President Moha called the meeting to order at 12:17pm.

 

Thought: Bill Leske shared some quotes from our founder, Paul Harris.

Heidi led us in the Pledge.

Laura Cook had two guests: Elizabeth Kuruski, a financial planner and Irene Lo, owner of Simply Organized.

--Fred is now in rehab after surgery on his hip. He hopes to be home this weekend.

--Jean Wright’s memorial service will be at Winnetka Congregational on Saturday at 10:00.

--February is Peace Month. Also, District Mental Health services continues on the first Monday of the month on zoom. See this Bulletin or D6440 website for details.

--Amy reminded us of the Community House “Rock the House” event on March 8.  

--Moha mentioned that the Moroccan project needs funding to reach our goal.  

Happy Bucks:   No one was happy enough to donate.

David introduced Patti Capouch, Executive Director of Impact Behavioral Health. Patti shared a personal story. In the context of her story, she reminded us that homelessness can happen to anyone, at any time.

Impact’s mission is to support adults (now some families as well) living with mental illness. They were founded in 1988 and have buildings in Evanston, Skokie and at various sites on the north shore.

 

President Moha adjourned the meeting at 1:30.  

 

The project funds new equipment and training for the cooperative's participants. Training will encompass technical use of the equipment, entrepreneurial skills, business planning and management, sales and marketing planning, and financial management. The program's vision is to create a self-sustaining long term business enterprise for the participating women in Timoulilt. 

 

Overall program budget is $100,000. The club is seeking cash and District Designated Funds (DDF) support from Rotary Clubs and Districts.  

 

For more information, contact Club Co-President Moha Bouacha at m_bouacha@yahoo.com. Cash contributions may be made online by clicking here.