The deadline for purchasing online tickets was yesterday, however, if you still plan on coming, you must let Yvonne Sito know that you are coming and what your meal preference is (beef, salmon or vegetarian), no later than today, Sunday.
Our gala Holiday Party for all club members and guests will be on Wednesday, December 13 at the beautiful Vally Lo club in Glenview. The evening begins at 6pm and ends at 9pm. There will be cash bar, and a sumptuous 3-course sit-down dinner will be served at 7pm. Dinner entree choices will include a 8oz filet of beef with bordelaise sauce, or a seared Atlantic salmon with lemon dill sauce, or grilled vegetables and parisian potatoes with vegan marinara sauce. Caesar salad and sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus included, with a chocolate sundae for dessert. Brian Bradley has agreed to be DJ after dinner for those who want to dance and party further.
We met our goal and then some with about 106 sleeping bags and 104 blankets were purchased and delivered to the Fraternite Notre Dame Sisters for their un-homed clients in the city. Most have been delivered to them already. Thanks for all of your generous donations. We received $200 in cash donations for this project from members who could not utilize Amazon so I used those funds to purchase bulk warm hats, gloves, socks and scarves to send to the Sisters to distribute as needed for 48 people.
Thanks to our great lunch-making team who helped bag up and make 176 lunches and Turkey Sandwiches last evening, Debora, Frank Candioto, George, Martha, Mariana, Puran, Jim Pockross, John and Yvonne Held, Irene Paterno and Kurt. Special thanks to Martha for helping me load all of our lunches this morning. Connections for the Homeless in Evanston was very grateful for our delivery today as they indicated they were completely out of lunches to hand out.
The Happy Hour on December 6 was an informal holiday celebration enjoyed by all those who attended. Members, spouses and guests were treated to a performance by the New Trier Swing Choir. Thanks to the members who brought food, there was a large variety of great appetizers and desserts. Special thanks to Frank Cheswick who organized the event (with some help from your editor) and Frank's wife, Georgia, who was there to help setup and cleanup.
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
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.
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Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Wilmette Golf Club
3900 Fairway Drive
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
Los Angeles arranger/composer/producer John Philip Shenale and local music journalist/rock author Lisa Torem have dedicated their careers to the creation of original works. But currently, A.I. has threatened massive ownership rights. The larger questions remain: What is creativity? How can artists and other entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property rights and mitigate this phenomenon moving forward?
It will be an interview by Lisa and John will respond to a series of curated, process-oriented questions that cover highlights of his career, and his view on the need for creativity in all aspects of life.
Los Angeles arranger/composer/producer John Philip Shenale and local music journalist/rock author Lisa Torem have dedicated their careers to the creation of original works. But currently, A.I. has threatened massive ownership rights. The larger questions remain: What is creativity? How can artists and other entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property rights and mitigate this phenomenon moving forward?
It will be an interview by Lisa and John will respond to a series of curated, process-oriented questions that cover highlights of his career, and his view on the need for creativity in all aspects of life.Los Angeles arranger/composer/producer John Philip Shenale and local music journalist/rock author Lisa Torem have dedicated their careers to the creation of original works. But currently, A.I. has threatened massive ownership rights. The larger questions remain: What is creativity? How can artists and other entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property rights and mitigate this phenomenon moving forward?
It will be an interview by Lisa and John will respond to a series of curated, process-oriented questions that cover highlights of his career, and his view on the need for creativity in all aspects of life.
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