Last week's meeting
We welcomed and enjoyed a presentation by our District Governor Lyle Staab. Lyle complimented our club for its vibrancy and challenged our club to consider new ideas especially as we recruit new members.
This week's meeting
Join us Wednesday morning for a presentation by Deb Kobak titled Providing Peace of Mind, Celebrating Life. The presentation covers the process of what happens when a death occurs and the benefit of pre-planning. Deb is a former colleague of Beth DeWall and has spoken on this topic to various groups including Chicago area Rotary Clubs.
Thought and Prayer: John Glasgow
Other News:
- In case you missed it, Jim Pockross announced our DEI Book Club selection for January. It is "The Warmth of Other Suns" By Isabel Wilkerson. The book is available at the Wilmette Library and on Amazon in paperback for $10.75. We plan to discuss the book on our February 3rd social evening meeting.
- Our January Book Drive in support of Open Books-Chicago is confirmed. Donations can be dropped off January 30th between 9 and 11 am at Hong Kong Auto Service. Thank you to Ben Chung for allowing us to use his facility. Please contact Ben Ivory if you need help with donations or would like to volunteer on January 30th. For more information regarding the Book Drive, click HERE.
- Based on the success of the Fall/Winter Fundraiser, the Club Board has authorized the immediate distribution of funds for urgent local and international needs. The Community Service and International Committees are meeting to recommend the best options. All members are welcome to participate.
- Your newsletter writer Ben Ivory just got approval for a family visit with his mother Mary Jane Ivory in South Carolina to celebrate her 100th Birthday, January 13th.