The meeting was called to order at 12:17 by Co-President Moha.
Patti shared a contemplation for peace in the days ahead as we approach Election Day.
David Grant led us in the pledge.
We have two visitors, both prospective members, visiting today: Michael Ambrose has completed three visits and will be inducted soon, and Thomas Applegate, new ED of CCNS, who will be joining with a Corporate Membership.
-- Our meeting next week is at Rotary International in Evanston. Those interested in having lunch can meet in the cafeteria in the basement at 12:15. The tour begins at 1:30 and is 1.5 hours long.
--Rotary International Conference is in Calgary next year.
--Our Thanksgiving food packing for Good News Partners will be on November 21. Donations are encouraged on the Club website. Shoppers will shop on the 20th at 4:00PM. Note that this year we did not receive District Matching Funds, so all donations count!!!
--The New Trier Swing Choir will make their annual visit on December 5. Robert encouraged us to bring guests to have REALLY good attendance for this special event.
--The Wilmette Club makes sandwiches for Connections for the Homeless on the first Tuesday of the month. See their site for more details.
--Our speaker on November 14 will be Mariana Alfar from Wilmette, who has an amazing personal story to tell, and was also just nominated as our District Governor for 2026-27. Rich and Tony both spoke in support. David Grant called Mariana a “Super Rotarian” and said “Don’t miss it”!
Happy Bucks:
--Tony shared that at 12:12 on Friday morning, he will turn 90.
--Rich is happy that he received a check for $3,000 from the Highland Park Community Foundation. These are matching funds from our Operation Warm fundraising.
-- Debra had a birthday on the 30th. We sang Happy Birthday to Debra AND Tony!
--Barb offered a donation to the Foundation in honor of Tony’s birthday, plus $10.
Dig N Grin: Barb offered some interesting Halloween history.
Program: Bridget Lewis, ED at Volunteer Center, shared information about the work that her organization does. She emphasized the synergy of missions between VC and Rotary.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:23 by Moha, with all of us reciting the Four Way Test.