The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.  President Bill Sullivan started the meeting; Brian Knobloch led us in prayer.

   - Literacy Project - Bill reminded us to bring in books and sports equipment for Crichton Elementary School.  We have already collected some items but many more are necessary.  The items can be dropped off at the Library, FBC Bank or Terra Properties.  If you would prefer not to shop for these items, a donation can be made from which the club will make the purchases.  "Gently-Used" books and sports equipment is also appreciated.

 

     - Food Pantry Collections - Also remember that Tuesday, February 17th will be day to bring items for the Food Pantry.  Your generousity is greatly appreciated.  If you need some ideas, right now the Food Pantry can particularly use: Chili, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Pork 'n Beans, Carrots, Peaches, and Rice.  Of course any food items and cash are appreciated.

 

  - Valentine's Dinner - Next week's meeting will be a Valentine's Dinner at the VFW.  Dinner will be catered by Popeye's and the fun all starts at 6:00.  Our entertainment for the evening will be our own version of the (Not So) Newlywed Game.  So plan on joining our own Bob Eubanks as he tests the knowledge of four lucky Rotary couples.  (If you didn't already confirm your attendance at Tuesday's meeting, please give Holli a call and let her know that you'll be coming.)

 

  - Fish Race - Rick Ringwald will be chairing the Fish Race this year. If you would like to help please contact him at Regions Bank. The Fish Race will be held at the Korte Rec Center on Sunday, March 22nd.  More details to follow soon.

 

Hard Road Theatre is looking for ushers and ticket sellers for Friday and Saturday, February 6-7.  Contact Holli if you can help out.

 
Be sure and let Jan know all the service hours you put in...remember we have a goal of 10,000 hours. To find out more info on any of the above areas to volunteer email Jan Brinker at jan_korte_brinker @yahoo.com.

 2/10/09  Evening Valentine Dinner, VFW - Catering by Popeye's  
 2/17/09  New Member Induction   
 2/24/09  Wayne Steiner - Highland Fiber to the Home

 3/03/09  Carrie Adolph - Pregnancy Care Center  
 3/10/09  Investing in a Turbulent Market - Kevin Dewaele  
 3/17/09  Firearms Safety Mark Owensby, Rampart Range
 3/22/09  Annual Fish Race (7 p.m.)  
 3/24/09  Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams  
 3/31/09  John Foppe - Community Link  
 4/07/09  Traci Riechmann - HIS Kids  
 4/14/09  
 4/21/09  
 4/28/09  Alcohol Abuse...from a primary care physician's perspective - Dr. Laurence Yung, MD  
 5/05/09  
 5/12/09  
 5/19/09  
 5/26/09  
 6/02/09  
 6/09/09  Annual Highland Rotary Club Photo  
 6/16/09  Rotary Family Picnic  
 6/23/09  Mark Rieka - Relay for Life  
 6/30/09  The BS Presidency - A Year in Review  
 7/07/09  A Look to the Future - The Whitten Regime Begins  

If you have any suggestions or would like to sponsor a program, please email Holli at holli@hype-creative.com

 

Rich Federer was the honoree ( in more ways than one)...He was born and raised in Highland.  His parents, Albert, who was a plumber, and Elizabeth, a homemaker, were also from Highland.   Rich's first job was working at Kinney shoe store.  He was in the army Sept. '48 to Dec. '49 stationed in Italy.  He married Shirley in 1951.  They raised 4 childern, Keith, Peg, Pam and Kerry.  He and Shirley owned and operated Journal Printing, and have since retired.  Wib Schatte sponsored Rich in 1965.  Rich is a past president and district governor.  He has attended 24 International Conventions.  You might say Rotary has been his passion.

Skip Butler, Rich Clayton, David Daiber, Tiemen Dalhuisen, Ed Ferguson, Dan Fieker, Wil Holzinger, Don Johannes, James Kemper, Terry Leitschuh, Holli Martin, Glenn Meffert, Jim Meredith, Greg Miranda, Robert Nagel, David Peters, Jim Plocher, Jim Rankin, Howard Robertson, Eunice Rogier, Floyd Rogier, Bill Schaefer, Ron Schneider, Art Schuetz, Gordon Smith, Bob Spengel, Cyril Spengel, Michael Sutton, Marvin Warner, Jennifer Whitten

BIRTHDAYS:
Maurice Gutzler on February 5th

ANNIVERSARIES:
No Make-us reported this week

$612 in the pot this week. . . Tom Wehrle's table picked  the King of Spades.     Ooooo, so close!
                    
FINES:
We were fined $1 if we didn't attend Happy Hour last Thursday.  Terry tried to claim that he was exempt becasue he had a good excuse.  Bill wanted no part of that - Terry paid up.

Keith Lape, Chairman of the  District Foundation Committee presented Rich Federer with a citation for meritorious service in recognition of devoted efforts for furthering of better understanding and friendly relations of peoples of the world  from the Rotary Foundation. Keith also read a letter from Bob Stewart to Rich thanking him for his years of service.  Keith noted that only one Rotarian a year in each district is able to receive this award, this award can only be received one time in a lifetime and consideration for the award cannot be made simply on monetary contributions to the Foundation.  Thank you, Rich, for giving so much and being a great example to the rest of us.  Congratulations.

TUESDAY
Benld Toni's 12:00
Collinsville Porter's 12:00
Fairview Heights Ramada Inn 12:00
Granite City Niedringhaus United Meth. Church 12:00
Belleville Fischer's Restaurant 12:10

WEDNESDAY
O'Fallon Sunrise First United Methodist Church 6:45 AM
Litchfield Maverick Steak House 7:00 AM
Land of Goshen Lewis & Clark Com.College, LeClaire Room
600 Troy Road, Edwardsville 12:00
St. Clair Co West Shrine of Lady of Snows 12:00
Lebanon Lebanon Visitors Center 6:00
Bethalto Villa Rose Retirement Community 6:30

THURSDAY
Mascoutah Skooters 11:45
East Alton Keasler Recreation Complex 12:00
Edwardsville First Christian Church 12:00
Carlyle Governor's Run 12:00
Springfield South BSA (5231 S. 6th St. Rd.) 12:00

For other opportunities, go to www.rotary.org and click on club locator.