Working as a journalist for most of her life, Sandra Pesmen wrote about the women’s movement—and lived it. Pesmen, a longtime Northbrook resident, will speak at the Newberry Library on Saturday, March 12, as part of a panel, “Pioneer Women Journalists of Chicago,” in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event also marks the launch […]
Tom Zengeler has collected thousands of prom dresses and winter coats for those who can’t afford them. But that’s not all. A dry cleaner, he also refurbishes the garments so they look like new. When Tom Zengeler first learned about the Glass Slipper Project, a charity that outfits low-income students for prom night, he […]
“Everyone has a talent,” says Kris Slattery. Hers is raising money for Rotary’s worthy causes. Kris Slattery is a fundraiser extraordinaire, often campaigning for multiple service projects at the same time. As a member of the Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood, she was instrumental in raising $50,000 for the library’s youth section as well […]
Jill Brickman is a former finance professional, and currently serves in an elected position as a Northfield Township Supervisor. She joined Rotary in her 20s, and has helped to send young professionals on international career development trips. She’s personally travelled to Australia, France, Scotland, and Calgary to attend Rotary conferences. Brickman became a charter member […]
Sue Smith has turned her passion for traveling abroad into a way to help other people. She’s been a member of Rotary since 1989, and has been a part of dozens of international service projects. She also serves on Rotary’s international committee, which determines how to disperse funds among various philanthropic projects around the world. […]
William Logan is a retired Evanston police chief and former director of safety at Evanston Township High School. During his career, and now in his retirement, Logan has made community service—particularly mentoring African-American youth—a high priority. He says the Rotary Club of Evanston has enabled him to make an important difference in the community by […]
Mary Stitt’s dual passions are literacy and polio eradication. After retiring as an elementary school principal, she joined Rotary. She’s gone on international immunization missions seven times, and counting. Mary Stitt served as principal of an Arlington Heights grade school for 25 years. After she retired in 1992, Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School was renamed […]
Carolyn Gable takes supermom to a whole new level. Not only did this single mother of 7 kids build a $30 million dollar company out of her basement, but she launched a successful career as an author, motivator and CEO with just a high school diploma and a whole lot of determination. After graduating from […]
The next time you’re in a bad mood because the Metra train is late or someone steals your parking spot, don’t be surprised if a stranger hands you a small pewter heart. Since 2009, Northfield resident and social worker Jeanne Malnati has been handing out pewter hearts to unsuspecting people who seem like they’re going […]
Founder and President, Designed2Date, Inc. Vernon Hills Beth McElroy had a traditional corporate career. After 15 years, she was Vice President of Human Resources for a large landscape company. But she was ready for a change. So, the single mother with a 14-year-old son did something very bold: She resigned. She knew she wanted to […]
