}.
Great community service projects, Foundation involvement at many levels.
The future plans look very good.
---------------------------------------------------------
Saturday 7.21.07 The Foundation Grants Workshop.
8 AM start with a complimentary continental breakfast [ yes a free something in Rotary ]
8:30 PDG Larry Stichweh the District Rotary Foundation chair kicked of the workshop and
introduced District Grants Chair Pat Merryweather to about 65 interested Rotarians and guests.
After Governor Art's comments on the possibility of Sharing Rotary with other organizations.
Including:
Easter Seals
Heifer International
Job 1
Shelter Box
Alliance for Smiles
Operation Safe wheels.
There were then presentations on a few projects.
I was very pleased to see so many Interact Club members in attendance.
Chairman Pat then lead us thru the Grant application forms and explained the pitfalls
as well as the time lines.
We also learned that TRF now has deadlines for project completions.
Now it is honey do time at home.
Ill be at the Aurora noon club on Monday.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
NAPERVILLE MY HOME CLUB
Today is July 19,2007
I had the privilege to visit my home Club The Rotary Club Of Naperville.
I presented Mr Mike Myers with a Paul Harris recognition for truly 'Service Above Self".
Mike saw a 16 year old loose control of her car and crash it into a small lake behind
his home. He dove into the water and pulled the injured young girl from the car just
before the car sank. WOW SERVICE ABOVE SELF!!
The meeting went well with the Board and it seems that President Mike has his team
at full speed ahead. Membership goals are in place, the Club has four members on
the District Team. It also has 12 Paul Harris Society members. Way to go!.
The lunch meeting was attended by about 100, a little light but it is summer vacation time.
Past District Governor Art Muelhausen was there with his wife Ellen, I assume he was
checking to see if the talk was good enough for his club at 7 AM Friday morning.
The Mayor of Naperville was there as well, he is a member you know. Chicken Caesar
salad was the fare for today at the Key Wester in Naperville. If you have never been there
the room we meet in is themed as if you are on an ocean bottom looking up. Very cool
with SCUBA divers on the ceiling and a huge fish tank that holds about 1500 gallons
of salt water. Sandy was presented with a giant flower arrangement.
This is a great Club with all there ducks in a row.
I had the privilege to visit my home Club The Rotary Club Of Naperville.
I presented Mr Mike Myers with a Paul Harris recognition for truly 'Service Above Self".
Mike saw a 16 year old loose control of her car and crash it into a small lake behind
his home. He dove into the water and pulled the injured young girl from the car just
before the car sank. WOW SERVICE ABOVE SELF!!
The meeting went well with the Board and it seems that President Mike has his team
at full speed ahead. Membership goals are in place, the Club has four members on
the District Team. It also has 12 Paul Harris Society members. Way to go!.
The lunch meeting was attended by about 100, a little light but it is summer vacation time.
Past District Governor Art Muelhausen was there with his wife Ellen, I assume he was
checking to see if the talk was good enough for his club at 7 AM Friday morning.
The Mayor of Naperville was there as well, he is a member you know. Chicken Caesar
salad was the fare for today at the Key Wester in Naperville. If you have never been there
the room we meet in is themed as if you are on an ocean bottom looking up. Very cool
with SCUBA divers on the ceiling and a huge fish tank that holds about 1500 gallons
of salt water. Sandy was presented with a giant flower arrangement.
This is a great Club with all there ducks in a row.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Official Visits Begin
Tuesday July 17 2007
The Rotary Club of Darien was the first to be visited.
I would think that the Darien Club will most likely be
the most unusual meeting place in the District this year.
They meet at Argonne National Lab. There is a really
nice hotel hidden way back on the property.
The meeting room was perfect, there was a choice of
three different meals, all looked terrific. I had halibut
and no desert.[which looked fabulous by the way].
The Darien Club is on top of all the programs thanks
to the two PDGs that are members there.
The Club will be reaching out to Lemont for membership
growth. President Chris offered the use of a meeting room
at the Republic Bank on the South side of Naperville for
a start up meeting place as we look to create another
Rotary Club in south Naperville.
The Dictionary project will continue as will most of the
other programs.
Darien Rotarians have a lot of fun together as a Rotary
family.
Wednesday July 18, 2007
The Rotary Club of Addison was today.
The meeting place was very nice and located in
a large banquet hall. The lunch was family style
and had salad, sausage, peppers, chicken and pasta
with italian Ice for desert. Yum Yum!
I was happy to induct two new members into the Club,
there was to be three but that one will come in next week.
New fund raisers and a lot of activity are in store for
everyone in this club. 15 Paul Harris Fellows are thanks
to the quarterly donation on the dues bill.
President Don realizes that attendance is, and has been
a challenge for them.
To that end they will give away a flat screen TV to some
luck member. The idea is that when you attend a meeting
you will get a ticket, the more you attend the more tickets
you have so the better the chances of winning.
Addison has sent their first Youth Exchange Student to
Italy. How about that==The Group Study Exchange Team
will be going to Italy as well.
President Don will also be attending the Grants Seminar
on Saturday.
The Rotary Club of Darien was the first to be visited.
I would think that the Darien Club will most likely be
the most unusual meeting place in the District this year.
They meet at Argonne National Lab. There is a really
nice hotel hidden way back on the property.
The meeting room was perfect, there was a choice of
three different meals, all looked terrific. I had halibut
and no desert.[which looked fabulous by the way].
The Darien Club is on top of all the programs thanks
to the two PDGs that are members there.
The Club will be reaching out to Lemont for membership
growth. President Chris offered the use of a meeting room
at the Republic Bank on the South side of Naperville for
a start up meeting place as we look to create another
Rotary Club in south Naperville.
The Dictionary project will continue as will most of the
other programs.
Darien Rotarians have a lot of fun together as a Rotary
family.
Wednesday July 18, 2007
The Rotary Club of Addison was today.
The meeting place was very nice and located in
a large banquet hall. The lunch was family style
and had salad, sausage, peppers, chicken and pasta
with italian Ice for desert. Yum Yum!
I was happy to induct two new members into the Club,
there was to be three but that one will come in next week.
New fund raisers and a lot of activity are in store for
everyone in this club. 15 Paul Harris Fellows are thanks
to the quarterly donation on the dues bill.
President Don realizes that attendance is, and has been
a challenge for them.
To that end they will give away a flat screen TV to some
luck member. The idea is that when you attend a meeting
you will get a ticket, the more you attend the more tickets
you have so the better the chances of winning.
Addison has sent their first Youth Exchange Student to
Italy. How about that==The Group Study Exchange Team
will be going to Italy as well.
President Don will also be attending the Grants Seminar
on Saturday.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Travels continue
Last week my manager was on vacation fishing in Michigan so I was unable to be out and about.
Saturday Art's Safari was off to Grand Rapids Michigan for the Summer Youth exchange Conference.
There were about 750 students from all over the world in attendance along with their parents and
a lot of Rotarians to total about 1500.
The program was fantastic and I am sure that all the kids had a wonderful time.
The class included INBOUNDS, students that are here for a year from elsewhere,
OUTBOUNDS [students that will be traveling abroad and REBOUNDS those from here
that have returned after completing the year of study overseas.
The weekend included many meetings not to mention all the meals, the food was prepared by
Calvin College and was pretty good I have to say.
The highlight of the Conference was the Rotary Youth Exchange 2007 Variety Show. WOW it was great.
We had 20 acts from a classical piano player playing Mozart and Chopin then a magician that was excellent.
A Japanese instrument called a Pipa was expertly played Julia Lin.
Dancers from Ecuador, Scottland, Hungary and Indonesia were amazing as well.
If you have never hosted a Youth Exchange Student you don't know what you are missing.
And if you have never sent a student you are causing them to miss out on an experience of a lifetime.
These kids go away a kid and return a young adult and may have even learned a new language.
This is one of the best youth programs Rotary has. Try it you may like it.
My Safari begins again on Tuesday as I start the 65 Club visits. The first is Darien.
Please have a great week and I will be back here Tuesday.
ROTARY SHARES<
Art Davis DG D6450
Saturday Art's Safari was off to Grand Rapids Michigan for the Summer Youth exchange Conference.
There were about 750 students from all over the world in attendance along with their parents and
a lot of Rotarians to total about 1500.
The program was fantastic and I am sure that all the kids had a wonderful time.
The class included INBOUNDS, students that are here for a year from elsewhere,
OUTBOUNDS [students that will be traveling abroad and REBOUNDS those from here
that have returned after completing the year of study overseas.
The weekend included many meetings not to mention all the meals, the food was prepared by
Calvin College and was pretty good I have to say.
The highlight of the Conference was the Rotary Youth Exchange 2007 Variety Show. WOW it was great.
We had 20 acts from a classical piano player playing Mozart and Chopin then a magician that was excellent.
A Japanese instrument called a Pipa was expertly played Julia Lin.
Dancers from Ecuador, Scottland, Hungary and Indonesia were amazing as well.
If you have never hosted a Youth Exchange Student you don't know what you are missing.
And if you have never sent a student you are causing them to miss out on an experience of a lifetime.
These kids go away a kid and return a young adult and may have even learned a new language.
This is one of the best youth programs Rotary has. Try it you may like it.
My Safari begins again on Tuesday as I start the 65 Club visits. The first is Darien.
Please have a great week and I will be back here Tuesday.
ROTARY SHARES<
Art Davis DG D6450
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Last Installation 07/07/07
Westmont was the last installation for me this Rotary year.
Just turning 30 years old this club is vibrant and exciting.
President Val hosted the party in his beautiful new backyard.
About 60 attended the Bulgarian themed extravaganza.
Bulgarian dancers and music with a lamb roasting on a spit
over an open fire. WOW
The presentation of the Paul Harris medal to Val's wife Yana
was special event for me.
Great fun was had by all.
Stay tuned for the next event, when we will travel to Grand Rapids
Michigan for the annual Central States Youth Exchange weekend.
Just turning 30 years old this club is vibrant and exciting.
President Val hosted the party in his beautiful new backyard.
About 60 attended the Bulgarian themed extravaganza.
Bulgarian dancers and music with a lamb roasting on a spit
over an open fire. WOW
The presentation of the Paul Harris medal to Val's wife Yana
was special event for me.
Great fun was had by all.
Stay tuned for the next event, when we will travel to Grand Rapids
Michigan for the annual Central States Youth Exchange weekend.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
More Installations
July 6th 2007.
Sandy and I joined the Franklin Park Rotary Club for the installation of Anjam Aziz as President.
The group of 20 boarded the dinner ship Mystic Blue for a great party on the most perfect night
the temperature was in the 80s on the lake, the skyline view was absolutely fantastic.
This Club just turned 50 on June 29 2007. There is new life in this nice Club, I know that
President Anjam has the Rotary fire in his sole.
Sandy and I joined the Franklin Park Rotary Club for the installation of Anjam Aziz as President.
The group of 20 boarded the dinner ship Mystic Blue for a great party on the most perfect night
the temperature was in the 80s on the lake, the skyline view was absolutely fantastic.
This Club just turned 50 on June 29 2007. There is new life in this nice Club, I know that
President Anjam has the Rotary fire in his sole.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Installations
We have done the installation for Berwyn in La Grange at D's Little Italy on Monday June 25th
as well as attending the installation for Chicago One at the Union League Club on Tuesday June 26th
and that evening we installed the President of the Woodridge Club.
Then it was Shorewood for the there installation = this Club is just two and a half years old and really has got it together.
The next stop was my own Club [Naperville] this was a trifecta, all of the three Naperville Clubs installed at the same event
this was held at the new Pavilion at Meson Sibeca Tapas restaurant in Naperville.
Friday the 29th brought the LaGrange Club into the spotlight and that was at the beautiful Drake Oakbrook.
Art's Safari was held on June 30 at the Brookfield Zoo. The weather was perfect for the 300 attendees. The African dancers
and musicians were fantastic. The food was also wonderful.
The highlight of the evening was the address by Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson.
District Governor Sue Smallwood turned the District over to the new Governor Art Davis and all appropriate pomp and circumstance was present. We thank Co-Chairs Bill and Karen Garlough for putting together a wonderful party.
My wife Sandy was the interior decorator for the event. It was a WOW!
I really appreciate all of the well wishes and support shown by the record attendance of 300 family of Rotary members.
We will have a banner year in District 6450
Happy Independence Day [July 4th]
ROTARY SHARES
as well as attending the installation for Chicago One at the Union League Club on Tuesday June 26th
and that evening we installed the President of the Woodridge Club.
Then it was Shorewood for the there installation = this Club is just two and a half years old and really has got it together.
The next stop was my own Club [Naperville] this was a trifecta, all of the three Naperville Clubs installed at the same event
this was held at the new Pavilion at Meson Sibeca Tapas restaurant in Naperville.
Friday the 29th brought the LaGrange Club into the spotlight and that was at the beautiful Drake Oakbrook.
Art's Safari was held on June 30 at the Brookfield Zoo. The weather was perfect for the 300 attendees. The African dancers
and musicians were fantastic. The food was also wonderful.
The highlight of the evening was the address by Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson.
District Governor Sue Smallwood turned the District over to the new Governor Art Davis and all appropriate pomp and circumstance was present. We thank Co-Chairs Bill and Karen Garlough for putting together a wonderful party.
My wife Sandy was the interior decorator for the event. It was a WOW!
I really appreciate all of the well wishes and support shown by the record attendance of 300 family of Rotary members.
We will have a banner year in District 6450
Happy Independence Day [July 4th]
ROTARY SHARES
Saturday, June 23, 2007
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