I’ve just returned from four days of learning, inspiration and fellowship at the Zones 25B & 29 Institute in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
We had the opportunity to hear from both RI President Elect Yinka Babalola and President Nominee Larry Lunsford; our Rotary future is in good hands. It was a great experience, and I’ll be sharing more about that over the next few weeks.
World Polio Day will be recognized on October 24th. What is your club doing to spread the word about ending Polio? Bill Gates says that if you think we will not End Polio, you’re wrong, and if you think you know the date, you’re wrong.
Please help Rotary finish the job and make that unknown date a reality!
District Conference 2025 will be held on November 1st at College of DuPage. Rotary International Director Elect Tom Gump will be our special guest. Registration details are below. Also, please complete the poll regarding District Conference 2026 before Friday to assist DGE Rick in his planning.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Marlene A. Frisbie District 6440 Governor Member of Rotary Club of Woodstock
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“FUN” RAISING BY “EVALUATION”
November 4, 2025 meeting we will launch our HundredX survey evaluations of various brands. Members in attendance will need to bring charged cell phones and/or laptops.
We will start by having members link into the survey and then we will do brand evaluations as a club project. Assistance will be provided to those in need of help.
The evaluations are easy to do, take no more than two minutes each and will earn our charitable foundation $1.60 for each evaluation. All personal information will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to any outside source.
The survey will remain open until December 2,2025 so that you can continue the project as time permits.
This is an opportunity for you to assist our fundraising efforts with no personal financial outlay and only a small-time commitment.
Update from Gary on Service Opportunities - Save the dates!
TUESDAY, 10/14/25...We are doing a Noggin Builders project at 5:30 PM at the Acorn Grill, just before our evening meeting and dinner. If you wish to come, please get in touch with Pete S. right away if you plan to stay for dinner. (You may, if you wish, just come and help with the project, and then leave, but what fun is that!)
SUNDAY, 10/19/25...This is Trunk or Treat day at the North Suburban YMCA. The event runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, and we could use a few more volunteers to help with the games. We already have two cars that will be gaily decorated and full of treats for the hundreds and hundreds of children who are expected to attend the event. Already signed up are Gary, Bev, Jodi, Irwin and Denis.
WEDNESDAY, 10/22/25...We will be providing dinner for the children participating in the Study Buddies program at Youth Services Glenview/Northbrook. Hours are 5:30 - 7:15 PM. We already have seven volunteers: Gary, Bev, Pete, Marilena, Debbie, Dave M., and Alisa. If one more wanted to join us, that would be great.
SATURDAY, 11/01/25...This is the kickoff for our annual Coat Off Your Back drive, done in unison with Deerfield Rotary and the two Glenview Rotary clubs. What we need are volunteers (10 to 12) to go to one or two locations once a week (usually on a Thursday afternoon) during the drive, pick up the donated coats, and take them to a drop off location in Deerfield. We also need volunteers (as many as possible) to help sort those coats, which is usually on a Saturday morning.
SATURDAY, 11/08/25...This is FEED 6, an organization that our club has been supporting for many years. We need 26 volunteers to man two tables and pack literally hundreds of meals, which will later be distributed to people in need. Right now we only have FIVE signed up (Gary, Bev, Sandra W., Dave M. and Donna). The time is 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, the location is the Skyline Room on the Allstate Arena Campus, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, IL Obviously, we need quite a few of you to step up. This is a great opportunity to share what we do with friends and relatives. PLEASER let me hear from you soon.
FRIDAY, 11/21/25...This is Illuminate Northbrook, where we serve hot chocolate to hundreds of attendees, give out innumerable bags of popcorn, and, at the same time, collect a couple hundred warm coats being donated to our Coat Off Your Back drive. We do this in unison with the Village of Northbrook. We set up between 5:00 and 5:30, and we are usually done by 7:00 PM.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 12:15 to 1:30
Max and Benny's
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook
2nd Tuesday of each month 5:30 to 7:00
Acorn Grill
Heritage Oaks Country Club
3535 Dundee Road
Northbrook
4th Tuesday of each month 5:30 to 7:00
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