GREETERS: John Wertymer & Al Dolinko
ATTENDANCE: Linda Frothingham
THOUGHT & PLEDGE: Karen Donnan
SCRIBE: Maureen Barry
SHENANIGANS: Barry Miller
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Puran thanked members for helping with the soup kitchen on Feb. 24. 61 people attended.
Will made an announcement for RYLA. Applications are due March 10, but the sooner the better.
Vocational scholarships are due March 15.
George Pearce visited Honolulu Rotary club and brought back a banner. They are really happy there.
Linda Frothingham invited members to participate in the Go Green Wilmette event March 9.
Walter is turning 90. In lieu of a birthday song, he asks members to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation
Ellen Falcoff reserved a table on March 22 for the Kids Against Hunger, food packing service event on March 22 from 11-1:00 p.m. at the Winnetka Community House. The Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club has organized this event. Let her know if you’d like to participate.
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS:
-- Jack Close (First Bank of Evanston - sponsored by Bob Meeder)
-- John Baker (Charles Schwab - sponsored by Joyce Knauf)
-- Sheri Miller (nonprofits - sponsored by Ray Lechner)
-- Apryl Eschelman (fundraising The Charmm'd Foundation - who found us on the web).
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
Gil thanked people for signing sheets to give to Kirk Reed (a former member) in Arizona.
SPEAKER
Charlie Smith, Executive Director of Haven Youth and Family Services.
Haven looks for solutions to problems family's face today. They are holding a benefit on April 12.
Haven Youth and Family Services fosters positive mental health of youth and their families in the community by offering programs focused on prevention, intervention and counseling.
Haven is committed to supporting youth 24 hours a day to skillfully navigate through adolescence. Haven was founded in 1976 when a group of churches in Wilmette began an outreach program for youth. Soon after, Haven became a 24 hour crisis intervention service provider. Haven has continued to grow and now offers specialized treatment programs for adolescents and their families. Haven licensed therapists provide treatment to teens who are struggling with depression, substance-abuse, or pressure, stress, family conflict, and a variety of other mental health issues.
Haven offers the following services:
* confidential team and family counseling.
* 24 hour crisis intervention.
* Emergency housing.
* Workshops.
* Referrals.
* Outreach services.
* Youth board.
* Clubs and groups.
* Service – learning opportunities.
* confidential team and family counseling.
* 24 hour crisis intervention.
* Emergency housing.
* Workshops.
* Referrals.
* Outreach services.
* Youth board.
* Clubs and groups.
* Service – learning opportunities.
To schedule an appointment contact Haven at 847–251–6630.