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So many things have happened since our last FORUM. We worked on raising funds by trying new things. We started off by setting up a food booth at the Bloomington Jaycees Bruegala & Music Festival in July, and Chef Norm Hoffman #25676 and his lovely wife Linda have helped out by introducing everyone to Pampered Chef. Ask Don Falls #40510 and Bruce Widenhoefer #63672 if they have been putting their new utensils to work. Hey guys, we want your recipes!!! Speaking of recipes, we are working on putting together “Abe’s Travels across the USA” cookbook. You can submit your recipes to the cookbook; email them to Mary Ann Hilleary #64615 at [email protected], to me at [email protected] or mail them to First Lady Sherrie Schroeder at 417 N Griffin, Danville, IL 61832. The cookbooks are being sold for $10.00 so make sure you get your order in. We have wrapped up another annual fund raiser led by head coach Denny Birt #37116. He led our team to many touchdowns at the Senate Illini football concession stand. Thanks Denny and to everyone who worked the games. We would like to dedicate this FORUM in the memory of Larry “Fergie” Ferguson #45060. We lost our dear friend on September 5, 2012. Still today his absence is felt throughout the whole Senate organization. Though we try to move on, we often hear “Oh Larry did that”. We know that Linda Ferguson #64547 and family will continue on with his passion for the JCI Senate. We have really enjoyed our many travels along with our Illinois Senate family starting off at the Fall GA in Fairview Heights, IL. We had several Senators in attendance. I want to thank Melodie Ainslie #69200 for organizing the successful Blood Drive. Several Senators and Jaycees participated, to a total of 20 pints of blood. I also want to thank Norm Hoffman #25676 and his lovely wife Linda for arranging the Pampered Chef presentation given by Peggy Kehrer Staley. Chef Monte’ & Chef Spiderman (Norm) along with their lovely assistant Peggy (Ray Ainslie #44136) prepared an awesome fruit salsa using the Pampered Chef utensils. The drive to and from the US Fall Board Meeting in Charleston, WV was very scenic and quite entertaining; just ask our “son”, Digger. Hats off to the Region V states, who were recognized by US Senate President Bruce Geddes #35527, for being the top growth region having +12 for the first quarter. Our very own Region V Vice President Gary Pittenger #24804 also received the first Presidential Award for the 1st Trimester. Congratulations Gary for driving Region V to the checkered flag. Congratulation to Debbie Tafflinger #70215 from Illinois as she was awarded the Return the Favor Senator for the 1st Trimester. Our next travels were to Frankenmuth, MI to Michigan’s 40th Anniversary. Patti Reitsma #55847 and her committee did an awesome job, from the location, to the hospitality, and especially the dinner highlighting Michigan’s last 40 years. Several Illinois Senators enjoyed the boat ride, shopping downtown and Bonner’s Christmas Shop. In between all the traveling First Lady Sherrie and I worked on “Serving Up Illinois Senate Hospitality” by helping the Hoopeston Jaycees with their 69th Annual National Sweet Corn Festival to “serve up” hot buttered sweet corn. Many of the Hoopeston Senators helped the Jaycees make this event happen. This was my 29th year helping with the corn line and First Lady Sherrie pitched in by helping run the husker machine. The Hoopeston Jaycees cook up over 28 tons of hot buttered sweet corn at no charge to the festival goers. Another event that the Danville Senators helped by “returning the favor” was the first “Taste of Danville”. The Danville Jaycees had a food booth selling rib eye sandwiches and hot dogs. I along with Rick Jones #71685, Greg Hilleary #43305, Mary Ann Hilleary #64615 and First Lady Sherrie pitched in to help make this a successful first time event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my board members, chairmen, and Senate family for putting on your Chef’s hats and going out and “Serving Up Illinois Senate Hospitality” to your local Jaycee Chapters and making the first half of this year not only fun, but successful. First Lady Sherrie and I would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Monty Schroeder #62203 [email protected] • 217.304.1046 Volume 46 Issue 2 The Official Publication of the Illinois JCI Senate November 2012 www.illinoisjcisenate.com In This Issue President’s Comments VP and Chairmen Reports Business Meeting Minutes Treasurer’s Report Editor’s Notebook The Heartland Honeydipper Headshots Registration Forms

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Page 1: In This Issue PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE · 2017-01-26 · by Denny Birt #37116 We have completed another successful year of Illinois football concessions. This year we were able to run

So many things have happened since our last FORUM. We workedon raising funds by trying new things. We started off by setting upa food booth at the Bloomington Jaycees Bruegala & Music Festivalin July, and Chef Norm Hoffman #25676 and his lovely wife Lindahave helped out by introducing everyone to Pampered Chef. Ask

Don Falls #40510 and Bruce Widenhoefer #63672 if they have been putting their newutensils to work. Hey guys, we want your recipes!!!

Speaking of recipes, we are working on putting together “Abe’s Travels across the USA”cookbook. You can submit your recipes to the cookbook; email them to Mary Ann Hilleary

#64615 at [email protected], to me at [email protected] or mail them to First Lady Sherrie Schroederat 417 N Griffin, Danville, IL 61832. The cookbooks are being sold for $10.00 so make sure you get your order in.

We have wrapped up another annual fund raiser led by head coach Denny Birt #37116. He led our team to manytouchdowns at the Senate Illini football concession stand. Thanks Denny and to everyone who worked the games.

We would like to dedicate this FORUM in the memory of Larry “Fergie” Ferguson #45060. We lost our dear friend onSeptember 5, 2012. Still today his absence is felt throughout the whole Senate organization. Though we try to move on,we often hear “Oh Larry did that”. We know that Linda Ferguson #64547 and family will continue on with his passionfor the JCI Senate.

We have really enjoyed our many travels along with our Illinois Senate family starting off at the Fall GA in Fairview Heights,IL. We had several Senators in attendance. I want to thank Melodie Ainslie #69200 for organizing the successful BloodDrive. Several Senators and Jaycees participated, to a total of 20 pints of blood. I also want to thank Norm Hoffman#25676 and his lovely wife Linda for arranging the Pampered Chef presentation given by Peggy Kehrer Staley. Chef Monte’& Chef Spiderman (Norm) along with their lovely assistant Peggy (Ray Ainslie #44136) prepared an awesome fruit salsausing the Pampered Chef utensils.

The drive to and from the US Fall Board Meeting in Charleston, WV was very scenic and quite entertaining; just ask our“son”, Digger. Hats off to the Region V states, who were recognized by US Senate President Bruce Geddes #35527, forbeing the top growth region having +12 for the first quarter. Our very own Region V Vice President Gary Pittenger#24804 also received the first Presidential Award for the 1st Trimester. Congratulations Gary for driving Region V to thecheckered flag. Congratulation to Debbie Tafflinger #70215 from Illinois as she was awarded the Return the FavorSenator for the 1st Trimester.

Our next travels were to Frankenmuth, MI to Michigan’s 40th Anniversary. Patti Reitsma #55847 and her committee didan awesome job, from the location, to the hospitality, and especially the dinner highlighting Michigan’s last 40 years.Several Illinois Senators enjoyed the boat ride, shopping downtown and Bonner’s Christmas Shop.

In between all the traveling First Lady Sherrie and I worked on “Serving Up Illinois Senate Hospitality” by helping theHoopeston Jaycees with their 69th Annual National Sweet Corn Festival to “serve up” hot buttered sweet corn. Many ofthe Hoopeston Senators helped the Jaycees make this event happen. This was my 29th year helping with the corn lineand First Lady Sherrie pitched in by helping run the husker machine. The Hoopeston Jaycees cook up over 28 tons of hotbuttered sweet corn at no charge to the festival goers.

Another event that the Danville Senators helped by “returning the favor” was the first “Taste of Danville”. The DanvilleJaycees had a food booth selling rib eye sandwiches and hot dogs. I along with Rick Jones #71685, Greg Hilleary#43305, Mary Ann Hilleary #64615 and First Lady Sherrie pitched in to help make this a successful first time event.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my board members, chairmen, and Senate family for putting on yourChef’s hats and going out and “Serving Up Illinois Senate Hospitality” to your local Jaycee Chapters and making the firsthalf of this year not only fun, but successful.

First Lady Sherrie and I would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEby Monty Schroeder #[email protected] • 217.304.1046

Volume 46 Issue 2 The Official Publication of the Illinois JCI Senate November 2012

www.illinoisjcisenate.com

In This Issue

President’s Comments

VP and Chairmen Reports

Business Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

Editor’s Notebook

The Heartland Honeydipper

Headshots

Registration Forms

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTby Don Falls #[email protected](W) 217.785.1997 • (C) 217.415.2636

Hello fellow Illinois Senators. It is hard to believe that we are half

way through our year. Hopefully you are creating some great

memories of our year.

As we start the second half of our year, please give all the help and support to the great

team of chairmen that are working very hard to make this a successful year.

Here’s what’s going on in their respective areas:

Kathy Crick #71017 leads us in Return the Favor Program and she is in need of your

information on what you have done to assist the Jaycees. Please send her the

information at [email protected], 7752 Garland Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423.

Maureen Butler #67669 continues to lead the Freshman Senators. A new Freshman Senator, Aaron Brown #71695,

poured the toast at midnight in Fairview Heights.

Patty Butler #65322 continues to be our representative for Camp New Hope. As always, the camp has many needs.

If you can offer any help or assistance please contact Patty and let her know. It is about 6 months before the camping

season. Let’s start looking for campers to send.

Norm Hoffman #25676 is our Future Directions Chairman. Please give him your support and ideas as he and the

committee strive to identify the direction our organization should be heading.

Happy Holidays and safe travels to one and all!

Calendar of Events

January 25 - 27, 2013

USJCI Winter Meeting

San Diego, CA

February 8 -10, 2013

IL JCI Senate Winter Meeting

Decatur, IL

March 15 -17, 2013

USJCI Region V Spring Fling

Danville, IL

ILLINI CONCESSIONSby Denny Birt #37116

We have completed another successful year of Illinois football concessions. This year we were able to run the stand

without any outside help. This was due to all the good volunteers for this project. After 13 years we have figured out that

10 people can work very effective & efficient without too much running into each other.

I would like to thank all Senators & Significant others who gave up their time to travel to Champaign to make this

another good year. I have to give special mention to Mark Niedenthal & Tom Greathouse who were at every game. They

have been the anchors of the team. Thanks to my wife Jan for giving up her home for hospitality. She even came over &

helped a couple games. I really know how much she likes that.

I will give a final financial report at the Winter Meeting.

I’m starting to plan for next year already.

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGION REPORTby Chris Curtis #35440

Greetings from "The Valley!" Wow, a Senate year sure passes quickly. As we near the holiday season, there is still a lot

work to do. We have 2 more Illini football concessions on Nov. 10 and 17. Call Denny Birt #37116 and volunteer to help

out. Reach out to a local Jaycee chapter and see if you can give them a hand and then send a "Return the Favor" form to

Kathy Crick #71017.

This Thanksgiving, pause to reflect on everything and everyone that you have reason to be thankful for. At Christmas, enjoy

family and friends, and remember the true "Reason for the Season" by honoring God and by helping someone who is less

fortunate than you. Susie, Katie and I send out our warmest holiday wishes to all of you!

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First off let me thank everyone for their love, hugs and special words of comfort during this very

difficult time in our lives. Larry was a huge part of our life that was quickly taken away, and I thank

you for being there for me and my family.

Just a reminder to all the Region Directors to keep in contact with hospitality chairperson Tanya Haubner #70344 on

your assigned time for hospitality duty. Let’s continue the great hospitality that Illinois is known for!

On-To chairman Digger McGraugh #36156 has all the information on any meeting that you might be interested in

attending, please contact him and let him know of your plans.

Coming up in December will be the Illinois vs. Missouri Basketball Game, hosted by the Missouri JCI Senate this year.

Please contact Val Koble #13921 for date and ticket information.

Coming up in January 25-27, 2013 we will be traveling to San Diego, CA for the US JCI Winter Mid-Year Meeting. Hope

to see a lot of Illinois Senators there.

Mark your calendar now for February 8-10 for the Illinois JCI Senate Winter Meeting/Illinois Jaycee LOTS & Year End

Awards Banquet. This will be in Decatur at the Decatur Conference Center. I believe Melodie Ainslie #69200 will be

holding a Blood Drive this weekend also, so please plan on donating.

Then on March 15-17 please join us in Danville, Illinois for the US JCI Region V Spring Fling at the Danville Days Hotel &

Conference Center. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Chairman Greg Hilleary #43305.

Until we meet again I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable season. Please remember to show the important

people in your life how much you love them and remember “Serving up Illinois Senate Hospitality” is still what we do!

MANAGEMENT REPORTby Linda Ferguson #[email protected] • 618.258.4833

DeaDline for forUM articles, March 1, 2013

ELECTIONS 2013-2014by Kate Patterson #52517

Just a reminder, nominations will

be open for

Illinois JCI Senate Board

positions for the 2013-2014

year at the February

business meeting.

CAMP NEW HOPE BOOSTER CLUBMembership Application

Name _____________________________________

Address ___________________________________

City ________________________ Zip ___________

Mail $10.00 Tax Deductible Donation To:

Camp New Hope

P.O. Box 764

Mattoon, IL 61938

Make Check Payable To:

Camp New Hope Booster Club

Illinois Senate Cookbook ---- Mary Ann Hilleary #64615 & First Lady Sherrie Schroeder

Abe will be travelling across the USA and will be collecting recipes along the way. The Chef (PresidentMonty Schroeder #62203) has a lot of recipes to share and we would like your recipes as well. Thedeadline for submitting your recipes is May 1, 2013. Delivery will start at the 2013 National Conventionin Cleveland, OH. Of course, we want you to pre-order a recipe book and the cost is $10.00. The OrderForm and Recipe submission form are included in this issue of the FORUM.

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SECRETARY’S REPORTby Donna Ward #[email protected] • 708-387-9381

ILLINOIS JCI SENATEMinutes Fall Meeting 2012September 8, 2012

The Meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by President Monty Schroeder #62203.

CHAPLAIN Ray Ainslie #44136 presented a memorial service to honor Larry Ferguson #45060 and all other Senate members that

we have recently lost.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Maureen Butler #67669

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS was presented by Greg Hilleary #43305

ILLINOIS JAYCEES PRESIDENT Joanne Rinaldo #70344 81st President addressed the membership.

IL Jaycee Special Guest - National US Jaycee Executive Director Joel Harper was introduced to the membership.

ADDITIONS / CORRECTIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA included:

New Business b.) Appointment of replacement trustee of Life Membership and Contingency Fund.

SECRETARY’S REPORT presented by Donna Ward #53588 (Chef Assistant)

a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY MEETING as published in the most recent Forum edition. Motion to approve the minutes made

by Maureen Butler #67669 and seconded by Wayne Huelsmann #30592. Motion passed.

b. FORUM report presented by: Charlie Gouveia #18294 / Marilyn Burton #55106 – The deadline for the next forum is November

1, 2012. All articles are to be submitted to Marilyn by this date! The web address to send articles is [email protected]. Please

be reminded to boldface the first time a senator name/number is listed in the article.

c. Website report presented by: President Schroeder #62203 who advised the membership that with the passing of Larry, the site

administration and direction for future updates will be announced shortly. The website address is www.illinoisjcisenate.com.

Motion to Approve Secretary’s report made by Pam Gallahger #55914 and Seconded by Chris Curtis #35440. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT presented by Melodie Ainslie #69200 (Kitchen Manager)

a. Current 2012-2013 Financial Statement provided to the membership.

b. Membership & Life Membership Fundraising Coordinator – At this time there is no one appointed to this role. Should someone

have interest in the position, they are asked to contact Treasurer Melodie.

c. Pins Chairman - Bill Willett #17398 – Bill was not present however there is a pin fire sale available.

d. Products Chairman - Cindy Hillebrand #58291 – Cindy was not present, however products can be ordered by visiting the IL JCI

Senate website and downloading the form, or obtaining a copy from the Forum Newsletter.

e. Pampered Chef Fundraising Chairman - Norman Hoffman #25676 – Norm reminded everyone that a Pampered Chef

Fundraising Party was going to take place on Saturday afternoon. A raffle for a bag of Pampered Chef Products was held with a

profit of $120 to the Senate. The winner was Bruce Widenhoefer #63672.

f. Illini Concessions Chairman - Denny Birt #37116 – Denny re-announced the dates for the Illini Football games to the

membership and a volunteer sign in sheet was passed around. There are 10-12 individuals needed for each game. Denny

reminded everyone who was working that they needed to wear orange t-shirts.

g. Silent Auction Chairman - Mary Ann Hoeller #55729 – Mary Ann was not present, however the membership was reminded that

the Auction will be held at the next meeting in February. Please start looking for items to donate.

h. Birdies for Charity Chairman Wayne Huelsmann #30592 – Wayne told members that the pledge reminders have been

distributed. If you owe funds, please send them in. We had the participation of 23 people and are anticipating the profit of

approximately $900.

i. Lotto Chairman - Mark Niedenthal #39701 – Lotto Raffle tickets are available from Mark. The month the program will take place

is February, 2013. Tickets are $5.00 each and there will be one $50.00 winner each day.

j. Abe’s Cookbook report presented by MaryAnn Hilleary #64615/ First Lady Sherrie – A book comprised of recipes collected

throughout the travels of the Exec Board, as well as others who wish to participate, will be published for delivery at the USJCI National

Convention in June of 2013. The books will be sold via pre-order only, at a cost of $10.00 each and order forms are currently

available. The deadline for recipe submission is May 1, 2013.

Treasurer Melodie concluded her report by announcing the collection of donations for the 50/50 Raffle and USJCI Raffle. Additionally, she

reminded each of the Chairmen in her area that they must complete and submit to her a Quarterly report of activities. The second report

is due at the Winter GA Meeting.

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report made by Maureen Butler #67669 and Seconded by Jim Dimitroff #36997. Motion Carried.

(Continued on Page 9)

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TREASURER’S COMMENTSby Melodie Ainslie #[email protected] • 618.495.2673

The September Meeting was very well attended in Fairview Heights. Excellent Job by all! It waswonderful to see new faces. Don’t stop attending, I know that we all have extremely busy schedulesbut that is what makes us the greatest individuals and group around. It was wonderful to reminiscewith those that we haven’t seen for a while and please come back. As we all know, all too well, we

never know when one of us will be missing.

Bill Willett, #17398 is still having “fire sales” on pins. We need to get an extinguisher and help put these out for Bill!Thank you Bill for continuing to do a GREAT JOB!

If you are in need of any products, contact Cindy Hillebrand, #58291. Thanks Cindy!

Chef Norm Hoffman #25676 and “Assistant” (in this case) Monty Schroeder #62203 had a Cook Off and it was veryinteresting and delicious also. It was very well attended and the proceeds were outstanding. I would like to thank Normand Mrs. Norm (Linda) as well as the Pampered Chef Consultant for the tremendous work and for the financial supportfrom all of those that attended the Cook Off. I know there were several that didn’t get their orders in on time, myselfincluded (the wedding got in the way) who would still like to order. So maybe we can talk Norm into doing it again? Thanksto all of you for your support.

Mary Ann Hoeller #55729 would sure like a few of those unwanted Christmas gifts you can’t find a home for to bedonated to the Silent Auction to be held at our February Meeting. Let Mary Ann or I know if you need a pick-up for theitems.

Wayne Huelsmann, #30592 is conducting Birdies for Charity again and will have the forms available very soon. MarkNiedenthal #39701 will be running the Lotto in the spring for us again. Thanks to both of you for helping.

We still need RECIPES! Please send them toMary Ann Hilleary #64615 or First LadySherrie Schroeder to be added to the newcookbook that we are selling. If you haverecipes that you would like to share, pleaseEmail them to MaryAnn at:[email protected]. Please help out withas many as you would like to share. This is away that you can contribute without leavingyour home. Just think of all the time you savedfrom not having to watch that St. Louis team inthe World Series (Ha! Ha!). The cookbooks willbe available at the National Convention inCleveland and Picnic in Springfield next summer.The cost is $10.00 and we are taking orders forthem.

If you have any questions about any of ourFundraising Projects or if you have any updatesand corrections with your address or phonenumber, call me at (618) 495-2673 or Email meat [email protected]. Thank you foryour support with all of our fundraising efforts.It is with your help that the financial end of thisorganization can continue. Remember this isyour organization and we need ALL OF YOU!

You know I am long winded! But finally I wouldlike to add that we are approaching a veryspecial time of year. The Holiday season!Thanksgiving! We all take for granted whenfamily gets to together during this time andthinks that we will see them again tomorrow,next week, and next year. Enjoy the holidaysright now with your family and friends. I wishyou all a Merry Christmas (even if that isn’tpolitically correct) and a very prosperous NewYear (we could use that in the Senate).

ILLLINNOIS SENNATE 20 12 - 2013 Bud dget

Monty Schroeder r, President Melod die Ainslie, Tre asurer Fo or Peri riod En Ending August st 31, 2012

Quarter Year to Date Actual Budget Actual Variance

INCOMEBalance from 2011 -2012 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 0.00Life memberships (5 (5x240) 540.00 1,200.00 540.00 (660.00)Membership Dues (61x30) 60.00 1,830.00 60.00 (1,770.00)New Member Apps s (15x35) 35.00 245.00 35.00 (210.00)Mentor Support 236.00 600.00 236.00 (364.00)Froum Support 58.00 200.00 58.00 (142.00)Hospitality 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 (2,000.00)Products 1,100.00 1,500.00 1,100.00 (400.00)GA room deposits 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 (8,000.00)TOYP 0.00 9,500.00 0.00 (9,500.00)May GA 0.00 16,000.00 0.00 (16,000.00)Fundraiser - Birdies s for Charity 0.00 1,600.00 0.00 (1,600.00)Fundraiser - Foodsttand 2,062.00 2,000.00 2,062.00 62.00Fundraiser - Illini C oncession 0.00 7,500.00 0.00 (7,500.00)Fundraiser - Lotto R Raffle 0.00 2,035.00 0.00 (2,035.00)Fudraiser - Pins 0.00 770.00 0.00 (770.00)Fundraiser - Pampe ered Chef 240.00 0.00 240.00 240.00Fundraiser - Silent Auction 0.00 1,545.00 0.00 (1,545.00)Drawings 842.00 700.00 842.00 142.00Spring Fling 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 (10,000.00)Misc income* 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TOTAL 8,673.00 70,725.00 8,673.00 (62,052.00)

EXPENSESLife Account Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Contingency Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00USJCI Dues (747x5 5) 520.00 3,735.00 520.00 (3,215.00)Mentors Advertisingg 600.00 0.00 (600.00)Forum 3,200.00 0.00 (3,200.00)Hospitality 2,000.00 0.00 (2,000.00)Products 1,000.00 0.00 (1,000.00)GA Room Depositss 8,000.00 0.00 (8,000.00)TOYP 0.00 9,000.00 0.00 (9,000.00)May GA 0.00 15,000.00 (15,000.00)Illinois Jaycees for May GA 0.00 800.00 (800.00)Presidential Expense ses 0.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00)Presidential Awards s 0.00 600.00 (600.00)Fundraiser - Birdies s for Charity 100.00 (100.00)Fundraiser - Foodsttand 3,633.47 500.00 3,633.47 3,133.47Fundraiser - Illini C oncession 3,500.00 (3,500.00)Fundraiser - Lotto R Raffle 725.00 (725.00)Fundraiser - Pins 525.00 (525.00)Fundraiser - Pampe ered Chef 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Fundraiser - Silent Auction 0.00 100.00 (100.00)Drawings 0.00 500.00 (500.00)National Guest Exp Expense 302.60 1,000.00 302.60 (697.40)Treasurer Expensee 100.00 (100.00)Chaplain Expense 50.00 (50.00)Name Tags 200.00 (200.00)Senate Directory 519.00 335.00 519.00 184.00Camp New Hope C Camper 525.00 (525.00)Sponsorships 750.00 (750.00)Web Site 0.00 0.00Spring Fling 9,000.00 (9,000.00)Senatorship Fund 380.00 (380.00)Admin exp 132.41 0.00 132.41 132.41Misc. expenses** 0.00 0.00Balance to 2013-14 4 3,500.00 (3,500.00)

TOTAL 5,107.48 70,725.00 5,107.48 (65,617.52)

Other Funds Balance Status Designee Date of Last revi ewContingency 5,000.00 Fin. Com. Ferguson, L Jul-12May GA Checkbook 100.00 ongoing Supernant, L Jul-12TOYP Checkbook 3,726.46 ongoing Pittenger/Hilleaary Sep-12Life Accounts 41,480.71 Fin. Com. Ferguson, L Jul-12General Fund Checkb ckbook 3,785.52 perpetual Ainslie, M Sep-12

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The fall meeting in Sept. at Four Points by Sheraton-Fairview Heights had a different feel, due to the

shock of the loss of Larry Ferguson #35060. There were lots of people wearing his favorite sports

shirts and Presidential shirt in his honor on Friday evening. Linda Ferguson #64547 was there with

family and was held close in warm hugs from many friends.

It is a very long time from early September to early February. Though activities during that period are few, they are

important to the Illinois Senate. Illini football concessions are an important fund raiser, and also are important in keeping

Senators connected with each other. (although the quality of play did not have a positive impact on profits) Likewise, the

two US JCI Senate board meetings during that period, and Missouri – Illinois basketball, help keep us connected with our

friends across the nation. Ahead is the busy February to May period highlighted by our hosting of the Region V meeting

March 15, in Danville at the Days Hotel, and bracketed by Silent Auction and Winter GA February 8-10 in Decatur,

and TOYP / Senate elections May 3-5 in Springfield!

In the midst of it all, don’t forget March 1, 2013, copy deadline for the spring issue of FORUM. Send copy to Marilyn

Burton #55106 at [email protected]. Remember to highlight the first time in your article that you list a member’s

name and Senate number. Thanks for your support.

Although it was September 2012, that we mourned the passing of our 40th President, Larry Ferguson #45060, the

Illinois Senate and the US Senate will miss his presence, and the many things that he did so well, for a long time to come.

His was a life of service well lived.

fYi: Miscellaneous information, notes, recognitions and eventsThe special guests at the Fall Senate business meeting included the 81st IL Jaycee President Joanne

Rinaldo #70344 and US Jaycee National Executive Director Joel Harper.

Bruce Widenhoefer #63672 was the winner of the Pampered Chef drawing.

High number - Aaron Brown #71695

Low number - Gary Pittenger #24804

The Freshman Senator toast at midnight recognized Aaron Brown #71695. And he did a great job

spreading the fantastic bubbly from a strange looking blue bottle. Change is good!

Next FORUM deadline is March 1, 2013. Send articles to [email protected].

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOKby Charlie Gouveia #18294

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PAMPERED CHEFby Norm Hoffman #25676

Just a note to express my thanks to all the Senators who participated in either the Pampered Chef Drawing or thecooking show, both projects were a financial success. Our head Chef Monte’ showed his experience with the tools of thetrade, when he almost left his finger in the apple dips! Thus far, we have brought in a little over $500 to the Senategeneral fund, so I say again thanks for your support.

At this time we plan another show in Decatur at the Feb. meeting to display some of the new Pampered Chef products. Ihope you would plan to participate. It’s a good cause, because 15% of the sales will come back to the Senate. See you inDecatur!

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THE HEARTLAND HONEYDIPPERby Linc

Nothing bums out a honeydipper worse that a dry pit! The hot, dry summer season left the promising early deposits hardto scoop, and the events of September added little to the pit. The Illini’s on-field football performances qualified for thepit, but there was little net gain due to there impact on concession revenue. Don’t even talk about that five month longspell of little or no activity this fall and early winter. At least we had some rain, so something is in the pit. Linc isconsidering going to the east coast to clean up after hurricane Sandy, and, of course, the elections. (that was somethingthat really qualified for the pit!)

Now, on to September GA’s remains:• Now Melodie has our money, and our blood

• Cell phones are great. They let you talk to the other people at the right restaurant in the wrong town!

• Let’s take a loooooong way to lunch, be the first patrons of any kind to arrive, wait a long time for seating and an evenlonger time for service. It’s quite tasty when you are that hungry!

• There was some sort of great divide in the Hospitality room area, with many of the “menfolk” out in the hallway insteadof the room (perhaps doing some shoveling?). A group of the “womenfolk” were at a corner table and there was some type of invisible force field that interrupted the movement of a man into that area. Denny Birt #37116 tried to passacross that force field several times, but would jump and make a squeaking noise, like he was being shocked! But TerryBarker #40979 was able to breach that line, and stated that he wasn’t scared.

• Confusing things are happening. President Monty Schroeder #62203 has developed a dual personality. If you are reading about Chef Monte’ please realize this is not a typo! Wonder if he dreams about cooking?

• Strange enough, JDO #35308 was sighted after the bewitching hour. That is a rare sight, indeed. Linc would have had a better time if Larry was there.(He was, he just couldn’t give his reports!)

Always remember Linc is watching. This administration’s dry spell won’t last forever, and then the s*** will fall!

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BITS & PIECESby Marilyn Burton #55106, FORUM CO-EDITOR

“IN TOUCH”

Time flies-from here to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the end of the calendar year. We have moremethods to keep “in touch” but often are busy and lose touch.

I admit that I still send out Christmas cards to family and some friends from high school, college, Jaycees and pastworkplaces. This is my effort to stay in touch.

“Touch” is considered one of the five traditional senses. A definition of the verb is: to cause or permit a part of the body,especially the hand or fingers, to come into contact with so as to feel. Touch as a noun can either be physical contact ora manner or method.

“In Touch” is in contact or communication. Being in touch with our Senators is difficult. I still wonder how we can reachout to “activate” more of our fellow JCI Senators. Do you think a personal call and invite to a meeting would work? UsingFacebook on the computer helps those of us online with that method, but it’s far from complete.

Happy Holidays to you and yours! Maybe a New Year’s Resolution for all to consider is to contact a Senator you haven’tseen at an event in a while and reestablish that line of communication. Tell them you just wanted to get “in touch”.

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“Here we go, here we been, here we’re back.” Fellow senators, it has been another very busy traveling time of the year

for our Illinois Senate organization. This second quarter started with the USJCI Fall Board Meeting in beautiful Charleston,

West Virginia. The Illinois Senate was well represented at this meeting. Then we visited Michigan for their JCI Senate 40th

Anniversary. Those who attended said it was a first class event. This same weekend, the Larry Olson Memorial Scholarship

Golf Tournament was chaired by our Senate Past President Norm Hoffman #25676 at Lake Carroll, IL. Many Senate

golfers and members, who did not go to Michigan, supported this noble cause. Region V Vice President Gary Pittenger

#24804 and I traveled to the Indiana-Michigan-Ohio Border Bash in Maumee, Ohio. This was strictly a social, with no

meeting. Each year the competition is different. Last year it was a pumpkin carving contest and this year was a scavenger

hunt in an antique mall. Kentucky and Illinois teamed up with Indiana. Michigan won the 1st place, Ohio 2nd, and Indiana

came in last. It was a lot of fun. The following weekend a contingent of Senators went onto Indiana for their Fall Senate

Meeting in La Porte. Thanks to all the Illinois Senators who traveled this quarter to the National, Region, or State event.

See you at the Winter GA. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

NOTE: The saying “Here we go!” was first said by Senator Robert F. “Digger” McGraugh #36156 for many years in

his many Jaycee, Senate, and vacation travels. The sad thing about this is that AB-INBEV Corporation never contacted

him for his permission to use it in their Bud Light commercials. When Mr. McGraugh was asked for his comments, he

stated, “I just don’t understand. Maybe it’s because my beverage of choice is the Silver Bullet?”

ON-TO CHAIRMAN REPORTby Robert “Digger” McGraugh #36156

LOTTOby Mark Niedenthal #39701

We are giving away $50 each day in February. We have 1000 numbered tickets to sell. Each ticket number will match

up with the Illinois Lottery Daily Evening Pick-3 Lotto . . . or not. NOW is the time to get those JCI Senate Lotto tickets

sold and turned in. You and your friends can't win if you don't have tickets. You can still have them in time for Christmas

stocking stuffers, and they are GREAT for that. So, make a call or send an e-mail to: Mark Niedenthal (217) 497-3796,

(217) 443-2481, [email protected].

Please leave your name and mailing address. An envelope with 10 tickets (random numbers) will arrive in a couple days.

If you want more just mention it with your message/note. Please plan to turn in your tickets and money via return mail

or e-mail the numbers and then hand the loot over at the February 8-10 meeting.

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ADMINISTRATIVE VP REPORT - Don Falls #40510 (Sous Chef)

a. Return the Favor Chairman - Kathy Crick #71017. Kathy reminded the membership to submit the forms to receive credit when

assisting local chapters. The next deadline for submission to the USJCI Senate is 1/2/13. Additionally, she advised the membership

to support programs sponsored by the Jaycees.

b. Freshman Senators Chairman - Maureen Butler #67669 – New Senator Aaron Brown #71695 was welcomed and presented

with information about the ILJCI Senate organization.

c. Camp New Hope Chairman - Patty Butler #65322 – Patty was not present, however assistance in closing the camp for the 2012

season was promoted. A check in the amount of $350 for the late fees collected from the May GA committee was presented.

d. Historian - Ray Ainslie #44136 – Ray spoke of his recent visit to the Service Center and the continued attempts to update the

ILJCI Senate Past President photographs.

e. Future Directions Chairman - Norm Hoffman #25676 – Norm reported that there is one open seat on the Committee. He

discussed a wrap up of the most recent committee meeting and advised that they would be making recommendations to President

Schroeder in the upcoming months. Ideas for the Future Direction Committee are invited to be submitted by the membership.

Motion to Approve Administrative report made by Gary Roux #39707 and Seconded by Donna Baker #67041. Motion Carried.

MANAGEMENT VP REPORT - Linda Ferguson #67040 (Pastry Chef)

Linda was not present at the meeting. The report was presented by President Schroeder.

a. Blood Drive Chairman - Melodie Ainslie #69200 – Melodie reminded the membership that the blood drive was occurring in the

room adjacent to the meeting. The goal is 30 participants. Senator Gary Roux #39707 spoke to the membership about the

importance of blood donations.

b. Hospitality Chairman - Tanya Haubner #70344 – Tanya thanked the members for their donations at the current meetings and

asked to be advised by the RD’s of their plans to host the meals in the future.

c. Spring GA 2013 Chairman - Lori Suprenant #67040 – Lori was not present at the meeting but sent a note to remind the

membership that the meeting will be held in Springfield on May 3-5, 2013.

d. TOYP 2013 Co-Chaimen Roxy Baker #69597 / Gary Pittenger #24804 – Roxy reminded the membership that the submission

deadline is 2/10/2013.

e. On-To Chairman - Digger McGraugh #36156 – Digger announced that a calendar of activities was provided on the table at the

back of the meeting room. Anyone wishing to attend any of the events can do so by registering appropriately. Registration forms

were made available at the meeting. Additionally, members were invited to contact Digger directly with any questions/concerns.

f. IL/MO Basketball Chairman - Val Koble #13921 – Val was not present, but it was reported that the date is not finalized as of yet,

however it will most likely be held December 22th with MO Hosting.

g. Region V Spring Fling 2013 Chairman – Greg Hilleary #43305 – Greg reported that the event will be held on March 15-17th in

Danville and will include a Friday Night Luau. Raffle tickets available with the prize of Registrations, and Room Nights.

h. Picnic 2013 Chairman - Denny DeGroot #40222 - Denny reported that the event date is July 26-28 at the Best Western in

Springfield, IL. Registration is $55.00 and Room Rate is $69/night for dbl/dbl or $89/night for suite. Golf will be held on Friday and

Saturday at either The Oaks or the Rail. Bar Burgers will be held at The Dublin Pub which seats 150 people. The attendees will be

able to order from the menu.

Motion to Approve Management report made by Roxy Baker #69597 and Seconded by Marilyn Burton #55106. Motion carried.

Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation report presented by Brian Ziegle #42479 – Brian submitted a note of thanks to everyone for their

continued support of the projects in this area.

a. Golf - Larry Olsen presented by Norm Hoffman #25676 – The event date is 10/6/2012. Sponsorships and entry forms are

available. Manpower is needed and anyone interested are requested to contact Norm.

b. Golf – Bubba Bash report presented by Wayne Kiefer #36498 – The Chairman had nothing to report at this time.

c. Scholarship Program report was presented by Kate Patterson #52517 – The Chairman reported that the deadline to accept

applications is January 12, 2013.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Appoint of Election Committee - Kate Patterson #52517, Greg Hilleary #43305, Denny Birt #37116

b. Appointment of replacement trustee of Life Membership and Contingency Fund. - Motion was made by JD Olson #35308 and

Seconded by Jim Dimitroff #36997 to appoint Wayne Kieffer #36498 to the role of Trustee for the Life Membership and

Contingency Funds and to act as Finance Committee member for the remainder of Larry Ferguson’s term. Motion carried.

(Secretary’s Report - Continued from Page 4)

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a. Bruegala Wrap Up presented by Ray Ainslie #44136 – Ray said that the committee is working on the final figures. At this time the

committee can report that there was not a loss. There were 22 people who participated and were able to make a donation of $300

in bread to the Salvation Army.

b. Picnic Wrap Up presented by Kate Patterson #52527 – Formal numbers to follow at next meeting.

REGION DIRECTOR REPORTS (CONCIERGES)

SERVE Region Director, Digger McGraugh #36156 – Encouraged people to participate in the events being held in his area.

HIGH / LOW SENATE NUMBERS

High: Aaron Brown #71695

Low: Gary Pittenger #24804

USJCI PRESIDENTS RAFFLE

There were 14 tickets distributed at the meeting.

50/50 DRAWING – Winner of $80.00 was Brian Ziegle #42479 with $80.00 being donated to the ILJCI Senate.

NATIONAL GUESTS

There were no National guest comments made.

USJCI REGION V VICE PRESIDENT & GUESTS

USJCI Region V VP - Gary Pittenger #24804 – Gary reviewed activities of the Region V Chapters.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

Members were reminded to keep the Ferguson family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Kate Patterson #52517 – Thanked everyone again for the success of the Picnic Meeting and offered

continued support of the current board.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS Monty Schroeder #62203 – Thanked membership for their continued support.

ADJOURN WITH JAYCEE CREED led by Aaron Brown #71695.

Motion to Adjourn made by Don Falls #40510 and Seconded by Jack Ward #53585. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 11:15 AM

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THOUGHTS FROM THE CHAPLAINby Ray Ainslie #44136

“God grant me the strength to meet the challenges of the day and grant me the humility to accept all the gifts that Yougive me with a gracious heart.” Amen

Isn't that Such a simple prayer? And it makes an excellent morning salutation to the one who is greater than us all. PuttingGod first makes for a day that is focused right. It is the first line of the Creed. Meaning and purpose by putting God first.When was the last time any of us watched a sunset just to see the last flash of sun as it dips below the horizon? Or didyou ever look at a single flower in a field of flowers? I guess what I am suggesting is to “take time to take time”.

I do not know what to say about Larry Ferguson #45060. I have an article in Mentors coming out. But something mustbe said here. Simply put, he will be missed. Linda lost a husband, his children a father, his grandchildren a grandpa. Wehave lost a dear friend. We continue to find things that “Larry did” and need to find someone to replace him. I did notalways agree with him. In fact I got mad at him a couple of times. But we had something in common – the Senate andeverything the Senate and Jaycees mean. I keep going back to the one thing that I will never forget. That grin. That wry“I gotcha” grin. Until we meet again my friend, thank you for being a part of our lives.

At this time of the year I engage in my annual impersonation of the Jolly Old Elf! I see a wide variety of children. Quite afew are “less privileged” than others. Last year there was one that wanted a bed, someplace to sleep and call his own.Makes you want to hide your wish list does it not? I never promise anything in terms of a gift. But I do promise a specialgift. I remind them that Christmas is about the birth of Love and that under the tree they will find a present perhaps small,perhaps large. But that what is inside does not matter because it is the love that wrapped it that is the real present. Mywish for you all is that you find that present Christmas morning. May the love embrace you, warm you, fill you and carryyou through the New Year. God Bless you one and all. Be happy!

Remembering:

Larry Ferguson#45060, past President of Illinois Senate and USJCI Membership ServicesDirector

Richard L Rush #65360

John “Doc” Davidson # 35560, Life #206 member of Illinois Jaycee Hall of fame andformer State Senator

Prayers for:

Tom Pollman #39694 who lost his Mother to cancer.

Bob Wetzel #54690 who lost his Father.

Allen J. Voth #41225 who lost his mother-in-law Janet Fields

Bill Patterson #47979 who has learned that his knee replacements have failed and willundergo replacement surgery.

Stephanie Pittenger #59999 as her father deals with health issues.

Janice Nix #67968 who is undergoing eye surgery.

Mike Kelly #33910 who will be receiving new stem cell transplant from a donor, priorto that he will receive a massive dose of chemotherapy that is designed to kill his immunesystem. For this procedure, he will be staying at Loyola in Chicago for two weeks incomplete isolation before he is discharged from the hospital. He is required to staywithin 20 miles of Loyola for 100 or more days following the transplant in housing that isapproved by the hospital but not provided by them. A fund has been established to assistin defraying the cost.For more information, contact Don Gustin #32699 at [email protected] .

Keeping all our servicemen in our prayers of safekeeping indulge me to send a specialwish for Lt. Andy Ainslie as he begins a tour in Afghanistan.

And some good news

Norm Hoffman #25676 on his marriage to Linda Bowles. We expect the future holds alot of “pampering “for Norm.

Tony “Sponge Bob” Symoniak #66367 on his marriage to Christina Hintze.

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SENATE HOSPITALITYby Tanya Haubner #[email protected] • 217.413.0990

I hope that everyone enjoyed the Senate Hospitality room in Sept at the GA. Thank you to everyone for making it a great

weekend. There was food GALORE! I would love to continue on this trend with making Friday night not just a meal but

with snacks throughout the night so that those that come late and may miss the main meal still get hot food or at least

something other than pretzels and nuts. We would also like to take volunteers for snacks Saturday night.

Maybe you have a recipe you want to try out on everyone before you put it in the Senate Cookbook. What a great way to

share and show people what good stuff is in that book. For those who sign up to help out and bring food, I would ask that

your Region contact please send me an email to confirm. This way I know who is in charge of the food and I can work with

them the closer it gets. Please reconfirm with me if you think you have signed up just to make sure we don't have any

conflicting groups doing food.

I will be personally providing Breakfast Saturday AM. I know a lot of you have heard from the Jaycees about my biscuits

and gravy so I thought it's about time I made them for you! That's right HOMEMADE GRAVY. Don't miss out on a great

time to get together with friends and catch up. The Senate Hospitality Room is where it's AT!

If you have any special requests or things you would like to see in the room please let me know. I am totally open to adding

new items.

One last note and that is for Senators you are allowed 1 guest in the room with a paid Ribbon. That Guest is not allowed

a Guest as well. We are trying to keep the numbers down to those who have paid for the services. Please assist with

making sure everyone in the room has their Ribbon on them. This is not to be mean but to make sure that there is enough

for those of us that have paid and to keep our costs down so we can continue to have great Hospitality. Thank you again

for all your help and see you in Decatur.

SERVE REGION REPORTby Robert “Digger” McGraugh #36156

Congratulations to my home chapter, the Danville Jaycees, for their 70th Anniversary. They were chartered on October

29, 1942.

A very big thank you goes to SERVE Senator and Past President of the Illinois JCI Senate, Denny Birt #37116, for his

founding of and serving as annual chairman of the ILLINI Football Concessions. This past season marks the 10th

anniversary of this project. Remember this project started when Chicago Bears came to Champaign to play at Memorial

Stadium because of the renovations of Soldier Field.

Thank you to all who donated their time at ILLINI Football Concessions for the financial well being of the Illinois Senate.

This includes all SERVE and Illinois Senators, family members, and friends who helped on this project this year. A special

thank you to goes out to SERVE Senator Thomas A. Greathouse #60003 for working all seven games this year. This is

not the first year Tom has accomplished this feat.

Condolences to Paula Stierwalt and Senator Chris Stierwalt #52938, of Danville, for the loss of her mother and his

mother-in-law, Lois Harp on October 28, 2012.

In closing, keep serving up Senate Hospitality, and remember Illinois Senators; yes, there is a Santa Claus!

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ILLINOIS JAYCEE PRESIDENT REPORTby Joanne Rinaldo #70344

It has been an honor to serve as the 81st President of the Illinois Jaycees. I have enjoyed traveling, meeting membersthroughout the state and attending some amazing IMPACT projects.

There have been so many great projects that I have either attended or heard about that are too numerous to list here. Asa collective group of chapters throughout the state, the Illinois Jaycees have raised thousands of dollars for Camp NewHope-helping kids with disabilities enjoy summer camp; Nothing But Nets-saving lives from malaria by providing bed nets;Relay for Life-helping individuals who have been affected by cancer; Support the Troops-helping those that haveprotected our freedoms; as well as many local organizations and families that needed help.

I have seen members improve themselves and their leadership skills through their involvement. It might be as simple asintroducing themselves with confidence to their chapter or to their local Mayor, to running an effective meeting, deliveringa speech in front of 100 people to running a project that benefits others. I see the pride they have from the sweatequity of their efforts. Being a Jaycee allows a member to work as part of a team to make an extraordinary impact.

As the State President, I have also had the opportunity to represent our great state at the national level in St. Louisduring U.S. Jaycees Leadership Academy in January, in Minneapolis during our Mid America Institute gathering; in DesMoines at our National convention; and finally in Harrisburg during the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Jaycees GovernmentalAffairs Leadership Seminar in September. It has been great to work with other state presidents and the national team onhelping to shape our national organization.

I also was fortunate to attend the JCI Partnership Summit in New York City with other members from around the world.The experience was a great illustration of the line of our Creed: “That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereigntyof nations.” Members from all continents came together to discuss how we can impact not just our local community butthe world, just as the forefathers did at the founding of our international organization. Many times, the issues that we facein the U.S. are the same or similar to what other young people face in their communities in other countries.

We discussed the importance of working together to address the UN Millennium Development Goals. These issues are notjust Third World country issues but issues we face locally. I know, working as a team, the Jaycees will continue to makeprogress in solving these issues.

I was also invited to attend a U.S. Jaycees growth strategy meeting. The main component of the meeting was getting backto our organization’s roots of solving community issues. The idea is to step back, talk to community officials and othercommunity members, to determine what problems our communities face. Then as a chapter, decide how we can addressand help solve the issues.

This year, the Illinois Jaycees have taken the right steps by passing Bylaws that re-define our leadership roles on the statelevel and updating our regional support structures which will position our organization for success. This is just a first stepin making us successful. The second step is to have our members participate in our organization at all levels includinglocal, region and state levels. Taking leadership positions are twofold: giving back to the organization and providing anopportunity for further leadership growth.

As I write this article, I look forward to attending the Junior Chamber International World Congress in Taipei, Taiwan at theend of November. It is always awesome to network with over 5,000 members from around the world and hear how theyare making an impact in their local communities. The JCI World Congress is a great way to meet Jaycee members fromaround the world, attend trainings with global perspectives on solving local issues, and have fun by enjoying the manydifferent cultures.

Next year, in addition to serving as Chairman of the Board for the Illinois Jaycees, I may be fortunate to serve as a JCIInternational Vice President. If elected to this position during the JCI World Congress in Taipei, I will have theopportunity to meet members from outside the U.S. and promote the benefits of being a member of the Junior Chamber.

These are my experiences of just one year. All of these experiences made an impact on me and showed me why theJaycees are one of the greatest organizations in which to belong. We continue to expand our membership so more peo-ple will enjoy this great organization and help us to continue to make an impact. And as always, please remember to offerthe opportunity to join this great organization to others!

REGION V 2013 SPRING FLING REPORTby Greg Hilleary #43305

Illinois has the privilege of hosting the 2013 Annual Region V Spring Fling. It will be held in Danville at the Days Hoteland Conference Center the weekend of March 15th 2013. We will be celebrating with all of our Region V family fromMichigan to Kentucky, and from Ohio to Indiana. This is the year end function for our own National Vice President GaryPittenger #24804 for the region. We hope you can attend. See the Senate website for the registration form.

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Year End Convention 2012 / LOTS 2013 Hosted by The Gateway Region Jaycees

February 8-10, 2013 Decatur Conference Center and Hotel - US HWY 36, Decatur IL 62522

Please Type or Print Clearly. A Maximum of Four Registrations per form. Only One Room Registration per form.

Chapter Name: Region:

1) Jaycee Name: 2) Jaycee Name:

3) Jaycee Name: 4) Jaycee Name:

Contact Person Name: Contact Phone:

Contact Person email: _______________________________________________________

Please register for any competitions online at www.iljaycees.org

Room Reservations are to be made through the host only. Rooms will be reserved for BOTH NIGHTS, unless specified. Late arrival is guaranteed.

Room Rate is $117.60 (inclusive) and will be available after 3:00 pm on the date of check in. A minimum of ONE FULL REGISTRATION is required for each room reserved.

All Room Reservations must be made through the host and require a $117.60 deposit. (includes one night's tax) This includes all state officers - all other reservations will be cancelled! – There are no Exceptions.

Please check all that applies below:

One Room Reservation per form – Requests will be processed based on availability

I Request: __________ 1 King/Queen __________ 2 Doubles (Suites are available on request)

I will need a room on Friday, 02/08 & Saturday, 02/09 ____ Yes _____ No

Thursday 02/07 Friday 02/08 Only Saturday 02/09 Only

Register Room in the following name(s):

Home Address city, State, Zip:

ROOM CANCELLATIONS must be made by phone to the Registration Chair absolutely NO LATER THAN 11 am TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 OR YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY FRIDAY NIGHT’S ROOM!

Registrations

Description Costs Quantity Totals

Full Registration (incl Mixer, Lunch, Bnqt) $ 65.00 each __________ $_________ Cash Discount $ -5.00 off each __________ Subtract _________ Late Fee after 1/5, 5pm $ 10.00 each __________ _________ Room Deposit $117.60 each __________ _________

Partials Friday Night Mixer $ 10.00 each __________ _________ Saturday Lunch $ 25.00 each __________ _________ Saturday Banquet $ 40.00 each __________ _________ Late Fee after 1/5, 5pm $ 10.00 each __________ _________

(Deadline to cancel Meal/Function Tickets is 02/06/13) Total Payment Due $_________

Make checks payable to “Gateway Region Jaycees” - SEND NO CASH

Method of Payment: Check / Money Order #: Amount enclosed: $ Master Card: _____ Visa: _____ Name of Cardholder: Card Number: 3 digit code: Expiration Date:

Chairman: Mail Registration Forms and Payments to: Tricia Buehne Year End Convention, c/o Sandi Harpstrite 618-977-4386 504 N. Main St., Trenton, IL 62293 [email protected] 618-530-0285 or [email protected]

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Illinois JCI Senate6405 Canadian Cross DriveSpringfield, Illinois 62707-7386

Prsrt Std

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit #137

Springfield, IL

ILLINOIS JCI SENATE PRODUCTS

SEND ORDER AND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: Cindy Hillebrand #58291

758 Golden Oak Circle

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

ITEM NUMBER PRODUCT PRICE

001* General Membership Shirt (4 Button Pullover) $28.00

002* General Membership Shirt (Button Down Dress Shirt) $32.00

003 NEW 2012-13 President Shirt (Button Down Dress Shirt - SS)

French Blue with Joe Senator Logo $32.00

004* Nylon Satin Jacket $50.00

005* Sweater (V-neck Style) $30.00

006 Bar Burger Crew or Golf Team Shirt $30.00

*iteMs are naVY BlUe With oranGe loGo anD MonoGraMMinG

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ILLINOIS JCI SENATE

007* Jogging Outfit (jacket and pants-Machine washable) $68.00

008* Baseball Style Cap $5.00

Additional charge for 3X & 4X ($2.00)

011* Sweatshirt $22.95

[ ] LOGO ONLY [ ] LOGO AND MONOGRAM SHIPPING & HANDLING $5.00

Provide ship to address with order.