Fox Valley club briefs
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McHenry County American Legion: McHenry County Legionnaires from all county posts are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the McHenry County Council at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at the host post, American Legion Lake in the Hills Post 1231, 1101 W. Algonquin Road. For details, call Commander Don McMullen of Post 1231 at (847) 658-5548 or the McHenry County Council Commander, Robert Howe, at (815) 653-6391.
Sunburst Corvette Club of Crystal Lake: The club will host its annual Corvette Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Reichert Chevrolet, 5220 Northwest Hwy. in Crystal Lake. The car show is the Corvette Club's primary fundraiser for the year. Proceeds are donated to local charities. The event will include three competitions for best car. Two are National Council Corvette Clubs Inc. contours events which will be judged by trained contours judges and participants will vie for NCCC points. There also will be a People's Choice Award. All spectators and participants are encouraged to vote for their favorite in each class for this event. Registration is encouraged. For advance registration forms, visit the Web site under the Events Listing section. Same day registration and technical inspection will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. There will be a driver's meeting for all competitors at 10:15 a.m. The judging for the first contours will begin at 10:30 a.m. Judging for the second contours event will begin following a break after the first event.
Event registration is open to all Corvette owners. The registration fee is $15 per event. Registration will be accepted on the day of the show as well. Spectators are welcome at no charge. Refreshments and food will be available. There will be silent auctions, raffles and door prizes for spectators and competitors. GM XM Radio will provide music for the event.
The Sunburst Corvette Club is in its 32nd year. It has more than 120 members and uses funds it raises to support local charities such as The Salvation Army, Heart of a Marine Foundation and Toys for Tots. Its membership participates in a variety of events including racing competitions, leisurely drive-outs, cross country treks, and car shows. For information on the Sunburst Corvette Club, visit Web site www.sunburstcorvetteclub.com.
South Elgin Lions: On Saturday, Aug. 29, the South Elgin Lions Club, 500 Fulton St., will host half-price bingo. All regular bingo games (computer and paper) will be sold at half price. All special or raffle games will be sold at regular price. South Elgin Lions Club offers hands-free computerized bingo play and two smoking breaks during the evening (a covered shelter is provided). Food and beverages are available for purchase. A total of $2,200 will be paid out on all bingo games in addition to the raffle payouts. Some of the higher bingo and raffle payouts to a single winner include the following: Bull's-eye, $250; Lucky Lion Raffle, $100 to $1,000; Double Action Raffle, $100 plus a potential progressive payout of $4,500; Tic Tac $100 plus a potential progressive payout of $6,000; and Bingo Jackpot, $500. For details, call Paul Groth or Allan Shelton at (847) 888-9575.
United Commercial Travelers: The United Commercial Travelers-Elgin Council 412 will host its 34th annual chicken and corn roast from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Burlington Park, Park Street and Deutsch Road in Burlington. It features all-you-can-eat corn and beverages are included. Cost is $10 or free for kids under age 10. There will be a 50/50 raffle. It includes horseshoes and bingo. The proceeds will benefit youth sports and challenger programs. For details or tickets, call Gary Deihs at (847) 695-9599.
Golden K Kiwanis: The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. The program will be by the Rev. Olin Sletto of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin on his trip to Greece. Visitors are welcome. For information, call (847) 741-7176.
South Elgin Lions Club: The South Elgin Lions Club will host its first Steak Fry Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 6. Dinner will be served between 4 to 8 p.m. It will cost $45 for a 12-ounce steak, potato and salad. Hot dogs and hamburgers will also be available. The meal does not include the beverage, but a cash bar will be available. You can cook your own steak or have a Lion cook it for you. Carryout dinners are also available. Call Lion Paul Groth at (847) 888-9575 for any questions or to purchase advanced tickets.
Elgin Woman's Club: The Elgin Woman's Club will open their 2009-10 season with its first meeting and program of the year at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Randall Oaks Golf Club, 37W361 Binnie Road, West Dundee. The program will be presented by state Rep. Keith Farnham from the 43rd District, Elgin. His program will feature a presentation on the new Elgin based organization, Women Rock. A mentoring program for young women, the organization will be opening a shop in Elgin which will provide appropriate women's business attire for interviews or jobs. The cost for the September luncheon is $20, payable by check at the door the day of the meeting. Members are asked to make reservations no later than Wednesday, Sept. 2, by calling the EWC hotline at (847) 622-3614. The club meets monthly from September to May at area restaurants and other locations for luncheon meetings and programs. Women interested in receiving more information about the Elgin Woman's Club may also call the EWC hotline.
This year the Elgin Woman's Club celebrated its 122nd anniversary, having been founded in 1887 and one year later, opened Sherman Hospital, which they continue to support. Since the club was organized members have also supported hundreds of local projects including yearly scholarships to students from area high schools. In addition, members serve as readers in local schools, volunteers in hospitals and other agencies throughout the Elgin area and are active in recycling, conservation, women's health, international affairs and other projects.
Elgin Area Camera Club: The Elgin Area Camera Club (formerly the Fox Valley Camera Club), kicks off its 2009-10 program at 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the offices of the Association for Individual Development, 1135 Bowes Road (east off McLean Boulevard) in Elgin. The club meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays. The second-Tuesday meeting is program night with presentations and discussion on a wide range of photo topics, including digital processing and imaging technique.
The fourth Tuesday meeting is competition night, open to all members in good standing to submit entries in five photo categories. There are no entry fees. Images are judged by guest judges from other area camera clubs. All those interested in digital or film photography, at any skill level from beginner to advanced pro, are invited to join the Elgin Area Camera Club, established in 2003. Dues are $30 a year.
The Elgin Area Camera Club is a member of the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association (www.chicameraclubs.org). Founded in 1936, it is a progressive photographic organization composed of about 40 clubs and more than 1,000 people engaged in every phase of photography. For information, visit www.elginareacameraclub.com, e-mail Jim Slater at jhslater@wideopenwest.com or Bob Brandes, webmaster@elginareacameraclub.com.
Izaak Walton League: The Elgin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will host its first meeting and program of the 2009-10 year at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the lodge, 899 Jay St. in Elgin. Justin Brown of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation will present an hourlong program on urban coyote research in suburban Cook County. You can learn about the life of one of our newest neighbors, the Cook County coyote pack. A business meeting will follow the program. It is open to the public. For details or directions, visit www.elginikes.org. Newly elected officers for the 2009-10 year are co-presidents Bill and Jan Jones, vice president Tom Stewart, secretary Sharon Schuman, and treasurer Betty Rauschenberger. Sue Anderson, Ron Conley, Roger Dieringer, Bill Schmoldt, and Chuck Zimmerman will serve on the board of directors. For information on the program or on membership, call Bill at (847) 867-9393.
Henpeck HCE: Members of the Henpeck Unit of Kane County Association for Home and Community Education will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the home of Betty Nissen on Melms Road in Hampshire. As it is the first meeting of the 2009-10 year, business will focus on assignment of hostesses for meetings and local leaders for lessons for the year. Guests are welcome at any HCE activity. For the September meeting, contact Betty Nissen at (847) 683-4037 for details and directions. Membership is open to men and women of any age regardless of race, creed or national origin. For information about the organization or a free membership in the Henpeck Unit, contact Peggy Gross at (847) 683-3826 or Mary Ann Harter at (847) 683-3632.
NARFE: National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 2181 meets at 1 p.m. monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at the American Legion meeting room, 820 N. Liberty St. (Route 25) in Elgin. A guest speaker is usually scheduled on subjects of interest to the group. This month, Frank Kajikawa, a NARFE member, will speak about his internment during World War II. NARFE membership is open to civilians who are eligible to receive an annuity or survivor annuity from the federal retirement programs of any agency of the U.S. government including: retirees, current employees, spouses and Surviving spouses of those eligible to join NARFE, former employees, a former spouse who is legally entitled to a federal survivor annuity. Lunch is available in the American Legion lunchroom before the meeting. For information, call Nick Hyser at (847) 741-5772. Visit www.narfe.org/chapter2181.
Tri-City Evergreen VFW Post 2298 Ladies Auxiliary: The auxiliary will host a Penny Social at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the post, 117 S. First St., West Dundee. There will be door prizes, raffles for food baskets, afghans, etc. and refreshments. Admission: $0.50. For details, call Fran Ganschow at (847) 426-2205.
Elgin Area Women's Connection: The Elgin Area Women's Connection will meet for a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 in Bartlett. Come and hear Christy Schmidt of the Elgin Police Department give tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Enjoy lunch and listen to speaker Lynn Lila, a former rock band lead singer who expected life to stay "just right", tell her inspirational story of "Goldilocks and the Three Wishes." For reservations, call Jan at (630) 837-2632 or Carolyn at (630) 213-1205 or e-mail Car644@gmail.com by Monday, Sept. 7. Cost for luncheon meeting is $15 inclusive, with complimentary child care.
Tri-City Evergreen VFW Post 2298: The post, 117 S. Frist St., West Dundee (across from Ace Hardware), will host their Robbie and Tony Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Carryout is available. For details, call (847) 428-9006.
AARP: The McHenry County Chapter of AARP will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Fountains of Crystal Lake on Route 31 one mile north of Route 176. A representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield will be the speaker. Refreshments are served. For chapter information, call Glenn at (815) 477-1952.
Stateline SHRM: On Thursday, Sept. 10, Chris Johnston, leadership development consultant with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, will discuss "Emotional Intelligence" at the next meeting of the Stateline Society for Human Resource Management. Experience and research indicates that leadership excellence in the 21st century requires more than basic competencies once thought sufficient for Leadership success. Great leaders today have not only those specific competencies identified by their organizations but more importantly also have another key competency: Emotional Intelligence. EI includes both social competence (how we manage relationships) and personal competence (how we regulate ourselves). Understanding the key concepts of Emotional Intelligence is only the beginning.
Personal assessment of EI skills is essential to increasing leadership effectiveness. Learn how one health care group uses the EQ Coaching process to solidify these important skills. Learn the model of Emotional intelligence as it connects to elements of high performing teams. Gain understanding of the BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory and learn techniques for personal coaching around these elements.
The breakfast meeting begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. and will adjourn at 9:45 a.m. at the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center, 4100 Veterans Parkway in McHenry. Cost to members is $15; cost for nonmembers is $25 payable by cash or check at the door. Reservations are required no later than Monday, Sept. 7. Visit www.statelineshrm.org for information or to make your reservation. Seating is limited.
Elgin Lions Club: The Elgin Lions Club will hold its 11th annual golf outing on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Spring Valley Drive in Elburn. This event is used to raise funds for the club's efforts to supply eye care for Elgin residents. By far the greatest benefits of the club's efforts go to providing examinations and eyeglasses to Elgin school children. Other Lions Clubs in the area also provide vision care, but the Elgin club proudly provides a larger proportion of the funds they collect to this effort.
The outing is a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost for the outing is $80 per golfer which gives participants 18 holes of golf with a cart at a very nice golfing venue, a snack at the turn, and prizes for long drives, low net, and closest to the pin. It also includes a meal after all the golfing is completed, and a raffle. Those interested are urged to make a reservation so the crowd can be efficiently managed by calling Jim Bacak at (847) 742-4281.
The club is still taking orders for businesses or individuals who wish to advertise their services by sponsoring holes ($75), the halfway house ($150), or beverage cart ($125). Sponsors can sign up by contacting Lions president Ed Bates at batesed@cod.edu or calling the club message line at (847) 289-4206.
Elgin Knights of Columbus: The Knights of Columbus Monsignor Henry Schryer Council 654 of Elgin will be participating in the Knights of Columbus annual Tootsie Roll fundraising campaign on Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13. This is the 40th year Elgin Council 654 of the Knights of Columbus have participated in the Tootsie Roll drive, which raises funds for the needs of the intellectually disabled. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit organization chartered in 1882. Elgin Council 654 of the Knights of Columbus boosts over 200 members, who hold true their commitment to the order's principals of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. For information, visit the local council Web site at www.kofc654.org.
Boy Scout Troop 2: Boy Scout Troop 2 invites you to its annual "All U Can Eat Pastagetti Dinner" from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. John Lutheran Church, 115 N. Spring St., Elgin. They will be serving spaghetti and tomato sauce, spaghetti and meat sauce, linguine in olive oil, fettuccine Alfredo and even macaroni and cheese. Five kinds of pasta including salad, garlic bread and dessert. They ask for a donation of $5 per adult, $4 for seniors, or $18 for the entire family. Children are admitted free. Proceeds from this event provide the Troop with summer camp expenses, equipment and general operating expenses. Troop 2 of Elgin is very active in the community as well as many other volunteer efforts. Please join us for a delicious dinner while supporting Troop 2. For details about joining Troop 2, visit www.Troop2.com.
Residents living in and around the South Elgin community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. The complete screening package now includes a new Heart Rhythm screening, checking for irregular heartbeat, which is a major risk factor for stroke.
DTRCC: The Dundee Township Republican Central Committee, Inc., along with the Dundee Township Republican Organization, is hosting its 16th annual Republican Family Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Randall Oaks Park in West Dundee. The event begins at 11 a.m., with lunch served from noon to 2 p.m., and features Illinois candidates for federal, state, county and other races. The sponsoring organizations invite the general public to come and eat, meet the candidates and enjoy the facilities. The annual celebration is open to the public with an all-you-can-eat lunch (hot dogs, corn on the cob, drinks, etc.). Additionally, there are informal games for both children and adults.
Randall Oaks Park entrance is located on Randall Road, immediately south of Binnie Road. Meal tickets are $8 donation per person, available in advance or at the event. Children 5 years old and under are free. For information, contact the picnic chairwoman, Margaret Scalfaro, at (847) 428-1875.
South Elgin Lions: The South Elgin Lions Club will host this event presented by Life Line Screening on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Lions Club, 500 Fulton in South Elgin. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world. These screenings are fast, painless and affordable. They help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. Preregistration is required for all screenings, which will take 60-90 minutes to complete. The Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm Package is $139.
For information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call (888) 653-6441. Preregistration is required. If you have any questions, contact Lion Paul Groth at (847) 888-9575 or Joelle Reizes, Life Line Screening, at (216) 518-8456 or Jreizes@llsa.com.
For information on the South Elgin Lions Club, visit www.southelginlions.com. For details on Life Line Screening, visit www.lifelinescreening.com.
Double Love Mothers of Twins Club: The centrally located mothers of twins club is a support group for Mothers of Multiples. Meetings are held in meeting room 2 of the John Graham Pavilion at Sherman Hospital, 915 Center St., Elgin. Meetings include various speakers, social events and twin talk. The group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month, except December, June and July when it meets at offsite locations. Join the next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Visit www.doublelovetwinsclub.com.
Tri-City Evergreen VFW Post 2298 Ladies Auxiliary: The auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the post, 117 S. First St., West Dundee. The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert. $8 per person. For details, call (847) 428-2205.
Donor Club: The Donor Club of Elgin will present its traditional book review and tea at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. The tickets are $12 each and will be available from members or by calling Jacque at (847) 888-8586. Limited tickets will also be sold at the door. Tea, coffee and cookies will be served. There will be homemade cookies, peanut brittle, breads and cupcakes for sale as well as some gently-used books. A basket raffle will also be held.
This year marks Barbara Rinella's 23rd year of giving book reviews for the Donor Club. This year's selection is "The American Lion, Andrew Jackson In The White House" by Jon Meacham.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, the book tells of the story of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. According to the Random House Web site, "Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy."
Every year, Rinella has performed one-woman shows dramatizing current biographies. This year, will Jackson's beautiful wife, Rachel, appear to talk about their exciting love, their improper marriage, her feelings about a husband that is elevated to idolatry as the hero of the Battle of New Orleans and her heartbreaking - literally - treatment of the media? Or, perhaps it will be the very lovely, strong-willed Emily Donelson, Rachel's niece that will tell of her aunt's romance and death which would result in Emily's role as Jackson's White House hostess.
Toastmasters: Do you want to improve your speaking skills. Need to be more confident on that interview or presentation. Come join the Listen Learn Lead Toastmasters for a fun and enjoyable way to keep the butterflies flying in formation. It meets at the Walker Parking Consultants building, 505 Davis Road in Elgin. The meetings are from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Call (630) 605-4815 or e-mail to vtreague@hotmail.com for more information.
LITH Rotary: The Lake in the Hills Rotary Club meets every Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. at the Colonial Cafe, 2555 W. Bunker Hill Drive in Algonquin. The club is currently accepting new members. If you are interested in membership, join them on Wednesday for a free lunch to learn more about what the Rotary Club has to offer. Visit the Web site at www.lithrotary.org.
Sow Little Thyme: Sow Little Thyme Garden Club meets monthly in the Dundee area on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For meeting places and information, call Sheila at (847) 428-0849.