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November 30, 2022
    CLUB NEWS
 Last Week to Order for 
3rd Annual Drive for Chicago Homeless 
This is the last week to purchase items for the 3rd Annual Holiday Drive for the Homeless.  In collaboration with the Sisters of Fraternite Notre Dame, this program provides items that have been identified as necessities for the homeless people who are living under harsh conditions. We hope these items will bring a little bit of relief to those unfortunate people living on the street in makeshift shelters and tents.
 
Specific items have been identified by the Sisters as those most needed.  To purchase gifts from Amazon, go the our website Wilmetterotary.org and click the red button labeled "2022 Gifts for the Homeless".  This will take you directly to a special page in Amazon where you can purchase one or more pre-selected items.  Items will be sent directly to the Sisters by clicking on the "Sister Valerie Marie Fraternity Notre Dame Gift Registry" option in the "Ship To" area.
 
 Please email marianafar@gmail.com for additional information.   
 
Wilmette Harbor Rotary Holiday Fundraiser
The Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club's annual fundraiser is on now through December 3.  They always have wonderful items to purchase for the holidays. This year the items include 
wine, cheese, sausage, smoked salmon, chocolates, honey, honey caramels, olive oils, and raffle tickets for chances to win great prizes. If you are interested in purchases, the raffle, or you can order on-line using a credit card.   www.rotarygifts.com    
 
All orders and payments need to be received by December 3, 2022, so you won’t miss this opportunity. They will deliver products ordered on the 10th of December.  If you have any questions, please feel free to Jim Waite, at 224-216-9066 or jwaite@ops-asia.com   
 
Note: They have a limited supply of the honey and honey caramels, order today to reserve these items. 
 
 
Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Holiday Drive
Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club decided to forego its annual holiday sale because prices and supply chain issues made the sale unjustifiable for our customers and the club.  Their club instead has pivoted to a direct appeal to support their programs locally and internationally.  Click the link below to donate to their philanthropic causes.
https://evlrc.org/donations/
Holiday Party - This Week - Dec 21
Our annual Holiday party will take place on Wednesday, December 21.  We are returning to the beautiful Valley Lo Club in Glenview.  The event starts at 5:30pm with dinner planned for 6:30pm.  We will have a 3-course dinner with a choice of filet of beef, Atlantic salmon or vegetarian entree. A cash bar will be available.  You should have already bought your dinner ticket, but if you are a procrastinator, contact Yvonne Sito if you plan to come, let her know ASAP what your dinner choice will be. (yvonne@atproperties.com)
 
 
Rotary Magazine Podcasts Available.
The Rotary Magazine has so many amazing stories each month.  Now you can listen to audio versions of their best storytelling and exclusive bonus episodes.  Click on the link below to access the podcasts.
 
https://gtxcel.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnd-f3v0aeg7En6jAnzf6wCkz2ra
2023 Rotary International Convention
Melbourne, Australia
                
 
Think Melbourne: Join your fellow Rotarians May 27 - 31, 2023 for the largest celebration of the  year. Discounts are available only up to December 15.  Register now to attend this amazing event. If you have never been to an RI Convention, it is mind-blowing. A great way to combine a vacation to Australia with a Rotarian immersion.
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Our Motto:
Service Above Self
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Wilmette Golf Club
3900 Fairway Drive
Wilmette, IL 60091
United States of America
We have two groups one meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Noon at the Wilmette Golf Club. In-person and by Zoom. Contact debora@pftl.net for Zoom link. The other group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7pm in different locations.
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Upcoming Speakers
Mar 08, 2023 12:00 PM
Trees of Wilmette
Trees of Wilmette

Kevin Sorby, Forester for the Village of Wilmette, will speak to us about how Wilmette maintains its 18,000 parkway trees, as well as tips about planting trees, dealing with tree damage, and related topics.

Location: Wilmette Golf Club

Mar 21, 2023 7:00 PM
Trees of Wilmette
Mar 22, 2023 12:00 PM
Overview of Club
Apr 12, 2023 12:00 PM
Sleep Wrecked Adults
Apr 18, 2023 7:00 PM
Building Peaceful Bridges
May 02, 2023 7:00 PM
Gun Violence, Trauma & Prevention
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Upcoming Events
Noon Club Meeting with Speaker
Mar 08, 2023
 
RAD Meeting with Speaker
Mar 21, 2023
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Lunch-packing & RAD Meeting
Apr 04, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Noon Club Meeting with Speaker
Apr 12, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
RAD Meeting with Speaker
Apr 18, 2023
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Terry Porter
March 8
 
Kurt Zoller
March 13
 
Paul Waechtler
March 22
 
Join Date
Gayle Inbinder
March 1, 1990
33 years
 
Irene Paterno
March 1, 2021
2 years
 
John Flanagin
March 23, 2016
7 years
 
Linda Strand
March 23, 2016
7 years
 
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CLUB OFFICERS
President:   John Plante
SECRETARY: John Kilner
TREASURERS: Kent Meyers 
FOUNDATION TREASURER: John Flanagin
 
DIRECTORS:
 Frank Candioto-Brian Bradley-Debora Morris-Bob Taylor-Martha Sheridan
Jackie Granat-Laurie Cavalier-John Kilner- John Held
 
PRESIDENT, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL: Jennifer E. Jones
GOVERNOR, DISTRICT 6440: Bill Kmiecik
ASSISTANT GOVERNOR: Tracey Tebear
                                
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Meeting Assignments - March 8
 
Thought of the Day
Plante, John
 
Fun & Frolic
Alfar, Mariana
 
Meeting Assignments- March 22
 
Thought of the Day
Porter, Terry
 
Fun & Frolic
Brill, Rich
 
Meeting Assignments - April 12
 
Thought of the Day
Pratt, Cathy
 
Fun and Frolic
Jambor, Steve
 
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