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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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Recap of September 13 Club Assembly
President Bill called the meeting to order at 12:15. Bob Baker filled in with a Thought of the Day; Fred Schwimmer led us in the Pledge.
After lunch, Brooke introduced our guest, potential member Crystal LeRoy, Superintendent of the Kenilworth School District.
Terry Dason’s birthday is Saturday, September 15th. Wish her a happy birthday when you see her at the Farmer’s Market!
Fred Schwimmer and Heidi Sibert both celebrated their 6th anniversary of membership in the club.
Announcements:
-More scribes are needed. Contact Bill, Patti, Keith or John Thomas to volunteer.
-We will be setting up and working at the Farmer’s Market this Saturday. Volunteers still needed, contact Bill. If you’re shopping, be sure to stop by. Volunteers should wear Rotary garb.
-Winnetka Park District Fall Fest is on September 29th. We will have a table there and need volunteers, signup is forthcoming.
-The Chamber golf outing is this coming Monday. You can still sign up to play golf, or sign up to come for dinner.
-Joe shared that the October 5 Operation Warm fundraiser now has 23 sponsors! The committee is looking for assistance with check in, using a credit card swiper. Shifts are one hour. Talk to Joe to volunteer. Joe asked for a show of hands as to who is planning to attend. Buy your tickets now – only $40.
- Ned announced that the board had just approved the formation of an International Committee of our club. He will head the committee and has several members joining him. They will be meeting after lunch today.
Happy Bucks were given by Heather, Robert M., and Rich.
Rich provided a hilarious Dig & Grin.
Bill called the Club Assembly to order at 12:55. Reports were as follows:
Membership
Patti provided information on current members (55) as well as activities of the Membership Committee in the past year. Members come to us because they are ASKED – which is a responsibility of each of ours as members. Look ahead in the calendar, choose one of our terrific programs, and reach out.
Foundation
Bob Baker reported for Brooke on the activities of the foundation, specifically that the foundation has recently made changes to the Community Grants program. Because funds are not as plentiful this year, the foundation will now fund 1-3 organizations with larger grants, allowing for more impact. The foundation will only accept organizational that are in Metro Chicago. Projects cannot be capital projects and funds must go to a program of the organization (no general operating). The focus for this year will be on organizations with programs in the area of Children’s Education and Health, including Mental Health.
Rich provided an overview of the activities of the foundation and revenue and expense categories. Because the foundation is our 501©3 charitable arm, all projects run through the foundation. Last year the foundation had $75K in revenue. Expenses for programs were $60 and are as follows:
 
$27,000 KAH
$17,000 community grants
$10,000 OW
$5,000 NEIU Gotaas scholarship
$1,000 RYLA scholarships
 
Club revenue comes from dues. Expenses are the cost of running the club, primarily room rental, catering and some administrative costs.
Kids Against Hunger
Heidi reported that our ninth Kids Against Hunger event will be on March 16, 2019. She is looking for a couple more committee members to make this happen. Contact her for more information.
Community Service
Barb reported that we are undertaking a new service learning initiative with Sunset Ridge School. More info to come after she meets with the principal. We have the opportunity to volunteer to assist with collecting donated items on Make A Difference Day, October 27th from 9:00-noon. Last year they collected 24,000 items at this event. We may be collecting medical equipment – this is being investigated. On November 15th we will once again pack food bags for Good News Partners. This will happen during our lunch meeting.
Tony won the raffle, but did not pull the winning card.
President Bill adjourned the meeting by asking all to recite the 4-way test. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30.  
 
 
Meeting Assignments
September 20
GreeterTodd Stephens
Dig-n-GrinPeter Skalski
Thought Heidi Sibert
Sgt-at-ArmsLiz Taylor
ScribeKeith Reed
 
September 27
GreeterBob Thomas
Dig-n-GrinLee Padgitt
Thought Barb Tubekis
Sgt-at-ArmsPatti Van Cleave
ScribeJohn Thomas
 
October 4
GreeterRebecca Wolf
Dig-n-GrinSam Badger
Thought Bob Baker
Sgt-at-ArmsCarl Yudell
ScribePatti Van Cleave
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
Heather Higgins
September 6
 
Mike Shelton
September 7
 
Wes Baumann
September 12
 
Terry Dason
September 15
 
Robert Mardirossian
September 20
 
Liz Taylor
September 27
 
Join Date
Anthony (Tony) Kambich
September 1, 1979
39 years
 
Bill Boyd
September 10, 2009
9 years
 
Todd Stephens
September 10, 1998
20 years
 
Fred Schwimmer
September 13, 2012
6 years
 
Heidi Sibert
September 13, 2012
6 years
 
Robert Mardirossian
September 22, 1994
24 years