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Annual Installation Dinner
Winnetka Community House
Jun 29, 2017
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Asian Cuisine Benefit Dinner Honoring Dave Gotaas
Clarkson Lodge at Clarkson Park
Jul 17, 2017
5:15 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Speakers
Jun 15, 2017
THE BUSINESS OF THE THEATER BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2017
Twenty-first Century Dads
Jun 29, 2017
Installation Dinner
Jul 06, 2017
Those Pesky Mosquitos
Jul 20, 2017
The Issues & Solutions to Climate Change
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WELCOME TO OUR CLUB! CELEBRATING 93 YEARS OF SERVICE. COME JOIN US CONNECTING FOR GOOD.
Winnetka-Northfield
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:15 PM
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Avenue
Tyrrell Room (winter) 111A (summer)
Winnetka, IL  60093
United States
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Speaker June 15: Bridget McDonough
Bridget McDonough, General Manager of Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) in Evanston, will give the club insight into the business of the theater business.  She worked in theater management at a variety of companies before co-founding Music Theater Works in 1981.  She has served on many industry boards including the National Alliance for Musical Theater. She is past president of the Rotary Club of Evanston and has been a member for 27 years.
Bridget McDonough, General Manager of Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) in Evanston, will give the club insight into the business of the theater business.  She worked in theater management at a variety of companies before co-founding Music Theater Works in 1981.  She has served on many industry boards including the National Alliance for Musical Theater. She is past president of the Rotary Club of Evanston and has been a member for 27 years. - See more at: http://wnrotary.org/Speakers#sthash.7eifygJp.dpuf
Meeting Recap June 8
The meeting was opened at 12:15 by Club President Patti Van Cleave and followed by the pledge of allegiance. Lunch was served and the meeting itself started about 12:43. The lunch meeting was held in the Winnetka Community House and there were 31 of our 55 members (44%) in attendance. Representing the WPD was John Muno, their Ex. Dir. Representing the Village was John Ripka, the Deputy Fire Chief A returnee was Arlene Presser , a member in years past.
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:  President Patti noted that June 30 is the deadline for contributions to the Rotary Foundation to be applied to our Club. She urged all of us to make at least a minimum contribution so we may have a 100% participation as has usually been the case in the past.  She also noted there will be a Board Meeting next Thursday at 11:00
President –Elect Tom reminded us of the Installation Dinner on June 29 and urged all members attend and bring guests. He also reminded us that there is an installation of our new District Governor next month.
HAPPY BUCKS: Brooke Peppey volunteered big bucks in a general recognition of good feelings as did Arlene Presser. President Patti made an offering in recognition of her forthcoming trip to Atlanta for the Rotary International Convention.
 
SPEAKER:  David Berkenstein introduced our speaker, Joe Rosner, a former military and law enforcement officer whose topic was “Protect Yourself”.
 
He hoped to help club members learn how to keep themselves and their families safer from crime and violence. His informative program featured tips, tactics and techniques.  Joe also explodes myths about personal protection that you might have heard elsewhere, using humor and demonstration to maximize learning and fun. His primary tip was to be very aware of ones surroundings. While especially true in unfamiliar places after dark, challenges might also arise in daytime.
 
The first line of defense he said is to RUN. Then call 911 and say “assault in progress” which will get instant attention and reaction. He then counseled the best tool to carry is Pepper Spray as other implements are not really effective.
 
After taking some questions, Mr.Rosner drew the day’s lottery number and the meeting closed at 1:30.
 
 
 
Meeting Assignments
June 15
GreeterHeidi Sibert
Dig-n-GrinPeter Skalski
Thought Greg Skirving
Sgt-at-ArmsTodd Stephens
ScribeKeith Reed
 
June 22
GreeterFred Schwimmer
Dig-n-GrinJohn Stone
Thought Liz Taylor
Sgt-at-ArmsBarb Tubekis
ScribeJohn Thomas
 
June 29 - Installation Dinner
GreeterDirk Tussing
Dig-n-GrinRebecca Wolf
Thought Carl Yudell
Sgt-at-ArmsSam Badger
ScribeWes Baumann
 
 
 
Every Rotarian Every Year! Give to the Rotary Foundation Before the 2016-17 Rotary Year Ends

The 2016-17 Rotary Year is drawing to a close. Please join me and the millions of beneficiaries of projects funded by The Rotary Foundation in thanking our members who have honored the commitment of Every Rotarian, Every Year, contribute to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Programs Fund.

Our club members have donated a total of $6,445 this Rotary Year. Our annual goal is $8,000, and last year we donated $10,187. So, we still have a way to go!

Please thank these 25 Rotarians for making their annual contribution, especially those in bold who are Paul Harris Fellows:

Sam Badger*+, David Birkenstein+, John Ford, David Grant*, Heather Higgins, Anna Helfman, Tony Kambich*, Mark Kotz, Rich Lalley+, Bill Leske,  Ned Meisner, Robert Mardirossian, Rodger Morris*, Lee Padgitt, Brooke Peppey, Greg Skirving, Mike Shelton, Peter Skalski, John Stone, Liz Taylor, John ThomasBarb Tubekis, Dirk Tussing, Julie Tye, Patti Van Cleave.
* signifies a Major Donor signifies Paul Harris Society ($1,000 per year)

There are many reasons to give to the The Rotary Foundation:

  • Contributions support humanitarian and educational projects initiated and run by Rotary Clubs and Districts in six areas of focus- Disease prevention and treatment, maternal & child health, education & literacy, water and sanitation, economic & community development and peace & conflict resolution.  Learn more by reviewing the Foundation’s annual report.
  • Contributions come back to support projects of our club's projects, like our coats for kids, Kids Against Hunger and International grants projects like the water well project we helped fund for an orphanage in Kenya and the digital x-ray/community health clinic project organized by District 6440. This year, we received nearly $4,000 for our Kids Against Hunger project! But we must give to receive.
  • Charity Navigator gives The Rotary Foundation its highest “Four Star” rating, giving it a score 100 out of 100.
  • The Association of Fundraising Professionals named The Rotary Foundation the World's Outstanding Foundation of 2016!
  • Giving to The Rotary Foundation is an easy way for you to participate in Rotary’s service work beyond our club, providing you a personal connection to this great organization and the good it does throughout the world.

It’s easy to give.  You can donate with a check or credit card at lunch; you can send a check to “WNRCF” (mark TRF in the memo line) to our club at 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka; you can donate via PayPal by clicking here, or you can donate directly to The Rotary Foundation at www.rotary.org or by calling 866-976-8279. One very convenient way to give is by making a recurring monthly gift on your credit card, which you can set up on Rotary’s website.

If you have any questions about The Rotary Foundation or how to give, contact Rich Lalley.

Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Connie Berman
June 7
 
Join Date
Patrick (Pat) O'Day
June 1, 1979
38 years
 
Rob Bahan
June 15, 2015
2 years
 
Keith Reed
June 20, 2013
4 years
 
Rebecca Wolf
June 20, 2013
4 years
 
William (Bill) Johnson
June 24, 1999
18 years
 
Wes Baumann
June 27, 1985
32 years
 
Kristen Jasinski
June 29, 2013
4 years