Co-Presidents Moha & Rich chaired the meeting.
Visiting Rotarian: Ron Bernardi from Northbrook.
Announcements: Moha thanked the ‘unsung’ W-N Rotarians who work hard behind the scenes to organize the Club. Special thanks to Barb for ordering lunches, Heidi for the many years of Kids Against Hunger, David G for the speakers, and all the donors to both the RI Foundation and the WN Foundation.
- Rich thanked all the sponsors and attendees to the Operation Warm benefit who helped the event raise funds to provide 2,000 coats this year. One of the highlights of the evening for him was seeing David and Mary Birkenstein on the dance floor.
- Rich also saluted David Birkenstein with a Level 4 Donor Award Recognition for gifts made to the RI Foundation.
Happy Bucks:
- Bob Sanfilippo thanked the Club for many happy years of membership. He is retiring as the Executive Director of CCNS.
- Wes Happily donated $123 for 39 years in the Club and his 84th birthday.
Speakers: Today was ‘Members’ Day,’ a BYOT (Bring Your Own Topic) day. Ken shared his plans as our Club’s Chair of the International Committee. Bob Baker shared his plans for the RI committee, and also his & Patti’s plans for the Winnetka Northfield Rotary Foundation committee which he co-chairs with Patti. Other members who shared topics were David B., and Robert.