Today at the Rotary Club of Chicago O'Hare, guest speaker Daniel Summins spoke about Blessing in a Backpack, a nonprofit serving the Chicago area for over 25 years. He has helped raise over $50 million to support children, adults and seniors. 

Today at the Rotary Club of Chicago O'Hare, we welcomed Devin Over, Therapy Awareness Manager at Inspire Medical, as our guest speaker. He shared insights on raising awareness about Inspire therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. For those interested, more information can be found in the link in the comments.

John Ishu gave an in-depth presentation of how Traveler's Aid at O'Hare assists travelers in need.  They need volunteers always.  Our president, Sylvia (in photo) with John plans to volunteer.

 

This afternoon we hosted along with The Great Escape, a Business After Hours Rosemont Chamber Event on the patio of the Great Escape.  The buffet spread was delicious.  Our Rotary District governor, Rachel Ossyra, gave a short informative presentation to the Rosemont Chamber members about Rotary's start, our mission and all the good we do in the community and the world.  It was a great weather day and a successful event.

Charley Cranmer & Diane Jannetto were our speakers today.   Our President Sylvia Jewgieniew thanks them (photo)

Save Abandoned Babies and Illinois Baby Safe Haven LawThe Save Abandoned Babies Foundation helps spread awareness of the Safe Haven law – allowing a parent to safely relinquish their newborn to a person at a Police Station (including Campus Police), Fire Station, Hospital or Emergency Medical Facility with no questions asked. Tell a friend. Talk about it. You might save a life.    saveabandonedbabies.org

We had an entertaining speaker today. Chris Wineland is a national comedian, author, and speaker. With credits including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Huckabee, and Dry Bar Comedy, Wineland has made a niche for himself in the clean comedy industry. In addition to a national television reach, Chris Wineland also has millions of views across social media platforms and has brought laughs to millions across the globe for over 16 years.  Chris believes his endurance, hard work, and faith have led to a stable career in the entertainment industry. 

Our Rotary District Governor, Rachel Ossyra (red jacket), visited our club today.  She gave us an overview of Rotary projects in our District 6450.  We have 1400 Rotary members in our 63 clubs.  She reminded us on how great Rotary is internationally and locally.  It was a great visit.

Zachary Dmyterko gave an insightful presentation on REFUGEE ONE, based in West Rogers Park in Chicago. RefugeeOne serves refugees and asylum seekers from all over the globe – Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, D.R. Congo, Burma, Guatemala, Sudan, and elsewhere.

Our president, Dave Woodcock, welcomed our new member Hope Little with a Rotary presentation.  Our speaker today was Aleta William, president of Rotary One.  She discussed how the Rotary Means Business fellowship works with our neighboring Rotary Clubs.

 

Today, our Rotary members packed 2160 meals for the Food Pantry at Leyden Township, Franklin Park.  Thanks to member Melissa Bukovatz, we were able to use her tables to pack the food at the Township.  Our club does food packing for Feeding Children Worldwide twice a year.  Usually we ship out these meals but this time, we gave to our local food pantry.  

Our speaker, Soja Orlowski, gave us a very interesting insight into the worldwide fistula fund organization.  Their mission is to protect and restore the health and dignity of the world’s most vulnerable women by preventing and treating devastating childbirth injuries.   More information can be found on their website.  https://worldwidefistulafund.org/about

Our Rotary Club Members participated in Food Packing to benefit the hungry people in the Philippines.  Supplying the ingredients was Eldon Tracy of Feeding Children Worldwide.  2368 meals were packed in several cartons ready to ship to th Philippines.