Whether you are taking on next year's leadership role for the first time, or you are a seasoned veteran, or you are someone who is interested in finding out about club leadership roles please plan to join us on
April 29th 9 to Noon
Harper College
(This year's spring training will be 100% in person)
No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 8 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 2/20/23 in Pakistan.
What is that Polio Picture? World Immunization Week - April 24-30, join us in advocating for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines. As one of the greatest advances of modern medicine, vaccines are safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work.
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. However, approximately 12.5 million children are totally unvaccinated. They are known as zero-dose children, and vaccinating them is critical to stopping polio for good. We must continue vaccinating the world’s children against polio, because polio anywhere is a threat everywhere.
Rotary's Win Against Polio will be a Win For Global Health!
2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total - 49, Benin - 2, Central African Republic - 5, Chad - 5, DR Congo - 23, Indonesia - 3, Israel - 1, Madagascar - 5, Mozambique - 3, Nigeria - 1, Somalia - 1.
2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total - 844 Afghanistan - 43, Algeria - 3, Benin - 11 (3 in 2021), Burundi - 1, Cameroon - 3 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic - 5, Chad -44 (0 in 2021), DR Congo - 476 (28 in 2021), Republic of Congo - 1, Eritrea - 1, Ethiopia - 1, Ghana - 3, Indonesia - 1, Israel - 1, Madagascar - 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi - 4, Mali - 2, Mozambique - 22 (2 in 2021), Niger - 15 (18 in 2021), Nigeria - 48 (415 in 2021), Pakistan - 8, Somalia - 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan - 1, Togo - 2, United States - 1, Yemen - 162 (69 in 2021) .
Quote of the Day - "Our deepest fear isn't inadequacy. It's that we're powerful beyond measure.” -Marianne Williamson, American author and spiritual leader.
The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries:
2023 Wild Polio Cases - 1
Pakistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. One Wild Polio case reported in 2023. Twenty Wild Polio cases reported in 2022. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 2/20/23. No WPV1 Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Pakistan.
Afghanistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. No Wild Polio cases reported in 2023. Two Wild Polio Cases reported in 2022 . The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 8/29/22. Three WPV1 Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!
ROTARY SUCCESSES TO SHARE
Rotary International is a global service organization that focuses on improving communities through various projects and initiatives. Here are some examples of Rotary International's successes over the past five years:
Polio Eradication: Rotary International has been a leader in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. Over the past five years, the organization has continued to work with partners like the World Health Organization and UNICEF to vaccinate children in vulnerable areas. As a result of these efforts, there have been significant reductions in the number of polio cases worldwide.
Disaster Response: Rotary International has also been active in responding to disasters around the world. In the past five years, Rotary clubs have provided aid to areas affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The organization has also been involved in long-term rebuilding efforts in places like Haiti and Nepal.
Clean Water and Sanitation: Rotary International has made significant progress towards its goal of providing clean water and sanitation to people in need. Over the past five years, the organization has funded numerous projects to install wells, water filtration systems, and toilets in communities around the world.
Education and Literacy: Rotary International has also been active in promoting education and literacy. In the past five years, the organization has supported initiatives to improve access to education for girls and women, as well as programs to promote literacy and learning for children and adults.
Overall, Rotary International has had a significant impact in improving communities and promoting global development over the past five years. The organization's focus on service, leadership, and community engagement has helped to make a positive difference in the world.
Written by ChatGPT 4-23-23
Miss a meeting - miss a lot! Happy 94th Birthday to our own Judy Warchol. She is a long time member, and our club's first women president! The club celebrated her last week.
We also had author Neil Steinberg speak, and celebrated Banana Day - with a tutorial on how to properly peel a banana. Fun all around!
Rotarian, Jodi Joffe, is the manager of Parkway Presents, a new toy store that is located at 3115 Dundee Road, Northbrook. The shop, owned by Lisa Smith, began as a web-store and recently opened it's brick-and-mortar in the White Plains Shopping Center.
Here is a great way to pre-shop!
Check out their website at https://www.parkwaypresents.com/
If the grands are not in town they ship! If you have kids - they have fun for all ages! Here are some of the toys to look for -click on the links:
The after-hours event will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and will be for Rotary Grandparents, parents and special guests. All Rotary members and their families are invited. Ten percent of all sales* made will be donated to The Rotary Foundation.
The Rubber Ducky Race Event Committee
UPDATES
FUNdraiser Coming up...
The Rubber Ducky Race on October 1, 2023 in Village Green Park.
Tickets will be $10 for one, $25 for three and $100 for fifteen for each time an individual makes a purchase.
Prizes will be $1000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.
Denis will look into obtaining event insurance for an additional $100,000 or more prize for a randomly preselected duck in the event that duck comes in first place.
Sale of tickets will commence on 7/1/23.
Rotarians will be required to sell or purchase $100 of tickets.
Only those tickets purchased before the start of the race shall be eligible for any prize associated with the race, and no duck shall be entered into the race that has not been paid for prior to the commencement of the race.
Grill House 20% Give-Back
Monday
May 15, 2023
Grill House has once again graciously agreed to donate 20% of their sales on May 15,2023 to The Rotary Club of Northbrook.
You may purchase lunch or dinner but MUST mention the Rotary Club of Northbrook when you order!
The food is very good. You will not be disappointed. Grill House is located in the shopping center at Dundee and Landwehr.
An Overview Of Membership Engagement & Retention For Clubs
The Current Situation A long-term trend across many Districts around world is a net decline in members in many (but not all) clubs.
So...What would it take to have a net increase of two members each year per club, rather than a decline or no growth at all?
Reasons for Leaving Rotary International survey data shows that the main reasons people leave are:
For members under 40 – life changing event (work, move, relationships, children), club environment, cost or time constraint
For members 40 to 60 – cost or time constraints, club environment, unmet expectations
For members over 60 – life changing event (relocation, health), club environment, cost or time constraint.
Of course, every individual has their own reasons for leaving and by the time they leave, some may not wish to share it. It is therefore up to club leaders and fellow members to observe those members who are perhaps not as engaged or are not attending meetings, and ask them how they are feeling about their Rotary club…is it meeting their needs? If not, can something be done about it.
Timing Some people will be familiar with the U-shape of faults in manufactured goods. Problems show up either early in use, or much later on, as things wear out or age. Membership in Rotary has the same U-shape. In many Districts, a significant number of members who leave do so in the first two years. Then the rate drops over the next eight years, before rising again for long term members.
Solutions This shows the importance of “onboarding” new members so they feel part of the club, how the club can meet their expectations, and provide learning about the broader aspects of Rotary International. Clubs need to have formal or informal mentoring in place and ensure this is happening. Ask and listen to what your newer club members say about their experience, help them find where their passion might be within Rotary, and then work with them to ensure they are able to initiate or participate in their first project or event. Recognise them publicly and make them part of the Rotary family.
The pandemic has hit all our members in some way or another (work, family, stress, financial). We need to show that we care for one another and allow people to share their issues – as the adage goes...a problem shared is a problem halved. Formal Zoom meetings may not provide the right platform for this to happen, and smaller breakout groups can help for larger clubs.
However, nothing beats a phone call at a suitable time from a Rotary friend!
Also, consider reaching out to past members, friends of the club, volunteers and others in the broader Rotary community.
Renewing Clubs Finally, use this time to reimagine your club and get back to grass roots community-based projects in which members can get personally involved. Examples are assisting with food sharing organisations, phone support for isolated elderly people, mentoring of people who have lost their job or are undergoing work transitions, etc. Reach out to local businesses to get their support for your new initiatives or ask them how you could help. Ask the local council about emerging issues in which your members can assist.
A healthy club focuses equally on membership growth and membership retention, and it is never too late to look at your club’s approach to both areas.
Article by ARC PDG Peter Frueh, posted on Apr 14, 2021
The April 25 meeting will be a Club Social for both the Lunch & Satellite Clubs at 5:30 p.m. at D'Agostino's in Wheeling. No Satellite Club meeting on 4/27 - no lunch meeting on 4/25.
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