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Meeting Notes April 14
12:18. President Bill called the meeting to order.
Wes shared an uplifting and positive thought about how one is perceived in the world.
Bob Baker led the Pledge.
Visiting guests & Rotarians
Ron Bernardi visited again, and brought the manager of the farmers market, who also works at the Grand – Jim Thompson.
Terry Dason brought Rockey Flinterman and noted that she is hiring someone at the Chamber, and also that the farmer’s market opens on June 4.
Birthdays
Joe Nash – 10th
Tom Nash - 10th
Denny Lauer -  13th
Rob Bahan -  13th
Anniversary
Liz Taylor – April 11 – 20 years
 
Announcements
  • Suzanne Gibson was here two weeks ago – she recognized:
Tony and Carolyn Kambich as Major Donor Level 1 in support of The Rotary Foundation
Fred Schwimmer as Major Donor Level 1
David Birkenstein Major Donor Level 3
  • Upcoming Speakers, next 4 weeks:
Heidi next week
Fred following week
Mental health in Lithuania – PDG will speak on this program
Rockey is also going to speak
  • Ukranian relief efforts- WN Foundation will fund a table at a food packing event in Rolling Meadows on 4/30. Details to follow.
  • May 12 is Rummage – we may have a booth selling snacks and and water. 6 people volunteered to help.
  • Barb pointed out 3 events:
  • PBPS week next week. Bring peanut butter and pasta sauce for the NTT food pantry.
  • Barb and Heidi will be hosting an Earth Day event on April 23 from 9-11 at Hubbard Park off McCormick.
  • May 15 Fun Run sponsored by Wilmette Club.
Fred spoke to the program he is planning. Individuals or teams for his President’s trivia program. Donations will be made from Fred’s family foundation to a charity of the winner’s choice.
Amy - May 12, we can be in the Garden Room. President Bill will let us know what the plan is.
Spring Benefit is May 19. We are collecting raffle items, and prize items. Please donate.
 
Happy Bucks
Bill for Moha, who is managing our technology today.
Fred is happy to be back!
Barb is privileged to have been moderator at NTT Awards event. John Thomas was posthumously named George Noyes Volunteer of the Year.
David B is happy about his and Mary's recent trip to Charleston and Kiawah Island.
Dig n Grin –
Robert spoke for Connie. He shared some funny quotes.
 
SPEAKER:
Rives Collins was introduced by Moha, who has known him since BC (Before Children). Rives is a Professor in the School of Communication at Northwestern University.
“The Art of Storytelling” He shared some stories, spoke about the history of storytelling and how stories transform us. His stories were engaging and entertaining.   
 
President Bill adjourned the meeting at 1:30, when we recited the 4 Way Test.
 
 
 
Earth Day, Saturday 4/23

WN Rotary Members - get out there in the sun and fresh air this Saturday and honor Earth Day by making a difference to native habitats in nearby Evanston. Bring your family and friends to this worthwhile project hosted by Heidi Sibert of James Martin Associates and The Volunteer Center.

As announced at last few Rotary meetings, Heidi Sibert and I are hoping to build on last year's participation from Rotary Members Rich Lalley, Sylwia Pacyk and her friend and the two of us to make a dent in the habitat restoration on the North Shore Channel in Evanston.

This Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:00 -11:00am groups and individuals are invited to participate in this year’s Earth Day service projects in honor of National Earth Day by helping to maintain and restore native habitat for birds and pollinators in Harbert-Payne Woods in Evanston on the North Shore Channel. Volunteers will be planting trees, shrubs, and forms that need planting, as well as reinforcing sections of the paths with wood chips, lining the path with logs from trees that have fallen in the woods, and removing invasive ground cover (principally, creeping Charlie). There is also a potential need for digging a trench for watering purposes.

* No Masks required this year, but you are free to wear one of course! Volunteers should wear long pants and close-toed shoes and, keep in mind that generally clothes can get very dirty. If possible, participants should bring their own work gloves, shovels and trowels.

There are no strict age limits. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and younger children would need to be closely supervised.

**Those interested need to reserve space in advance. Simply email info@volunteercenterhelps.org and identify your group and let us know how many volunteers will be attending. We will then email the exact location to meet at the Park and provide a link to the waiver that needs to be signed for the City of Evanston. More details, Earth Day - VolunteerCenterHelps.org

We hope your families will join us in making a difference in honor of Earth Day. The weather is looking great for this weekend! 

Meal Packing for Ukraine, Saturday 4/30
You are invited to help pack food for Ukraine. Registration will close when we reach 12 volunteers. Call Rich at 224-305-3684 with questions or help. 
 
Event:
Meal Packing for Ukraine
Date:
Apr 30, 2022 10:00 AM  - Apr 30, 2022 12:30 PM
Fee:
No Fee
Location:
Meridian Banquet & Conference Center
1701 W Algonquin Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL United States of America
60008
 
 
Details:
We need 8 - 12 people to pack food with Outreach-Feed6 at the Meridian Banquet & Conference Center of Rolling Meadows. We will be a part of an effor to pack 50,000 meals that will be shipped to Ukraine. 
 
 
 
Ukraine Relief Update
Our club has contributed to several significant Ukrainian relief efforts:
  • We have provide nearly one quarter of the $40,000 sent to the Rotary Club of Kyiv International to support their extensive relief activity. The Rotary Club of River Cities has a sister club relationship with Kyiv International, and has been raising funds and transferring them to Ukraine. This support has allowed for the purchasing and distribution of tons of food, medicines and medical supplies and setting up of temporary refugee shelters. Here's a 45 minute video update from Ukraine of their remarkable efforts.
     
 
  • We have contributed $3,000 and our Rotary Foundation District Designated Funds of over $2,200 to a Global Grant project in Lithuania that will provide mental health training to teachers and school psychologists in Lithuania to improve the ability to work with Ukrainian refugee children. We will have a detailed update on this project at our May 5 meeting. 
     
  •  The Rotary Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is providing grants to clubs and districts that are deploying humanitarian relief in and around Ukraine, and some of our members have contributed to that fund as well.  
     
  • We have an opportunity on Saturday April 30 to participate in a 50,000 meal food packing with Outreach Feed6 in Rolling Meadows. We need to deliver 9 - 12 volunteers and $1,000. All meals are being shipped to Ukraine by a local business. Let Rich know if you would like to participate or contribute.   
Meeting Assignments
 
April 21
Greeter / SgtDavid Birkenstein
Thought Rick Boerjesson 
Dig-n-GrinEric Birkenstein
ScribeKeith Reed
 
April 28
Greeter / SgtMoha Bouacha
Thought Laura Cunningham
Dig-n-GrinTerry Dason
ScribeDavid Grant
 
May 5
Greeter / SgtChuck Norton
Thought Safiyyah Hassan
Dig-n-GrinRobert Mardirossian
ScribePatti Van Cleave
 
If you are unable to fulfill your assignment, please find a substitute.
 
 
Speakers
Apr 21, 2022
Earth Day
Apr 28, 2022
United States History Trivia
May 05, 2022
Psychological help for families of Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania
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Upcoming Events
Meal Packing for Ukraine
Meridian Banquet & Conference Center
Apr 30, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
May 12, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
Annual Benefit: "Spring into Service"
May 19, 2022
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Jun 09, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ned Meisner
April 9
 
Joe Nash
April 10
 
Thomas Nash
April 10
 
Dennis (Denny) Lauer
April 13
 
Rob Bahan
April 13
 
Michael Wurzburg
April 23
 
Join Date
Dennis (Denny) Lauer
April 1, 1975
47 years
 
Heather Higgins
April 1, 1995
27 years
 
Terry Dason
April 1, 2016
6 years
 
Liz Taylor
April 11, 2002
20 years
 
Monica Dombrowski
April 20, 2021
1 year