Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
The Summer Inn
Aug 18, 2021 10:30 AM
 
Our Annual Golf Outing
Sunset Valley Golf Course
Aug 19, 2021
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
The Summer Inn
Sep 15, 2021 10:30 AM
 
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Speakers
Aug 18, 2021 11:30 AM
Lake Michigan Update
Aug 25, 2021 11:30 AM
Highland Park Art Fest
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Articles
Pearls of the Club
If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.
           - Mother Teresa
This Day In History
August 11, 2014 - Robin Williams dies at age 63.
 
August 11, 1943 - The Germans begin evacuating Sicily.
 
August 11, 1934 - The first group of federal prisoners arrive at Alcatraz.
 
August 11, 1911 - Duke Kahanamoka broke the world record in the 100 yard freestyle by 4.6 seconds in the Honolulu Harbor.
Notes From the August 11th  Meeting
President Karen Dennis opened the meeting by greeting our speaker, James Lynch and guests Ron Borden, James Diamond, and ADG Don Gwinn and members. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance the Four Way Test. 
 
Sad news:

Fran Stone told us that her husband Dick has an inoperable brain tumor. He has been moved to a nursing home. Please keep Dick and Fran in your prayers.
Cards can be sent to Fran at 1491 Ridge Road, HP
 
Mike Millls' daughter passed away this week. She braved a long battle with Parkinsons'. Cards can be sent to Mike at 940 Augusta Way #213 HP

 
Here is the timeline for Thursday's 
 
Rotary Golf Outing - Thursday, August 19th
 
11 AM - Registration 
Noon - Lunch
1 PM - Shotgun
About 6 p.m. Cocktails (cash bar) and dinner
 

 
Golf Outing - time to get your foursome lined up!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 19th at Sunset Valley Golf Club
Even if you're not a golfer, join us for dinner and awards!!!
the registration form and flyer are on the website - check "Downloads"
or
click on each form below. 
 
 

Volunteers Needed at Bernie's Book Bank
The start of the school year is right around the corner and we need your help! Volunteer to sort, sticker and pack books for under-served children throughout Chicagoland at Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Bluff.  Sessions are limited to 25 volunteers. Visit their website for more information 

 
Save the Date!
Our Gala will be October 23rd at the Exmoor Country Club.
The planning committee will meet on Tuesday, August 10th, 5:15 at Casa de Isaac's on First St. 
More details to follow...
 
Guests and Visiting Rotarians
James Lynch, Executive Director, The Art Center, Speaker
Don Gwinn, ADG
Ron Borden
Jack Diamond, guest of Phil Lazarus
 
50/50 Winners
1st Place:  Paul Munk
2nd Place:  Bill Pigati
3rd Place: Mary Beth Bretzlauf 
 
 
Happy Dollars
Members were happy (not in any particular order) for: Larry Block sent his Happy Dollars in an email - to celebrate being married to his beautiful wife Abby for 64 years! Karen Dennis gave for her great vacation at a waterpark in Kankakee last weekend; Paul Munk gave back his winnings to celebrate that long losing streak and thankful that his dog is recovering and getting stronger after major surgery; Phil Lazarus was happy to for the Block's wedding anniversary and to welcome out guests; and Paul Clements gave or our speaker James Lynch and his new show. Bill Pigati was happy to be featured in Highland Park Neighbors magazine. Because it was a popular edition, he is asking if anyone has an extra copy or two to send to family. If you do, you can bring it next week or you know where to find him!
 
 
The Day's Program
James Lynch is no stranger to our Club. He is also no stranger to Highland Park.  As the executive director of The Art Center, he strives to keep the Center connected to the community and expand its exposure to all art forms like dance and music. On this day, he shared with us a collaborative project we are sure to get behind.
 
For some time now, James has worked with Seena Jacob who began Bookwallah, a non-profit creating libraries in orphanages in India, Indonesia, Ghana and even in refugee camps. Her U.S. project is Magic Crate Libraries which are placed in laundromats and grocery stores throughout her Chicago neighborhood. Children can borrow, exchange or even just take a book in that crate. The idea is get books into the hands of children. James said TAC will decorate the crates and the Highwood library will supply the extra story books from their collection. He would love to have our Club help with the delivery and occasional re-stocking in needy areas along the lakeshore like Zion, Waukegan, and Highwood. 
 
This is a project close to his heart because reading transported him to places outside his environment, It is also a recurring theme we've heard in the past year - the need for so many underserved children to have access to books to improve their learning.
 
Once more information about drop off places is determined, James will let us know where and when we can help.
 
To learn more about Bookwallah, click here.
 
AmazonSmile Donations!!!
Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones. You can use the copy and assets below to share the news with your supporters.

AmazonSmile customers can now support Rotary Club of Highland Park- Highwood in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
  2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
  3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. Click here for instructions.
 
 
You can help raise money for our club by simply shopping on Amazon!
Everyday is a great day to get something special for yourself or someone you love and also give our club a boost by reminding you to shop at smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate to Rotary Club of Highland Park- Highwood when you shop!
 
Shop at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile donates to Rotary Club of Highland Park- Highwood at no cost to you!
 
 
 
Click on the link below:
#StartWithaSmile at  smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2957334 for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Rotary Club of Highland Park-Highwood.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer/Finance
 
Membership Chair
 
Membership Co-Chair
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Director Community Service
 
Director Youth Service
 
Director International Service
 
Youth/Interact Liaison
 
Program/Greeter Chair
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Karen Lebuhn
August 8
 
Gabrielle Cummings
August 10
 
Jon Levey
August 10
 
Paul Clements
August 30
 
Russell Hampton
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