Meeting Recap - October 4, 2016

Glenna Dibrell started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.

 

Jim Kadechka introduced our guests, Tyler Durocher from US Bank and Dean Lotter.  Dean somehow got possession of the microphone and updated us on the changes to the New Brighton water system, County Road E2 upgrade (should be completed in about 2 weeks).  Dean also mentioned that a decision on a new Public Safety Director will be made in the future.  It was great to see you Dean!

 

Jeff Benson was honored to induct our newest Rotary member, Amy Janecek, the new principal at Irondale H.S.  Welcome aboard, Amy! 

 

Cindy Carlson reminded us of the NYFS "A Taste of Northeast" fundraiser this Thursday, October 6th, 5:30 - 8:30.  Click here for more information.

 

Gerry put his auctioneering talents to good use, garnering $75 for the club by auctioning off a bouquet and Tiffany style lamp which were donated by John Risdall.

 

Cor Wilson reported that, with therapy, her broken arm is gradually regaining range of motion.

 

Gerry Tietz's son is hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru.

 

As new member Michelle Caron reached into the bowl to select the raffle winner she asked, "Is it OK to pick my own number" and then she did!

 

Glenna Dibrell introduced her husband David Cummings and Mark Baden, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at Northwestern University. David and Mark presented to the club about 1 1/2 years ago after they had completed the restoration of the stained glass "rose window" in the island chapel at Norhwestern University.  Today they updated us on further renovations, including six "angel" stained glass windows.  Technical difficulties almost prevented the showing of an award winning short documentary about the window restoration project featuring Mark and David.  For those who would be interested in visiting the Island Chapel, a field trip may be in the works.  For background information about the Island Chapel, click here.  For an earlier video of the inside of the chapel, click here.  David, Mark and Glenna are shown below.