Call to order:  President Carol Wells

 

Thought & Pledge & Pledge:  John Kessler

 

 

 

Meeting Set Up:  Gil Gilbert (Still looking for someone who is willing to be a Sergeant at Arms trainee)

Master of Coin:  Chris Simcox

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Attendance:  Ellen Greenberger

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Greeter:  John Glasgow

Rotarian Bio:  John Bowman

Scribe:  Hank Hufnagel

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Music:  John Ray

 

Birthdays:  Margaret Wein– today 11/18; Ellen Falkof – Monday, 11/16
         
Announcements:

Rotary vests for the Wilmette Holiday Parade (11/21/15)?  We have enough volunteers, but are looking for our Rotary Vests.

 

Update on the Winter Fundraiser  Currently at $1,819 for 14 orders.  President Carol reminded club members of the suggested sales target of $900.00 or contributions of $400.00 per member. SELL SELL SELL!  Just DO IT right now.  Order forms will be available at the next meeting or via E-Mail/On Line.

NT Interact Club’s fundraiser – Band Together – Through your generosity we raised $173 for the Interact Club that will be going to Operation Warm.

 

Oakton Community College Donor Recognition Banquet – Carol attended the event and met our Karen Kline Scholarship recipient – Paul Slocum and his parents. Paul has a 3.6 GPA and lives in Wilmette.  Carol suggested he consider coming to one of our morning meetings to introduce himself and give the membership a chance to meet him. 

 

Rotary Polio Immunization Trip to India:  February 2016 -   If you are interested in participating please contact Carol and she will send all the specifics.  The trip runs 2/12 – 2/23 at a cost of $2249, not including International airfare or Indian Visa fees.

 

#Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1   It’s a global movement for charities and individuals to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. Join in on 1 December as Rotary participates in Giving Tuesday and celebrates the good work our members do around the world.
 
Top three reasons to support Rotary on Giving Tuesday – December 1

1.       Fund unique projects. Our Foundation’s unique grant model creates locally led community development projects throughout the world. These life-changing projects are only possible because of the generous support from our members and friends of Rotary.

2.      Raise awareness. While Rotarians give to their communities and our Foundation throughout the year, Giving Tuesday is a great chance to reach new supporters by leveraging social media and the momentum of Rotary Foundation Month in November.

3.      Continue the tradition. Last year, we raised over $100,000 in a single day to fund sustainable, life changing projects. With your support this year, we can to do even more! 

 

 

FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE to PAKISTAN - Do you have that urge to travel the world and at the same time build partnerships with Rotarians around the world? If so, there is a fantastic opportunity available for up to 10 Rotarians along with their significant other! Be there during the year we finish eradicating POLIO from the face of the earth!
 
Because of the close relationship District Governor Rodney Adams has with the current District Governor for District 3272, the Honorable SAjid Pervaiz Bhatti, our District has a unique opportunity for a Friendship Exchange with their District in Pakistan.
 
The team has been invited to visit in the latter part of March. The team would attend their District Conference which is set for March 25-27 in Lahore.  In addition to attending the conference, the team will visit Lahore, Islamabad and some northern areas like Hill Station. The total trip duration will be 8-10 days, exact dates TBD based on input from potential participants. DG Adams has assured that safety will not be compromised and that the locations visited will not be in areas of unrest!   

 

 

– Sunday, 12/6/15 (instead of first Wednesday meeting)  To be graciously hosted byJohn & Sue Bowman’s home, 321 Washington Ave., Wilmette; start time 6PM

Appetizers, side dishes, and dessert will be potluck. Bring your best item. If you want a general category we can use starting letter of last name:
a.      A-K Dessert
b.      L-R Side dish (veggie or starch)
c.      S-Z Appetizers
- John & Sue will have a hot entrée and salad starting around 6:30 or 7pm
- White Elephant exchange around 8 pm.
- Festive Holiday dress.

 

Don’t miss out on getting those extra Golf Balls for the Holiday Season from John Kessler.

Good News/Bad News –  Walter Reed shared with us his story of being an undergraduate student at the U of Missouri School of Journalism in the late 1940s.  The university  did not allow black students to attend,  He shared his thoughts on the current situation with the journalism dean and plans to meet him in Chicago this week.  Walter strikes again! 

 

Club Bio:  John Bowman was born in West Chicago, a University of Illinois computer wiz grad shared with us his career at IBM and how he became a proud Wilmette resident with  a very active retirement,

 

 

Speaker:  Ashlee Renee Hoffman - "Finding Your Path to Wellness"  

 

Ashley was introduced by Beth DeWall.  She has a PhD (ABD) Health Education (University of Cincinnati), M.S. Health Promotion and Education in Community Health (University of Cincinnati), M.A. Clinical Psychology (Roosevelt University), B.A. Psychology (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM), Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA), Aqua Fitness (AFAA), TRX Suspension Training, TRX Rip Training, SPINNING Certified Instructor, Keiser M3 Cycling, and American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor

 

                      

 

Ashley has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 years in various settings (corporate wellness, commercial and independent fitness centers, university recreation, and fitness conferences). In 2006 she was involved in a traumatic car accident-breaking 11 bones and damaging 2 major organs. This fueled a passion to assist others in finding their path to recovery through exercise and creating their own prognosis. Ashley's had the unique opportunity to experience how vulnerable and strong the human body is. Health and wellness are central to her being and she strives to help others find the same enthusiasm.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30AM

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RESIDENT