Amy Kovalan, Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer for McDonald's Corporation, outlined the complex nature of global compliance for this international fast food provider. McDonald's feeds 68 million people each day through 39,000 restaurants, in 119 countries. Amy's job is to see that McDonald's operations comply with the rules and ethical standards of the US government, foreign governments, local governments, and their own stringent operational standards.  Recognizing also the cultural and local differences necessary to be successful in foreign markets.  Amy emphasized that the most important aspect of compliance is "3rd party due diligence". She needs to ensure that organizations that do business with McDonald's also comply with the ethical and governmental standards.

Our Club has received a bronze level ShelterBox HERO recognition for Rotary Year 2021-2022. ShelterBox has provided disaster relief to over 2 million people since 2000. COVID   19 has not stopped ShelterBox efforts, they provided aid to over 33,000 household in 2020, and over 28,000 households in 2021.

 

 

The Rotary Club of Wilmette Harbor has partnered with Open Books Chicago to collect books.  Open Books sells books and distributes free books through its literacy and book grant programs.  They give away 2.5 books for every 3 they sell.  They welcome any sellable book in good condition, but NOT old travel books, encyclopedias or torn/worn-out books. Children's books are especially welcome.

 

Drop off day is Saturday, January 29th from 9am- 11am.  Location is Hong Kong Auto Service, 3500 Lake Avenue, Wilmette (corner of Lake and Laramie).  Enter the parking lot from Laramie, and Rotary volunteers will help to unload your books.

Winter just dumped some more snow on us.  Be careful if you decide to shovel snow. Priority #1 in snow shoveling is safety, followed closely by comfort and efficiency. Consider doing the following before you even step outside:

Check out the Rotary Club of Carol Stream Ultimate Golf Raffle!  Great odds for you golfers to explore courses all over Northern Illinois - Drawing on February 10th. Tickets are $100 each and first prize is Medina Golf Course #3; 40 prizes in all.  Only 400 tickets will be sold...1 in 10 odds of winning. Proceeds will go to providing a substantial scholarship to a student in need.