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HEADLINES - Polio was detected in New York, USA

• This past month, a polio case was detected in New York, USA. The CDC has been coordinating with New York State health authorities on their investigations and response. Any form of poliovirus anywhere in the world is a threat to countries everywhere.  More.
• In Mozambique, three new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases are reported this week, including one case from a district bordering Zimbabwe.  See ‘Mozambique’ section below, for more information.  
• “Women front line workers in Pakistan have resolved to reach all children with polio vaccine, even if it means crossing difficult terrain.  As a polio gender champion, I urge all parents and caregivers to vaccinate their children and end polio once and for all.” Amanda Milling, UK Minister for Asia and the Middle East and Polio Gender Champion. 
• Analysis of 2021 data:  In 2021, more than 372 million children were vaccinated multiple times in 30 countries, using more than 1 billion doses of OPV.

LAST CALL FOR DONATIONS - THEY END DECEMBER 24TH  Rotary Club of Northbrook’s “Coat Off Your Back” Donation bins can be found throughout the Village of Northbrook at the following locations: NSYMCA: 2705 Techny Rd; Northbrook Library: 1201 Cedar Ln; Sunset Foods: 1127 Church St; Northbrook Village Hall: 1225 Cedar Ln; Northbrook Bank & Trust: Sanders-Dundee/Sanders-SE Corner; Cleaners: Sanders-Dundee/Sanders-SE Corner; Northern Weathermakers: 339 Anthony Trail; North Shore Place: 1000 Sunset Ridge Rd; Waterway Gas & Wash: 2300 Waukegan Rd; Northbrook Bank & Trust: 1100 Waukegan Rd; Orange Theory: 3101 Dundee Rd. North Shore Transit: 2045 Shermer Rd. (Drive thru during open hours)  John Cavanaugh, Rotary Coat Off  Your Back Leader

 

Event Celebrates 75 years of Rotary and UN

• Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who will deliver our keynote address;
• Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications;
• RI President Holger Knaack
• Téa Leoni, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and National Board Member of UNICEF USA, reflecting upon her and her family’s generational commitment to children and the importance of partnerships, like the Rotary and UNICEF partnership.
• A panel of Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President Nominee, RI Director Valarie Wafer, Past Trustee Carolyn Jones, and Sylvia Whitlock, the first female Rotary club president;
• Ambassador Francis Okelo, our district International Service Chair, who worked directly with Kofi Annan running the UN’s peacekeeping missions;
• Mahbub Ahmad, our immediate past district governor, who played a key role in crafting the UN’s internet presence during his long career as a senior staff member at the United Nations Secretariat;
• Helen Reisler and Matts Ingemanson, past district governors, along with other members of the Rotary Club of New York, who lead a monthly “International Breakfast” that draws senior UN officials as guests;
• Tom McConnon, a past assistant governor who wrote a book about Rotary and the UN.

Biz Stone Says This Will Be the Future of Marketing

Forget social media or big advertising campaigns that cost big bucks. The new marketing strategy that's trumping traditional methods is philanthropy.

 

A few names you don’t know:

Harry Ruggles, a printer and fifth member of Rotary introduced singing to Rotary.

Oscar Bjorge, of the Duluth club, redesigned the Rotary wheel and inserted a keyway so the wheel will not spin freely because ‘we are workers, not idlers’.

Sylvia Whitlock was the first woman president of any Rotary club.  She was from Duarte, California, the first club to induct women.

Daniel Cady of the Rotary Club of New York was the keynote speaker at the first Rotary Convention and forecasted 1,000 clubs in 80 years’.  We reached that goal in eleven years.

Astronaut Frank Borman took his club banner around the moon.  He was a member of the Space Center Houston club.

 

Confucius once said: "It is better to light a single candle, than to sit and curse the darkness." Although the Chinese philosopher died nearly 2,400 years before Rotary was founded, RI President-elect Gary C.K. Huang calls him "the world's first Rotarian." Inspired by his teachings, Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15.

"There are so many problems in the world, so many people that need help. Many people say, 'There's nothing I can do.' So they sit there doing nothing. Meanwhile everything stays dark," Huang told the 537 district governors and their spouses and partners who are attending the 2014 International Assembly in San Diego, California.

"The Rotary way is the Confucius way. The Rotary way is to light a candle. I light one, you light one, 1.2 million Rotarians light one. Together, we light up the world," said Huang, who is a member of the Rotary Club of Taipei in Taiwan.

After announcing his theme at the opening session of the five-day training meeting, Huang urged club members to Light Up Rotary in the coming year by hosting a Rotary Day in their community and including local Rotaract and Interact members in their service projects.

Rotary Club of Northbrook and Rotary District 6440 have had a long working partnership with Club Rotario de Guatemala Sur and Rotary District 4250.  This video shows one such project.  Look for Northbrook Rotarian (and Past District 6440 Governor) Carlos Frum and our friend and Guatemalan Rotarian (and Past District 4250 Governor) Jorge Aufranc.

Rotary - Doing Good in the World.  Are you ready to join us?  

Rotary 800 is our club's annual major fund-raising (and fun-raising) event. On November 4, 2013, our raffle and auction benefited the Northbrook Rotary Charitable Projects Foundation while attendees watched the Bears-Packers Monday Night Football game.

Cheers for holiday cheer!

With holiday entertainment from the Glenbrook North Express and a surprise visit from S.C.!

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The 2016-17 District Governor Nominating Committee has selected Richard (Rick) Rivkin as its nominee designate, announced Past District Governor and committee chair Mike Yesner. 

Richard (Rick) Rivkin joined the Rotary Club of Northbrook in 1999 and served as President during the 2009-2010 Rotary year. During his tenure in the club, he served as International Service Chair and continues as Webmaster. 

Rick participated in the first district mission to Guatemala in 2007 and returned to Guatemala a few years later. In 2012 Rick organized and led a PolioPlus NID trip to India followed by a PolioPlus NID trip to Nigeria in 2013. 

At the district level, Rick is an AG serving the Arlington Heights Sunset, Park Ridge, and Winnetka-Northfield clubs.

Professionally Rick is President and CEO of Saf-T-Gard International, a 4th generation family business based In Northbrook. Saf-T-Gard is a global supplier of industrial safety products and personal protective equipment. Rick and his wife Helen have lived in Deerfield since 1973. They have 3 children and 3 grand-children (soon to be 4). 

Our ducks got rained out!

Due to inclement weather, the Rotary Riverchance Rubber Ducky Race had to be cancelled.  Winners were selected by a random drawing of ticket stubs on July 2, 2013.

 Click "more" for the results.

We want to thank our sponsors Northbrook Tower, media sponsors, Steve Foley Cadillac, Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, Allgauer's on the Riverfront, UPS, Divine Word Missionaries, Alphagraphics North Shore, Abt Electronics and Sunset Foods. And of course we want to thank the Village of Northbrook and the Northbrook Park District for their assistance with this event.

See you next year!

 

From April through June 2013, we had some dynamic speakers, including some of our own members, and an evening "fireside chat" where President-Elect Dave Masters shared his vision for the 2013-2014 Rotary year.

 

On June 18 2013, The Rotary Club of Northbrook presented charitable grants to local organizations.  Click "more" below for the full list.

 

June 11, 2013, marked the changing of the guard with the installation of incoming club president Dave Masters and the new board of directors.  The guest speaker (guest of honor) was Rotary International President-Elect Ron Burton.

 

Even after the writer joined a Rotary Club several months ago, he wasn’t sure just what to think. The average age of our active club members—judging by appearances—is north of 65. The image of a bunch of senior men—with a few younger women and a smattering of guys who still have hair that isn’t all gray—singing the National Anthem and reciting the pledge of allegiance seemed a throwback to a time before he was even born.

Click to read the full story from Forbes Magazine April 25, 2013

 

The Rotary Club of Northbrook participated in funding 2 international service projects in Brazil (Rotary District 4560) in 2012 together with the Rotary clubs in Deerfield and Highland Park. Matching grant funding was also provided by Rotary District 6440 and The Rotary Foundation. The projects benefited 3 local organizations whose missions are to provide services to the homeless, drug addicts, the severely handicapped, and children and adolescents at social risk.

Click more for details and pictures.

 

 

During the school year, selected students from Glenbrook North High School join our weekly Rotary Club meetings.  On April 9 2013, the students took over the meeting.

 

We greatfully recognize the work of our esteemed Newsletter Editors, Ron Dahlquist and Gayle Curcio. Thank you both for your wonderful service to our club!

Rotarians from the United States and Sweden were in Nigeria in February-March 2013 to join with Nigerian Rotarians and local health workers in immunizing children ages 0-5 against polio. This is part of Rotary International’s commitment to END POLIO NOW. Beginning with the first administration of oral polio vaccine in 1979 to children in the Philippines, Rotary International has been an active participant in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative together with project partners World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Northbrook Rotarians Rick Rivkin (with Helen), Larry Kanar, and Donna Gulley were on the team. Click here to follow the blog.

Rotary International President for 2013-2014 Ron Burton unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2013 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, the annual training event for incoming district governors.  “If we really want to take Rotary service forward, then we must make sure that every single Rotarian has the same feeling about Rotary that each one of us here has today,” Burton said. “We need to make sure that every Rotarian has a meaningful role to play, that they’re all making a contribution, and that their contribution is valued.”  Burton said the July launch of The Rotary Foundation’s new grant model, Future Vision, makes it an exciting time to be a Rotarian. He said the new grant model, which has been used by about 100 pilot districts since 2010, represents a new era for the Foundation, and will help Rotarians get excited about Rotary’s ability to change lives.  “It takes everything that is wonderful about Rotary and raises it to a new level — by encouraging bigger, more sustainable projects while providing increased flexibility for local projects, both of which address the needs of the community being served,” he said.

District 6440 is proud to make available handsome and customizable "Four-Way Test Plaques" for businesses and clubs. Each plaque can feature a color logo of the recognized business or governmental body. Plaques cost $60 plus $7 shipping, with $15 for each plaque being donated to the End Polio Now campaign. Quantity discounts are also available.

Click more to view the cash winners in the 2012 Northbrook Rotary 800 to benefit the Northbrook Rotary Charitable Projects Foundation:

 

Congratulations to Lisa Mengarelli for being chosen as a team member for the District 6440 GSE Team to India. The Northbrook Rotary Club is proud to be your sponsor.

We heard from our new members, our past district governor, and some fascinating speakers.

At the recent United Nations General Assembly session in September 2012, speakers ranging from the UN Secretary General to Bill Gates to government leaders made the commitment for the final push to END POLIO NOW.  Invest 1 hour & 15 minutes and watch the video.  It is truly inspiring.

Read about Rotary International's use of social media to raise awareness, and funds, for the commitment to END POLIO NOW.

Download the newspaper article.         Visit the web-site.

Fellowship pizza party - September 8, 2012

At our August 28, 2012, meeting, Karen Bashkin told us about toxic chemicals in our homes. She encouraged us to read the labels of any house hold products although many times not all the chemicals are listed. Many of the products are not regulated and outdated ones should never be used. Very often manufacturers 'Green wash' their merchandise to make them seem safer than they really are. Karen suggested that MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are available on line and can be used (i.e.-TideMSDS) to check on any hazardous ingredients.  Click more for the list.

Welcome to our new Rotary Exchange student Mao Sampei from Osaka, Japan. She will be attending Glenbrook North High School this year and we look forward to hearing about some of her experiences and impressions of our country.

Marissa Cramer, a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from Northbrook, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Northbrook, has returned from Morocco. 
Read the report of her one year experience.

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Northbrook Illinois and thank you for visiting our web site.

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The District 6440 ShelterBox team of Donna Gulley, Andrew Kuby, Ross Spencer, Reese Mates, Cynthia Tomusiak and Dick Hattan were the top fundraisers in the nation for ShelterBox USA!

As you are probably aware, these folks are wonderful Rotarians who have made a difference in the lives of more than 305 families in the wake of a disaster.

On November 20^th,  the Rotary Club of Northbrook announced that Alan Karzan won the “Greatest Change in Lifestyle”.  This is the award that goes to the person who has had the greatest change in measured biomarkers and lifestyle as a part of Get Health Northbrook. 

THE FINAL INCH This HBO documentary focuses on the efforts to eradicate polio in India. Click here to watch the HBO Documentary Film online.

Are you ready for Rotary?  Northbrook Rotary is ready for you!  Rotary is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.  Membership in the Northbrook Rotary Club evidences a commitment to Service Above Self and offers a number of benefits, including

• Supporting change within the community
• Advancing business and professional contacts
• Developing leadership skills
• Having an impact on international humanitarian issues.

Want to know more?

Thank you to all who supported and made the 2012 Rotary Club of Northbrook Rubber Ducky Events a great success! 

The Rubber Ducky Race Winners are:

Ist Place- The Frum Family , winnings donated to the Club for support of scholarships awared to GBN students.

2nd Place:  Maral Poladian
 
3rd Place:  Vera Mayer , winnings donated to the Club for support of community grants

Special thanks to our event sponsors: Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, Allgauer's On The Riverfront, Steve Foley Cadillac, UPS, Glenview State Bank, Allegra Printing, Divine Word Missionaries and Northbrook Bank & Trust.
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The "Ducks on Parade" decorating contest was a new and exciting addition to this year's events. Twenty six ducks competed and the winners by catergory are:

Northbrook Community Spirit:  Eliza Bojan
Northbrook Rotary's Commitment to Service:  Biebrach Family
Protecting our Environment: Biebrach Family
My Favorite Movie: Maxwell Glaubinger
Duck Done My Way- 2 Winners:   Madison Sherman  and Victoria Willard

Special thanks to our supporting sponsor The Northbrook Tower and our event sponsors: Sue Conat, Joan McBride and Friends of Rotary.

See the great pictures of the event posted on the website.

 

   

 

 

Thank you to all who attended the Rotary 800 event on Sunday, October 30, 2011, purchased and sold raffle tickets, our sponsors: Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, Allgauer's On The Riverfront, Pioneer Press, Steve Foley Cadillac, UPS, and to all involved in organizing the event.  The raffle winners were:  Grand Prize- Ken Douglas & Dennis Oster, 2nd Prize- Dr. Rev. Michael Nevling and 3rd Prize- Rick & Lori Kastenschmidt.  Our appreciation to all for your support and allowing us to continue to "Make A Difference."  

 

         

 

 

On Tuesday, September 27, 2011 the Rotary Club of Northbrook had the pleasure of hosting a group of Rotary Friendship Exchange Rotarians from England.   The Rotary Friendship Exchange is an international program for Rotarians and their families that provides participants with the opportunity to experience other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians in other countries.  Our friends from across the pond first visited Rotarians in DIstrict 6420 , just to the west of District 6440, and arrived in our District this past Sunday.

They provided us with an entertaining and informative presentation on their country and the many activities and projects of their Clubs.   Our thanks and appreciation to our new friends , safe travels as you return home!

John Tyers member of the Soar Valley Rotary Club and his wife Lesley Tyers of the Rotary Club of Loughborough Beacon

Peter Balmbra member of the Soar Valley Rotary Club and his wife Christine

Graham & Susann Scorthorne both members of the Holbeach Rotary Club

Ken Knock member of the Holbeach Rotary Club 

 

 

 

  

Thank you to Community Service Director Nancy Medin and International Service Director Jeff Tideman for their efforts in the successful bike and shoe drive.  The bikes collected, 60+ , were donated to "Working Bikes" and the shoes, 200+ pairs,  to " Share Your Soles."  Thank you to Divine Word Missions- Techny for hosting the Spokes & Soles Autumn Event on Saturday, October 1st.   A sunny but chilly day , pictures left to right: Nancy Medin loading shoe donations, John Howard with a donated bike and "Working Bikes" with some of the donations.

   

New members Galina Iklov, sponsored by Gov. Carlos Frum, and Rev. Mike Nevling, sponsored by Jim Rohrabaugh, were inducted on Tueday, September 23, 2011.  Welcome to Galina and Rev. Mike ! 

 Governor Carlos Frum made his official visit to the Rotary Club of Northbrook.on September 13th , his home Club.   His comments were very inspiring and made us all think about why we joined Rotary.   We miss you Gov. Carlos!

Congratulations to Mort Wax, the Northbrook Rotary Club's 2011 Rotarian of the Year! 

Congratulations Vera Mayer!

WHAT ROTARY HAS DONE FOR ME BY: ARCH C. KLUMPH (Director of International Association of Rotary Clubs; member of Executive Committee; member of Cleveland Rotary Club.) You ask what Rotary has done for me? Why, that's not hard to say. It has made me a broader, better man In every conceivable way. It has extended my list of acquaintances Till I number them by the score. It has cemented many deep friendships Which I value at a fortune or more. It has taught me diversified methods That have bought our best men success; It has taught me new ways of doing Things which make my labors less. Rotary has been an educator, too, In many different ways, For I have learned the inside of a thousand lines Through our members' verbal X-rays. You ask, Has it brought me orders? Well, this I cannot say, For Rotary to me has all its merit In a different sort of way. These are some things Rotary has done for me, I can eliminate all the rest, When I say its greatest teaching is, "He profits most who serves best."