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Upcoming Events
Rotary & Operation Warm at Northtown Library
Northtown Library
Nov 16, 2019
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
 
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Speakers
Oct 31, 2019
Medicare for All
Nov 07, 2019
Sorting Books
Nov 14, 2019
Winnetka Park District
Nov 21, 2019
Winnetka 2040 plan
Nov 28, 2019
No Meeting
Dec 05, 2019
Taking iPhone pix
Dec 12, 2019
Karate as exercise
Dec 19, 2019
Holiday Music
Dec 26, 2019
Fabulous Beasts
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Club Information
WELCOME TO OUR CLUB! CELEBRATING 95 YEARS OF SERVICE. COME JOIN US CONNECTING FOR GOOD.
Winnetka-Northfield
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:15 PM
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Avenue
Tyrrell Room (winter) 111A (summer)
Winnetka, IL  60093
United States of America
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Stories
Don't be a Hallo-weenie!
Thursday's meeting will be a full-on Halloween extravaganza, complete with a costume contest, candy, decorations, and hot mulled wine (aka Witches' Brew). Not to mention a very interesting and informative presentation on MediCare for All. You won't want to miss it!
 
Also, please keep in mind that I have pledged to donate $25 to Polio Plus for every member who comes in costume. In lieu of a costume (boooooo!) you may also consider making a donation yourself, but really - wouldn't you rather dress up and make me pay for it??
 
There will be excellent prizes for both the winner and runner up. 
 
Come if you dare!!*
*guaranteed to be only slightly scarier than our regular weekly meetings
 
Dreadfully Yours,
Marie devil
 
Meeting Recap October 24
The meeting in the Community House was opened at 12:15 by President Marie Kuipers. This was followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Peter Skalski. Lunch was served at 12:21 and the meeting was opened at 12:45 with 24 members present. The guest was Chris Gekas, spouse of the Speaker.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS Bill Leske told of a pleasant morning collecting at the train station for World Polio Day. He was aided by member Rebecca Wolf, the W/NPLD Ex. Director.
 
President Marie noted next week is Halloween and offered a $25 contribution for each member who comes to the meeting in a costume. However, she stressed it must not be a half-headed wig or blouse or other incomplete stab at a real costume.
 
Barbara Tubekis, aided by Rich Lalley, reminded us November 7 is a “service day’ and we shall be sorting books at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park.  Also “Make a Difference Day” is this coming Saturday at the Indian Hill Station parking lot. Flyers were on the table and a sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers.
 
Joe Nash noted the Operation Warm benefit was really great at raising money for kids’ winter coats, and coats will be given out in about 4 weeks. More info to come.
 
President Marie then asked we have “cross talk” by telling the person across the table what was their most likable characteristic. After a stunned silence there was muted chatter.
 
HAPPY BUCKS: Several folks had Happy Bucks they wished to go via Bill Leske to the World Polio Day fund. Tony Kambich, Rick Boerjesson and Wes Baumann were all contributers as was John Thomas in remembrance of a cousin who died of polio some years ago.
 
DIG & GRIN :  Fred Schwimmer had several anecdotes. The punch line for one was a gambler admitting to St. Peter that he had put $500 on Goliath to win …
 
SPEAKER- John Thomas introduced our speaker, Markie Carlsen Gekas, the proprietor of Children’s Gift Shop in Northfield. Working from a carefully prepared script, she explained how a small specialty shop could exist and even thrive in a world of “big box” stores. Her main concept for success has been very personal service coupled with carefully selecting her merchandise to meet local needs.
 
Several decades ago she and a half-dozen other small and independent toy stores formed a non-profit buying and marketing called then and today the “Good Toy Group ®” It now helps 177 stores and sends out almost 2 million pre-Christmas catalogs that are 40 pages.  Each of the stores has a geographical territory and Ms. Carlsen brought ample catalogs for the assembled multitude.
 
She noted her wish is to provide toys for open-ended children’s play to get them away from the ever-more structured life now the norm.
 
After 10 minutes of spirited Q&A, the meeting closed  at 1:31 after the lottery drawing and 4-Way pledge recitation.
 
 
Meeting Assignments
October 31
GreeterLiz Taylor
Dig-n-GrinTodd Stephens
Thought Barb Tubekis
Sgt-at-ArmsJohn Thomas
ScribePatti Van Cleave
 
November 7
Service Project - no assignments
 
November 14
GreeterPatti Van Cleave
Dig-n-GrinSam Badger
Thought Rebecca Wolf
Sgt-at-ArmsCarl Yudell
ScribeKeith Reed
 
Please find a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your assignment. Sgt-at-arms helps set up and store our stuff, please come 15 minutes early and be prepared to stay a few minutes after the meeting; Greeter greets and announces names of visiting Rotarians and guests; Thought of the Day can be spontaneous or read from a script; Dig 'n Grin can make us laugh or think seriously.
 
 
New Application Form for 2019-2020 WNRC Charitable fund grants is now available.
The Club Foundation Board has approved new guidelines to apply for grants, and a 'Grant Request Form' which can be found on our Club Website at https://wnrotary.org   Look in the lower left hand column under the heading 'Download Files' or find the 'Grant Request Form' by link here:
 
 
The deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 grants is November 30, 2019. Recipients are eligible for only two awards within a three-year period. Our recipients will be restricted to organizations that are (1) located in the Metro Chicago area; (2) have an annual expense budget of $1 million or less; and (3) have a specific project or program that is the subject of the request that must fall within the area of funding determined for the year. This year our area of funding will focus on providing services to or for children’s education and/or health; Awards will be made in March, 2020.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Brooke Peppey
October 4
 
Join Date
Denise Dubravec
October 1, 2013
6 years
 
Robert (Bob) Baker
October 1, 1987
32 years
 
Joe Nash
October 4, 2012
7 years
 
Felicia O'Malley
October 5, 2017
2 years
 
Crystal LeRoy
October 11, 2018
1 year
 
Greg Nelson
October 20, 2016
3 years