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Heidi Voorhees will present on The Great Resignation and how it is impacting employers, employees and restructuring the workplace. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Drive in Wilmette and on Zoom
Join us for drinks, ice cream, and conversation. Guests are always welcome.
Greg Simetz is the Community Outreach Director for Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois . Maxine Patronik is the Volunteer Coordinator. They will speak about this organizations operation including the broad reach of the area they serve. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Drive in Wilmette and on Zoom
Kim will provide an overview of the book, Safe Landing, by Melody Smith, Kim Jockl, and Jim Borchers.
This book tells the incredible journey of three siblings over the last 40+ years grieving their parents' sudden loss, coming together as a family, and working hard to honor the lives of all 273 lost on Flight 191. It's an inspirational Chicago story about love, family, and how tragedy gets a big word, but it never gets the final word. Q&A to follow. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091 or on Zoom
Rich will provide an update on Operation Warm and our local plans in 2022. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091 or on Zoom.
July 20, 2022 -- Guest Speaker, Nora Kusaka with Engineers Without Borders -- Wilmette Harbor Club -- 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Engineers Without Borders—Chicagoland Professional Chapter will be presenting on the ongoing projects the chapter is working on and will highlight our recent successful implementation of the water and sanitation projects with the Wema Children’s Centre in Kenya, and the second phase of the work that is to follow.
Artist and activist Tonika Johnson will join us via Zoom to tell the story of her highly acclaimed Folded Map Project, which began as an art project and transformed into a bridge between neighborhoods and an advocacy tool. The Project began as a photo series that "used the City of Chicago's grid system to identify and capture residences at corresponding addresses on the North and South Side in order to explore the visual legacies of segregation, socioeconomic disparities and racial discrimination."
"Folded Map began as an art project, but has become my way of combating social injustice," she said. "Ultimately, I want Folded Map to help us heal and get to know each other so that we can tear down the racist walls that divide us." Tonika will share how our North Suburban community can use the resources of the Folded Map Project to deepen our understanding and make vital connections with our neighbors across the city.
www.foldedmapproject.com
Last Wednesday's evening social event was a great way to start the month. It was a beautiful night at the harbor. We enjoyed good food and great company. Guests are always welcome.
The Club's annual Transition Dinner was held on the evening of Wednesday, June 29, 2022. At dinner we said "Thank you" to Mike Bailey and his leadership team. Departing board members include Beth DeWall, Ben Ivory and Jim Pockross. We then welcomed Brent Hendricks and his leadership team. New board members include Heidi Voorhees and Jim Bowman. Mike Bailey, Jeff Krupp, Sarah Oliver, Frank Hussey, Puran Stevens, Heidi Voorhees, and Corinne McClintic will continue as board members for another year. The Persian cuisine from Noon O Kabab was delicious. We are grateful to Puran Stevens for arranging a lovely dinner.
Holly Gilson, Board President, The Ouilmette Foundation, and Andrew Tinucci, Partner, Woodhouse Tinucci Architects, provided an update of the activities of the organization.
June 8, 2022 -- Club Forum
The Club conducted a Club Forum at the June 8, 2022 meeting. Evelyn Lee, the Club's current Assistant Governor, and Richard Brill, the Club's incoming Assistant Governor beginning July 1, each made presentations. They discussed, among other matters, the Club's continuing coordination with District 6440. Richard is a member of the Rotary Club of Wilmette, past president and past secretary of that club, and is a 14-year Rotarian. He has been the District's Public Image Chair for the past five years.
Susan Fisher also provided an update of presentations and developments at the Rotary International Convention in Houston.
June 1, 2022 Trivia Night Context
The Trivia Night Contest of the Rotary Club of Wilmette Harbor returned on the evening of Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Harbor Club in Gillson Park.
The event was well attended, with many guests joining us for this fun evening.
Thanks to Jim Pockross and the entire Trivia Night Contest committee for organizing this event, and to Jack Close for being an unflappable and charming master of ceremonies for this event. Special thanks to the many sponsors of this event, including Wayfair, Glasgow and Associates, @Properties, Green Bay Animal Hospital and Byline Bank.