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Meeting Notes December 12
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Co-President Moha.
Greeter Fred led us in the Pledge.
Barb shared A Thought of the Day.  
Guests: There were no guests. Our District Governor, Thor Davidson was visiting us for his annual visit.  

Announcements:
            -- Moha thanked all who assisted with our Holiday Lunch on December 5.  
            --RI Annual Conference is in June in Calgary. You are encouraged to reserve a hotel room if you are considering attending, as they are in short supply.
           --Polio Plus donations to TRF will still be matched up to $500 through June, 2025 by Jack Blaineโ€™s foundation. Jack was  a former member of our district.  
            --The Wilmette Club is looking for donations to their current project, providing supplies to unhoused individuals in Chicago. Items may be purchased through Amazon and sent directly. Here is the link directly to the list:  https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/28RFO9JHT1P4E
            --Barb announced that our January 30 program will be a service project, sorting seeds in collaboration with Friends of the Green Bay Trail.
            --Rich announced that the last coat distribution seeking volunteers is today in Humboldt Park.
            --Bill announced that the Chamber Holiday Party is tonight at Fields BMW in Northfield from 5-7pm.
 
Dig N Grin: ArLynn told a story about Mary and her pregnancy.  
 
Program:   Our District Governor, Thor Davidson, who is a member of the Wheaton Noon Club, shared his personal story, his Rotary story, and how his travels for Rotary have impacted his life.
He encouraged us to contribute to The Rotary Foundation, which has the highest rating possible through Charity Navigator. Our Club has $611,000 in all time giving to TRF.
He encouraged us to attend the Annual Conference in Calgary.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 by Moha, with all of us reciting the Four Way Test.
 
 
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:
1/6/25  - Sofia F, high school student and Daniel Paustian, LCSW, Asst Principal Class of 2027, New Trier High School. "Teens and Technology"
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"
Meeting Assignments
December 19
Greeter Barb Tubekis
Thought & Sgt.Amy Skalinder
Dig-n-GrinLiz Taylor
ScribeKeith Reed
 
December 26 (no meeting)
Happy Holidays!!
 
January 2
Greeter Michael Ambrose
Thought & Sgt.Thomas Applegate
Dig-n-GrinWes Baumann
ScribeDavid Grant
 
If you are unable to fulfill your assignment, please find a substitute.
 
 
Wilmette Rotary Community Service Holiday Gift Drive for the Homeless

The Wilmette Rotary runs a Holiday Gift Drive for Homeless in Chicago's West Side in coordination with The Sisters of FraterniteNotre Dame who run the St. Roger Abbey French Organic Pa'tisserie in Wilmette whose primary mission is to care for over 200 Homeless men and women in Chicago.  They have partnered with them for over 4 years to gather needed items for their clients as winter approaches.  It is easy to help the effort by using an Amazon Gift Registry to directly purchase the items they need.. Click the link and go to the registry or search Wilmette Rotary 2024 Registry, click on an item or group of items and chose ship to Sister Valerie Marie directly and you are done.  

Here is the link directly to the list:  https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/28RFO9JHT1P4E

Your receipt is your tax donation proof.  Remember, do not ship it to you, select Sister Valerie Marie directly.  They want to be able to hand out the needed items by December 20th.  


You can order sleeping bags, blankets, socks, hats and even personal items but please stick to the list.  Feel free to share the link and post on social media. Anyone in America can order and gift to this cause. 


The Wilmette Club thanks you for your dedication to Service Over Self. 

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 ยท Creative  Fabrica
Speakers
Dec 19, 2024
SaLT: Service and Learning Together
Dec 26, 2024
Jan 02, 2025
Group Discussion- Bring your own Topic!
Jan 09, 2025
Global Grant: Women's Cooperative Timoulilt Morocco
Jan 16, 2025
Associate Chief of Staff, Pickles Group
Jan 30, 2025
Seed Sorting Service Project
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Bulletin Editor
David Grant
Club Information
WELCOME TO OUR CLUB! CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE. COME JOIN US CONNECTING FOR GOOD.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Chuck Norton
December 4
 
Kenneth Drummet
December 16
 
Marie Kuipers
December 18
 
Lee Padgitt
December 22
 
Join Date
Mary Lou Bilder-Gold
December 1, 1995
29 years
 
Amy Skalinder
December 5, 2019
5 years
 
David Grant
December 11, 1997
27 years