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North Austin Library Operation Warm Event
North Austin Library
Nov 28, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Logan Square Library Operation Warm
Logan Square Library
Dec 01, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Sherman Park Library Operation Wam Event
Sherman Park Library
Dec 05, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Dine with the Man From Ecuador
Lapena Restaurant
Dec 05, 2018 6:30 PM
 
Chicago Lawn Library Operation Warm Event
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Dec 08, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Toman Library Branch Operation Warm Event
Toman Library
Dec 15, 2018
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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Nov 29, 2018
Fake News, Transparency and the Future of Investigative Journalism.
Dec 06, 2018
Should the Electoral College be Abolished?
Dec 13, 2018
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How Did A Well Known Lawyer Become A Professional Actor
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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
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Speaker on 11/29: Louise Kiernan
Fake News, Transparency and the Future of Investigative Journalism.
Fake News, Transparency and the Future of Investigative Journalism.

Louise Kiernan is editor-in-chief of ProPublica Illinois, the first regional operation of ProPublica.

She comes to ProPublica from Northwestern University, where she was an associate professor of journalism, focusing on investigative and narrative reporting, and the leader of the program’s social justice and investigative journalism specialization.

Prior to that, she worked for the Chicago Tribune for 18 years, serving as the newspaper’s enterprise editor, writing coach, urban affairs team editor and a special projects team editor and reporter, among other roles. She was the lead writer on a project that won the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting and has also been a Pulitzer finalist.

She was a 2005 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, has served on the Nieman fellowship selection committee and chaired two Pulitzer Prize juries, for investigative and explanatory reporting. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Virginia.

Meeting Recap for November 15
President Bill called the meeting to order at 12:15. There were 32 in attendance.
Bob Sanfilippo shared a short quote with a “punch”! 
After lunch, Bob Baker, filling in as Greeter, announced the following visiting members: Mark Schusteff and Brian Schiller, representing the Winnetka Community House, and Kate Hughes from Winnetka School District 36
No guests or visiting Rotarians.
No anniversaries, but three birthdays coming up:
            David Abell, November 24
            Greg Nelson, November 26
            Alan Ramsay, November 27
An early raffle ticket pull was won by Patti, who drew the 5 of clubs and returned her $5 to the pot.
Announcements:
--There will be no meeting next week. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 
 
-- Speaker on 11/29 will be Louise Kiernan from ProPublica Illinois, speaking on "Fake News, Transparency and the Futre of Investigative Journalism."
 
--Remember the incentive plan for club members who bring in a new member that stays for a year: 500 Paul Harris points – bringing that member status in the Paul Harris Society.
 
--We need more scribes! If you’d be willing to take notes once a month or so talk to Keith, John Thomas or Patti.
 
--Tony reported that the International Committee met, and that the Ecuador project spearheaded by Ned is going well. The Ecuadorian team is very well-organized, the project is moving forward, some funding has been received. Next steps are to take this project out to other clubs, District 6440 and RI to increase participation. Ned reminded us of the purpose of this project: To educate farmers on the values of organic farming, to produce healthier products. Assist these farmers by creating a marketing strategy for their produce as well as providing microcredit opportunities for them.
 
--Rich reported that 6 of the 12 library coat distribution projects have been held. There was one in Rogers Park last night, another tonight at a library that is at 95th and Halsted. We have also distributed coats to several organizations suggested by club members, including one in Connecticut that was a connection through one of the event sponsors, a friend of Joe Nash. There is still some opportunity to distribute coats; the foundation will determine other donees.
 
Happy Bucks:
--Marie was very excited to share with us two happy bucks: She shared that the Operation Warm coat distribution was fun and heartwarming and encouraged all of us to go to one. More importantly, she got her FIRST EGG from one of her chickens!!!
--Patti gave three HB in honor of Rich and Barb for being exemplary Rotarians and bringing wonderful programs to us, and to Dr. Rick for bringing his knowledge to The Winnetka Club tonight.
--Robert gave $10 happy bucks in honor of the two times he had left items behind after lunch, and returned both times to find them turned into the Lost and Found. He shared that while people have asked why he is still involved with Rotary after his retirement, he thinks that “It is nice that Rotary is here for me to be involved with”.
--Ned gave a buck and shared that Ecuador is coming to the area in December. His colleagues will be here in early December, and others at the end of the month. He asked us all to pray for snow, as they want to see snow!  
--Tony gave a buck and assured Marie that he is NOT planning to have chicken for dinner (or eggs for breakfast?)
 
Dig N Grin:
Fred echoed the sentiment that coat distribution events are wonderful and we should do one, then shared a funny story about two Jewish women who encountered each other on the streets of New York in the 1950s and caught up…
 
Speaker: There was no speaker; we packed 100 food bags for Good News Partners.
 
Meeting Assignments
November 29
GreeterDavid Grant
Dig-n-GrinBob Thomas
Thought Liz Taylor
Sgt-at-ArmsTodd Stephens
ScribeKeith Reed
 
December 6
GreeterBob Thomas
Dig-n-GrinPatti Van Cleave
Thought Barb Tubekis
Sgt-at-ArmsRebecca Wolf
ScribeJohn Thomas
 
December 13
GreeterCarl Yudell
Dig-n-GrinWes Baumann
Thought Sam Badger
Sgt-at-ArmsConnie Berman
ScribePatti Van Cleave
 
 
 
 
Volunteers Needed to Give New Operation Warm Coats and Books to Children
Join us to provide a “Warm Welcome to the Library” to disadvantaged Chicago children.
 
Thanks to support from the Rotary Clubs of Winnetka-Northfield, Wilmette Harbor and Wilmette, IATSE Locals 2, 110, 476 and 769 and the Chicago Community Trust, over 2,000 children will receive a new winter coat, 2 new books, and an introduction to their neighborhood library branch.
Events will take place at 12 Chicago Public Library branches, beginning November 1 and running through December 15. We need volunteers to help set up the giving rooms, help children pick out their coat and books, and clean up after the event. Most importantly, volunteers will show these children and their families that we care about them, giving them hope and confidence.
 
Sign up at this SignUp Genius page.
 
Contact Rich Lalley with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
Charitable Foundation Grants Guidelines
The Club Foundation Board has approved new guidelines to apply for grants, and a new 'Grant Request Form' which can be found on our Club Website at https://wnrotary.org    Hint: Look in the lower left hand column under the heading 'Download Files' or find the 'Grant Request Form' by link here:
 
The deadline to apply for the 2018-2019 grants is November 30, 2018. Recipients are eligible for only two awards within a three-year period. Starting this year, our recipients will also be restricted to organizations that are (1) located in the Metro Chicago area; (2) have an annual expense budget of $1 million or less; and (3) have a specific project or program that is the subject of the request that must fall within the area of funding determined for the year. This year our area of funding will focus on providing services to or for children’s education and/or health; Awards will be made in March, 2019.
 
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. 
 
       
 
 
Welcome to our New Member: Crystal Leroy
District Governor Julie Clark and Club President Bill Leske welcome Crystal Leroy as a member of the Winnetka Northfield Rotary Club:
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Anthony (Tony) Kambich
November 1
 
David Abell
November 24
 
Greg Nelson
November 26
 
Alan Ramsay
November 27
 
Join Date
Jeanne Beckman
November 1, 1988
30 years
 
Lee Padgitt
November 1, 1993
25 years
 
Michael Wurzburg
November 1, 1984
34 years
 
Richard (Rich) Lalley
November 11, 2004
14 years
 
David Birkenstein
November 12, 2009
9 years