This is an excerpt from a RI Article by Miles Howard every Rotarian should read. Our commitment to mitigating or ending the ecological threat must start with us. We will NOT see the results but be leaving a better world for our children, grandchildren, and society in the future.
So how does the report score the severity of the ecological threat facing 178 independent countries and territories? It focuses on five things that can endanger the ecological stability of a society: food risk, water risk, rapid population growth, temperature anomalies, and natural disasters. The report also uses the IEP’s Positive Peace Index, which identifies the attitudes, institutions, and structures that ultimately create peaceful societies. Conversely, the absence of societal bedrock — such as an equitable distribution of goods, a well-functioning government, or a healthy business sector — can leave nations primed for conflict, to the point where all it takes is one final shock to ignite relentless violence. The report shows that ecological shocks can be that incendiary spark.
“Indicated throughout this report is the deep, deep cyclical relationship that exists between ecological degradation and levels of conflict around the world,” says Collins. He also notes that once violence has begun, it can actually worsen the ecological problems, like food or water shortages, that predated the conflict. “Eleven of the countries with the report’s worst scores are now in conflict,” says Collins. Most of these countries are located in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, and the report highlights one particularly profound driver of their conflicts — food insecurity.
PAY IT FORWARD: The Rotary Club of Northbrook 2022 Spring Raffle is up and running.
All we need now is YOU! Each spring, our major fundraising drive of the year is dependent upon your participation for its success – and without you, we wouldn’t be able to monetarily support our community, our friends, and our neighbors. The Raffle is the way to raise money to help:
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook fund services for youth in crisis
Gratitude Generation build a new generation of service
North Suburban YMCA provide vocational training and employment opportunities
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra continue to provide music
Northfield Township Food Pantry feed those who are food insecure…and the list could go on and on.
Without you, we can’t be successful. Without you, we can’t help the needy. Without you, we aren’t Rotary. We need YOU!
Actual raffle tickets will be available for you to sell as of February 15th, but until then, direct your friends, your family, your contacts to:
Chamber Business Awards Celebration Honors our own on March 7th
Rick Rivkin, Saf-T-Gard, wins Business Award - shown above with son Loren Rivkin
Join the Northbrook Chamber community for a celebratory evening as they honor their 2022 Business Award winners, recognize new Board leadership, and preview plans for the coming year.
The event will feature a new format providing guests with plenty of time to socialize, while enjoying a grazing menu, food stations and drinks. As attendees are seated to enjoy delicious desserts they will experience the Awards presentation.
You will hear from the 2022 winners who include our own Rick Rivkin of Saf-T-Gard who has won the Corporate Citizen of the Year. His award will be presented by Rotarians Carlos and Sandy Frum. All club members are invited to attend this special celebration. Other winners include Grill House, Business of the Year;Gail Eisenberg, Volunteer of the Year.
Award recipients are nominated and voted on by the membership. Join in the fun, meet the local business community at this annual celebration (in-person). Individual Tickets are $80. To order tickets logon to NorthbrookChamber.org or call Kathi Quinn at 847-513-6004.
Wednesday, March 2nd the Rotary Club of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff invites you to their annual Economic Update with Charles Evans, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Information and tickets at this link.
Rotary branding around town! It can be this simple. Stay tuned for updates!
NEWS FROM GOV. KEVIN:
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) are coming up quickly! (March 10-13 and April 7-10). Do you know of any outstanding high school students who could benefit from developing leadership skills? If so, encourage them to apply for sponsorship by your Club! All the info you need is here!
I have to say a few words about the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and specifically the District 6440 RYLA program.
First: RYLA changes lives! There is no shortage of personal testimonials from students who have attended District 6440 RYLA on the impact they experience and how they emerge from the weekend with a powerful new mindset.
Second: Our two spring RYLA sessions are coming up quick! March 10- 13 and April 7 - 10. If your club is sponsoring students - Congratulations and Thank You! If your club has not yet been able to bring this tremendous opportunity to students in your community - please reach out to Sean Nelson so he can help you make it happen! Click for his email.
Third: Who is Sean Nelson? Sean Nelson is our District 6440 RYLA Chair. I cannot personally say enough about the commitment, energy, passion and devotion that Sean continues to commit to this program. Please take some extra time to thank Sean when you reach out to sponsor your students for the 2022 District 6440 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program.
Are YOU familiar with DECA? It is a high school business club. They are teaching high school students business skills in marketing, finance, customer service, etc. They are always looking for additional judges for their events (twice a year). Last week the regionals were held in Rosemont, and March 4th are the state finals. The caliber of students is pretty amazing at this level. They come from schools all over the state. BUT NEED YOUR HELP. Are you willing to be an official judge?
Judge Info Form-DECA State Competition 2022
Complete this form. This allows DECA to best assign you to a competitive event to judge at the Friday March 4th, 2022 DECA State Competition. It takes place in Rosemont, IL. The judges' time commitment for State is 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Continental breakfast and lunch is provided free of charge. Parking is validated.
To be an official judge sign up via this link: CLICK HERE
APR 23: Save-The-Date: Ak ‘Tenamit trip, April 23-May 2, 2022 -- Join Rotarians from District 6440 and 6450 in Guatemala this Spring. Sixteen people have signed up, six spots remaining. Contact Dr. Bob Steinberg, rotarydrbob@comcast.net or 847-650-3668.
Save the date for our District 6440 Conference May 20-22, 2022 at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. More details to come!
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 or other locations as announced, and the club Covid protocol must be followed.
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062 United States of America
We have hybrid-meetings. Join us! Contact webmaster@northbrookrotary.org to join us.
NOTE: The 3/22 meeting with Brad Schneider will be in the evening, location TBD.
The 3/29 meeting will be at the North Shore Senior Center
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