Addison Rotary Meeting
July 9, 2008

Members present:

Ron Burns Tony Cimino Matt Delawder

George Ellefsen

Cal George Jim Gregorio Diane Junokas Jim Krage
Cathy Olivi Bob Watson    

Guests: Chelle O'Connell, Bill Montroy, Don Randolph

The meeting opened with America ,the Pledge, Rotary Motto, prayer and lunch.

Guests were welcomed and introduced.

Cal George made the following announcements:

The July 16 meeting will be held at Lutherbrook, 333 W. Lake Street . This is a joint meeting with Kiwanis.

District Governor Mike Slevnick will speak at the meeting on July 30.

Alta Villa is not available on Wednesday, August 13. The club will consider holding that meeting at Mario's or Solace.

George Ellefsen announced that Itasca Fest is this weekend, Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13.

Addison Community Days are Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10. Rotary and Kiwanis are being given the opportunity to staff the beer tent on Sunday from 2:00-10:00pm. Approximately 20 people will be needed to fully staff the tent, especially during the evening hours. Rotary will once again be sharing an information booth with School Districts 4 and 88 and the District 4 Foundation. George Ellefsen suggested that the Rotary run a Split the Pot fundraiser rather than trying a raffle.

Chelle O'Connell had raffle tickets from the Elmhurst Rotary. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Prizes include a Vespa and a $5000 shopping spree.

Founders Day Parade is on Sunday, October 5. The club will need to decide if it plans to participate in the parade again this year.

Ron Burns introduced the speaker for the day, Don Randolph. Don is a former Addison resident and member of the Addison Police Department. He has since worked in insurance investigation in a Special Investigation Unit. Don shared information about Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., an insurance service which offers legal expertise to its members. Preventive legal services, including legal consultation and advice, letter and phone calls, contract and document review and will preparation; Motor Vehicle Services, including assistance with minor and major legal expenses; Trial Defense Services; and IRS Audit Legal Services are the major services offered to members. Don shared information about many common situations where Pre-Paid Legal Services has made legal services affordable to people who ordinarily be unable to afford an attorney.

Don will donate $50 to the Addison Rotary for any club members that purchase a membership.

Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.