December 6th, 2001
President Mason Minnes
The meeting was called to order by President Mason Minnes. Connie
Minnes led us in the pledge to the flag and Helen Burch offered a prayer.
Guests present were Kevin Booky, friend of Mason and Connie who works at
the U of IL and Urbana Public Works, Kerry Bushue, Math and science teacher
at UMS and co-worker with Judy Pece, and fiance, Derek Burson, working in
Athletic Public Relations at U of IL for basketball, volleyball, golf, and
football, and Nate Mast, assistant coach for the U of IL basketball team.
Business
The tree lot sales were a success. We exceeded our estimated
profit in the budget. Howard was on TV concerning the tree sales. We did
have a break-in and lost the chain saw and $17. The Scouts were favorable
in their comments about their job at the tree lot. Some of them developed
into quite good sellers.
Thanks were received from the UHS Student Senate for our support of
the Thanksgiving Dinner. Walt will be traveling from December 24 through
February.
Archery begins Sunday, January 13 at the St. Joseph Auction Sale
Barn and continues for 8 weeks from 4:00-5:45 pm. It is intended for 6-12
year olds.
Suggestions were solicited for the Respect for Law award banquet.
One suggestion was to invite Stanley Weaver, retiring Illinois State
Senator, Tom Berns, Illinois Representative, and Timothy Johnson, US Representative.
Gene received a call from Family Preservation Services, the group
we help at Christmas. A family had been omitted. Mason authorized gifts
for this family. Gene did the shopping.
Illness Report
Bob Hutchens was in the Champaign County Nursing Home and a card
was signed by members and sent to him. A card was sent to Jim Manley. He
was having vertigo problems.
Program
Nate Mast, assistant basketball coach for the University of
Illinois presented our program. Nate is an undergrad student coach. He is
finishing his BS in architecture in May. He really enjoys coaching the
team and wishes he could help on the court on game day.
Bill Fondren, Melvin Janssen, and Ralph Patzke won the door prizes.
Please check out the new and improved club website on a new server:
https://cuoptimist.org
Illinois District web site- www.ILopt.org
January Birthdays
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January 6th
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Evelyn Underwood
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January 10th
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Tim Nugent
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January 15th
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Tim Donaldson
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January 22nd
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Bev Schweighart
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January 27th
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Gene Morgan
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Upcoming Events
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January 17th
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Robert Steigman
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February 2nd
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Second Quarter meeting Alton, Holiday Inn
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February 7th
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Board meeting 6:00 pm
Stephen Larson- Urbana Archivist-UHS
Essay contest winner
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February 21st
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Oratorical contest
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March 7th
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March 21st
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Children's Challenge Awards
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April 4th
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Bob Hutchens "April Fool Program"
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April 6th
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Park Beautification
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April 18th
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Disabled Athlete Awards
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May 9th
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Respect For Law banquet
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May 23rd
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Andy Dallas- magician
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July 19-27th
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Champaign County Fair
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Next Meeting
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Thursday, January 17th
6:30 PM
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Jolly Roger Restaurant
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Hold the Press!
Evelyn Burnett Underwood has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Green
Meadows Girl Scouts. Congratulations!!
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