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GREETER: John Kessler
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY & PLEDGE: Norene Chip
ATTENDANCE: Sue Segal
TREASURER: Bob Meeder
SCRIBE: Tom Ryan
SET UP: Gil Gilbert
GUESTS:
Elias Friedman – new member in-waiting
Janet Steffen – checking out WHRC as a result of John Kessler’s Club outreach efforts at the Wilmette Farmers’ Market (WFM)
The Bianuccis – Marina (Visit #2) & John (Visit #1). Marina’s first visit also resulted from John Kessler’s pressing the flesh at the WFM. This week Marina brought along husband John
Patrick Gould – guest of Michael Donnelly
Our speaker, lawyer-turned-author Russ Pelton & his wife, Patty Jane
BIRTHDAYS: Art Beck & Susan Fisher – Both on October 16th
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES:
Chris Simcox – 7 years on 10/19
Susan Fisher – 7 years on 10/22
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Tim Frenzer & Cathy Murray – 27 years on 10/21
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Almost too many to list! Busy, busy, busy
Greg Michel will be putting out our weekly newsletter so scribes, please remember to email him your notes.
Our new 1st meeting of the month program, scheduled for the evening of the first Wednesday of the month (replacing the morning meeting on the first Wednesday) is November 4th. We are having a Bowling Outing at the Wilmette Bowling Center, 1903 Schiller Ave. from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. We have 5 lanes reserved - 5 or 6 bowlers per lane. Your cost - a mere $10/person. As with all our other outings, feel free to bring spouses and, of course, please bring prospective members.
New Member Application: Elias Friedman –Senior Vice President/Investment Officer with Wells Fargo Advisors: The board has approved Elias’ application, but we wanted to give the membership an opportunity for input. Our application states:
“The recommended Rotary Club Bylaws allow seven days for club members to consider and file objections, if any. If no objections are received, the proposed member becomes a Rotarian of the club”. Please email Carol or any board member with any input.
Soup Kitchen - Monday, 11/2, from 11:00 AM. to 1:30 P.M at Second Baptist, 1717 Benson in Evanston. Sign up sheets have been circulated, and we have enough volunteers. However, if anyone else would like to help, please email Tom Ryan at TomRyan709@gmail.com
Barry Miller updated us on the Winter Fundraiser, strongly emphasizing the fact that this might be more crucial to hitting our fundraising goals than previous years due to the uncertainty surrounding the participation of Fresh Markets in our Spring fundraiser. We will all be getting complete sales information soon, and Barry thought we would have 6 weeks of selling time.
ONE ROTARY SUMMIT is this Saturday At Harper College. The morning session includes new case study formatted learning on Membership, Foundation and Public Image and a separate ABCs of Rotary track for newer Rotarians interested in a comprehensive overview on all Rotary has to offer. Afternoon sessions will include round table discussions on “all five Avenues of Service” and a PETS Orientation for our Presidents-Elect. There is no charge to you or your club for this event. Registration closed as of Wednesday Oct. 21.
ON TO SEOUL Registration in now open. The link to register is on the District Website at www.Rotary6440.org
The dedication of Elmwood Dunes is scheduled for Sunday, November 1st from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (Rain date Saturday, November 7th at 11:00 A.M.) There will be tours, refreshments and some brief remarks including some from our Past President, Susan Fisher. Please email your RSVP to kglennemeier@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.
Operation Warm Coats -
Margaret Wein and Hank Hufnagel again chaired this Community Service Project, delivering the coats on Wednesday, Oct. 14th. Margaret reported that it was heartwarming, and she brought with her and showed us a sweet, home made thank you card she got from the kids. Hank shot some video at the event and shared it with us.
Garage Sale to Benefit EPN – This Saturday, Oct. 24th, 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Carol Wells’s. Carol seeks volunteers, card tables, and a worthy organization who will pick up after the event.
Carol Wells & Jack Close attended the Taste of Wilmette Thursday evening, 10/15. Carol reported that it was lovely, and that many local restaurants participated, our own Chrissie DiClementi-Harlow of A La Carte. Attending were some of the same Chamber Members who had come to our event last year. All mentioned what a lovely time they had had.
We received a thank you letter from Camp Manito-Wish for our contribution of $1086 made in memory of Joanne Aggens.
The Interact Club at New Trier had a Ping-Pong-a-Thon and raised $25.00 that they are donating to EPN: They are also hosting their big fundraiser – Band Together 5 Concert on Friday, November 13th from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Winnetka Youth Organization to benefit Operation Warm.
Joyce Knauff promoted Pedal Power, asking:
-- Do you have outgrown or unused bikes in your garage?
-- Do you want to encourage kids to do well in school?
-- Do you want a tax deduction?
-- Do you want to encourage kids to do well in school?
-- Do you want a tax deduction?
If you answered yes to these questions, Joyce suggested bringing your bikes
to the Pedal Power bike drive on Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00
A.M. to 12:00 noon. The bikes are donated to students in the Chicago Public
Schools as a reward for making the honor roll.
Joyce further reminded us that we can donate working, gently used bikes at
many locations in the north and northwest suburbs, including:
WINNETKA - Green Bay Cycles, 999 Green Bay Road
NORTHBROOK - George Garner Cyclery, 1111 Waukegan Road
HIGHLAND PARK - Alberto's Cycles, 661 Central Ave.
WILMETTE - McKenzie Elementary, 649 Prairie Avenue
PALATINE - Mike’s Bike Shop, 155 N Northwest Hwy
GLENVIEW - Glenview Cycle, 1011 Harlem Avenue
EVANSTON - Home Depot, 2201 Oakton
Questions? Visit www.gopedalpower.com, or email mwbasil@yahoo.com
Rotary Club of Wilmette (Noon) is holding it’s 7th Annual Benefit Gala on Friday, November 6, 2015
in the Penthouse Monaco Ballroom, at the Double Tree Hotel in Skokie from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
There will be dancing after the party from 9:30 to 11:00 P.M. Cost is $75/person, or $85 at the door.
Jim Griffith was in Door County and visited with Rob Davis. Jim reports that Rob is doing well,
enjoys living near his parents, and that he has joined the Rotary Club in town.
GOOD NEWS/GOOD NEWS - It was most excellent to welcome back Susan Kozak. So great to see you and to have you with us!
CLUB BIO: Held off to give our speaker more time.
SPEAKER: Author Russell Pelton
Russ Pelton is a veteran Chicago litigator who has retired from the practice of law and become an author. Describing his personal experience, Russ spoke eloquently of his realization that he needed to retire to something, not from something. Writing books is that something.
Russ described a trilogy of novels he is working on, the first of which (The Dance of the Sharks) has been published, and the second of which is nearing completion after fifteen drafts. Russ draws from his real world downtown law firm career, his life experience, ands his observations of how “The City That Works” really works to populate his stories with realistic characters in plausible situations.
Also insightful were his descriptions of his dealings with the characters inhabiting the literary world - agents, editors, publishers, and Amazon.
Good speaker.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 A.M.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Please see the announcements above for a recap of what’s coming.
NEXT MEETING (10/28) CLUB DUTIES
Greeter: Jack Close
Thought for the Day & Pledge: Michael Donnelly
Set-Up: Gil Gilbert
Attendance: Karen Donnan
Scribe: Keith Dronen
Bio: Maureen Barry
Speakers next week Oct 28, 2015:
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