Posted by David Grant
Co-President Rich chaired the meeting with 16 Rotarians, 1 guest and 1 speaker attending.
 
Guest:  Lydia Miller is a Rotarian from Brookfield, WI who came to hear the presentation today on Shelter Box.
 
Announcements:  The Winnetka Rotarians who went to the Wilmette Rotary Club’s Trivia night on October 18 had a fun evening (Barb, Patti, Bob B, and Rich).  Our District Conference is on Saturday, 10/5.  Plan on attending the Operation Warm Fundraiser on 10/11!
 
Happy Bucks: 
  • Liz had a great time volunteering for our Rotary tent at the Winnetka Farmers Market on Saturday 9/14.She thanked the other Rotary members for participating with her: Barb, Ken, Peter, Moha, and Rich.
  • Fred is happy the value of his 401k is up since the Fed lowered short-term interest rates by 50 basis points on September 18.
  • Barb is very happy with her new son-in-law now that Carolyn and Yoni have tied the knot.
  • Robert contributes 101 happy bucks to celebrate his 30rth anniversary in the Club and his 71st Birthday.A prime time to observe both milestones and a prime number also!
Speaker:  Don Crost is a former member, and a former President of our Club. He is currently a member of the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary, and he is an ambassador for Shelter Box.  Robert and Fred made generous donations to Shelter Box after the presentation.