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HARBOR LIGHT NEWSLETTER 10.14.15
GREETER:  Mike Bailey

PLEDGE & THOUGHT  FOR THE DAY:  Maureen Berry

ATTENDANCE: John Baker
 
TREASURER: Chris Simcox
 
SCRIBE:  Jim Bowman
 
Rotary Bio:  Mike Bailey
 
GUESTS:    
 
Puran's brother from Austin, TX:  Hooshang Yazdani
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Elias Friedman, Senior VP/Investment Officer at McCarthy/Friedman Wealth Management Group                                          
 
VISITING ROTARIAN:  Ellen Clark from the noon club.
 
BIRTHDAYS: John Wertymer, Joyce Knauff, and Jack Close
 
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES: Ellen Greenberger and Tom Ryan 3 years, and Hank Hufnagel 15 years

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:  Pam and Andy Kerr celebrating 40 years of marriage
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Greg Michel will be putting out a weekly newsletter

Thank you to John Glasgow organizing the Racine Frank Lloyd Wright trip.

The October 7 wine tasting at Schaefer's was well attended. Thanks to Jim Bowman for organizing. The wines were very well received. Heidi Voorhees also reported that we will once again sell popcorn. This year we will offer a decorative tub that holds almost three times as much as last year's container.

John Kessler hosted his third Rotary booth greeting session at the Farmer's Market. John and his volunteers have met a lot of people, gained exposure for our club, and passed out a lot of breakfast invites. We have at least one new member as a result of John's efforts.

Carol announced that due to matching grant we will be able to offer $4,500 in vocational scholarships this year.

Maureen announced Oakton has selected a recipient for our Karen Kline Scholarship. We will invite that person to our meeting.
 
George Pearce has added Jack Close to his new membership committee. More to follow.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Soup Kitchen – Date Confirmation Monday, 11/2 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave., Evanston, IL                                   Tom Ryan passed around a sign up sheet or you can email Tom at:  TomRyan709@gmail.com if you are interested.

Elmwood Dunes Dedication scheduled for Sunday, November 1st from 11:00AM – 1PM.      Rain Date: Saturday, November 7 at 11:00AM .  There will be tours, refreshments and some brief remarks including our own Past President Susan Fisher.  Please email your RSVP to kglennemeier@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.
 
Hank and Margaret will be passing out 75 coats today at 4:30 at Family Matters. It is a great event and the kids and families certainty appreciate the coats.  7731 N. Marshfield.

Carol is hosting an End Polio Now garage sate. Her garage will be available for drop off this week. She will need help Friday night the 23rd for organizing and then Saturday the 24th for the sale, especially in the morning.

Ellen Clark from the Wilmette Noon Club announced their club is holding it’s 7th Annual Benefit Gala on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Penthouse Monaco Ballroom, Double Tree Hotel, Skokie  6:30 – 9:30PM with Dancing after the party from 9:30 – 11:00PM  $75/person or $85 at the door.                                
 
Soup Kitchen – Date Confirmation Monday, 11/2 from 11-2PM at the Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave., Evanston, IL  Tom Ryan passed around a sign up sheet or you can email Tom at:  TomRyan709@gmail.com if you are interested.

Jack Close has an extra ticket for the Taste of Wilmette at the Kenilworth Club. Craft beers and food from local restaurants will be served. It is 10/15 at 6:30.
 
Neighboring Club Fundraiser:  Rotary Club of Deerfield 1st Annual Games Night:Friday, November 6, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM 
Riverwoods, IL.  Deerfield Park District Golf Course ?1201 Saunders Road ?Riverwoods, IL 60015.  Whether your game is Hearts, Mahong, Mexican Train or Checkers: Bring your own games and players and we’ll provide you with a table, meal and refreshments. All proceeds will go towards the clubs' major service project, building and furnishing a library for the citizens of Hautulco, Mexico. 
 
Nicole Basil was 8-years-old six years ago, and one day stood in her garage with her brother and dad, wondering what to do with the two bikes she had outgrown. They couldn't find a charity that would take them, so she started her own:  Pedal Power.  The charity collects new or gently used bikes and every year donates them to honor roll students. Pedal Power works most closely with Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center in Chicago, where the yearly assembly in which the winners are announced is highly anticipated.  Here are locations for bike donations:
 
WINNETKA - Green Bay Cycles, 999 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
NORTHBROOK - George Garner Cyclery, 1111 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
HIGHLAND PARK - Alberto's Cycles, 661 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
WILMETTE - McKenzie Elementary School, 649 Prairie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
PALATINE - Mike’s Bike Shop, 155 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067
GLENVIEW - Glenview Cycle, 1011 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025
EVANSTON - Home Depot, 2201 Oakton, Evanston, IL 60202
 
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS:

Puran reported that Sue Kozak's husband, Marty, has pancreatic cancer. He has begun treatments but it is definitely very serious.

Walter announced that Dan Lilly a former member had passed away.  His obituary can be found in the Chicago Tribune.
 
MEMBER BIO MOMENT: Michael Bailey

PROGRAM: Wilmette Public Library
 
Ellen Clark is the Director of the Wilmette Public Library. She accepted the position of Director in 2005 after serving 13 years as the Head of Adult Services. Ellen grew up on the East coast and earned her bachelor’s degree in French at Wellesley College and her Master of Library Service at Rutgers University. Ellen has worked in college, corporate, church and public libraries throughout her career. She is a member, Past-President and current web page editor of the noon Rotary Club of Wilmette.
 
Kathleen O’Laughlin – is an attorney who has worked at Merrill Lynch Trust Co., The Chicago Community Trust and Kirkland and Ellis during her professional career.  She has been a Trustee since 1999 of the Wilmette Public Library.
 
NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM (Oct. 21):  
 
Russell Pelton -- Dance of the Sharks and The Sting of the Blue Scorpion

NEXT MEETING CLUB DUTIES

Greeter:  John Bowman

Pledge & Thought for the Day:  Noreen Chip
 
Bio:  John Baker

Set-Up:  Gil Gilbert
 
Attendance:  Sue Segal
 
Scribe:  Ellen Falkof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HARBOR LIGHT NEWS LETTER 2015-07-08
 
PRESIDING:  New President Carol Wells
 
GREETER:  Joyce Knauf
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY & PLEDGE:  
Bob Meeder, quoting Ben Franklin 
 
ATTEENDANCE:  Ray Lechner
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TREASURER:  Chris Simcox
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SCRIBE:  Sue Segal
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:  
 
Club dues are due for the 1st half of FY 2015-2016.  Chris will send out reminders.
 
New District Governor invites all Rotarians to attend the White Sox game on August 4th.  If you can’t attend, consider buying a ticket to donate to a veteran.
 
Susan Fisher is the new Program Chair.  We are looking for speakers for the year.
 
The Club will have no booth at Wilmette Days this year.
 
Pam Kerr said, Ted Welch, is a member of the Vienna, Virginia Rotary.  They sponsor a whole fund raiser called, Viva Vienna, and make $250,000.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
 
Design for Dignity:  Volunteers are requested to purchase items at Target and register online, so they can get a percentage of the proceeds.
 
First Wednesday of every month during Carol’s tenure, we will have an evening fellowship type meeting. Members are encouraged to invite guests and prospective Rotary members.  First evening meeting will be Wednesday, August 5th: Ravinia CSO concert outing.  Lawn tickets will be $10.
 
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS:  
 
Joanne Aggens is currently in hospice at Midwest Palliative. Well wishes and visits are welcome.  Sue Watson will deliver a plant to Joanne and is collecting money.
 
Gil and Wynne Gilbert welcome grandson, Jack Authur Wyndham Woddy, 6lbs., 8ozs.  Born on 7/7 in England.
 
Maureen Chip just got back from camping in Yellowstone with her kids.
 
Carols Well’s daughter, Anna Callaghan, just got a job with the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta!
 
PROGRAM:   
 
Carolina, Club exchange student from Chile, spoke about her experiences here, with April Eschelman (host family) and her daughter.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HARBOR LIGHT NEWS LETTER 2015-40-22
Presiding: Susan Fisher

Thought for the Day & Pledge:  John Wertymer provide a summary regarding climate change and impact on humanity
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Attendance:         George Pearce

Greeter:         Carol Wells

Shenanigans        Tom Ryan

Scribe:            Ray Lechner
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Set-up:  Gil Gilber7
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Birthdays:  Puran Stevens & Susan Segal.  The club sang the birthday song.
 
Club Anniversary:  Hebert McDowell on April 4th celebrated a club anniversary with WHRC.
 
New Member Induction:
 
Nicholas Giacchina was sworn into the WHRC. He is a representative from Boy Scouts and will give his Bio next week. Mick was sponsored by John Glascow and vested with the Rotary pin.
 
Announcements:

Either Monday May 4th OR 11th at 11:45 is the next soup kitchen, volunteers wanted.

Last week WHRC helped neighboring Rotarians in support of tornadoes; raised     $200.

May 14th WHRC club spring fundraiser tickets for $37.50, club members    expected to buy 4 each. Volunteers needed.
 
May 16th is the spring benefit for the Winnetka club.  Tickets are $100.
 
May 20th Jack Close announced that the WHRC meeting will be in the evening with    local chamber members. (No morning meeting that day).
 
May 22nd Hank Hufnagel announced Armed Forces Week upcoming.  There will be a Military ball on Friday at Union League Club.
 
John Kessler announced that he has golf clubs for sale...profits to the club. 
 
Joan O’Neill announced an Adaptive Adventures party this Friday, 7-11 PM. This is a gala in honor of veterans.
 
Good News Bad News:
John Kessler, John Nye, previous member passed and there will be service/reception at 3PM this Saturday.
 
John Kessler recommended the book “Dead Wake, ” as a good read.  He also announced a new grandchild.

Tom Ryan announced 7th grandchild.

Joan O’Neill announced the arrival of her first grandchild.
 
Shenanigans:
    
Tom Ryan more jokes about the sport of golf.
    
Speaker:  Sara Cunningham, who works for Rotary International, marketing & recruitment. The presentation: Rotary Peace Centers Program
    
WRHC will be sponsoring a Rotary Peace Fellow this year. We want to give context to this program.  Today’s speaker's . goal is to promote this program, which has over 900 alumni all who have promoted peace.
 
Founded in 2002, vision to create sustainable peace through leadership development.
Partner with 7 universities around the world who sponsor peace centers.  They offer hands on training, net working, skill development. They offer a Master Degree or a Professional Development Certificate. Programs are worldwide with the US sponsorship held jointly at Duke and University of North Carolina universities.
 
The Master Degree program offers several areas of emphasis (peace and conflict, research, applied field experience, annual peace seminar) to 10 fellows each year.  Professional Development certificate is offered, and is open to 25 fellows each year. The program provides 3 months of study & fieldwork. A goal is to apply knowledge into practice.
 
Post graduation: Alumni work in the following: 38% non-profits, 20% national governments, 18% teaching, and 7% United Nations and related agencies.  The alumni come from across the world on all continents.
Next profiles of 5 alumni were reviewed. Each had a personal story and a significant impact toward humanity.
 
The “nuts and bolts” of the application process was reviewed. Ideal peace fellow has strong leadership skills with personal statement. Application timeline was reviewed.  Rotary and the University partners provide funding for the program.