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Rotary Club of Woodstock/Red Cross Blood Drive
McHenry County Fairgrounds
Dec 07, 2023
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
WHS Madrigals and Jazz Choir at 12/8 meeting
Woodstock Country Club
Dec 08, 2023 12:00 PM
 
Christmas Clearing House - Delivery Day
Dec 16, 2023
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
 
Rotary Public Image Committee
Sofie's Whiskey and Wine
Dec 20, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Rotary Public Image Committee
Sofie's Whiskey and Wine
Jan 17, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Rotary Public Image Committee
Sofie's Whiskey and Wine
Feb 21, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
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Speakers
Dec 01, 2023
Ribbon Cutting for the Santa Hut
Dec 08, 2023
WHS Madrigal Singers
Dec 15, 2023
Christmas Clearing House
Dec 22, 2023
Merry Christmas
Dec 29, 2023
Happy New Year
Jan 19, 2024
Turning Point
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News
Area Make-ups
 
Wednesday
Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers, 6:30AM @ Country Inn & Suites, 600 Tracy Trail, Crystal Lake, IL

Rotary Club of Algonquin, 7:30AM @ Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL
Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills, Second Wednesday of the month 12:00PM @ Boulder Country Club, 350 Boulder Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL

Thursday
Rotary Club of McHenry, 12:00PM @ Buddyz Pizza, 1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL
Rotary Club of Cary-Grove, 7:30AM @ Cary Park District, 255 Briargate Rd, Cary, IL
Rotary Club of Huntley, 7:30AM 1st &  3rd Thursdays @ Village Inn Family Restaurant, 11713 E. Main St., Huntley, IL
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Make-Up Online

Rotary eClub One
How To Complete A Make-Up

1

Read a variety of current articles in our Programs section and/or choose articles from our Archived Programs list and/or information from our Avenues of Service pages. You will be required to answer questions.  There is space on the makeup request form for up to three articles to be reviewed, however you will need to read more than three to meet your 30 minute visit obligation.

2

At the end of your 30 minute visit click on Make-up Request Form from the drop-down menu at top of page OR the bottom of each make-up program.

3

Read Makeup Request Form carefully, and follow instructions. A Make-Up Form will appear once you press the SUBMIT button (one time only) and an email copy will be sent to the email address you provided.

PRINT YOUR MAKE-UP FORM

Once your make-up appears, if you know the email address, you can also click on File, Send and email a copy to your club secretary.


Here is the link:  http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
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2023 – 2024 Officers
President - Breanne Pfrank Wicker
President-Elect - Laura Cullotta
Treasurer - Roscoe Stelford
Secretary - Joe McDonough
Immediate Past President - Dave Byrnes

Directors
Garrett Anderson (Club Service)
Joe Starzynski (Youth Exchange Officer)
Jackie Speciale (Community Service)
Phil McKown (International Service)
Peter Knapp (Vocational Service)
 
 
                                                                               
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Greeter
Writer
Dec 1, 2023
Phil M Luke
Dec 8, 2023 Pete M Phil
Dec 16, 2023 Mike M John B
Remember, as Greeter this week, you need to arrive at Woodstock Country Club, to register visiting Rotarians, and guests (collect guest lunch fee of $18.00).  You also provide the pre-meal prayer, check attendance, announce guests and visiting Rotarians, manage the marble drawing and provide "Fun & Frolics."  If you are unable to fulfill your greeter obligation, please contact the next person in the greeter rotation to take your place.
 
Stories
On this November Day in 1960
Kent N Frisbie was born.
 
Lucky for all of us.  Tag Days from 7:00-9:00 am.  He at Osco and me at Jewel.  Whose turn is it to take the cans back to the fire station?  Who collected the most?  And then when we returned to the office, comparing stories of giving people, happy people and the funny comments we had heard.  I miss my CCH tagging partner. 
 
Monday/Tuesday morning after Bears game rehash.  What were Bears thinking?  Who called that play?  Could they have any more penalties?  At least we have good draft choices.  I miss my armchair quarterback partner.
 
Went out to help my brother with fall tillage.  My brother had traded tractors; from a 1993 to a 2013 model.  John Deere.  Technology had changed in those 20 years.  The 2013 model has GPS and Auto Steer.  Wow!  I couldn’t wait to get back to tell Kent.  I miss my technology loving partner.
 
Can you believe all the emails we get from District Rotary!?  Last week it was three (3) and this week it was two (2).  Don’t we know someone on the inside who could limit these?  I miss the first person I proposed for membership into the club.
 
Hiccups.  Ah those Nelson (N) side of the family hiccups.  We had many insurance company meetings in Rockford for years and quite often I’d get to hear hiccups many a time on the way home.  As we discussed the meeting and its impact on the agency.  I miss my insurance partner.
 
It was fate that through the natural rotation of the bulletin writers, this week was my turn.  Fortunately for all of us, we got to know Kent and are better for it.  We all miss our Rotarian partner.
December to do & go list!
Please sign up for Elf time slots. Yes, it's that time of year! Santa needs some elves to help manage visitors to his hut. You may sign up your spouse, older children, or friends to work a shift with you. This is an important part of the Santa Hut experience; please consider volunteering! Sign up using this link.
 
(3) First Friday, December 1 at 5:30. We are so excited that Peter Michling will be hosting us! Plan on a really fun First Friday at 101 N. Throop Street. There will be some whiskey and bourbon tastings, a specialty bourbon cocktail, and other treats. Join in for some fun, (maybe frolics), and camaraderie.
 
(4) Our regular Noon Meeting on Friday, December 1 will NOT be at Woodstock Country Club. Meeting will be held at Stage Left with Cesaronis providing the food.   Also dress for the weather, as we will have a special opportunity to preview the Brand New Santa Hut at / after the meeting!
 
(5) November 30 is Woodstock’s Ladies Night Out. Who will be attending? Where will you shop and dine? (hint: go visit our CCH Product Partners (listed below)). Details for Ladies Night Out can be found here.
 
(6) The Woodstock High School Madrigals and Jazz Choir will be our guests and perform at the December 8th meeting. This is a popular event, and many members bring guests. Please RSVP by 12/1/23 for yourself and guests. 
 
 
Christmas Clearing House Product Partners (as of November 16, 2023)
 
ALPHA ORDER
 
Apple Creek Flowers (207 N. Throop St.): Now - Dec. 22: Christmas Floral Arrangement and exclusive CCH-branded Tea Towel available for purchase. All proceeds donated to Christmas Clearing House. Stop in, call (815-338-2255), or order online.
 
Black Oak Home & Haven (248 N. Throop St.): Black Friday (Nov. 24) - Dec. 19: They created a specialty "A Very Rotary Christmas" 3 oz. scented melt and are donating all proceeds to Christmas Clearing House.
 
Casting Whimsy (203 N. Madison St.): Now - Dec. 23: Donating $2 from every tin of Avalon (apple pie spice rooibos). Stop into the shop to purchase or buy that loose leaf tea flavor online.
 
Chop Suey Hut (218 N. Throop St.): Now - Dec. 23: Donating $1 for every Pina Colada, Mango Colada, and Strawberry Colada sold.
 
D&A Salon / Curated by D&A (108 S. Benton St.): Shop their exclusive Christmas Clearing House candles as each sale brings a generous donation.
 
Hattie & Myrt (100 N. Benton St.): Dec. 1, 2, and 3: Donating a portion of their sales from those three December days.
 
Kishwaukee Brewing Co. (1900 Dillard Ct.): All of December: Donating $1 from every pint sold of their specialty Elves' Red Ale brew.
 
Makity Make (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): Now until supplies last: $1 donation from the sale of each ceramic ornament you make.
 
MobCraft Beer (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): Black Friday (Nov. 24) ONLY: $10 for every Beer Advent Calendar sold either at their Woodstock location or online.
 
Ohm Grown (online at ohmgrownevents.com): Nov. 24 - Dec. 20: Donating 10% of every gift card purchased. These gift certificates are great for gifting and can be utilized for future Ohm Grown events around town!
 
The Records Department (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): Dec. 1 - 20: Donating proceeds from every exclusive Krampus sticker (designed by a local artist)!
 
Seleta Scents (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): Donating a portion of sales of a specialty item.
 
Silver Prairie Soap (124 Cass St.): Now - Dec. 23: Donating $1 for every bar of holiday-themed soap.
 
Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine (150 S. Eastwood Dr.): All of December: donating $2 to Christmas Clearing House for each 'Jingle Juice' cocktail served.
 
Studio D Jewelers (118 N. Benton St.) will be generously matching all donations on Giving Tuesday (up to $3000). Thank you, Studio D!
 
 
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
 
Now - Dec. 22: Apple Creek Flowers (207 N. Throop St.): Christmas Floral Arrangement and exclusive CCH-branded Tea Towel available for purchase. All proceeds donated to Christmas Clearing House. Stop in, call (815-338-2255), or order online.
 
Now - Dec. 23: Casting Whimsy (203 N. Madison St.): Donating $2 from every tin of Avalon (apple pie spice rooibos). Stop into the shop to purchase or buy that loose leaf tea flavor online.
 
Now - Dec. 23: Chop Suey Hut (218 N. Throop St.): Donating $1 for every Pina Colada, Mango Colada, and Strawberry Colada sold.
 
Now until supplies last: Makity Make (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): $1 donation from the sale of each ceramic ornament you make.
 
Now - Dec. 23: Silver Prairie Soap (124 Cass St.): Donating $1 for every bar of holiday-themed soap.
 
Black Friday (Nov. 24) - Dec. 19: Black Oak Home & Haven (248 N. Throop St.): They created a specialty "A Very Rotary Christmas" 3 oz. scented melt and are donating all proceeds to Christmas Clearing House.
 
Nov. 24 - Dec. 20: Ohm Grown (online at ohmgrownevents.com): Donating 10% of every gift card purchased. These gift certificates are great for gifting and can be utilized for future Ohm Grown events around town!
 
Nov. 28 (Giving Tuesday) ONLY: Studio D Jewelers (118 N. Benton St.) will be generously matching all donations on Giving Tuesday (up to $3000). Thank you, Studio D!
 
Dec. 1, 2, and 3: Hattie & Myrt (100 N. Benton St.): Donating a portion of their sales from those three December days.
 
Dec. 1 - 20: The Records Department (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): Donating proceeds from every exclusive Krampus sticker (designed by a local artist)!
 
All of December: Kishwaukee Brewing Co. (1900 Dillard Ct.): Donating $1 from every pint sold of their specialty Elves' Red Ale brew.
 
All of December: Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine (150 S. Eastwood Dr.): All of December: donating $2 to Christmas Clearing House for each 'Jingle Juice' cocktail served.
 
D&A Salon / Curated by D&A (108 S. Benton St.): Shop their exclusive Christmas Clearing House candles as each sale brings a generous donation.
 
Seleta Scents (inside the Old Courthouse Center at 101 N. Johnson St.): Donating a portion of sales of a specialty item.
TAG DAYS 2023!
A good restart weekend for Tag Days.  Early totals for the cans: $8,483.97!!!
This does not include Venmo or anything other than cash!  A great return after a 3 year hiatus.  Thank you Kim for stepping up.  Thank you Laura for giving her guidance.  And thank you to the countless volunteers who tagged and staffed the fire station.
 
"Service Above Self"
In Woodstock since 1968