Reminder that there are a couple of options for our regular coat drop off folks or their proxies this holiday week.
I will be at Holy Cross on WEDNESDAY from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – usual time, but not usual day.
You can make arrangements with me to drop off either at Holy Cross Deerfield or my house in Northbrook on Tuesday or earlier on Wednesday.
There will be no sorting this weekend. There will be a special sort Wednesday 12/4 and I’ll reach out to everyone after the holiday weekend about that.
Two Men distributed nearly 400 coats today to PADS Lake County, Refugee Community Connection Albany Park and RCC Rogers Park. Kent and I delivered 40 kids coats for St. Malachy to Holy Cross on Saturday.
It is with sincere gratitude that I present to you the slate of leaders for the 2025-2026 Northbrook Rotary Year who have been nominated by our Nominating Committee. This slate of leaders has graciously agreed to live our motto of Service Above Self and provide their time and talent to the preservation and growth of our Northbrook Rotary club.
Please take a moment to review the slate of leaders listed below, as you will be asked to vote for or against this slate during our meeting on December 3rd.
In advance of our meeting on December 3rd, I would like to thank everyone involved in constructing this slate and to all who have volunteered themselves to serve as leaders.
Enjoy a delightful evening filled with appetizers and drinks as we celebrate the holiday season together. Please note that there will be no regular meeting on this date, allowing members and guests to fully enjoy the festivities.
Home of: Sandy and Carlos Frum, 3211 Glenbrook Drive
Dear Fellow Rotarian: This Tuesday, December 3rd you have the following choices for lunch:
Waldorf Salad (Spring Mix, Dried Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Pears and Blue Cheese, white Balsamic Dressing with a Roasted Veggie and Hummus Flatbread
-OR- Caesar Salad with Chicken
-OR- Caesar Salad
-OR- Fruit Platter with Cottage Cheese
Would very much appreciate to have your response by latest (!) Monday morning at 10 AM - if you do not respond, you will have plain Caesar.
Do hope to see you on Tuesday, Elke :)
On December 10th, we celebrate International Human Rights Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and protecting the inherent dignity and rights of every individual, regardless of nationality, race, gender, or beliefs. This year’s theme reminds us of the universal principle: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
As Rotarians and citizens of the world, we play a crucial role in championing these values. From ensuring access to education for underserved communities to advocating for gender equity and providing clean water, every action we take is a step towards upholding human rights. But it’s not just about large-scale initiatives—every handshake, every conversation, and every act of kindness contributes to creating a fairer and more just world.
Today, let’s reflect on what we can do individually and collectively to protect these fundamental freedoms. Let’s advocate for inclusion, challenge injustices, and amplify the voices of the vulnerable.
Together, we are #PeopleOfAction. What will you do today to stand up for human rights?
Rotary may have one of the most democratic legislative system of any organization. It is a little clumsy and expensive, but very effective. Any Rotarian in the world can make a change in how Rotary International operates, and change any part of the constitution or bylaws. The legislative body is called the Council on Legislation (COL). It meets every three years and is made up of one representative from all 500+ districts in the world.
This three-year term our representative for District 6440 is Carlos Früm. The alternate representative is Lyle Staab. The role of the representative is to share the potential enactments that could change how Rotary functions, discuss them with anyone interested, and vote them up or down.
An enactment is created by anyone that has a better idea of Rotary management, convince his or her club, and have the district vote on the idea. If a simple majority in the district votes positively, it will be considered by the COL.
A positive vote by the COL is an automatic change in Rotary operations, two thirds for a RI constitutional change, simple majority for bylaws or club constitution change.
The 2025 COL will meet in Chicago, April 13-18, to debate and vote on 86 potential enactments or changes. They are now listed in the Rotary website and Carlos encourages anyone interested to read and share your thoughts. They usually are very interesting reading as individuals from all parts of the world, and many views, contribute to modify how Rotary should function.
You can find the enactments by the following steps. Go to:
Rotary.org
My Rotary (sign in)
Knowledge and Resources
Policies and procedures
Council on Legislation, then
Scroll down to Council on Legislation and click on “Proposed legislation – 2025 Council on Legislation”
Any questions on how to find or read them contact Carlos Früm, email: carlos@frum.com or by phone: (847) 341-1716
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