August 10, 2022 - Guest Speaker, Greg Simetz - Meals on Wheels: More Than a Meal - Wilmette Harbor Club - 7:15 am to 8:15 am Greg Simetz is the Community Outreach Director for Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois . Maxine Patronik is the Volunteer Coordinator. They will speak about this organizations operation including the broad reach of the area they serve. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Drive in Wilmette and on Zoom
August 17, 2022 - Guest Speakers, Melody Smith, Kim Jockl, and Jim Borchers - Book Overview, Safe Landing - Wilmette Harbor Club - 7:15 am to 8:15 am Kim will provide an overview of the book, Safe Landing, by Melody Smith, Kim Jockl, and Jim Borchers. This book tells the incredible journey of three siblings over the last 40+ years grieving their parents' sudden loss, coming together as a family, and working hard to honor the lives of all 273 lost on Flight 191. It's an inspirational Chicago story about love, family, and how tragedy gets a big word, but it never gets the final word. Q&A to follow. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091 or on Zoom
August 24, 2022 - Guest Speaker, Rich Lalley - Operation Warm - Wilmette Harbor Club - 7:15 am to 8:15 am Rich will provide an update on Operation Warm and our local plans in 2022. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091 or on Zoom.
Recent Meetings and Events
August 3, 2022 - Social Event Drinks, pizza, ice cream, and conversation. Guests are welcome!
July 26, 2022 -- Guest Speaker, Heidi Voorhees Heidi Voorhees provided a detailed presentation on The Great Resignation and how it is impacting employers, employees and restructuring the workplace.
July 20, 2022 -- Guest Speaker, Nora Kusaka with Engineers Without Borders Engineers Without Borders—Chicagoland Professional Chapter will be presenting on the ongoing projects the chapter is working on and will highlight our recent successful implementation of the water and sanitation projects with the Wema Children’s Centre in Kenya, and the second phase of the work that is to follow.
Presenter Backgrounds:
Nora Kusaka Herrero is a site civil engineer with Wight & Company, working in the greater Chicago area. She has 6 years of experience and has worked on various types of projects throughout the United States. Nora specializes in low-impact stormwater management and is utilizing these skills on projects with EWB to promote groundwater infiltration and stormwater capture and reuse.
Alan Phelps is a civil engineer with David Mason & Associates working on site design and stormwater management for new buildings and schoolyards in Chicago. With over 8 years of water and wastewater infrastructure experience, he has contributed to the success of a number of water projects in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Alan is the president of the EWB Chicagoland Professional Chapter and the leader of the Wema Program in western Kenya.
July 13, 2022 -- Tonika Johnson, Folded Map Project Artist and activist Tonika Johnson will join us via Zoom to tell the story of her highly acclaimed Folded Map Project, which began as an art project and transformed into a bridge between neighborhoods and an advocacy tool. The Project began as a photo series that "used the City of Chicago's grid system to identify and capture residences at corresponding addresses on the North and South Side in order to explore the visual legacies of segregation, socioeconomic disparities and racial discrimination."
"Folded Map began as an art project, but has become my way of combating social injustice," she said. "Ultimately, I want Folded Map to help us heal and get to know each other so that we can tear down the racist walls that divide us." Tonika will share how our North Suburban community can use the resources of the Folded Map Project to deepen our understanding and make vital connections with our neighbors across the city.
www.foldedmapproject.com
July 6, 2022 -- Evening Social Event Last Wednesday's evening social event was a great way to start the month. It was a beautiful night at the harbor. We enjoyed good food and great company. Guests are always welcome.
Unless otherwise specifically indicated regular Wednesday morning meetings will continue to be held at 7:30 am in hybrid form, so that members and guests can participate either in person at the Harbor Club in Gillson Park or by Zoom. The link to the hybrid meeting will be emailed to members, guests and others within the community who express an interest in attending.
On the first Wednesday of each month, however, the Club generally holds evening events, and does not meet in the morning on those Wednesdays.
Please note that, beginning in August 2022, regular meetings will be held at 7:15 am rather than 7:30 am.
August 3, 2022 - Social Event - 20 Harbor Dr. in Wilmette - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Join us for drinks, pizza, ice cream, and conversation. Guests are welcome!
August 10, 2022 - Guest Speaker, Greg Simetz - Meals on Wheels: More Than a Meal - Wilmette Harbor Club - 7:15 am to 8:15 am Greg Simetz is the Community Outreach Director for Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois . Maxine Patronik is the Volunteer Coordinator. They will speak about this organizations operation including the broad reach of the area they serve. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Drive in Wilmette and on Zoom
August 17, 2022 - Guest Speakers, Melody Smith, Kim Jockl, and Jim Borchers - Book Overview, Safe Landing - Wilmette Harbor Club - 7:15 am to 8:15 am Kim will provide an overview of the book, Safe Landing, by Melody Smith, Kim Jockl, and Jim Borchers. This book tells the incredible journey of three siblings over the last 40+ years grieving their parents' sudden loss, coming together as a family, and working hard to honor the lives of all 273 lost on Flight 191. It's an inspirational Chicago story about love, family, and how tragedy gets a big word, but it never gets the final word. Q&A to follow. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091 or on Zoom
August 24, 2022 - Guest Speaker, Rich Lalley - Operation Warm - Wilmette Harbor Club - 7:15 am to 8:15 am Rich will provide an update on Operation Warm and our local plans in 2022. Hybrid Meeting, in person at 20 Harbor Dr. Wilmette, IL 60091 or on Zoom.
Recent Meetings and Events
July 26, 2022 -- Guest Speaker, Heidi Voorhees Heidi Voorhees provided a detailed presentation on The Great Resignation and how it is impacting employers, employees and restructuring the workplace.
July 20, 2022 -- Guest Speaker, Nora Kusaka with Engineers Without Borders Engineers Without Borders—Chicagoland Professional Chapter will be presenting on the ongoing projects the chapter is working on and will highlight our recent successful implementation of the water and sanitation projects with the Wema Children’s Centre in Kenya, and the second phase of the work that is to follow.
Presenter Backgrounds:
Nora Kusaka Herrero is a site civil engineer with Wight & Company, working in the greater Chicago area. She has 6 years of experience and has worked on various types of projects throughout the United States. Nora specializes in low-impact stormwater management and is utilizing these skills on projects with EWB to promote groundwater infiltration and stormwater capture and reuse.
Alan Phelps is a civil engineer with David Mason & Associates working on site design and stormwater management for new buildings and schoolyards in Chicago. With over 8 years of water and wastewater infrastructure experience, he has contributed to the success of a number of water projects in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Alan is the president of the EWB Chicagoland Professional Chapter and the leader of the Wema Program in western Kenya.
July 13, 2022 -- Tonika Johnson, Folded Map Project Artist and activist Tonika Johnson will join us via Zoom to tell the story of her highly acclaimed Folded Map Project, which began as an art project and transformed into a bridge between neighborhoods and an advocacy tool. The Project began as a photo series that "used the City of Chicago's grid system to identify and capture residences at corresponding addresses on the North and South Side in order to explore the visual legacies of segregation, socioeconomic disparities and racial discrimination."
"Folded Map began as an art project, but has become my way of combating social injustice," she said. "Ultimately, I want Folded Map to help us heal and get to know each other so that we can tear down the racist walls that divide us." Tonika will share how our North Suburban community can use the resources of the Folded Map Project to deepen our understanding and make vital connections with our neighbors across the city.
www.foldedmapproject.com
July 6, 2022 -- Evening Social Event Last Wednesday's evening social event was a great way to start the month. It was a beautiful night at the harbor. We enjoyed good food and great company. Guests are always welcome.
Unless otherwise specifically indicated regular Wednesday morning meetings will continue to be held at 7:30 am in hybrid form, so that members and guests can participate either in person at the Harbor Club in Gillson Park or by Zoom. The link to the hybrid meeting will be emailed to members, guests and others within the community who express an interest in attending.
On the first Wednesday of each month, however, the Club generally holds evening events, and does not meet in the morning on those Wednesdays.
Please note that, beginning in August 2022, regular meetings will be held at 7:15 am rather than 7:30 am.
