MACOMB CENTENNIAL MORNING ROTARY CLUB 19 November 2009
President Chris called the meeting to order at 7 a.m. Tom Blackford offered the invocation; Sharon Larson led the Pledge of Allegiance; Eric Moe challenged the club to a rendition of “If You’re Happy.”
Attendance
Rick Iverson announced that there were thirty members present: Tom Blackford, Dan Colvin, Nancy Colvin, Rick Crossett, Lindsey Curtis, John Gage, Matt Glaser, Earl Godt, Ryan Hansen, Don Hubner, Monica Iverson, Rick Iverson, Don Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Sharon Larson, John Maguire, Eric Moe, Susan Moore, Kay Norton, Scott Parke, Julie Anne Pickett, Bill Poncin, Alene Reuschel, Forrest Robinson, Lin Stults, Chris Sutton, Michelle Terry, John Vigezzi, Dan Wise, and Paula Wise. Also present were Honorary Member Dick Passmore and Exchange Student Joachim Hanus.
There were five visiting Rotarians from the Macomb noon club: George Russell, Dominick Ascone, Dennis Iversen, Joyce Taylor, and Nick Estes. There were three guests: Maureen Marol (sister of Monica Iverson); soon-to-be-inducted Ray Diez; and member-in-waiting Sophie Hansen.
Official Business
President Chris reviewed the events at the District Conference, noting how beneficial it was.
President Chris had those involved with the Altrusa bazaar and the coat drive stand to be recognized.
President Chris read a thank-you note from the Altrusa Club President Chris reminded the club of upcoming service projects: Western Illinois Museum – 24 November and 9 December Leaf raking at Camp Chicagama – 28 November Bell ringing at Farm King – 5 December Lights of Love
President Chris announced that Ray Diez and Daniel Marvin will be inducted on 3 December.
President Chris asked the members to be thinking about a potential literacy project.
John Vigezzi showed the club the new Rotary license plates that are now available.
Eric Moe provided Foundation fact brochures.
Happy Money
Scott Parke – real happy Don Johnson – Altrusa bazaar; has new grandchildren: a boy and girl Julie Anne – Joachim joining them tomorrow Ray – good conference; glad to be joining Lin – great Altrusa bazaar; $20 for foundation from “foundation bank” Dan Wise – Paula taking him to Bahamas Nancy – cardiologist gave her clean bill of health Susan – all the kids coming for Thanksgiving; WIU men’s soccer team; still has kale Lindsey – friends, family, and Rotary Monica – for sister Eric – glad to be back Dennis – glad to be back from Springfield and good Rotary conference Paula – coat drive, especially from Mary Stiponovich Joyce – good district conference; for Lin’s Paul Harris award Michelle – glad to be here Sharon – daughter and son-in-law coming for Thanksgiving Alene – married for 40 years ; school conference John Vigezzi – over 700 students on train Friday Matt – kids for Thanksgiving Kay – Chris had first concert with Boston Symphony Orchestra Dick Passmore – bragged on our club at District Conference Don Hubner – coat drive John Gage – 30th anniversary in two days Forrest Robinson – glad club is following up on homelessness Rick Iverson – trip to see 92-year-old mother; for sister-in-law John Maguire – glad we support community group Rick Crossett – just happy Earl – for Julie Anne; for Straight family; for trip to Las Vegas Kevin Johnson – happy George Russel – trip to Brazil to see Yohanna and her family Chris – good conference; found $20 on way back from Rams game.
The meeting adjourned to committees at 7:30 a.m.
DUTIES FOR NEXT MEETING Next Meeting: 12/3/2009 Invocation: Kay Norton Pledge: John Maguire Attendance: Paula Wise Host: Steve Dworkin
Presentation/Speaker: Chris Merrett, IIRA (Wind Farm)