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The Rotary Club of Wilmette offers help and support to all communities locally and internationally wherever and whenever there is need in the human family.

The Rotary Club of Wilmette was chartered in 1924 with 21 members. Today there are over 48 active members who gather to do good for others while enjoying good fellowship.

Our Club members enthusiastically live the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” both locally and internationally. Recent projects include water well installation at schools in Angola, the collection and delivery of over 20,000 books annually to inner city schools in Chicago, supplying ultrasound equipment and related training to people in Uganda, resettlement assistance to legal refugees in the Chicago area, providing disaster relief supplies to hurricane, typhoon, and other natural disaster survivors, food packing for people in Guatemala and Central America, and supporting local food pantries and literacy efforts.

NOTICE: Because of coronvirus concerns, we are now meeting virtually via Zoom. When things return to normal, we'll resume our regular in-person meetings as listed below.

We meet Wednesdays at 12:15 PM at the Wilmette Golf Club, 3900 Fairway Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091.

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Our Motto:
Service Above Self

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Wilmette Golf Club

3900 Fairway Drive
Wilmette, IL 60091
United States of America

Because of Corona virus safety concerns, we are now conducting Virtual Meetings. Please join us when we are able to have live meetings at our usual location.

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ALL Club lunch and other face-to-face committee meetings are cancelled for an indefinite period. Our first priority is always safeguarding the health and well-being of our members and their families. Our members are meeting every Wednesday using the technology of Zoom. We have had some amazing virtual presentations from a variety of speakers these past few meetings.

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.

August 5 Program - Donna Lee Gulley

Shelter Box Continues to Provide Disaster Response

Donna Lee Gulley returned to update club members on the ongoing activities of Shelter Box, a global organization that believes that shelter is a human right. Ms. Gulley thanked the club for its past support of Shelter Box and presented information on current activities throughout the world. Club members expressed special interest in any actions that might be undertaken following the recent explosion in Beirut. Ms. Gulley promised to keep members informed in that area. For further in formation about Shelter Box or to donate, go to https://www.shelterboxusa.org/. Be sure to include Rotary district information (District 6440) and Donna Lee Gulley's name when donating directly to Shelter Box. (There is space available for this information on the online form.)

July 15 Program - Abby Wilson, The Borgen Project

Abby Wilson is a student volunteer for the Borgen Project. The Borgen Project is an international, humanitarian non-profit focusing on working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. Currently 1/10th of the world's population lives in extreme poverty, living on less than $1 per day. COVID has made poverty even more wide-spread.

The people associated with the Borgen Project are trying to operate on the political level by contacting government officials in the US. The aim is for the US government to grant more time and money to addressing world issues, like starvation, sanitation, global health, which contribute to a humanitarian crisis worldwide. Studies have shown that reducing malnutrition can contribute to a more secure economy. Abby reported that 7-10 calls or emails to a congressional leader will get their attention. She is personally trying to raise money for this cause at https://borgenproject.org/abigail-wilson/

July 8 Program - John Hoeppner

Responsible Investing

John Hoeppner, is Head of US Stewardship and Sustainable Investments at Legal & General. which is a major global investor, with total assets under management of $1.4trn. John outlined what Responsible Investing (also called Sustainable Investing and Environmental Governance) means and how this investing strategy is evolving and rapidly growing in the world's market place.

The basic principles, John explained, are Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). These are the factors used to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. This market is driven by public pressure to incorporate ESG in investment strategies. Public policy is responding and momentum is building.

Financial analysis has shown that high-sustainability firms tended to have a higher degree of long-term planning. High-sustainability companies tend to perform better and so, in theory, those who invest in them can expect to receive higher financial returns. Financial advisors are embracing this model as well. Companies can be influenced to become more sustainable due to the large holdings of certain investors, like Legal and General.

July 1 Program- Rob McMillan

Jeans Become Masks

Rob McMillan is a true entrepreneur. He started his business, Dearborn Denim, in 2016 to design, manufacture and distribute custom jeans based in Chicago. He employs a dedicated group of employees, and when he had to shutdown due to the COVID crisis in April, he transformed his business to providing much-needed PPE and kept 100% of his employees working.

When Rob became aware that the global supply of PPE was failing, he asked his staff to start making masks. They worked on masks 20 hours/day and produced 10,000 reusable masks per day and 12,000 disposable masks daily. They sold the masks to hospitals, nursing homes, homeless shelters, and other organizations. He had to hire 70 more temporary employees to sew the masks. Today, masks are easy to obtain, so Rob has gone back to manufacturing high quality, custom jeans that are available online and at his four stores in Chicago. Website is: https://dearborndenim.us/

June 24, 2020 - Annual Installation Meeting

Annual Installation of Officers and Presentation of Awards

John Held conducted his last meeting at Club President at the June 24, 2020 meeting. Frank Candioto took the gavel and the oath of office as the new president for the 2020-2021 Rotary year. All in the Club expressed their gratitude for John's service to the Club.

More than 30 members and guests attended the club meeting on June 24, 2020 via Zoom software to celebrate the successful completion of one Rotary year and the beginning of a new year.

Sherman Marks received a special award from Rotary for his FIFTY years as a Rotarian. He spoke briefly about the changes he has seen and about how being a Rotarian had enriched his life experiences. Congratulations Sherm!

Access 2020/2021 Club Installation Booklet

Joe Goldstein has created an Installation Booklet which celebrates our last Rotary year as we move into the new Rotary year. Click on the instructions link to view the Installation Book in an amazing Flip Book format. documents/en-ca/4cbb934d-3e2f-429e-aad2-3c0d7a9c501f/1

If you are unable to open the Booklet in the Flip Book format, you can view it in Power Point. documents/en-ca/93939724-15f1-42a9-a82f-1c9830fce3a1/1

June 17 - Fellowship Program

Luis Carreon Adds Magic to Our Meeting

In keeping with the Club goal of having at least one meeting each quarter that has a more relaxed program to encourage fellowship, Luis Carreon, professional magician, was invited to join the club meeting this week. He entertained us with a delightful half hour of magic during our Zoom meeting. His card and coin tricks amazed the onlookers, including the audience members who assisted on two tricks. Mr. Carreon has performed on stages around the world including at the Magic Castle in California. He is a founding member and regular performer at the Chicago Magic Lounge. Following the magic performance, we were greeted by District Governor-Elect Lyle Staab, and we received updates about two international projects to be funded this fiscal year.

June 10 Program - Jason Turner, Wintrust

Economic Overview in the Time of COVID 19

Jason Turner, Chief Operating Officer of Great Lakes Advisors, spoke to 28 Club members and guests about the economic impact of the COVID 19 crisis on the national and state. He included remarks about consumer confidence, the difficulties of reopening, especially for small businesses, and how the elections in the fall of 2020 might play a role. Following his presentation he answered questions from the participants.

June 3 Program- Sol Flores, Deputy Governor of Illinois

Sol Flores gave us a comprehensive overview of the State's response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Restore Illinois Plan. Now entering Phase 3, the plan allows non-essential businesses to reopen with certain restrictions. Phase 3 parameters include the rate of infection among those surveillance tested is stable or declining, and COVID-19-related hospitalizations and ICU capacity remains stable or is decreasing. Face coverings in public continue to be required. Gatherings of 10 people or fewer for any reason can resume. Select industries can begin returning to workplaces with social distancing and sanitization practices in place. Determination to move to Phase 4 will be made at the end of June.

It is anticipated that more cases will develop due to the protests happening around the country, where social distancing has not been maintained. Also a 2nd wave may happen in the fall during regular flu season.

Illinois received 2.5 billion from CARES to assist businesses during the crisis. It must be used for specific COVID-related purposes by December 21, as dictated by the US Treasury. The Governor's new Budget Bill will outline exactly how taxes and Fed money was spent. Schools are a priority. The Governor is in daily contact with the CDC, FEMA, IDPH for guidance and information.

Essential services are being provided to address the homeless, the unemployed, and others in need.

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