The meeting was called to order at 12:17 by Co-President Rich Lalley. Chuck Norton shared a thought: "The best way to predict the future is to create it". - Abraham Lincoln.
Ken led us in the pledge.
Announcements:
-- Our Rotary Foundation minute focused on Global Grants. Rich read a partial list of all the good work that is being done in these grants around the world. Some of the highlighted countries were: India, Spain, Nepal, Uganda, Cameroon, Mexico, and in the US. See matchinggrants.org for more info.
--District Conference is October 5. Rotary International Conference is in Calgary next year.
--District Governor Marlene wants to know who our PE is for next year.
--Operation Warm fundraiser is October 11 at Valley Lo. Sponsors and auction items requested.
--Liz reminded all to sign up to staff our table at the Farmer’s Market on Sept 14.
Happy Bucks:
--Fred is happy that the stock market is doing well. He’s also happy to have been a Winnetkan most of his life, and encouraged us to visit the Winnetka Farmer’s Market.
-- Bob B is happy that their daughter recently bought a home in west Evanston.
Dig N Grin: Tony shared some Ronald Reagan-isms and famous quotes from mothers.
Program: Sydney Clark and Laura Munoz shared what’s new at the library, particularly in the Studio. Sydney also shared current favorite reads.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:23.