Wind Energy Roars
Our speaker for our October 11th meeting was Dave Vrtol, Wind Turbine Technology Instructor, Highland Community College HCC program is going well. Graduates are finding job opportunities in many states. Over the last 3 years, 34 of 44 graduates gained steady employment; 10 of them are local jobs in Northwestern Illinois.
(Dave Vrtol, Wind Tech Instructor and Club President Bert Kersten)
There is great potential for wind energy-related industries and jobs in our area and throughout the world. The biggest challenge has been the struggling economy. For farmers who choose to have one or more towers on their property, however, Dave noted it is a like another cash crop, earning farmers up to $4,500 per turbine, per year, regardless of the weather.
The turbines themselves are costly to install Therefore, they are programmed to shut themselves down if wind gets above 44 mph. Also, if one blade goes bad, they must replace all 3 blades which can cost upwards of $700,000.. Dave invited us out to see the facility at H.C.C. We should make the most of the opportunity. Thanks, Lion Brian Burke, for arranging a very interesting program and speaker.
Rose Day
Fourteen Lions met at Lion Paul Tormohlen's business early on Saturday, to get roses for delivery. At that time we had sold 560 dozen roses of the 600 dozen we had ordered. Lion Joe Serafini will give his final report soon. Thanks again to Lion Joe for all his work to manage our major fundraising project. Great job!
(L-R, Drivers Rampanthal, Snyders, Montgomery, Kryder, Zimmerman, Serafini, Anderson)
We also make special note of Lion Steve Kryder who comes back each year from Peoria
November Outing
Our club will visit the Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford IL
Like Us On Facebook
Our club switched into 21st century technology by developing an Internet Facebook site for Freeport IL Lions Club over the past several months. Lions Clubs around the world are being encouraged to move in the direction of social media as another means of reaching out to more people. Many thanks, Lion Richard Montgomery , for your efforts. If you have a Facebook account, you can read our Club’s pages at this web link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Freeport-IL-Lions-Club/181458685261615 This site is updated periodically with local and worldwide Lions news and information.
Log into Our Blog
The general public can also check out a reproduction of our Club’s monthly “Lion Talk” at our new blog site: http://freeportlionsclub.blogspot.com/ This site is updated once a month and includes a summary of the previous month’s Club business.
Gift Received
We were pleased to receive a gift of $200 from Lion Lilian Osran last month to purchase eye glasses for those in need. The gift was in memory of her husband Lion Dr. Ed Osran. Lion Dr. Ed was a long time and very active member of our club and one of the top all time salesman for roses each year. We miss Lion Ed and miss his wit and high ideals that kept us focused to serve the less fortunate. Thanks Lion Lil for the memorial.
Upcoming Dates
- Nov 08 Center for Sight & Hearing tour/dinner meeting
- Nov 21 Zone Meeting- Pearl City
- Nov 22 Board Meeting
- Nov 23 - Regular Meeting
- Dec 12 AII Service Club Luncheon
- Dec 13
Holiday Party - Dec 25 Merry Christmas
- Dec27 NO MEETING - Have a safe and Happy New Year
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