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Bezazian Library Branch Operation Warm Event
Bezazian Library Branch
Nov 10, 2018
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
West Englewood Library Operation Warm Event
West Englewood Library
Nov 12, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rogers Park Lirary Operation Warm
Rogers Park Library
Nov 14, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Winnetka Community House
Nov 15, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Woodson Library Operation Warm
Woodson Library Branch
Nov 15, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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
 
Chicago Lawn Library Operation Warm Event
Chicago Lawn Library
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
 
Speakers
Nov 08, 2018
How Stress affects your Body
Nov 15, 2018
Nov 22, 2018
Nov 29, 2018
Fake News, Transparency and the Future of Investigative Journalism.
Dec 06, 2018
Should the Electoral College be Abolished?
Dec 13, 2018
Holiday Party
Dec 20, 2018
How Did A Well Known Lawyer Become A Professional Actor
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WELCOME TO OUR CLUB! CELEBRATING 94 YEARS OF SERVICE. COME JOIN US CONNECTING FOR GOOD.
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 11/8: Dr. Rick Boerjesson
Dr. Rick has over 20 years of experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He was born and raised in Sweden. His dedication to living a healthy lifestyle and helping others inspired him to a career in chiropractic.  
Meeting Recap for November 1
There were 28 members present and the meeting was held at the Winnetka Park District office. Representing New Trier HS were Melissa Duffy and Steve Belford. Guests were Nancy Badger (Sam’s wife) and Jacob Derrig and Tiffany Dolby from the Charles Schwab office (David Birkenstein’s guests).  Tom Nash handled both the “thought of the day” and the meeting’s “dig and grin” segments.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tony was celebrating his birthday and provided a contribution for the occasion.  Our server, Jill Joyce, was also celebrating her birthday.  Ned Meisner reported on his visit to Pichincha, Ecuador to help with the Club’s project of expanding markets for organic farming in that area, including development of market strategies, transportation system, and an educational program for consumers on the benefits of organic products. Ned is trying to raise $138,000 to support the program and he is hoping Club members will learn more of the program and support it with donations. Ned reported that Rotary clubs in Ecuador are very active and  he brought back a flag from one of the clubs for our collection of club flags. 
 
Rich reported on the Operation Warm event scheduled later today at the Daley Library in Chicago which will involve passing out winter coats and new books to the children who use the library—this is one of the 12 libraries participating in this project and Rich encouraged all members to sign up for at least one of these library presentations. Rich also mentioned that the Club has finished its annual tax return thanks to the donation of expertise from Murray Krugman, a local accountant.  
 
Members were reminded of the New Trier Swing Choir visit to our December 13th meeting.  Patti Van Cleave showed the “local pane markers” that are available for distribution to businesses to put in their windows or for members to put in their car windows. Tom Nash announced a free seminar sponsored by his bank on “how the new tax laws affect you” on November 13 from 9 to 10 AM at the Evanston Community Bank, 901 Grove St. in Evanston—reservations can be made at 847-920-3105 or email sross@wintrust.com.  Connie Berman announced that her bank, CIBC, will be giving a seminar on November 13th at 7:30 AM (including a light breakfast) at Michigan Shores Club on the topic of “cyber security”.  Barb Tubekis announced that our Club will again be partnering with Good News Partners on our  Thanksgiving project of packing  food for needy families to be distributed the week following Thanksgiving—last year we provided 40 bags of food and we are now collecting money for Barb and her committee to buy the food that we will be packing around the holiday (more details to follow).  Barb also reported that the “Make a Difference Day” held recently at the Indian Hill train station was a big success and she thanked the 6 Club members who helped her with that event.
 
HAPPY BUCKS:  Wes Baumann donated for the 6 members who helped Barb with “Make a Difference Day”; Patti donated for the great job Donna and her husband Al did in serving food for the opening of the Winnetka Club’s new office located in the WCH; Ned donated due to a successful and safe trip to Ecuador; Felicia O’Malley donated in honor of the Club providing coats to children at the Chicago school where her daughter teaches; David Grant donated in honor of all the work Barb Tubekis does in the community, including the “Make a Difference” program; Barb donated in honor of the “Make a Difference” program giving away over 25,000 items to needy people, about a 25% increase over last year, and to thank the 6 Club members who helped her; and Keith recognized Jill Joyce (who also was celebrating a birthday) for her providing DJ music for all the 400 or so Northfield kids who traversed the Northfield  Avon/Riverside Street route on Halloween. 
 
SPEAKER JULIE PETERSON:  Julie is a Northshore resident who is an Emmy award winning producer of videos that inspire, educate and touch the hearts of her viewers.  She has worked in the TV/media field for several years including a stint with CNN when her family lived in Atlanta for a short time.  She formed Audlank Media, named after her two children Audrey and Langston, which is a 501(c)3 not-for profit that produces and creates thoughtful videos that appear on TV and the Internet on such forums as YouTube.  She uses a few professionals in making the videos, but she, herself, does most of the writing, producing, interviewing, camera work, etc.  Julie feels that people in our communities should talk with one another more and she tries to shine a light on interesting people and issues  that we all need to know more about, including many of the people who provide services every day in our communities without much recognition.  Examples of these “feel good” and informative videos involve a local violin maker, a barista worker, Zengler Cleaners, Boris the shoe repair person in Kenilworth, Jeanne Nolan  an organic gardener in Northbrook, interviews with Northwestern athletic personnel on how they are able to keep their successful coaches, a family experiencing their child’s opioid addiction, a NT senior class project building a Habitat Home and the family occupying same, and a presentation about the three women named Elizabeth who caused the town of Elizabeth, Illinois (on the way to the Galena Territory) to give it that name.  Julie is working on a video depicting the marvelous career of local celeb Barb Rinella who has entertained worldwide with her acting renditions of famous books and characters.
 
A highlight of Julie’s presentation was the showing of her video featured on local TV and YouTube about her favorite “garbage collector”, Ron Turner.  Briefly, she featured Ron who has been a collector for Winnetka for many years—he commutes 2 ½ hours to/from work every day but he is satisfied that he is providing a valuable service to the best of his ability and prides himself on doing many extra things for his customers (Club member Louise Holland was featured in the film conversing with Ron).  When Julie started this project Ron mentioned that he had never been outside of Illinois and that if he could be granted one wish, he would like to visit  Germany.  The word got around about Ron’s relationship with and service to his Winnetka customers and Tony Perry and his wife (from Perry Construction in Wilmette) decided to raise enough money to give Ron his wish.  Julie compares this story in her video to the old Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” when Jimmy Stewart’s friends all pitch in to save his bank.  The video was shown on YouTube before Christmas last year and it truly is a “feel good” story that brought out the emotions of all the Rotarians at our meeting. Julie says if you have a story similar to any of the above themes, email her at julie@audlankmedia.com or write her at PO Box 368, Winnetka, Illinois 60093.
 
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!
Meeting Assignments
November 8
GreeterLee Padgitt
Dig-n-GrinFelicia O'Malley
Thought Chuck Norton
Sgt-at-ArmsBrooke Peppey
ScribeJohn Thomas
 
November 15
GreeterRandy Reeves
Dig-n-GrinFred Schwimmer
Thought Bob Sanfilippo
Sgt-at-ArmsHeidi Sibert
ScribePatti Van Cleave
 
November 22
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
 
November 29
GreeterPeter Skalski
Dig-n-GrinBob Thomas
Thought Liz Taylor
Sgt-at-ArmsTodd Stephens
ScribeKeith Reed
 
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.
 
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:
 
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
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