President Bob led today’s meeting with 11 in-person Rotarians, 2 guests, 1 Visiting Rotarian, and our speaker.
Guests: From The Volunteer Center, Barb introduced their new Executive Director: Bridget Lewis. From Byline Bank, Bill introduced their Director of Financial Literacy: Judette Kurasz.
Visiting Rotarian: Our Assistant District Governor: Sonja Martin
Announcements:
- Barb is the Interim President of the Volunteer Center.
- Bill will be at the Winnetka Farmer’s Market this Saturday with Liz, Moha, and Barb, and he sent this picture:
- Robert auctioned Cubs tickets that Rich bought with a $60 donation to the Winnetka-Northfield Foundation.
- President Bob will give you a Rotary International ‘Hope’ pin if you ask him.
- Rich reminds us to buy tickets for the October 13 Operation warm Concert/Party/Benefit.
Happy Bucks:
- Moha is happy that all his family members survived the Moroccan earthquake. And he is also happy that his dog survived being hit by a car earlier today.
Speaker: Zach Dmyterko is the Communications Manager for Refugee One. He is third generation in a Ukrainian immigrant family. His Grandparents had been refugees from the Ukraine. The organization he represents has expanded from 35 employees to 100 in the last year. They are Chicago based, and deal uniquely with the refugees coming to our area.