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Speakers
Oct 31, 2017
UNICEF USA
Nov 07, 2017
Boy Scouts of America
Nov 14, 2017
Nov 21, 2017 7:15 AM
Nov 28, 2017
Polio Update - Rotary International
Nov 28, 2017
Pointers on Planned Giving
Dec 05, 2017
Rotary Club of Kampala-North, Uganda
Dec 12, 2017
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Upcoming Events
Youth Leadership Day at Rotary International
Rotary International
Nov 17, 2017
 
Board meeting with Gov. Don Brewer
Hilton Garden Inn
Nov 20, 2017
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Club Meeting with D6440 Gov. Don Brewer
Hilton Garden Inn
Nov 21, 2017
7:15 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Stories
Meeting of October 24, 2017
Meeting Notes from October 24, 2017
 
President Marv Edelstein convened the meeting and invited members to recite “Why We are Rotarians”:  As Rotarians, we value: Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity, and Leadership. We have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. We are always working to better our world and we stay committed to the end.
 
Announcements
 
Marisa Naujokas encouraged us to get started with the holiday sale and shared important dates:
Nov. 10: Deadline for Thanksgiving ham and nut orders for guaranteed delivery.
Nov. 17: Thanksgiving food delivery date.
Dec. 1: Ham, nut, and citrus orders due.
Dec. 2: Main flower delivery date.
Dec. 9: Food delivery date.
Marisa also announced holiday sale chairs:
Nuts: Kate Collinson and Kristin Brown.
Trail Mix: Steve Goranson.
Citrus: Kate Collinson (assistant needed).
Hams: Ken Green (assistant needed).
Greenery: Steve Carlson (assistant needed).
Ordering: Joan Borg (assistant needed).
Selling Ideas: Steve Stieber.
Financial Questions: Marisa Naujokas.
 
Linda Gerber announced that the International Service Committee will make contributions to three international projects: A Global Grant in Uganda that provides wells, mosquito nets, and supports the environment through tree planting; a hurricane relief project in Vieques, Puerto Rico; and an earthquake relief project in Vallejo, Mexico.
 
Helen Oloroso shared that next social gathering arranged by the Club Service Committee would be held at Jennifer’s, a Taste of Evanston restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 25.
 
Marv Edelstein announced that Evanston's Mayor Steve Haggerty had proclaimed October 24 as World Polio Day in Evanston and showed framed proclamation to the club.
 
Jean Saunders invited club members and guests to attend a World Polio Day live stream event at Rotary International at 4:25 p.m. and/or to attend a celebration at Temperance Beer Company at 2000 Dempster St. from 6-8 p.m.
 
Harold Bauer announced that contributing through community service is a great way to give back and support the many needs around the world.
 
Miguel Hernandez announced that there will be a four-day trip to Mexico City in April 2018. Those interested in going should contact Miguel.
 
Zbig Skiba announced planning continues for Trees for Evanston Parks, a joint project of the two Evanston Rotary clubs. This project was inspired by Rotary International President Ian Riseley, who challenged Rotary clubs around the world to plant one tree for each member. He noted there are 52 parks in Evanston and that the city lost about 3,500 trees to Emerald Ash Borer over the past 10 years.  The project kicked off on Saturday, Oct. 7, when more than 60 volunteers planted 20 native trees in Eiden, Penney Grey, Dobson-Brummel, and Southwest parks. Trees were purchased at a very reasonable rate from Knupper Nursery, a Rotarian-owned business in Palatine.  In the spring, more than 100 more trees will be planted. The Rotary clubs are working closely with the City of Evanston on tree and site selection. There will be lots of opportunities for club members and friends to participate in the project, as volunteer, or to donate. The fund-raising goal is to raise $10,000.
 
Jean Saunders announced that the Membership Committee meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 30, at her house, 1136 Sherman Ave., at 7:15 p.m. Anyone interested in membership development is welcome.
 
Marv Edelstein announced that he had attended the Rotary One Summit and received compliments for the work and vibrancy of our club.
 
Roasts & Boasts
 
Bruce Baumberger boasted Al and Ann Menard for their active role at Presbyterian Homes.
 
Joan Borg boasted Dale Bradley’s wife for her philanthropy work and pointed out she was featured in a recent edition of Evanston Woman magazine.
 
Ann boasted Dale Bradley for the business after hours event he held. She noted it was a “swingin’ party” and added $5 to the basket.
 
Special Recognition
 
Elaine Clemens introduced Sandy Chen of Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge and thanked her for their on-going support to the Evanston community and for a generous donation through Table 23. Through that program, Koi donates 20 percent of the receipts of the meal to a charitable organization. Proceeds from September were donated to our club.  Koi’s donation will go toward supporting mental health services in Evanston.
 
Marv Edelstein, Sandy Chen, and Elaine Clemens
 
Program
 
Rotary HealthRays: Guatemala
 
Speaker: Bruce Baumberger, Rotary District Governor 2010-2011
 
Rotary HealthRays: Guatemala is a unique project launched by Rotary District 6440 that aims to bring digital x-ray technology to people in need in Guatemala, one of the poorest countries in Latin America. The project began in 2011 with a request of 29 units by the Guatemalan Ministry of Health.
 
Rotary District 6440 has entered into a unique memorandum of understanding that formalizes a partnership between District 6440, Guatemalan Rotary clubs in Central American Rotary District 4250, Guatemala’s Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, and the Pan American Health Organization. Also assisting in the effort are many individual Rotary clubs and Rotary districts.
 
Together, these partners will buy and install 29 digital x-ray units to serve the rural poor in Guatemala. The units will connect remote clinics to regional hospitals via the internet. The project is anticipated to cost $2.5 million to complete. Eventually, project organizers hope to expand their efforts to other nations around the world.
 
Health outcomes in Guatemala are among the worst in Central America. In some regions, 50 percent of the population lives in dire poverty. Poor people in Guatemala are vulnerable to diseases and injuries that could be addressed by digital imaging technology. 
 
This effort represents an exciting new model for Rotary project funding, based on shared contributions from public and private sector partners.
 
Rotary, working with its partner organizations, purchased digital x-ray units, which are installed in remote clinics. Digital x-ray images are sent via the internet to clinics where they are read by radiology specialists at regional hospitals.
 
Each digital x-ray system serves between 50,000 and 100,000 people. To date, it is estimated that 900,000 people have been served and that close to 20,000 images have been taken.
 
Eventually Rotary HealthRays could impact more than one and a half million people in Guatemala. In addition, it will benefit Guatemala’s economy by creating new jobs in the 29 remote clinics. It will improve the long-term health and work productivity of Guatemalans through better access to medical care.
 
Marv Edelstein and Bruce Baumberger
 
Guests and Milestones
 
Visiting Rotarians
 
Larry Kanner, Rotary Club of Northbrook
Jay Collingham, San Francisco Rotary Club and prospective member
Patrick Mbullo, Kisumu Winan Rotary Club, Kenya, and prospective member
 
Other Guests
 
Bella Hubbard, outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student
Colin Hubbard and Rachel Rosner, parents of Bella
Nancy Baumberger, wife of Bruce Baumberger
Patida Phanitkullawat, our Rotary Youth Exchange student
Sandy Chen, Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge
 
Birthday
 
Harvey Newcomb, Oct 29
 
Club Anniversary
 
Bill Glader, 10 years
 
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