Meetings alternate between in person at the Skokie Public Library (bring your own lunch) and Zoom.
Schedule:
July 13 - In person
July 20 - Zoom
July 27 - In person
August 3 - Zoom
August 10 - In person
August 17 - Zoom
August 24 - In person
This week's speaker is Grant recipient IMD Guest House. IMD Guest House's Executive Director, Adam Helman will address the club. He will discuss the mission of the organization and how the grant funds will be used.
Last week's speaker was Dick Witry.
Dick spoke to the club regarding the importance of writing the 82-year old story of the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley. He mentioned that senior member, Neil King, attended the charter dinner on 11.16.1939 with his father. Neil has been an active Rotarian for 66 years with perfect attendance.
Richard J. Witry is a life-long Skokian who attended St. Peter's Grammar School. Dick and his wife Pat were very active in the Skokie Historical Society. He has written a history book on Skokie as well as the anniversary book of the Luxembourg Brotherhood of America that can be found in the reference section of the Skokie Library. He is a member of the LBA, Section 15 and had been President and Director of Luxembourg News from 2000-present. Dick was a past-elected official of the Skokie Park District as well as the Board of Trustees. He is a retired lawyer, avid golfer and gardener.
