Rotopep Vol. 106 No. 16
Rotary Club of Evanston
October 16, 2025
Program: No Regular Lunch Meeting This Week
Meeting Location or Virtual Login details:
This will be the same meeting login for all club meetings every week including happy hour and fireside chat.
Weekly Rotary Club of Evanston Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/896382967?pwd=RE9wRkpxTUxjUTdVTFB4RWt2bXduUT09
You can also join the meeting manually from your Zoom App or from zoom.us, using the meeting number and password below.
Meeting ID: 896 382 967
Password: Rotary2372
JOINING THE MEETING USING A PHONE
Dial: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Enter Meeting ID: 896 382 967#
Participant Number: (no participant number, so just push the # key)
Enter Password: 941281#
One-tap for smart-phone users:
+13126266799,, 896382967#,,,,0#,,941281# (US Chicago)
Visitors: Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbBefTII7W
This week’s meeting was held offsite at Trade Collective, an Evanston nonprofit founded in 2024 to connect ETHS students with careers in the skilled trades.
Inspiration
Karen Kring shared a quote from Jane Goodall on the importance of never losing hope.
Program
Cameron Pestinger introduced Tutoring Chicago, with speakers Eric Bugarin (Director of Recruitment & Engagement) and Ann Porto (Senior Program Manager).
Serving Chicago for 60 years, and now partnered with Hope Ignites for services in Evanston.
38,000 hours of free tutoring annually; 86% of students show measurable gains.
Four programs: elementary, literacy, middle school, and high school.
850 tutors (ages 18–85) provide weekly 90-minute sessions, in person or digital.
91% of tutors build strong student relationships; 99% would recommend.
Tutors enjoy social and networking opportunities in addition to service.
Ongoing need for more tutors to meet long waitlist demand.
Learn more or apply at tutoringchicago.org.
Orchids and Onions
Karen recognized Bjorn for securing the location, speaker, and food partnership with C&W; and Barb for giving her a ride to the meeting.
Josif Bozovic celebrated attending today, running the marathon this weekend, and introduced his fiancé Cara Hu, a visiting Rotarian.
Dave Stumpf congratulated the newly engaged couples and announced his own upcoming wedding on December 13.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the Rotary Voices podcast which features in-depth interviews with thought leaders, Rotary news updates, and immersive stories from Rotary magazine.
Sergeant-at-arms contributions
A reminder to make your sergeant-at-arms contributions to the Charitable Fund to help our club continue its good work in the community. Donate here: https://evanston-rotary-charity.square.site/
https://www.rotary.org/en/john-hewko-curing-the-loneliness-epidemic-chicago-style
The Northwestern Rotaract Club is seeking Rotarians to host at-home dinners for 3-4 students at a time. At these dinners, you will make lasting connections with bright, engaged students. If you are interested, please email julianelson2025@u.northwestern.edu to schedule an evening. You can be reimbursed for hosting costs. Dinners will be offered from October - June.
A reminder to make your sergeant-at-arms contributions to the Charitable Fund to help our club continue its good work in the community. Donate here: https://evanston-rotary-charity.square.site/
The Rotary Foundation recently received its 15th consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, placing it among the top 1% of charities in the US. Make an impact at home and around the world with a donation to The Rotary Foundation: https://rotary.org/en/donate
Note: Donations to The Rotary Foundation generate recognition points towards Paul Harris Fellow recognition
