We have rescheduled our Community Service Committee meeting as a Zoom meeting for this Tuesday, October 24 at 7pm. Last week's meeting was cancelled due to a double booking at the Yacht Club. I would like everyone who is interested in being a part of the Community Service Committee to attend. We will be discussing our combined budget and vote on projects to take on for this Rotary Year.
Several groups have approached me for projects and assistance, and there may be projects that members want to make sure we include. Our primary focus will continue to be Lunches for Connections for the Homeless and we are scheduling for May of 2024 our Hope Walk for Homeless. We are also working on Operation Warm Coast for this fall. We have a lot of other worthy groups, and I know there are some projects from the Morning group that they would like to continue. We need look at what projects people want to do and fund, and what funds we have available to commit to them.
Looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday. Contact me (brian.b@comcast.net) or Debora (debora@pftl.net) to get the Zoom link. If you can't attend but have a project or request, send me an email.
Several members, Frank Hussey, Frank Cheswick, Jim Pockross, John Kessler, Debora Morris and a Rotary friend, Aly Jiwani and his dog Benjy, volunteered to collect donations at the Jewel and Grand Foods last Saturday. We collected $516 through online donations and over $600 in cash. Donations are tripled by the Gates Foundation, so this was a worthwhile endeavor. Members can still contribute online by clicking HERE
Our Holiday Fundraiser is nearly over and your participation is needed. Go to www.rotarygifts.com today! Order gift items, buy Raffle tickets, or just donate to contribute to the humanitarian and philanthropic projects your club supports.
Don't forget to contact your friends, relatives, business contacts, etc. to let them know about this great opportunity for charitable giving before yearend.
Important Deadlines:
Saturday, December 2 - Jim Bowman will be at Panera in Wilmette from 9:00am to 10:00am. All outstanding checks and paper orders must be given to Jim at this time.
Wednesday, December 13 - Last chance to buy Raffle Tickets, which will be offered at the Holiday Party at Valley Lo
The gift items this year include wines, chocolates, cheese, smoked salmon, olive oils, and more. Members are expected to purchase, sell, or donate to this fundraiser. Emails have been sent to members to explain the specifics of the Holiday Fundraiser. Questions should be directed to Jim Pockross mpockross@comcast.net
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
World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good. It is good to remember that 20,500,000 children have been saved from the paralysis of polio as a result of this combined effort.
There are only two countries left in the world where polio is still endemic in the population, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Wild polio cases are still being reported there. Donations are the best way to end polio once and for all. Click HERE to learn more.
Glenn Garlick, district End Polio Now chair, will be speaking our club in November and will update us on the program.
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.
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
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Wilmette Golf Club
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Wilmette, IL 60091 United States of America
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
The Chicago Furniture Bank is a non-profit organization that aims to provide furniture to families and individuals in need. They collect gently used furniture from donors and distribute it to those who are transitioning out of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or facing other challenging situations.
Sarah Murphy founded and manages Toesnwater. Their mission is to make it easy for YOU and your community to be Lake Guardians. We exist to empower and inspire everyday people to live in harmony with lake nature through practical tools, resources, programs, and lake-loving goods.
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