IMPORTANT MESSAGES

Club Updates...

FROM DENIS:
Members, ITEM# 1
 
I received an update regarding our new fundraiser. We are a week into it and have three weeks to go (it ends 11/19).  As of today, ONLY 28 people signed up and we sadly have only earned $531.20. If you have not signed up, please click the link below and pass it on to a non-Rotarian who can assist us. This is an easy and fun fundraiser in which you rate businesses and brands online.
 
The ratings take up to two minutes each. You can do as many ratings as you like with a maximum of seventy-five. The more ratings you do means more money for Northbrook Rotary. 
 
ITEM#2
Members,
On November 12th we will have a meeting of The Board of Directors at 12:15 PM at The Hilton Hotel. I will be calling on each committee chairperson to provide an oral report as to their committee's recent achievements, future projects and concerns. I would appreciate all Board members making it a priority to be present for this meeting. In the event a Board member cannot attend the meeting, please either find a proxy to present your report or send a written report to me and I will read it at the meeting.
 
Any non-Board member who wants to address The Board should email me no later than 5 PM November 7th, and I will add you to the agenda. 
FROM ELKE:
Dear Fellow Rotarian,
 
for our upcoming luncheon   P A S T A   is on the menu - please, select
from the following:
  • Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Meatballs and Garlic Bread
  • Vegetable Pasta Primavera with Garlic Bread
  • Fruit Platter with Cottage Cheese
  • Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Caesar Salad
Chef's choice of soup and Dessert
 
Please rsvp by latest Sunday evening with your selection AND your guests or Corporate team.
 
FROM HELEN:
Fellow Rotarians,
There are still many in our community who remain hungry and have food insecurities.  Let's do our part and bring food to our next meeting on November 5
The following items are still in need at the Northfield Food Pantry.
 
Spaghetti
Canned fruit (100% juice preferred)
Canned beans (no black beans)
Cereal
Canned corn
Ramen
 
In recognition of our October 1 meeting which is the distribution of food insecurity grants to four charitable organizations, we hope that everyone brings at least one bag of items from the list so that the pantry may continue to appropriately serve their clients. If you cannot attend this meeting, Gary Moriello has graciously offered his home (4275 Lindenwood, Northbrook)  as a drop off point and he will bring the food to our meeting.
Many thanks. Helen
 
FROM BILL:
My Fellow Northbrook Rotarians,
 
Happy Sunday and hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend.
 
As we are now fully running in our 2024-2025 Rotary year it is also incumbent on us to start planning for next year.  Specifically, our club maintains a number of Committees that allow you to get involved, stay involved, and make a difference for our club and our community.
 
Following are the Committees that are available in Northbrook Rotary:
•    Club Service – supports the ongoing meetings of Northbrook Rotary
•    Community Service – supports our interaction with the community and grants
•    Fundraising – drives our ability to make investments in our community
•    International Service – enables our club to localize international grant opportunities
•    Membership – works with existing members and outreach to potential members
•    Public Image – creates and maintains awareness of Northbrook Rotary
•    Rotary Foundation – coordination point between Rotary Foundation and our membership
•    Vocational Service – supports our club's outbound vocational endeavors
•    Youth Service – support our club’s outbound youth services
 
As we plan for the 2025-2026 Rotary year and you consider how you would like to make a difference in Northbrook Rotary, please let me know any and all committees that you have an interest in to drive meaningful contributions.
 
All the best.
Bill Wax,
Northbrook Rotary President Elect
 
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