Lori Lucchetti, co-founder of Building Peaceful Bridges spoke to our Morning group about the scope of this organization. Primarily organized to help refugees settle and assimilate to life in the US. They assist with rent, groceries, clothing, tutoring, and job search, as well as helping refugees study for citizenship. But most of all the volunteers offer friendship; they meet regularly with refugee families and host cultural events. We were also very pleased to hear from Ismail Moradi a refugee from Afghanistan who was an interpreter for the US military. He and his family were evacuated when the US pulled out of his country, which made him become a target for the Taliban because of his work with the US .https://www.buildingpeacefulbridges.org/
Terri Guercio of the Three Pillars Initiative spoke to the Noon group. Terri explained that this is a 501(c)(3) philanthropy service organization whose mission is to create youth philanthropy education programs to prepare the next generation of charitable sector leaders. High school juniors from area schools apply for the program and commit to involvement until they graduate high school. They learn the art, science and business of philanthropy, through fundraising, charitable giving and service projects. https://www.threepillarsinitiative.org/
Hands-On Service Sub-Committee: John Held has agreed to help form a sub-committee that will focus on finding hands-on service opportunities for our members who want to be more involved and work directly with organizations and clients. Please reach out to John if that is something you want to become more involved with. johnjheld@gmail.com
Diaper Distribution: Had some follow up from Tina Kalil from Bundled Blessings, a diaper bank on the north shore. If anyone is interested in volunteering with them to load and unload diapers or coordinate a diaper drive for Wilmette, contact her at here
Building Peaceful Bridges: If anyone wants to volunteer to help build a team or assist a refugee family with the folks from Building Peaceful Bridges, please let me know and I will put you in contact with Lori or visit their website here
TRF Earthquake Response Fund - The Rotary Foundation Trustees established a new Morocco Earthquake Response Fund in September 2023 to support immediate relief efforts for people affected by the devastating earthquakes. Contributions will be accepted until 31 December 2023. To contribute online, click
ShelterBox is on the ground in Morocco - Teams are assessing the severe damage to villages and providing temporary shelter and supplies. If you wish to donate you can do so online at www.ShelterBoxUSA.org or mail gifts to: ShelterBox USA P.O. Box 103299 Pasadena, CA 91189-3299.
The Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield is currently raising funds for an NGO in Timoullit, Morocco, which is the birth home of Winnetka-Northfield Rotarian, Moha Bouacha. Donations to the earthquake victims in this area may be made to the Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Charitable Foundation online here.
Maui Relief - Rotary District 5000, Hawaii, has established a Maui Fire Relief Fund through their Foundation. The Hawaii Rotary District Foundation is a registered 501c3. The Maui Fire Relief Fund aims to provide immediate assistance and long-term recovery support to the people of Maui, as they navigate the path to rebuilding their lives and communities. effectively. You may find all the details at https://rotaryd5000.org/ if you would like to contribute. ShelterBox USA is not responding with direct support to Maui, however they have announced a $50,000 donation to the Rotary District 5000 Fire Relief Fund.
Join the Rotary Club of Evanston for a delightful evening at The Alcove Restaurant in Evanston, where they bring you the perfect combination of flavors. Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience! This in-person event promises to be an epic celebration of culinary delights. All proceeds will benefit Evanston Food Security.
Event: An Evening of Epic Pairings
Location: The Alcove
Date and time: 18 October from 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Details: There will be gourmet epicurious appetizers created by our very own member Chef Elio that will be paired with wine and beer options.
Rotary Means Business is an International as well as community-based effort to encourage Rotarians to conduct business with other Rotarians (and Non-Rotarians alike) while making an impact on the broader community. Great opportunituy for club members, others in the community and business contacts to network with the broader community of business around the Chicagoland area. They have been meeting monthly since this summer and the next meeting is on October 11th starting at 5:30 pm. The event details are below:
Location: Ki's Steak and Seafood, 705 North Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 Link to register:
Cult Classic Film Series - The First Thursday Of Every Month October- May. Sophia Steak Wilmette as a sponsor of this Series will offer a movie trivia contest and a chance to win a $50 Ballyhoo Hospitality gift card. Movies in the series are: Ordinary People: October 5; The Exorcist: November 2; The Omega Man: December 7; Zulu: January 4
For members only: Registration for District 6440’s Fall Learning event, “Growing Stronger Together” is officially open! This event is open to all Rotarians and is offered to you at no charge!
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023. 7:45am to Noon
Where:: Harper College's Wojcik Conference Center, conveniently located at 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine.
Program:
Membership session: Discover strategies and best practices for attracting new members, improving retention, and fostering growth within your club. Community Service session: Learn how to create dynamic and engaging community service projects that make a real impact and inspire others to get involved. Leveraging Social Media session: Explore the power of social media and how it can be used effectively to build your club's presence and enhance its brand image. ClubRunner session: Enhance your understanding of and comfort level with ClubRunner, a powerful tool that streamlines club management and communication. Rotary Basics for New Members: A special session designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Rotary's mission, values, and structure, catering specifically to our new members.
We have three groups: two meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30am at the Sheridan Shores Yacht Club and at Noon at Wilmette Golf Club. The other group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. Mailing address is: PO Box 111, Wilmette, IL 60091
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