Volume85 – Number 37
Monday – April 7, 2014 /
Opening
Steve Holman led us in singing “I’m Looking over a Four Leaf Clover” and “Vive le Rotary”.
Paul hoefer led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, & Four Way Test.
Visiting rotarians
Ruth Lee, District Governor
Fred Luckenbill, Past District Governor
Guests
Peter flynn introduced grandson Rocky.
Rhonda Eicher introduced John Light.
Announcements
Check emails from George Walker and sure that your profile is updated.
May 3rd (Saturday), 9a-12p: A group of Rotarians will be cleaning up the lot across from the Stewart Center downtown.
May 1st is the deadline for turning in the nomination forms.
50/50 Raffle
Tim hood’s ticket was drawn.
He DID pick the winning marble – finally, after 3 tries!The pot is approximately $700.
Happy news
Happy News was shared by mike leslie, sherry Weldele, duke herrling, laura welti, and steve jennings.
Fellowship
Craig beintema was in charge of fellowship. The topic was candy.
Program
Kathy Moffatt introduced Dan Schmitt, executive director of the Freeport Community Foundation. He told us about the foundation and their future plans for the community.
They work hard to gather funds for many charitable organizations serving the people of Freeport and the surrounding communities.
SUBMITTED BY: Gretchen Cross
Next Meeting: April 14, 2014
Sergeant-at-Arms – Steve Jennings, Chair
Pledge/Invocation/Four Way Test – Craig Beintema
Singing – Roberta Selleck
Fellowship – Mark Boyd
(See attachment for the April – June meeting planners)
Calendar
April 14 (monday)
Presenter: Jim Bangasser
Program: Freeport Schools’ reading program
April 21 (monday)
Presenter: Mike Thompson
Program: Ultrasonic Power
April 26 (saturday)
Event: District Assembly
Location: Kishwaukee College
April 28 (monday)
Presenter: Abe Trone
Program: Rural Urban Day
May 1 (thursday)
Deadline: Service above self and Community Service Award nominations
Contact: Linda Wilson & Gail Clore
May 3 (Saturday), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Event: Lot clean-up
Location: Across from the Stewart Center downtown
May 4 (sunday)
Event: Freeport’s Annual Downtown Clean-up
Contact: George Walker
June 30 (monday)
Event: Annual Dinner
august 5 (tuesday)
Event: Sox Game Bus Trip ($22 per ticket includes $10 donation to Polio Plus)
Contact: George Walker
Web Resources
Our Noon Rotary Club Info and Newsletters
Rotary International
Our District 6420
Rotarians on the Internet
Rotary Clubs in the Area - Meeting Locations, Dates, Times
The Rotary Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the Truth?
2. Is it Fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?