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Meeting Notes January 9

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Co-President Rich. 

Greeter David Birkenstein led us in the Pledge. 

Bob Baker shared A Thought of the Day, asking us to hold those in the midst of crisis in California and other areas in turmoil in our hearts.

   
Announcements:
        -- Patti reminded members that January dues notices have been sent. She also let everyone know that Barb had knee replacement surgery.   

    --Debra offered free golf towels from her business! 

           --Wes fined himself $10 for missing DigNGrin last week. 

    --Rich inducted Thomas Applegate, Executive Director of Counseling Center of the North Shore, into our club. Rich also awarded Ken Drummitt with a Paul Harris Fellowship, times two! 

Dig N Grin: Debra shared quotes from Former President Jimmy Carter, in honor of his death this week. 

Program:   Moha presented information about the Global Grant that our Club is sponsoring in his home town of Timoulilt Morocco. Donations can be made directly to The Rotary Foundation using Global Grant # GG2571461 or to our Club’s foundation noting Morocco in memo line. 

The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 by Rich, with all of us reciting the Four Way Test. 

Meeting Assignments
January 16
Greeter Bill Leske
Thought & Sgt.Ken Drummet
Dig-n-GrinRobert Mardirossian
ScribeAmy Skalinder
 
January 23
Greeter Lee Padgitt
Thought & Sgt.Chuck Norton
Dig-n-GrinAmy Skalinder
ScribeDavid Grant
 
January 30
Greeter ArLynn Presser
Thought & Sgt.Liz Taylor
Dig-n-GrinMichael Ambrose
ScribePatti Van Cleave
 
If you are unable to fulfill your assignment, please find a substitute.
 
 
Rotary Mental Health Initiatives
The District 6440 Task Force on Mental Health Initiatives is proud to announce a series of monthly speakers on mental health topics. 
 
ALL presentations will be made on ZOOM, a different topic on the first Monday of each month from 12:00 - 12:30.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ROTARIANS AND NON-ROTARIANS, and there is no charge.
 
We have changed the reservation process-no advance reservation needed. Here's the new information:
https://rotary6440.org/sitepage/mental-health-task-force/calendar-monthly-speakers
 
Upcoming speakers are listed below:
2/3/25  - Cassy Horton, Executive Director of Pickles Group. "The Changing Status Quo of Children whose Parents Have Cancer"
3/3/25  - Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
4/7/25  - John Kilner, PhD will speak on peace of mind by creating Advance Directives. "Access to Medical Decision Making"
5/5/25  - Tish Rudnicki, MSW, Executive Director of North Shore Senior Center. "Issues of Aging"
6/2/25  - Erin Tegge, LCSW, PEER Services. "Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment and Recovery"
Club History: The First 50 Years 1924-1974
Dating back to the Club's 50th Anniversary in 1974, this document tells the history of the first 50 years of our Club from 1924 to 1974:
 
 
50 Year Anniversary Celebration Card Graphic by Santy Kamal · Creative  Fabrica
Speakers
Jan 16, 2025
Associate Chief of Staff, Pickles Group
Jan 30, 2025
Seed Sorting Service Project
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David Grant
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Markie Gekas
January 27
 
Join Date
Markie Gekas
January 1, 1998
27 years
 
Kate Donegan
January 12, 2021
4 years
 
Sylwia Pacyk
January 27, 2021
4 years
 
Chuck Norton
January 30, 1998
27 years