These classification talks have proven to be good for the club and the individual members who provided them.
This week we heard from John Hughs and Jeff Castle.
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Glen Oak Country Club
21w451 Hill Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
United States of America
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
United States of America
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(630) 309-1851
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Last week Rotarian Steve Thompson and club President, Liz Mager gave "Classification Talks". Steve took what promised to be a boring occupation of selling credit services and turned it into a clear explanation of how credit cards evolution and processing of transactions take place. Thanks Steve....
Liz then tantalized us with thoughts of chocolate, gelato and coffee. But, Liz's talk centered more around the business aspects and the circumstances of her transformation from the corporate world to the retail world of "Chocolaterie Stam" on Pennsylvania Ave. Steve's service is more directed to companies, stores and other businesses that need to process charges. His company is "Merchant Payment Solutions Group"....Please utilize their services if you have a need..
Rotarian Peter Zeuthen was in Denmark at the time of the installation of our President and Board in July. Awards for the previous Rotary year, 2021/22, were given out by Past President Mark Franz. Peter returned last week and Mark presented Peter with the Spirit of Service Award with words of affirmation for the support Peter provided Mark.
This years 6440 District Governor Bill Kmieck started the morning with an informal but, informative club board meeting and joined us for lunch. After lunch he entertained us with personal stories that had distinct applications for our encouragement. He gave RI President Jennifer Jones goals and his goals for the district.
Rotary Member Jeff Castle, Membership Chair, refreshed our focus on membership. He did the most successful survey, with the most participation I can remember. It jump started a good conversation with the entire club participating. Good job Jeff.
Nicole Shanley from the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department informed us of facets of the department that we have not heard of before. In the past it has always been a report of the past years service calls and new gear or trucks. This year she told us about her family being a dedicated serve family of fire fighters, of the dedication of the members of the department and how staffing works. It was most enjoyable and informative. Thank you Nicole. Please come again next year.
Coach Jason Opoka regaled the club with reminisces of the championship season. It was very entertaining and informative. He gave the most interesting talk of all the coaches we have been honored to have speak to us. Maybe it had something to do with the stories of the athletes and the championship.
The infamous Rotarian, Bonny Jorden, who happens to be the Executive Director of the Philip J. Rock Center and School,
came with some questions and an exercise in self-examination.
What makes you get up every day?
Who matters most to you?
Why do they matter?
Three adjectives that describe you!
What has been your biggest obstacle?
What is your why in life?
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We learned a lot about what it takes, especially for seniors, to downsize your home and where to get support with the process!
Thank you to Dena Fischer from Presto for presenting during our lunch meeting today!
Program Chair, Dawn Bussey dedicated the children's book, to be placed in the Glen Ellyn Public Library, "A Good Place" to Dena in honor of all the services Presto provides!
Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn respects and honors the men and woman who, have and are serving, in the Armed Forces of the United States on this day of celebrating our freedom and Independence ...July 4th....This display, "Field of Honor" is in Seven Gables Park in Wheaton and if you notice our club sponsored two flags to participate in this honor....PJ
PS: Thanks Jeff Castle for arranging this for the club.
That time of the year again! Time to usher out the past year and welcome the new year. That is, the Rotary year.
Assistant Governor Samantha Johnson swore in our new President, Liz Mager and said job well done to, now Past President, Mark Franz. Then she installed the board for Rotary year 2022/23.
Assistant Governor Johnson also re-inducted a past member to active status, Dudley Malone. It's been a long time comminy but welcome back Dudley.
Many other awards were given, but two outstanding awards were the Rotarian of the Year given to John Chereskin and the Rising Star award given to Jeff Castle. Several Paul Harris awards were given out as well.
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