Since 1999, Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Winnetka has been the twin parish of St Jean Baptiste Parish in Sassier, Haiti. The relationship has been a great blessing for both communities. Sacred Heart's contributions have come in a variety of areas, including education, health care, community development and economic development. Deacon Gerry Keenan of Sacred Heart will join us on September 24 to provide some insights from his involvement with the twinning relationship over the past 14 years. Deacon Gerry has visited Haiti more than 50 times and is in the final stages of developing the first commercial scale business enterprise with the Sassier community.
Please find a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your assignment; Just call or e-mail a fellow member and ask him/her to sub. Tom Evans - tom.evans527@gmail.com- who chairs the service committee, will confirm assignments. Sgt. at arms helps set up and store our stuff, please come 15 minutes early and be prepared to stay a few minutes after the meeting; Greeter greets and announces names of visiting Rotarians and guests; Thought of the Day can be spontaneous or read from a script; Dig 'n Grin can make us laugh or think seriously.
Your contribution will help us provide new winter coats to needy children in Chicago and on the North Shore.
Again this year, we ill be bringing the happiness and warmth of new Operation Warm winter coats to children living in need in the Chicago metro area. In 2014, our club provided new coats to over 600 children. This year, our plans are to provide coats to children served by several local organizations:
Maryville Crisis Nursery, provides short-term care for children of families who are experiencing a severe disruptive crisis,
When children have a new coat, their self-esteem gets a boost and they are empowered to attend school and partake in outdoor play on cold winter days. This simple and inexpensive gift does so much for a child.
Only through the generosity of our members and their network can we accomplish our goal for providing new coats to 700 or more area children. Please donate generously; each $20 gift allows another child to receive the gift of warmth.
You may donate online via PayPal or by check made payable to Winnetka Northfield Rotary Charitable Foundation (WNRCF) sent to 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka IL 60093.
We need a volunteer willing to write a meeting "Recap" for this next meeting on Sept. 24th. Please notify Rodger Morris, David Grant or John Thomas if you can help.
Again this year, we ill be bringing the happiness and warmth of new