President Bill called the zoom-only meeting to order at 12:19. Thought of the Day: Bob Baker shared a prayer that we can lead not with fears and hopes but with words and deeds. President Bill led us in the Pledge. We had one visiting Rotarian: Marina Mattingly from the Carol Stream Club. Birthdays: Jean Wright will be 96 on the 19th. Anniversaries: Kate Donegan on the 14th. Announcements: - Wilmette Harbor Club is having a book drive on January 29th from 9-11. See website and bulletin for more information.
- Marina announced that the Carol Stream Club is selling raffle tickets for a chance to play golf at Medinah #3. There are 39 other raffle prizes too. Tickets are $100 and support their scholarship program. Buy tickets here: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/ultimategolfraffle
- It was noted that David Birkenstein provided nice remarks at John Thomas’s memorial service last week.
Happy Bucks: - Peter reported that he spoke to Jean Wright a couple of days ago and she is doing well. She appreciates phone calls over cards due to her failing vision.
- Rich shared that he will be a grandfather in July!!!
- David B is sending Keith Reed a bill for $1500 for 15 years of rental of his snow blower.
Dig N Grin: Bob S. shared a funny Jackie Mason video. Speakers: Community House President Amy Skalinder shared Community House trivia and shared some little-known facts about the Community House. She then answered a number of questions. President Bill adjourned the meeting at 1:10, when we all recited the Four Way Test. |