Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield Installs New President

Winnetka, IL June 29, 2017– Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield President Patti Van Cleave (right) installs new club President Thomas Nash for the 2017-2018 Rotary year. Tom, a resident of Kenilworth and mortgage officer with BMO Harris and Patti, a Winnetka resident, recently retired as Executive Director of the Winnetka Historical Society. Rotary Assistant Governor Mary Bak of Glenview joined the ceremonies and formally installed Tom as Club President.

Left to Right. Rotary Assistant Governor Mary Bak, 2017-18 Club President Thomas Nash and 2016-17 Club President Patti Van Cleave

Several members of the club were also recognized for their commitment to supporting The Rotary Foundation. David Birkenstein, Sam Badger, Fred Schwimmer and Rich Lalley are all members of Rotary’s Paul Harris Society, a select group of worldwide Rotarians you pledge at least $1,000 per year to support The Rotary Foundation, one of world's most respected and admired charitable foundations. The Foundation fosters world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. The Rotary Foundation transforms contributions into service projects that change lives close to home and around the world.

Left to right, Paul Harris Society Members Davis Birkenstein, Sam Badger, Fred Schwimmer, 2016-17 Club President Patti Van Cleave, Rich Lalley, Assistant Governor Mary Bak and 2017-18 Club President Tom Nash

About the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield
The Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield meets Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:30 at the Winnetka Community House for lunch and a speaker. Membership is open to service oriented residents and workers of the area. Guests are welcome to attend. To learn more about the club, its schedule of lunch programs and its charitable and service programs, visit www.wnrotary.org. Tax deductible donations to the club’s charitable foundation may also be made through the website.

About Rotary International
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org.