Attorney Alan Pearlman spoke at the August 9 Club meeting. He addressed the ramifications of DUI arrests and convictions.
Attorney Alan Pearlman spoke at the August 9 Club meeting. He addressed the ramifications of DUI arrests and convictions.
Sam Fain, Group Sales Manager of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago provided the Club with a history of the Joffrey and its current activities in Chicago at the August 2 meeting.
Robert McMillan, founder of Dearborn Denim, talked about his new venture, a jeans manufacturer, at the July 26th meeting. Rob left the financial world to set up a company that manufactures its jeans in Chicago while paying fair wages to its employees. Dearborn Denim (https://dearborndenim.us) is able to keep prices competitive by eliminating the retail markups and selling directly to customers. They have recently opened a storefront in Hyde Park.
Brian King, Wilmette Chief of Police, spoke to the Club at its July 5 meeting about public safety. One of the most important messages he wanted to convey was how important it is that the residents take common sense actions to help discourage would-be criminals. For instance, if fewer people left their cars unlocked, the northern suburbs would be a less attractive destination for criminals looking for easy cars to steal. At the end of the program, Club members expressed their appreciation for Chief King's service to Wilmette and wished him luck in his new position in Hinsdale.
On June 28 the Rotary Club of Wilmette held its annual Installation Dinner marking the end of a very successful Rotary year and the transition to a new one. Outgoing president Rich Brill passed on the gavel to new co-presidents Debora Morris and Kent Meyers. Rich also honored long-time member Roland Catenacci as Rotarian of the Year. Congratulations to all!
