Last Regular Meeting-Larry Kanar reviewed the history of our club’s projects in Guatemala and described how they became district projects and even spread to other districts. He showed a short video on the HealthRay program which establishes a network of digital of x-ray machines to serve remote areas of the country.
Immediate Past President Larry Hewitt presented the club with a certificate from the district recognizing our support of the End Polio Now campaign.
Jim Karagianis shared information about a project in the Valladolid Muncipial area in Mexico, that will provide drinking water fountains to rural schools. If you would like to support the project or find out more about it contact Jim.
SAVE THE DATE:
Northbrook Chamber of Commerce Business Expo: Monday, July 24th at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook from 5:00-7:30 pm. The club will have a table. If you are free, stop by and share information about Rotary.
Membership Drive & Fellowship: Coming in September, more information to follow.
Perhaps you've seen some Rotarians wearing a blue lapel pin (see photo). It's different from the familiar Paul Harris donation recognition pin and is part on Rotary's overall recognition policy. There are of course many ways to be a Rotarian and support Rotary's work. Sometimes they're financial, sometimes hands-on service, and there's building effective fellowship by attending Rotary and its events. As for contributions, we can give what we can afford. All these are valuable and appreciated. The blue pins represent Rotary Major Donors with diamonds representing levels (Level 1, $10,000-$24,999; Level 2, $25,000-$49,000; Level 3, $50,000-$99,999; Level 4, $100,000 to $249,999). These figures are based on total giving, so you may want to check your My Rotary account to see if you qualify
International President Ian Riseley stresses that while fun is a vital element of the organization, Rotary must make a difference in the world. At the International Assembly in January, he noted that environmental degradation threatens us all and asked every Rotary club to plant a tree for each member as a gesture with both practical impact and symbolic power. Rotary must also do more to welcome younger people, who he says face a number of competing demands. They are interested in service and eager to do good, he stresses, but they need options. “We need to offer them an involvement that doesn’t waste their time,” he says.
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