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Rotary Speakers - 2016

January 21, 2016

Sue Chen

Topic: 5000 Years of Chinese Civilization and More

Contact: suechen6@gmail.com Mid-USA Falun Dafa Association

February 11, 2016

Eric Morris

Topic: Mentoring Youth

"Coach" Eric Morris is a firm believer in the saying that there is always a diamond in the rough. His own story is a strong testament to that belief. He grew up in a church as the son of a pastor and minister; however, living in the inner city of Chicago offered many challenges throughout his life. www.EricMorrisInfo.org 224-234-5232 elizabeth@jerrythomaspr.com

February 18, 2016

Shira Orlowek

Topic: CrossRail Chicago: Connecting O'Hare to the Loop and beyond

Contact:

Midwest High Speed Rail Association
4765 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 773-334-6758

March 3, 2016

John Huston, Polar Explorer

Topic: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE NORTH POLE

John Huston is a professional polar explorer and veteran of the first American unsupported expedition to the North Pole. He has completed major expeditions to the South Pole, on Greenland and to Canada’s fabled Ellesmere Island. Phone: 218-349-2066 email: john@johnhuston.com

Website: JohnHuston.com

March 10, 2016

Tom Booker

Topic: McKinney Vento Homeless for Children and Youth

North Cook Intermediate Service Center 2340 Des Plaines River Road Des Plaines, IL 60018 Main (630) 386-0883 Office (847) 824-8300 x264 tbookler@comcast.net

March 17, 2016

Beth Mund

Topic: Life Lessons from NASA: A Space Geek's Story of Love and Adventure

Contact: Beth@BethMund.com 630-885-03155

March 31, 2016

David Raddatz, National Safety Council

Dave gave us information on the National Safety Council and who it helps. Contact dave.raddatz@nsc.org 630-775-2173

April 7, 2016

Ernest Huffman

Topic: Tuskagee Next

Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee Next transforms the lives of at-risk youth through aviation education and career path opportunities, so they can transform their communities and the future of the skies. Contact Mobile: 315-395-9732 ernest.huffman@jacobsendaniels.com

April 14, 2016

Dan Gelfond

Topic: Personal History Interviews

Dan Gelford spoke about his experiences as a former Steven Spielberg project interviewer and the importance of leaving your life story for future generations dan@personalhistoryinterviews.com

April 21, 2016
Rona Roffey, Camp Director
Topic: YMCA Camp Duncan
Rona gave an insight on the various scholarship programs they offer and who they serve.

Contact: 847-410-5248 rroffey@ymcachicago.org

May 5, 2016
Gina Regan
Guatemala Literacy Project 513.661.7000 x.112 gina@coeduc.org

May 12, 2016

Chad Pendleton, Chief Executive Officer for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement

Topic: The Evolving Healthcare Landscape

Contact: Tony Marusic 312-348-3825 office

May 19

John Ishu and Emily Thompson

Traveler's Aid O'Hare Airport
Contact 312-660-1320

RCarbone@heartlandalliance.org

May 26, 2016

Tim Perry

Chaplaincy Services

Tim is the President of Chaplaincy Services and is expanding this service throughout local communities. He talks about what they do which is basically assisting the Police and Fire Departments when there is a crisis and letting the families know about a death or assisting people in need if they are suicidal or have challenging issues. They work as a counselor and are a completely volunteer organization.

tim.perry@chaplainnow.org 847-890-5003 www.chaplainnow.org

June 9, 2016

Jen Wolff, Director of Development

Society of St Vincent DePaul

jennifer@svdpchicago.org 773-779-6700 ex 101

SVdP provides a number of greatly needed services to needy families and individuals in our community, including the very basics for human dignity such as food, shelter, and clothing. Programs include three thrift stores, 44 food pantries, dining rooms, and general assistance for individuals in need.

June16, 2016

Megan Timmons, Rotary Int'l

Her topic: Speaking about "partnerships within Rotary"

A new initiative at Rotary International

where global and local businesses list deals

they are promoting for Rotary members.

1-847-866-3214 megan.timmons@rotary.org

July 7, 2016
Kyra Wilson, MSW

Director of Recovery
NAMI Chicago
(312) 563-0445 kyra@namichicago.org
The mission of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Chicago is to provide hope and improve the quality of life for those in the greater Chicago area whose lives are affected by serious mental illness.

July 14, 2016

Lindsy Wadas

USO-O'HARE

Contact: lwadas@usoofillinois.org Cell 773-677-7150

July 28, 2016

Diane Carroll

My Joyful Heart, Mokena

My Joyful Heart is a unique children’s charity that provides both life’s basic essentials and letters of encouragement to Chicago area kids in need.
708-458-3979 dcarroll@myjoyfulheart.org www.myjoyfulheart.org

August 4, 2016

Felix Matlock

Mercy Housing Lake Front

(312) 447-4532

fmatlock@mercyhousing.org

August 25, 2016

Susan Mudd

Topic: Dangers of Diesel Pollution

They are a non-profit environmental advocacy group that promotes strategic advocacy and business deal making which involves proposing solutions when we oppose threats to the Midwest environment. Susan Mudd smudd@elpc.org Tel: 1(312)795-3722

September 1, 2016

Bill Dyszel

Topic: The Internet Ate My Brain

The Internet Ate My Brain Show starring and written by Bill Dyszel, the author of “Microsoft Outlook for Dummies” and more than 20 books in the popular book series, this one-man “Forbidden Broadway of the Internet,” skewers topics as varied as our obsession with online shopping, addiction to selfies, online romance, and more. Email: 212@usa.com Cell: 330-578-4475

September 22, 2016

Fellow Rotarian Gina Trimarco told us about her journey from Chicago to Myrtle Beach and opening up the Carolina Improv Company there which has been voted the #1 Comedy Club in Myrtle Beach.

Contact: 843-597-6393 gina@Pivot10Results.com

September 29, 2016

Georgia Koch [gkoch@careervision.org] 630.469.6270

Career Vision is the not for profit division of the Ball Foundation. They provide programs and aptitude testing, to help folks find the best educational and career paths that will allow them to develop their full potential.

October 6, 2016

Lorraine Dillon - Ldillon@righttobefree.org

righttobefree.org

Founded by Ghanaian Eric Peasah, Right To Be Free/Africa, is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to freeing women and children who are victims of trafficking, forced labor, and other forms of exploitation. Eric rescues children forced to work in the hazardous fishing, gold mining and cocoa farming industries in Ghana. Every day these children endure physical and emotional abuse while being denied access to medical care and the opportunity to go to school.

October 13, 2016

Mas Ishida

mas.ishida@colliers.com 847-421-3150

Mas presented a power point presentation on his 4,000 mile journey through Japan this past summer via rented motorcycle.

October 27, 2016

AMY KACZMAREK

SOS Children's Villages

Office: (312)372-8200, ext. 123 akaczmarek@sosillinois.org www.sosillinois.org

November 3, 2016

Allan F. Ayers

aayers3667@gmail.com; 224-475-0650
Topic: Challenges of the veteran employment process

December 1, 2016