It certainly does not seem like a month has passed since I wrote my May issue… but here we are. By now I think the crops are planted and progressing well thanks to the timely rains. No matter what, every planting season is a struggle somewhere. That will never change. We all need to remember who is really in charge of… what, when and why things happen in our lives! Be thankful for what you have! Some people have “NOTHING” to call their own anymore because a tornado or fire took it away in seconds.
What I am leading up to here is… How much do the Members of the Cen- tral Illinois Green Club appreciate what we have as an organization? Our membership is becoming less due to health issues and Members passing. This is inevitable. The Clubs Board of Directors decided that “The Treasury” could afford to pay for the May and November potluck meals to be catered. The reason being… less work and time for our members to spend cooking. Desserts would be the only responsibility of concern. This was voted on and accepted by the Membership! Up until the May 2025 meeting it has been a great decision. To my knowledge, 21 members showed up. We are obligated to pay for “50” meals. That amounts to roughly $900.00 including the tip! We can no longer afford this. At the next meeting I will be asking for several motions: #1 – should we discontinue potlucks completely. #2 – should we ask Members to supply all dishes and desserts and CIGC will pay for and purchase chicken from Jewel or a comparable source. I hope our members pay attention to this important item of business and show up to cast their vote!
June 2025 is considered “Veterans Month”. Please make an effort to acknowledge your appreciation for all Veterans! We all have spare time on our hands. Therefore, I’m asking everyone to pray for all Veterans and their families.
Don’t forget to pray for the families that have lost loved ones or are dealing with health issues. Both scenarios can be the darkest of times in their lives.
God Bless You All! Respectfully,
Dave Wehrmann