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Bernie's Books

    Volunteer Opp & Meeting

Our club is volunteering to serve at Bernie's Book Bank on Tuesday November 2nd, 9:30A.M.-11:30A.M.
 
Followed by, our Rotary Meeting, at The Silo Restaurant 625 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff, Illinois, 917 N. Shore Drive Lake Bluff Illinois 847-780-READ.
 
Bernie's Book Bank since 2009, has distributed 20,000,000 books to under-served children in the Chicagoland area.Giving the opportunity to 275,000 children annually to READ BOOKS!
 
Please RSVP as soon as possible if you are coming to the Bernie's Service Project.
Suzi will be reaching out regarding the attendees for lunch at The Silo.
I also suggest to invite friends and family that might be interested in becoming a Rotarian.
Let's get a good turnout!
Mitch Portugal  Community Service Chair
847-480-1361
End Polio Now Updates

WORLD POLIO DAY OCTOBER 24TH & MORE

A PROCLAMATION regarding World Polio Day was presented at the Tuesday, October 12th, Village Board meeting in the Sandra Frum Board Room at 1225 Cedar Lane. Thank you to Sandy and Carlos Frum who will accept the proclamation on behalf of Ron Knight and the club the day after. 
 
Therefore, the Village of Northbrook hereby proclaims October 24, 2021 as World Polio Day in Northbrook and encourages all citizens to join Rotary International in the fight for a polio-free world.
 
Talk to your friends, employees, neighbors about Polio! District 6440 Governor Ken Stevens is challenging us: "This week we are pleased (and dare I say proud) to present a bold new program to help you all elevate your End Polio Now (EPN) game, as I proposed in my previous message.   Monday October 18th is the launch date for the District 6440 Polio Plus Society.  I personally invite you to become a charter member by pledging and donating a minimum of $100 to the Polio Plus fund before June 30th of 2022. Complete program  information will hit your email inbox on Monday!" Look for his email!

Join us at our Tuesday meeting to hear John Nanni: 3 P's in my Life: Polio; Post Polio Syndrome; Rotary's Polio Plus. PLEASE INVITE GUESTS to this event. 
 
 
 
 
October 30th Blood Drive

Blood Drive on October 30th Sign Up Now 

The Rotary Club of Northbrook is once again hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday October 30th. The event will be held at the Bloodmobile in the parking lot next to Culver's of Northbrook from 10 A.M.-3 P.M.  Each donor will receive a coupon for a Free pint of Culver's Frozen Custard
Please reach out to your friends, family, neighbors and employees or co-workers to participate. Appointments MUST be scheduled in advance. Please schedule your appointment by calling 847-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org
  • Select "Donate" or "make an appointment"
  • log in,
  • then scroll down the web page and search by group code NV32
  • Bloodmobile location:  4105 Dundee Road at Sanders, Northbrook
Masks required
Please contact Mitch Portugal, The Rotary Club of Northbrook's community service chair (847-480-1361) for any questions you may have.
Weekly Service Opportunity

Club Volunteer + Service Opportunities

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
  • Coat Off Your Back: Recipient is World Relief Chicago. We need help placing barrels; collecting content; coordinating deliveries.
  • Blood Drive:  October 30th contact Mitch for opportunities.
  • Bernie's Book Bank: Tuesday, November 2nd sign up with Mitch.
 
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Virtual Meeting Details 
WEEKLY MEETING ZOOM LINK:
 
ZOOM access to our Rotary Club of Northbrook Meeting, Every Tuesday 12:15 PM Central Time unless noted.
Join Zoom Meeting on the Internet at www.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 295 416 335
Password: Rotary1965

 
Join Zoom meeting on the good old-fashioned telephone!
        +1 312 626 6799 
Meeting ID: 295 416 335
Password: 726580 for telephone only
 
Please note - Meetings are no longer recorded. If you do not attend on zoom or in person you will miss the fun!  Meeting dates and times, or virtual access may change, always check our website for updates. In-person meetings are held at Hilton, 2855 Milwaukee Rd., Northbrook. 
Speakers
Oct 19, 2021
3 P's in My Life: Polio, Post Polio Syndrome, Rotary's Polio Plus
Oct 26, 2021
International Service
Nov 02, 2021
Club Service and Lunch
Nov 09, 2021
Governor, District 6440
Nov 16, 2021
Rotary Sponsors
Nov 23, 2021
Coat Off Your Back
Nov 30, 2021
Daily Herald
Dec 07, 2021
Northbrook Park District
Dec 14, 2021
Harassment Training
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Edward Gordon
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Alan Karzen
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Stanley Sherman
October 6
 
Kyint Chwa
October 8
 
Rick Rivkin
October 13
 
Ron Knight
October 13
 
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Sharyl Portugal
October 5
 
Debbie Madeley
Jeff Madeley
October 17
 
Michaela Kohlstedt
Kevin Kohlstedt
October 24
 
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October 5, 2020
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Courtney Olson
October 7, 2008
13 years
 
Sandy Früm
October 9, 2001
20 years
 
Larry Hewitt
October 15, 2004
17 years
 
Michael Ellison
October 27, 2015
6 years
 
David Masters
October 31, 2000
21 years
 
Tom Len
October 31, 2017
4 years
 
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Allgauer's Hilton
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States of America
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