President Cynthia Plouché opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of "My Country Tis Of Thee" (led by none other than our very own Larry Block) and reciting The Four Way Test.
During the welcome meet and greet, Cynthia presented guest Bryan Johnson, of a the Belfast club, with a club flag to share with his club upon his return.
Bryan Johnson from the Belfast Club
Joe Lolli gave the Club an update on Ted Less out of the hospital and is currently at Whitehall. He welcomes all communication.
HenryLipson has moved. His new address is: 145 N Milwaukee Avenue Apt #3007, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. His cell phone number for him: 847-275-4475. Please call our fellow Rotarians and spread some sunshine!
Family Service has a fundraiser that features Second City. "A Show of Support" proclaims "The Second City Hits Home on the North Shore. It takes place Saturday, April 30th at 7 p.m. at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest. For tickets and more information visit (click here►) ashowofsupport.com
Pete Fitzgerald from the Deerfield Club said their fundraiser will benefit the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center. Walk With Mitchell is a two mile dog walk also on Saturday, April 30th at 10 a.m. at Jaycee Memorial Park in Deerfield. To register or donate go online at www.deerfieldrotary.org/info or call 847-334-1480.
The meeting with the HPHS Interact Club has been postponed for now. The April 25 Meeting will be at held at the normal meeting place.
A reminder about our mini-fundraiser at Beelow's Restaurant on Tuesday, May 3rd. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Bartender tips will be donated to the Club (Club members will work as bartenders), and 25% of the proceeds from dinner afterward will be donated to the Club. If you plan to stay for dinner, reservations are required. Bring your friends!
President Plouché said that given Beelow’s event is on a Tuesday, we will not meet on Monday May 2.
Our Annual Fundraiser is set for Saturday May 14th at the Birchwood Club from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are some changes for evening: the evening includes dinner with wine and a cash bar as well as music designed to keep your toes tapping and perhaps twirl around the floor a time or two! Tickets for the event are$75 each. Raffle tickets are being distributed and also are $100 each. Like last year, each member is responsible for four tickets, so sell some to your friends! Tables are available for purchase, so invite your friends and relatives. Single attendance is perfectly acceptable as well. All are welcome! Contact Joanne Gordon at 847-338-2671 or joanne@familycoachingconsultants.com for Event and Raffle tickets.
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Please welcome Elinor Nancy Jenetopulos, born Monday April 4th to Mr and Mrs Matt Jenetopulos!
TABU related happy dollars received from Bill Pigati, Fred Orkin and others. A special note was made of the fact that a former Interact/TABU student Omar Rodriquez, is Vice Principal at Antioch High School. Pete Koukos suggested bringing in Omar to speak to the Club. Len Tenner noted that he met a former employee of his now at Antioch HS. He helped the TABU group with
some computer issues while we were there. Joe Lolli gave because he was happy that Ted Less is out of the hospital.
Our guest speaker Cheryl Vinikoor, is a forensic nurse at Highland Park Hospital. Cheryl discussed a program called SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) which provides victims of rape and sexual assault with expert, confidential medical care and emotional support. The role of the SANE nurse is to provide the initial forensic examination and sensitive patient focused care. The SANE will stay with the patient for the whole process which could take 5-6 hours to complete. This is a new program in which Highland Park and Condell Hospitals are in the forefront.
She noted that such assaults are considerably down (less than thirty to forty now) from a few years ago and credits it with extensive information being given at the High School and College levels. Cheryl also credited the hard work of Lake County's Attorney General, Mike Waller, for bringing this program to the hospitals here. She also gave the Zacharias Center commendation for its outstanding 24/7 assistance with the difficulties associated with these matters to the victims.
Cheryl Vinikoor explains to the Club how essential the SANE program is to to victims of rape and sexual assault.
What's up for our Club next week....
Denise Gentes and Charlene Quint from A Safe Place
Denise Gentes is an Individual Specialist from A Safe Place. Charlene Quint, an attorney and volunteer who has partnered with A Safe Place in representing women escaping domestic abuse. A Safe Place provides emergency shelter; affordable transitional housing; a 24-hour help line (847-249-4450); court and non-legal advocacy; individual, group and children's counseling; family visitation services; batterer intervention services; and community outreach, prevention education, and professional training.
My sincere thanks to Bill Pigati, Diana Sotelo and Cynthia Plouché for help with this week's bulletin!
