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 04, 2021 11:30 AM
2021 Grant Recipient with an Update
Aug 11, 2021 11:30 AM
Magic Crate Libraries
Aug 18, 2021 11:30 AM
Lake Michigan Update
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Articles
Pearls of the Club
A somebody was once a nobody who wanted to and did.
           - John Burroughs
This Day In History
August 4, 1944 - Anne Frank and family are captured.
 
August 4, 1873 - Colonel Custer and the 7th Cavalry are attacked by the Sioux.
 
August 4, 1753 - George Washington becomes a Master Mason.
Notes From the August 4th  Meeting
President Karen Dennis opened the meeting by greeting our speakers, Paula Turelli and Ellen Marwede, guest Ron Borden and members. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance the Four Way Test. 
 
 
 
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. 
 
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
Paula Turelli, Executive Director, Mothers Trust Foundation, Speaker
Ellen Marwede, Director of Development, Mothers Trust Foundation, Speaker
 
 
50/50 Winners
1st Place:  Rhoda Pierce
2nd Place:  Len Tenner
3rd Place:  Ron Domsky
 
This was one lucky table!
Happy Dollars
Members were happy (not in any particular order) for: Karen Dennis for another wonderful vacation with family and great weather; Rhoda Pierce was happy for meeting our guest, Ron Borden yesterday at the NNO. Not only is he a past president of the Wheeling Club, but he now lives in HP and he bought Rhoda's lunch!  Ron Domsky was glad to be here; Ron Borden was happy that he and his wife just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary! Mary Beth Bretzlauf was happy that her fourth collaboration with Jennifer Dotson - "Shoes: Poems about Footwear" is published and available on Amazon. Finally, Mike Mills was thankful that Len Tenner was able to help him find a student to sort Mike's files. 
 
 
 
The Day's Program
Paula Turelli and Ellen Marwede joined us to give us an update on the Mothers Trust Foundation. Paula is the Executive Director and Ellen is the Director of Development. 
 
Mothers Trust Foundation (MTF) was founded by Barbara Monsor to create connections between willing donors and social workers who see first hand the needs of many families and children, She began with a small grant in 1998 and since then has assisted more than 33,000 children and their families with over $2.6 million in grants. 
 
MTF receives requests for funding for items like school uniforms, clothing, new underwear and shoes; other necessities like car seats, pack n play cribs, home safety items and other baby gear. There have also been requests for medical needs like exams for eyeglasses, dental, and transportation fees for appointments. Enrichment opportunities like learning a musical instrument, playing sports and attending camp are also areas MTF has provided aid. Of course, education related expenses like Lake County Technology Campus kit fees, high school credit recovery courses and graduation expenses. These services are for Lake County residents only, from ages birth to 21. Retired social workers are members of the service committee that meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom to review and prioritize the requests for help. A family's income is a consideration for aid.
 
Their annual budget is $660,000 for supplies, and $400,000 for programs for the children. Their major source of income is from private donors, however, they are looking into gathering corporate sponsors. They recently were remembered by a donor's estate and now have a legacy managed by Wintrust. Ellen said they are creating a study to see where the least served school district is and determine how they can give that school a more level playing field.
 
 
 
This and That

National Night Out 2021

National Night Out a Great Success!  Special thanks to Phil Lazarus, Rhoda Pierce, Ghida Neukirch, Paul Clements and Scott Coren for joining the City of Highland Park at their 4th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  The Rotary booth offered kids an opportunity to get face painted or receive a balloon animal.   We promoted the Club to attendees at the well-received event.   Photos can be found on the Club's Facebook page. Please "like" the page to stay abreast of other events and activities.
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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