Posted by Carolyn Spencer
 
Boots & Shoes - $136
50/50 - $50
Guests -  Leo Patterson from Dixon Rotary - Leo has tickets to their Shrimp Boil on April 13 at the KC Hall - Traci Wilhelmi
Student Guests  SHS -Luke Steinke NHS - Olivia Boesen & Patrick Powers
Fritiof - Fritiof shared that he attended a Leadership day for Student Council and also that he had been ill the prior week.  He was excited to share that the SHS Chess team won Nationals in the unrated division.   He is starting tennis.  He also has been practicing playing guitar accompanying fellow classmate,  vocalist Anna Mohr and they will be performing at Open Mic night at Beans and/or Air Play.  Thanks Fritiof.
 Program - Tom Jensen introduced Jake Lipka, Tennis Pro at Sterling Park district.  Jake provided us with a written history of the Westwood Racquet facilities since 1971.  Very interesting to see the progression and changes that have occurred.  Jake has introduced many new programs to Westwood, such as partnering with the Midwest Youth Tennis Association, learning and tournament opportunities for 10 & under youth, cardio tennis, adult drills, mixed doubles on Sundays from 1 - 3, youth single day tournaments.   Court #1 is now a smart court which allows for players to review their technique and data.  Free youth tennis is offered in the summer for ages 4 - 9.  They are also redoing the 9 outdoor courts.   Jake indicated that Pickleball is a fast growing game across the country and in our community as well.      Jake did a great job informing us of the many opportunities Westwood has to offer for tennis and pickleball.  Thanks Jake and Tom.
Announcements:
  • IMPORTANT DATES
    • March 23 - Wine & Beer Tasting at Brandywine - Fundraiser for the Sunrise Rotary Club
    • April 10 - Student Excellence Night at Abiding Word Church - No meeting on April 9
    • April 11 - YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon at Dixon Elks
    • May 7 - Student program at Woodlawn Arts Academy
    • June 4 - Rotary BBQ at SHS  - No meeting on June 4 as need all hands on deck for BBQ.
  • Brice's email:  brice180taylor@gmail.com.  
  • Greeters - Don't forget to arrive a bit early and assign visiting students to a Rotarian.
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