December 12th Meeting Recap

Our scheduled presenter was a not only a no show but never returned any calls to confirm her program.

Showing his true leadership abilities, President Mike asked Jennifer Furst and Doug Mark to do a "Vocational Service" presentation. In the past, vocational service presentations were a twice a year program that proved interesting and informative. We got to find out about members not only vocations but also different organizations that they had been involved with.

It was decided that Doug would go first. By the time he got done with his presentation, we were all amazed at all the things that he has been involved with from running the Boylan concession stands for 20 years to being a soccer official to Rockford Alderman and on and on. Many of his activities probably revolved around the activities of his six kids.

Jennifer got up and said she probably should have gone first. She talked about growing up with Darlene and Tom as parents and how they instilled a love of art in her. She talked about the various positions she had before she decided to take over the family business 10 years ago. She also has served the community through various organizations but seemed to think that being "Mrs. Santa Claus" for Stroll on State is always a highlight.

When she finished her presentation, we all agreed that she was equal to the task of matching Doug's presentation.

Thank you to Jennifer and Doug for outstanding presentations that proved to be "interesting and informative". And thank you to President Mike for a last minute idea.