Golf equipment and organizations: Dawn Rotary excursions soup kitchen

Volunteers had been thanked, together with greeters Jan Ryan and Sandy Sanders; Phyllis Lape and Steve Holt, 50-50; David Fisher and Dan Lepper, sergeants-at-arms; tune chief Lynne Shaffe; Todd Evans, Recognitions; Gina Hayes, meals supply; pianist Sharon Zuiderveld; Craig Albers, tech assist; and Ryan Beyer, Reflections.

Bulletins:

Battle of the Bells has two time slots left.

Bread of Love sign-ups for November can be found. Volunteers are wanted.

Polio Plus jars are on the desk; Squeal the Wheel wants volunteers.

Karen Walker could have a Paul Harris presentation subsequent week.

Cathy Jo Littleton has been married to Stanley for 45 years.

Donation to Battle of Bells have been raised.

The First Monday Social will probably be Nov. 7 at Bahan’s.

There have been no visiting Rotarians. Cathy Jo Littleton Wahl had a number of visitors, together with Anna, Ben Singson of the Journal Courier and Darcella Pace (BCBS) and Lori Oldenettle (visitor speaker). Lisa Kluge had visitor Jennifer Pohni (Jacksonville Expert Nursing). Keith Lape had visitor Pete Carteaux.

The songs of Welcome and Smile had been sung; together with “Pumpkin Bells” and “Deck the Patch.”

Todd Evans led Recognitions and Rotations.

April Clark gave an replace on a brand new enterprise constructing within the works, Christmas volunteers for Undertake a Household and Angel Tree, a brand new program for veterans for companies tailor-made to particular wants with breakfast supplied. Jan Ryan mentioned the Lincoln Dance Squad was to carry out on the Bowl. Chuck Shaffe talked about the Jacksonville Promise buffet, which will probably be $50 with drink. Illinois School President Barbara Farley famous the trade award acquired by Jacksonville Guests and Conference Bureau, mentioned the school exceeded $50.4 million in donations and Crispin Corridor’s renovations are on time for completion in August 2023. Kelly Pool defined that IC has knowledgeable closest that includes gadgets for skilled put on for each women and men. Anybody in want {of professional} apparel can contact Kelly. Kevin Heitz gave a $20 token of appreciation for all the assistance with Oktoberfest. Bob Lind acknowledged Lori Hartz for her assist in neighborhood outreach and with the bike path. Toys for Tots is amassing toys. Rotary magazines had nice articles on veterans. Ryan Beyer talked about the Nov. 4-5 district convention. Ginny Fanning famous that Elliott turned 5 years outdated. Collen Cooksee talked about a 10K. Joey Henry talked about the Pathway Providers and Dawn Rotary raffles.

Cathy Jo Littleton Wahl launched Lori Oldenettel, who shared info on three Enhancing Jacksonville initiatives, together with the City Brook clean-up; Litter Gitters, a program by which individuals or organizations undertake Jacksonville streets on which to scrub up litter; and the Neighborhood Enchancment venture.

The 50-50 drawing occurred, with Kevin Heitz drawing unsuccessfully for the pot. The assembly was closed with the 4-Means Take a look at.

— Submitted by Madison Rever

Jacksonville Christian Ladies’s Connection

Jacksonville Christian Ladies’s Connection will meet at midday Nov. 8 at Hamilton’s,  110 N. East St.

This system will embrace the group’s annual silent public sale, together with a craft and bake sale.

Visitor speaker Barbara Hoffner of Madison, Wisconsin, will inform a real story of strolling a half-marathon.

The fee for lunch is $12. Reservations could also be made by contacting Mary at 217-243-2322.

— Submitted by Libby Gaige

Jacksonville Dawn Rotary Membership

On a humid, chilly morning with mist rising across the timber in Neighborhood Park, outdoing the fog machine utilized by Jacksonville Rotary Membership through the Squeal on the Wheel occasion the earlier night, 12 Rotarians made their option to the Spirit of Religion Soup Kitchen. It was an applicable place to look at All Saints Day.

Polly Pulley directed members to a comfortable convention room with an assortment of comfy chairs for his or her quick assembly. These in attendance had been Don Pigg, Sonie Smith, Pat Pennell, Sarah Edmiston, Ella Scaggs, Brittany Nickel (together with her son, Adler, alongside for the experience, sleeping in a sling for a lot of the assembly), Sarah Robinson, Jay Jamison, Gordon Jumper, Linda Meece, Jane Becker and Cindy Boehlke. Sonie handed the unbreakable Polio Jar, to which everybody donated

Then, at 7 a.m., President Linda known as to order the Nov. 1 assembly. With out an American flag current, members confronted east, within the normal route of Washington, D.C., and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Jane led in reciting the 4-Means Take a look at, and Pat gave an applicable invocation. Sarah Robinson handed out Recognitions, encouraging lots of the members to donate to the scholarship fund.

Sarah Robinson introduced that no lasagnas had been requested by Lasagna Love as of Monday. Sonie handed across the sign-up sheet for bell ringing for The Salvation Military’s Crimson Kettle marketing campaign from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at County Market.

Miss Polly gave everybody a radical tour of the Spirit of Religion eating space, fitness center and storage space. It is vitally organized. We discovered that anybody who desires a meal can come from 3:30 to 4 p.m. The meals are distributed from a particular pass-through. This set-up was begun through the COVID-19 lockdown. Recently, round 76 meals are given out each day, Monday by Thursday. Bins of meals are also distributed as wanted, relying on provides. Gently used garments are distributed, as are gloves, hats and socks within the winter.

The meals Miss Polly and her loyal volunteers put together sound mouth-watering, nutritious and filling. We discovered concerning the historical past of the constructing, Miss Polly’s schedule and the way the soup kitchen depends closely on donations. On that notice, the membership introduced a examine for $250 to Miss Polly (appropriately in her spacious kitchen). Footage had been taken. Miss Polly was thanked for opening her important constructing for a tour.

Then Rotarians started to set out for his or her day about 7:50 a.m.

The following Dawn Rotary assembly will probably be at 7 a.m. Nov. 8 within the Vacation Inn Specific assembly room. All Rotarians and visitors are welcome.

— Submitted by Sarah Edmiston