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LCRTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Dover Straits Restaurant

48 in Attendance

Program: Reminiscing with Larry Bergnach

A Musical Journey Through the “Good Old Days”

Called to order by President Wendy Wiegers at Noon

Pledge of Allegiance led by Wendy Wiegers

Welcome to New Attendees and Guests by Wendy Wiegers

  1. Announcements

  • Happy Birthday to Vera Pratt – 97 years young

  1. Luncheon*
    – Atlantic Salmon Filet, topped with béarnaise sauce
    – Pan Fried Golden Tilapia Filet topped with mushrooms,
    garlic & lemon-butter sauce
    – Breast of Chicken Marsala sautéed with mushrooms,
    garlic & Marsala red wine sauce
    – Jumbo Shrimp and Pasta sautéed with olive oil,
    green onions, garlic & herbs over fettuccine pasta
    – Vegetarian Pasta Dish

    *Entrees Include:
    soup, tossed salad, potatoes with most entrees, bread and butter,
    ice cream sundae and beverages.

  1. Associate Vice- President: Cathy Dier
    Program Introduction Reminiscing with Larry Bergnach –
    A Musical Journey Through the “Good Old Days”

  2. Treasurers Report: Ray Reidel
    Financial report provided.

  3. Information Services/Publications/Wellness Report: Jim Benton
    Flag Quiz- explanation and announcement of the winners

  4. Legislative Report: Marti Swanson
    Get out to VOTE / Reminder of local candidates up for election
    — You can now opt into TRIP

7. Vice – Presidents Report: Bob Kohler by Wendy Wiegers *

W.C. Petty Award recipient – Cathy Dier

— LCRTA Retired Teacher Award – TBA next month

8. President’s Report: Wendy Wiegers

LCRTA report update

Area II Foundation highlights

LCRTA Raffle
$130.00 collected / $65.00 raffle prize won by Jim Benton.

Adjourned: 2:50 PM
Respectfully submitted, Deborah Lawson, Secretary

* content provided by Wendy Wiegers, President

LCRTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Lambs Farm Country Inn Restaurant
Called to order by Vice President Bob Kohler at Noon

40 in Attendance
Program: Meet and Greet Your State Senatorial Candidates –
Hosted by Marti Swanson
Pledge of Allegiance led by Bob Kohler

Welcome to New Attendees and Guests by Vice President Bob Kohler

Mr. and Mrs. Wolter – McHenry

Mary MaHady (D) – State Senate (32nd District)

Bob Morgan (D) -State Representative candidate (58th District)

  1. Announcements

  • Warren Jinks’ (Irene) Memorial Service
    The service will be held on Saturday, September 29th at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
    205 Prospect ( Prospect & Cedar, just north of Touhy Avenue) Park Ridge
    Visitation will be held from 10AM – 11AM; Service will begin at 11AM
    Luncheon will follow at the Des Plaines Elks Lodge. 456 Lee Street, Des Plaines (847) 824-1526

  • Nominations for Awards – Please submit nominations for the following awards to Vice President Bob Kohler. Retired Teacher of the Year, Community Service Award and the W.C. Petty Award

  1. Lunch

  1. Program Meet and Greet Your State Senatorial Candidates –
    Hosted by Marti Swanson
    Candidate Mary MaHady (D) 32nd District

  2. Treasurers Report: Ray Reidel
    Financial report provided.

  3. Information Services/Publications/Wellness Report: Jim Benton
    No report

  4. Legislative – Marti Swanson
    Listing of Lake County Candidates for the November 6, 2018 Election provided.

7. Presidents Report: Bob Kohler for Wendy Wiegers *

Reminder: Please register for the October Fall Luncheon
Dover Straits Restaurant
( 890 E. US Highway 45 in Mundelein)
This is a prepaid event.
The form can be found in the October newsletter.

— lcrta.org website update: Dave Miller reported the site is up and running.

TRS Statewide Meetings:

Oct. 3 – CLC: Marti Swanson and Bob Kohler

Oct. 24 – Edgewood Middle School, Highland Park:
Betty Carbol and Anne Lindahl

Nov. 3 – Libertyville HS: Cathy and Dave Dier

We are saddened to report that Mary Shaw, IRTA’s
Government Affairs Director, passed away.

LCRTA Raffle
$82.00 collected / $41.00 raffle prize won by Dave Miller.
A donation of $20.50 was made to the Scholarship Fund.

Adjourned: 1:20 PM
Respectfully submitted, Deborah Lawson, Secretary

* content provided by Wendy Wiegers, President