Patti led today’s meeting with 12 in-person Rotarians, 1 zoomer, and 2 speakers. Announcements: - Mark your calendars for the changed dates, times and locations for the next 3 meetings:THURSDAY, 6/15 is at the Senior Center, TUESDAY, 6/20 is Bob Baker’s Installation Dinner @ 6:00pm at the Happ Inn, and WEDNESDAY, 6/21 is an evening meeting at the WCH at 5:00pm.
- “Every Rotarian, Every Year,” suggested donation to the Rotary International Foundation is $100 every year, or any amount is appreciated!
Happy Bucks: - Heidi is happy the flowers are blooming in the Rotary Pollinator Garden at the WCH. Wander by and pull a few weeds if you see any!
- Barb is happy that she watched the season finale of Ted Lasso and recommends we watch all 3 seasons (if you have not already).
Speaker: Northfield Township Supervisor Shiva Mohsenzadeh spoke to us about the services they provide to the 89,000 people in the Villages of Northfield, Northbrook, Glenview, and parts of Glencoe, Deerfield, Prospect Heights, and Wilmette. There are a total of 8 elected officials working at the Northfield Township offices. Their largest area of human services funding is their food pantry which involves 200 volunteers. Other notable services include the Assessors Office, Dial-a-ride, maintenance of roads and sanitary services, college scholarships, summer camps for homeless kids, and emergency assistance to township residents when needed. |
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