There were 26 members present. The Winnetka Village representative was Tim Sloth, Director of Finance.   Bernie Michna handled the “thought of the day” which addressed the importance of veteran recognition and striving for peace in the world.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Patti mentioned the WCH observance of Veterans Day at 5:00 pm on November 11^th (details were distributed on the tables). Robert Mardirossian announced that he would be retiring from the Counseling Center late in 2017 but plans on remaining active in the Club. Barb Tubekis mentioned that the Club was partnering with Good News Partners in providing groceries for 150 needy families to be used after Thanksgiving. Fred Schwimmer immediately donated $100 to the project.

 

HAPPY BUCKS: Robert Mardirossian and Wes Baumann contributed  HB, as did Ned Meisner who also announced that those members with long term care insurance should expect substantial increases in their premiums for the next several years.

 

TIME TO SHINE:  New Club member Greg Nelson gave a short presentation on his background and career. He grew up in Indiana and started working for Continental Bank in commercial banking. He now owns and runs Apex Payroll Inc. which helps small employers administer payroll and other employment-related benefits. He has two sons and lives in Evanston. 

 

DIG N GRIN:  Ned Meisner read a poem by Ogden Nash.

 

SPEAKER – DR. JEFFREY B. VAN METER, Executive Director/Clinical Psychologist from Legacy Clinical Consultants, LLC. (offices located in Chicago, Naperville, Plainfield and Bourbonnais). Jeff started by mentioning that he has spoken at several Rotary clubs over the years and that our lunch was one of the best Rotary lunches he can remember.   His presentation was entitled The Human Leader’s Journey. He said that most world leaders don’t have strong character- based leadership skills. There is a difference between good business leaders and good human leaders, the former usually being too concerned about bottom line results, and are often too autocratic. Our young people are looking for more of a “human” leader. In assessing your own leadership abilities you should look at your integrity, honesty, openness to feedback, humility, authenticity and willingness to take risks. How does a person treat their own friends/spouses? Are you a leader in your profession and your community? Young people want to make an impact on the world. He cited Rotary’s polio project as something that should encourage young people to join Rotary. He ended by saying issues in world leadership are very complicated and that 40-45% of those being lead usually are not satisfied with their leadership and want results too quickly. He also said that the main problem with politicians leading is that they are more interested in getting themselves re-elected.

 

 

The League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth is having its Annual Holiday Forum - The State of the Villages on December 1.

 Featured are the Village Managers of the three Villages, who give presentations as to what is happening in the villages and what is to come. In addition the Village Presidents are also there for a few words. A Q & A follows.

 

 

Please help us reach our goal of providing brand new Operation Warm winter coats to 1,000 children living in need in the Chicago area.  We believe a new coat is more than a coat and can tell a child "You're worth it."  We believe it can inspire happiness and warmth in a child, while also increasing self-confidence, peer acceptance, school attendance, and outdoor play.

 

Over the past seven years, the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield has provided a gift of warmth to nearly 4,000 area children. For these children and their families, your gift of a new coat will be a true blessing.

 

We partner with several area non-profit organizations identified by our club members, including:

 

 

Won't you join us with a tax deductible donation in support of our goal?  You can create your own fundraising page- and even dedicate it to one of our beneficiary organizations- and share with friends or family, or donate directly above.  $20 provides a new winter coat for a child.  How many children will you keep warm next winter?