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May 17, 2018
Hearing & Your Brain: Energizing Your Ears
May 24, 2018
Are we smothering our kids into states of high anxiety?
May 31, 2018
International Justice Mission
Jun 14, 2018
What is Winnetka Streetscape All About?
Jun 21, 2018
Installation Dinner for Bill Leske
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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 on May 17: Dr. Lori Halvorson

Dr. Halvorson is a visionary leader in hearing, brain wellness and hearing conservation, passionate about energizing ears so you can mingle with the people, music and sounds of life that make you happy and stimulate your brain. She founded Lake Forest Hearing 15 years ago, re-energized over 20,000 ears, 10,000 brains and counting.  Dr. Halvorson holds a doctorate degree and board certification in Audiology, certification by The American Institute of Balance and Vestibular Assessment & Management,  is a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist and a member of MENSA. Passionate about understanding every nuance of hearing, she published groundbreaking research on prenatal hearing to learn about groundbreaking research on cognition and hearing presented by French researcher. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a member of Mensa. Ranked by Phonak as one of the top Lyric® providers in the country and by Sensaphonics as one of a select few Golden Circle audiologists, Lori is currently one of the few Premier Elite Lyric providers in the Midwest. Dr. Halvorson is passionate about empowering her patients to engage in life with well-fit hearing aids and brain retraining. Outside of the office, Dr. Halvorson enjoys water and snow skiing, spinning, circuit training, international travel, wine, cars and making memories with her kids.  Fun Fact:  Dr. Halvorson was the Girl Scout Cookie poster girl.

 

Hearing aids help reduce the risk of dementia by 9%.  Untreated hearing loss causes the brain to shrink 2% faster every year, causing up to 36% higher risk for dementia.  Well fit hearing aids can energize your ears and your brain so you can mingle with the people and music you love. This educational talk with share ideas on how you can Jazz Life Up with better hearing and better cognition.  Learn more at: www.lakeforesthearing.com

 

 

Meeting Recap for May 10
This week’s meeting was held at the Winnetka Park District’s Community Room.  There were 31 persons present, including the guest of Patti Van Cleave, Becky Hurley.  Also present were ‘future members’ Laura Cunningham and Bob Sanfilippo who were  guests of Marie Kuipers and David Grant, respectively.   The Club was also glad to see Jean Wright return, thanks to her chauffer Peter Skalski.  There were also some of our speakers’ staff members and fans of our speakers, Trisha Kocanda, Winnetka Schools Superintendent and Brad Goldstein, the District’s CFO.
 
After lunch President Tom Nash announced the birthdays of Patti Van Cleave, David Grant and John Ford for the week.  A pretty good rendition of Happy Birthday was sung by those in attendance.  Tom also announced and congratulated Sally Gotaas (2 years) and Connie Berman (16 years) for their club anniversaries being celebrated this week.
 
Tom also reminded the Club of the upcoming District Conference being held in Sheboygan next week as well as the Rotary Peace Conference being held at the South Shore Cultural Center on June 2nd.  He noted that many of the conferees will be staying at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston and that there will be a free bus to the Center that morning. 
 
Bill Leske announced that he had 77 reservations for Friday night’s Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Benefit so there is little doubt that it will be a big success.  The theme is Cinco de Mayo + Six and it is being held at a private business in Wilmette, the A. Perry Homes.  It will be held on their second floor that has two outdoor patios, one is heated.  Bill encouraged members to come and enjoy three types of margaritas and Mexican food.  He also promised great items will be available in the silent auction.
 
This week’s Happy Buck$ came from Marie Kuipers who just got 4 baby chicks to eventually lay eggs for Marie and her husband.  Rich Lalley also threw in some happy bucks as he was really happy to see Jean Wright.
 
David Birkenstein introduced the speakers, Trisha Kocanda and Brad Goldstein, top administrators from District 36, Winnetka’s local elementary school district.  They were here to talk about the District’s Educational Master Facility Plan has been labelled "Future Ready D36."  The staff of the district has been working on this facilities plan for some time and Dr. Kocanda told us that parents and students have also been involved in the discussions.  We were told of the shortcomings of the current facilities.  The district owns five buildings, two are over 100 years old (Greeley and Hubbard Woods). Skokie School is 98 years old, Crow Island is 78 years old and Washburne is 51 years old with additions/modification made in 1982, 2007 and 2009. 
 
In addition to the age of the buildings the demographics of the district have changed and enrollment imbalances are being experienced at the three lower grade centers, with enrollment dropping at both Greeley and Hubbard Woods schools and increasing dramatically at Crow Island.  Additionally, the lack of air conditioning is a problem at all but Washburne.  Electrical grids do not support the technology needs of the staff and students.  The size and shape of many of the classrooms is not conducive to today’s educational needs.  Also, when the older schools were built almost all student went home for lunch, which is certainly not the case today as 80% of the students eat lunch at school.  There is additional financial pressure for increased specialized services to offer the least restrictive environment, the infusion of new educational technology and offering equal access to programs at the three lower grade centers.
 
The study that started several years ago condensed the results into three major approaches to the problems encountered.  The goal is to make a recommendation by this summer as to which approach will be used.  Trisha announced that   the Board of Education removed one option at its meeting on Tuesday night.  The three options were titled 1) Maintain,  2) Enhance and 3) Transform.  The cost estimates were presented by the district’s CFO, Brad Goldstein.  Brad pointed out that non-construction costs for things like ADA accessibility issues, HVAC, excluding air contioning, health-life safety issues and cosmetic total about $22.5 million and with AC it increases to as much as $38.2 million for those items alone.
 
The “Maintain” plan would call for three lower grade centers, as now exist; they would be for K-4 grades and the attendance boundaries would be changed to better balance enrollment.  Washburne would become a 5-8 grade school and Skokie School would be decommissioned.  Skokie could be rented or repurposed.  This plan is estimated to cost $53.5 million’
 
The “Enhanced” plan would also call for three lower grade centers though they would serve the K- 3 grades.  Wahburne would become a 4-8 grade school.  Washburne would require structural modifications.  Skokie School would have its north and south wings demolished.  This would leave an auditorium and some offices and could serve as a community facility.  The cost for this plan would be approximately $84.5 million.
 
The “Transform” plan would eliminate the neighborhood lower grade centers.  Crow Island would become the district’s lone K-1 school.  Skokie School would be totally demolished and a new building would be constructed on the site to house 2nd graders through 8th graders.  The Wahburne gymnasium would be preserved as a community resource.  Greeley and Hubbard Woods would be decommissioned as schools and rented or repurposed.  This is the plan that was most recently removed from consideration.  Mr. Goldstein gave some projections on the costs of these plans to the owners of an average home in the district valued at $1.2 million that would be pay for via a bond referendum.
 
Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield Continues Long Tradition of Community Grant Making
Sixteen Area Charities to Receive Grants at Annual Fundraising Dinner
 
Our club will gather for our annual fundraising dinner the evening of May 11 at A. Perry Homes in Wilmette, celebrating Cinco de Mayo + Six and continuing it’s long tradition of supporting non-profit organizations who make our community and the world a better place. Members and their guests should register at http://wnrotary.org/event/annual-benefit-dinner
 
“Our club has been an important contributor to local, regional and international causes since our founding in 1924,” said club president Tom Nash. “This year we are pleased to be supporting sixteen organizations that align with Rotary’s annual theme “Making a Difference.”
 
“Our Community Grants program is our foundational program,” said Brooke Peppey, President of the Winnetka Northfield Rotary Charitable Foundation, the club’s charitable arm. “Each year, our members nominate non-profit organizations whose work inspires them to receive a Community Grant. Funds raised at our prior year benefit dinner, along with donations received throughout the year, are granted to the nominated organizations after being vetted by our board. Since we are all volunteers, all of the money we raise goes toward these grants and our other service projects.”
 
Members may make additional contributions to any of the sixteen charities, which will be matched by an increase in award amount by our foundation.  Contributions may be made at our weekly lunch and by credit card by clicking here. Click Read More for a list of grantee organizations. 
This year’s Community Grant awardees are:
 
A Just Harvest (http://ajustharvest.org), who fights poverty and hunger in Rogers Park and the greater Chicago community.
 
Blues Kids Foundation (http://www.blueskids.com), who works to preserve, perform and promote the Blues among America's youth, parents and educators through its annual Blues Camp in Chicago and other cities.
 
De La Gente (http://www.dlgcoffee.org), who works with coffee farming communities to create economic opportunity that improves the quality of life for their families and communities.
 
Erika's Lighthouse (https://www.erikaslighthouse.org), who educates school communities about teen depression, eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and empower teens to take charge of their mental health.
 
Hadley School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (www.hadley.edu) who creates personalized learning opportunities that empower blind and visually impaired people to thrive – at home, at work and in their communities.
 
Jewish Council for Youth Services (https://jcys.org), whose Champ Camp enables at-risk youth from low-income households in the North Shore to experience a traditional summer camp while also attending summer school.
 
Josselyn Center (https://www.josselyn.org), who provides affordable mental health services that make lives better for their clients, their families and the community. 
 
Literature for All of Us (http://www.literatureforallofus.org), who uses books and writing to facilitate circles of connection, healing and growth in the face of social inequity.
 
NorthShore University Health System Integrative Medicine Department (https://www.northshore.org/integrative-medicine) who provides no-cost integrative health care, including acupuncture therapy, to low-income students in Evanston.
 
Operation North Pole (http://www.operationnorthpole.org) who provides a holiday season day of fun and fantasy for families who have a child battling a life threatening illness by hosting a fantasy trip to the North Pole.
 
Right to be Free (http://www.righttobefree.org) who funds the rescue and rehabilitation of enslaved children in Africa and broadens public awareness of human trafficking.
 
Samaritan Counseling Center (https://www.northshoresamaritan.org) who offers professional counseling services that provide hope, healing and growth in a manner that is ethical and caring.
 
Special Gifts Theatre (http://specialgiftstheatre.org) who provides children and teens with special needs a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth, while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large.
 
Volunteer Center (http://www.volunteercenterhelps.org) who helps residents and service groups of all ages in the New Trier Township, North Shore and greater NE Metro Chicago area volunteer or engage in days of service and service learning with 501C3 nonprofit organizations.
 
Winnetka Youth Organization (http://winnetkayo.org) who fosters individual development in junior high and high school youth in the North Shore by providing adult-to-youth mentoring, prevention services, and opportunities for leadership, citizenship, and, education within a safe, informal environment.
 
YouthBuild Lake County (http://youthbuildlakecounty.org) who provides underserved young adults in Lake County with the education and training necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better future.
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Meeting Assignments
May 17
GreeterBrooke Peppey
Dig-n-GrinFred Schwimmer
Thought Randy Reeves
Sgt-at-ArmsHeidi Sibert
ScribeKeith Reed
 
May 24
GreeterTodd Stephens
Dig-n-GrinPeter Skalski
Thought John Stone
Sgt-at-ArmsLiz Taylor
ScribeJohn Thomas
 
May 31
GreeterSam Badger
Dig-n-GrinPatti Van Cleave
Thought Barb Tubekis
Sgt-at-ArmsCarl Yudell
ScribeWes Baumann
 
 
 
 
 
Trees that Feed and Sustain Families in Haiti
 
A proposed Rotary Foundation Global Grant Project
 
We are pleased to announce our formal agreement with the Rotary Club of Les Cayes, District 7020, Haiti, to partner on a Global Grant project that will bring sustainable jobs and locally grown protein rich food to the Jeremie region of Haiti. 
 
We are looking to raise approximately $20,000 for this project, which when matched $2.50 to $1 by The Rotary Foundation, will provide $70,000 in funding for this project. Rotary Clubs interested in participating should email info@wnrotary.org. 
 
Areas of Focus
¨ Economic & Community Development
¨ Maternal & Child Health
¨ Bonus: Positive Environmental Impact
 
Project Objectives
¨ Restore and expand breadfruit production in Jeremie region of Haiti that was devastated by Hurricane Matthew
¨ Create a local, solar-powered breadfruit processing facility
¨ Provide vocational training to farmers, facility workers
¨ Develop the domestic and export market for breadfruit products
 
Planned Activities
¨ Propagate and grow 5,000 breadfruit saplings
¨ Provide ready-to-produce tress to small holder farmers and coop orchards
¨ Fund processing equipment for new facility (building funded by cooperating NGO)
¨ Provide packaged breadfruit breakfast meals to local schools
¨ Provide vocational training to farmers and workers
 
Expected Outcomes
¨ Produce 2.5 - 5 million lbs. of breadfruit annually
¨ Economic impact on region- $470,000 - $900,000 annually
¨ Good jobs and businesses for local population in poorest region of Haiti
¨ Provide nutritious meals to school children
¨ Develop an export industry for Haiti
 
Contribute to this project with the button below. Donations will be matched 2.5 to 1 by The Rotary Foundation. 
 
       
 
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Robert (Bob) Baker
May 3
 
Joe Fell
May 4
 
Barb Tubekis
May 5
 
William (Bill) Johnson
May 9
 
Patti Van Cleave
May 10
 
Ginny Hilton
May 12
 
David Grant
May 16
 
John Ford
May 16
 
Fred Schwimmer
May 18
 
Heidi Sibert
May 21
 
Rick Boerjesson
May 26
 
Bill Boyd
May 28
 
Join Date
John Muno
May 1, 2017
1 year
 
Barb Tubekis
May 3, 2012
6 years
 
Sally Gotaas
May 12, 2016
2 years
 
Connie Berman
May 15, 2002
16 years
 
Bill Leske
May 20, 2010
8 years
 
Tom Evans
May 20, 2009
9 years
 
Anna Cohen-Helfman
May 26, 2017
1 year
 
Ned Meisner
May 28, 2012
6 years