Dr. Elizabeth Kilner Wickware graduated with both her Doctorate and Master's degree in vision science Her excellent presentation was informative and enlightening. Elizabeth explained how the eye is structured, what can go wrong, and how it can be fixed in most cases. She spoke about computer vision syndrome, macular degeneration, cataracts, irregular corneas; and further described the surgical and other methods used to restore vision.
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It is with heavy hearts that we report that our long-time member, Robert (Bob) Larsen passed away on August 14, 2021. Bob was a well-loved and valued member of our club for over 37 years. Bob will be remembered for his many contributions to our club, and for his good-natured teasing and playfulness. He was a master craftsman in woodworking, silversmithing, leather working, reverse carving in acrylic, kayak and canoe building. He always donated several wonderful items to our fundraising silent auctions. Bob and his wife Margaret also hosted in their home AFS and Rotary Exchange students from Ecuador, Costa Rica and Sweden. We will miss him greatly.
Club lunch meetings are now both in-person and Zoom. Our first priority is always safeguarding the health and well-being of our members and their families, however, we believe we can safely meet in person at this time. Zoom links will be available for those who want to join virtually.
We welcome prospective members and guests to come to our meetings. Please contact Debora at debora@pftl.net if you would like to join us either in-person, or by Zoom.
Dr. Thomas Meade, Northwestern professor, researcher, inventor and entrepreneur, presented some fascinating insights into "theranostics" for the 21st century. He explained that people who are diagnosed with cancer rarely die of the initial cancer, but rather it is when the cancer cells metastasize (spread) and affect other organs that 99% of people die. So improved diagnostic and therapeutic techniques with minimal side effects are being developed to identify and stop the spreading of cancer cells. Dr. Meade explained how early diagnostics through imaging can find the cancer and determine where it will spread. Then tumor specific therapy can be employed to slow down or stop the metastasis. Cancer will never be “cured”, he said, but lives can be saved with early diagnosis, imagining and tumor specific treatment.
The Rotary After Dark (RAD ) group hosted a western-themed party to highlight their service projects this last Rotary year. It was held at the Old Neighborhood Grill in Evanston. It was a lot of fun and attracted some potential new members as well.
Our member, John Plante (President Elect) spoke to us about how electric railways work. He explained the structure, the uses, the precautions, the safety features, etc. of the Chicago electric rail system. It was a fascinating look at this unique system of transportation.
Our member Carly Morell and her colleague, Joe Mele presented an overview of how the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) functions, and their role as Diversion Investigators. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with combating drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S. It is the lead agency for domestic enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act, sharing concurrent jurisdiction with the FBI, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security. The DEA has sole responsibility for coordinating and pursuing U.S. drug investigations both domestically and abroad.
This was our first hybrid meeting, combining Zoom with an in-person meeting. Despite some technical glitches, the presentation was excellent and well- appreciated by the group.
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This has been an active month for our Club's Global grants and a brief update is as follows:
1. Angolan wells. The well at the RISE International, Denda School in Angola has been completed and turned over to the community. Funding $11,000. RC Glenview Sunrise sent RISE International $4000 cash that allowed funding of our second well at the Bairro Novo School in Angola to be drilled as the new school is being built! This well will serve over 1000 children in that community. Funding $11,000.
2. We supported Glenview Sunrise in a global grant, Clean Water for El Potrero to supply water to an entire village in Guatemala. Funds from our Club ($2813 in DDF) were enhanced by our District to $3516.
3. New Global grant in Uganda, ICU Equipment-Bwindi Community Hospital, Uganda-Phase 1 identified by Steve Jambor. Supported by multiple Clubs in our District.
We supported this grant with $4108 from our Club’s present year DDF funds and pledged $4108 in cash ($2000 this Rotary year and $2018 next year). The District enhanced our $4108 DDF contribution to $5135.
4. Steve’s Global grant, Delivery of Ultrasound Services for Mother and Newborn Health, Uganda is spending money for clinic equipment.
5. Our International Service committee committed $500 for Breathe India for oxygen concentrators recommended by our District to help with the India Covid surge.
4. Total RC Wilmette Global grant footprint this year for doing good in the world totals $41,711.
1. Angolan wells. The well at the RISE International, Denda School in Angola has been completed and turned over to the community. Funding $11,000. RC Glenview Sunrise sent RISE International $4000 cash that allowed funding of our second well at the Bairro Novo School in Angola to be drilled as the new school is being built! This well will serve over 1000 children in that community. Funding $11,000.
2. We supported Glenview Sunrise in a global grant, Clean Water for El Potrero to supply water to an entire village in Guatemala. Funds from our Club ($2813 in DDF) were enhanced by our District to $3516.
3. New Global grant in Uganda, ICU Equipment-Bwindi Community Hospital, Uganda-Phase 1 identified by Steve Jambor. Supported by multiple Clubs in our District.
We supported this grant with $4108 from our Club’s present year DDF funds and pledged $4108 in cash ($2000 this Rotary year and $2018 next year). The District enhanced our $4108 DDF contribution to $5135.
4. Steve’s Global grant, Delivery of Ultrasound Services for Mother and Newborn Health, Uganda is spending money for clinic equipment.
5. Our International Service committee committed $500 for Breathe India for oxygen concentrators recommended by our District to help with the India Covid surge.
4. Total RC Wilmette Global grant footprint this year for doing good in the world totals $41,711.
Dr. Lanny Wilson spoke to us about his personal tragedy of losing his daughter, who was hit by a train while in a car driven by his son. He became an advocate for railroad safety. Lanny now serves as chairman of the DuPage Railroad Safety Council, which encourages awareness of the dangers of railroad crossings and the building of fences and gates at crossings. He believes that accidental deaths at railroad crossings are 100% preventable. Unfortunately, trespasser suicides are on the increase, but fences may help address this.
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