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This Day In History
February 1, 1978 - Harriet Tubman becomes first African American woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp.
 
February 1, 1902 - Poet and writer Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri.
 
February 1, 1896 - Puccini's "La Bohème" premieres in Turin, Italy.
 
February 1, 1884 - The Oxford Dictionary debuts.
Notes From the February 1st Meeting
President Dale Mugler opened the meeting by greeting members and our guests, and our speaker and honorary member Mayor Nancy Rotering. We recited the Four Way Test. 
 
 
 
International Chair Jeff Colman and President-Elect Karen Dennis have been hard at work securing presenters and facilitators for our virtual TABU conference. It will take place over two weekends in March (the 6th and 13th) with 12 HPHS students and 12 Northern Ireland students. More information to follow.
Guests and Visiting Rotarians
Cookie Kohn, guest of Henry Kohn
Paul Altman, guest of the Club and HPHS Interact Parent
Maggie Winker, guest of Karen Dennis
Happy Dollars
Members were happy for: Len Tenner was happy toto have receeived his first vaccine shot and to welcome his friend, Mayor Nancy Rotering; Ghida Neukirch was happy to welcome Mayor Rotering as well.. Ghida said in her 28years of working in several municipalities, this mayor was by far the best one she ever worked with. She was also proud of the City's Public Works Department who have been working around the clock cleaning up the latest snow fall. Martha Gray was happy her granddaughter made her college selection - Miami of Ohio. Mike Babian was happy to to be back with everyone;  Mayor Rotering was happy to have her son home for a couple weeks - even shoveling snow together the day before.
 
The Day's Program
Our speaker, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering gave the Club an update on the state of the City.
 
There is no denying that the pandemic has created a hardship on so many and a financial crisis as well. Every level of the city was impacted. Expenses were forced to be reduced by approximately $10 million due to shortfalls in revenue from all sources.  Mayor Rotering, the HP City Council and City staff, with public safety first and foremost in mind, knew some strategic planning was needed. There were hard choices to make in this difficult time. She credits City Manager Ghida Neukirch, her dedicated staff, primarily first responders for the tireless work they have done to managing and continuing to meet the needs of the community. Supervisors throughout the organization took furlough to help reduce expenses, and 10% of the City’s employment based was reduced through attrition and staff reductions, plus numerous operations and capital projects were cancelled or postponed.
 
The City also took several steps to initiate programs, to aid local businesses by initiating programs, grants and rolling back permit requirements allowing those businesses to adjust to doing business. Despite the obstacles and shortages, the City is continuing to help the community. Having service clubs like Rotary and stepping up has also been a help. 
 
With these decisions made, the Mayor and the Council approved balanced operating budget in Fiscal Year 2021. Planning to the future with the knowledge of the shortages, the City is continuing to build for a better and brighter Highland Park.
 
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Many thanks to Ghida for help with this article! -mb
 
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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer/Finance
 
Membership Chair
 
Public Image
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Director Community Service
 
Director International Service
 
Youth/Interact Liaison
 
Fellowship Chair
 
Virtual Meeting Coordinator
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Frank Vena
February 2
 
Karen Dennis
February 3
 
Neil Dahlmann
February 4
 
Joseph Lolli
February 12
 
Paul Munk
February 16
 
Brian Romes
February 20
 
Manu Khodadad
February 25
 
Eric Ephraim
February 26
 
Russell Hampton
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