Henry Moss described Citizen’s Climate Lobby, a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change.
8/24-Northbrook Chamber of Commerce Meal Packing Event: We are looking for Rotarians to participate in the Chamber's meal packing event at the Hilton Northbrook. There are two shifts: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jim Karagianis.
9/11-Rotary Rush Happy Hour & Membership Meeting: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Lucky Fish, 1349 Shermer Road in Northbrook. Bring friends who want to learn more about Rotary and the Rotary Club of Northbrook. Please RSVP to Jim Karagianis.
9/24-Rotary Sponsored Northbrook Symphony Concert: 4:00 pm at the Sheely Center for Performing Arts (GBN). The concert features special music for younger children and grandchildren. Tickets are free! Call the NSO office for more details.
In 1910, there were 16 Rotary Clubs and 16 designs. That was the year of the first Rotary convention, held in Chicago, the birthplace of Rotary. The National Association of Rotary Clubs was formed. The word "Chicago", above the wheel, was replaced by "National Association".
The direct forerunner of the official Rotary emblem came from the Rotary Club of Philadelphia, which was developing its first emblem around 1911. In 1912, a gear wheel in royal blue and gold was adopted as the official emblem. (By 1920, there were 57 different emblems nationally.)
After they complained the wheel was mechanically unsound, Oscar B. Bjoge and Charles Henry Mackintosk redesigned it. Within a couple of years, it was noted that the wheel had no keyway (notched hole in the middle) and, without it, the gear was not capable of transmitting power to, or from, the shaft.
The re-engineered, mechanically-correct Rotary wheel was approved by the RI Board in 1924. The “new” emblem, in royal blue and gold, has remained unchanged — and working happily — ever since.
August is Rotary's Membership and New Club Development Month.
An organization grows when there is innovation. Each member brings a different perspective and members' diverse backgrounds fuels innovation, giving your club a broader understanding of what your community's needs are.
This is how we can Make A Difference!
To strengthen your club, and make a positive impact in your community, involve members, their unique skills, interests and talents in Service Above Self and thus the voice of the Rotary club will Make A Difference in your community.
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