Our 2024 Fundraiser, Hope Walk for the Homeless is next Saturday, May 4. Join Rotarians from four other Rotary clubs, friends, and neighbors for a Fun 5k Walk in beautiful Gillson Park. It will start at 10am in the Wallace Bowl area of the Park. All proceeds will go to organizations that provide services to the homeless in Evanston, Chicago, and the local area (e.g. Connections for the Homeless, La Casa Norte, Fraternite Notre Dame, Interfaith Alliance of Evanston and others). Registration fee is $30 per person, $50 for a couple, $100 for a Family, and $25 for Students.
This will be a combined effort by the Rotary Club of Wilmette with assistance from the Rotary Club of Evanston, Evanston Lighthouse, Winnetka/Northfield and Glenview Sunrise. A pre-determined course will be set on Park grounds. Refreshments will be available. The QR code on the image above will take you to the registration page. or CLICK HERE
North Shore Community Bank is our primary sponsor; secondary sponsor is Scott Simpson Design & Build.
We will need registered volunteers to help with the event. Click VOLUNTEER to sign-up to help on the day of the event.
Ray Zeiss and Steve Jambor were at the District Conference last Saturday to explain and create interest in two Programs of Scale, Uganda Ultra-sound and Zambia Medical Supply projects. Many Rotarians from Districts 6440 and 6450 stopped by their table to learn about these important projects. Steve created a very creative marketing prop, a pink stethoscope with a sign "Ask Me About ..." ; soon many Rotarians were walking around the conference with the pink stethoscopes around their necks.
Uganda Ultra-sound Project - providing ultra-sound equipment and training to remote areas of Uganda to improve infant mortality and the healthcare of mothers and babies.
Zambia Medical Supply Project - In partnership with Project Cure is a US-based organization that helps assess and supply medical equipment. A $40k project could provide as much as $300k in Medical equipment and supplies to Zambia.
As the number of buses increases, the police and volunteers are finding it difficult to meet every bus. Village management just passed an ordinance on April 24 to limit the hours a bus can arrive to better ensure the safety of the operation. Buses will only be allowed to stop in Wilmette between 8:00am and 4:30pm, or face hefty fines.
The Process: buses arrive at the Wilmette train station with migrants who have been transported here from Texas. In connection with SaLT an organization in Highland Park, volunteers pack bags with hygiene items, water and snack bars to give to the migrants. When a bus is spotted, the police are called and a text goes out to a group of volunteers who go to the train station and rapidly roll out containers of "Take Care" packs and winter coats As the migrants leave the bus, the volunteers give them the packs and the migrants select from the donated coats laid out on the train platform by volunteers.
So volunteers' will still need donations for the "Take Care" packs (Click to see donation locations). An Amazon shopping list has been set up where you can purchase items that can be sent directly to SaLT for packing. Click Amazon to see the list. If you are interested in donating funds, click HERE
More pictures from our wonderful 100th Anniversary/Installation on June 20 with the Winnetka/Northfield Club. A good time was had by all; guests and Rotarians alike commented on the important work Rotary Clubs do and their impact on the world. Click HERE to see the Presentation by Terry Porter and George Pearce on the history of our clubs and information on some of the significant projects our Rotary Clubs have done.
June 30 (only 7 days from now) is the deadline for this year's EREY contribution. Every Rotarian should contribute what they can to this every year. Ray Z. or Terry P. will be able to tell each member how far away they are from their next PHF. Rememberpart of your contribution comes back toourClub tofund our service programs. Ray Zeiss has indicated that there are several members who are very close to becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, or adding to their PHF status, with credits from our past EREY contributions. Donations will be matched for those within $500 of reaching the next PHF.
Members : It's very easy! Click HERE for a direct link to donate.
The former Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club, which has merged with the Rotary Club of Wilmette. received a Silver ShelterBox award for their contribution to this philanthropic organization. ShelterBox exists to ensure no one is without shelter after disaster. They often work in places that others don’t, making sure that they reach families who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods.
THE Wilmette Block Party - Saturday, September 7; noon – 10:00 p.m.
The Village of Wilmette, Wilmette Park District, and the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce are bringing THE Wilmette Block Party to Wilmette again in 2024! The community will once again enjoy exciting music, food and drinks, kids’ activities, and a few new extras. Our Club is a sponsor and we will have a Kids' Booth. Click here for the most up-to-date information. Contact George Pearce to volunteer to help at our booth.
GoodFest 2024 - Join the folks from St. John's for a rollicking good time at GoodFest 2024, Saturday, September 14 at 5:00pm. This year Tributosaurus will be joined by local fave, Antler Chandelier. Tickets include a barbecue dinner from the Backyard BBQ and proceeds support Family Promise, North Shore. It’s big fun for all ages, so bring the family and your friends. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Spread the word. St. John’s is located across from the Wilmette Library at 1235 Wilmette Ave. Buy tickets HERE
North Shore Music - Acoustics on the Corner takes place 6-8pm Friday and Saturday starting June 1st through September 28th at the corner of Wilmette and Central Ave. The event is brought to you by the Village of Wilmette and North Shore Music and is FREE!
The 2024 New Trier School Board Caucus is Looking for Volunteers to Serve as Delegates From D39!
The Caucus is a non-partisan group of citizens that was formed in 1954 by a non-partisan political group to interview, vet and endorse candidates for the New Trier Township High School District 203 Board of Education. The Caucus is composed of 47 volunteer delegates from all of the New Trier feeder districts. The Caucus’s consistent recruitment of high-quality candidates has led to the continued strength of New Trier High School and its Board. Please submit your information by August 25, 2024, using this LINK. Questions? Contact Mike Lieber mlieber@lieberllc.com or Margie Bennett mmiltonbennett@gmail.com
Club Information
Welcome!
Our Motto: Service Above Self
Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Eva Dean's Bakery & Cafe
1115 Central Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091 United States of America
Our Rotary Clubs meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30am at the Wilmette Harbor Club (inside Gillson Park) at Noon at St. John's Church, Wilmette and on 1st Tuesday at 6pm at St. Joseph Church. Mailing address: PO Box 111, Wilmette, IL 60091
Ben Wozney, Executive Director and his daughter, Shale Wozney, Jr. Board President, will tell us about The Driven Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals and families with Special Needs and Disabilities. Their mission is to provide accessible vehicles to families with disabled children that grant independence, inclusion, and mobility in their communities." The meeting will be held in the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club located inside of Gillson Park.
This program will be repeated on September 25 at 12 p.m. at St. John's Church, 1235 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Richard Koenig will speak to us about HODC, Housing Opportunity Development Corporation. HODC is a community-based nonprofit that makes an affordable home a reality for a diverse group of people who are unable to afford housing in their community. Affordable housing provides hope for individuals and families who are at risk of eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness.
Richard Koenig, PhD, has been Executive Director of Housing Opportunity Development Corporation since 1997. To date Richard has completed over 30 affordable housing developments valued over $150 million. He has a PhD in Community Economic Development and a Masters of Urban Planning from the UIC. Richard previously served as Chair of the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County and now serves on the board of Collaborative Community Housing Initiative.
Location: St John's Church, 1235 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette
Join the folks from St. John's for a rollicking good time at GoodFest 2024, Saturday, September 14 at 5:00pm. This year Tributosaurus will be joined by local fave, Antler Chandelier. Tickets include a barbecue dinner from the Backyard BBQ and proceeds support Family Promise, North Shore. It’s big fun for all ages, so bring the family and your friends. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Spread the word. St. John’s is located across from the Wilmette Library at 1235 Wilmette Ave. Buy tickets 
