Posted by Patti Van Cleave
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.