Speaker Date Topic
Bill Liu Jul 22, 2025
Update on US-China relations

Welcome back to NavAsia President Bill Liu as he talks about current developments in US-China relations.  Hosted by Zhe Zhang.

Ann Rhomberg, Solidarity Bridge Jul 29, 2025
Building a Healthier Future

Join us to learn about Evanston-based Solidarity Bridge and how they train and equip medical communities in Bolivia and Parguay with partnerships and medical mission trips.  Invite your healthcare-providing friends!  Hosted by Dave Baker.

Allison Plyer Aug 05, 2025
Twenty Years Post-Katrina

Join us for Allison's show-and-tell about the recovery work in New Orleans, in the 20 years since Katrina.

Ashyln, Paws & Claws Aug 12, 2025
TENTATIVE: A Purr-fect Volunteering Opportunity

Paws and Claws Cat Rescue is a 501(c)3 foster centric rescue with an Adoption Center in Evanston, IL. Founded in May of 2020, we focus on cats who are at risk of euthanasia in local municipal shelters as well as those in areas with fewer resources and higher euthanasia rates. They provide every animal in their care with behavioral, emotional and medical care and to eventually match them with a family. Hosted by Jackie Mack

Daniel Hryhorczuk, MD, MPH Aug 19, 2025
The environmental health impacts of Russia’s war on Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 ignited the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Ukrainian government agencies, civil society organizations, and international agencies have gathered an unprecedented amount of data about the impact of war on the environment, which is often the silent victim of war.

Our Under 40 Members Aug 26, 2025
Member Mixer

Get ready for some fun as we share fellowship and learn about other members!  

Martha Burns and Ashli Wade Sep 02, 2025
Housing Committee Program

Martha Burns from Reba Place and Ashli Wade from Connections for the Homeless will give us an overview and update.  Stuart Cleland is the host.

Rotary International Sep 09, 2025
Highlights from the 2025 Calgary Convention

Hosted by Bruce Baumberger.

Dan Coyne Sep 16, 2025
TENTATIVE - Basic Education & Literacy

This is the Rotary International Theme for September.

Marlene Frisbie Sep 23, 2025
"State of the district"

District Governor Marlene Frisbie will make her official visit and presentation to our club. 

Julie Dowling, PhD Sep 30, 2025
Mexican Americans and the Question of Race

In observance of National LatinX Heritage Month, join us to hear from Julie Dowling, Associate Professor of Latino/Latina Studies at UIC.  Hosted by Allison Plyer.

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