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Dedicated to--- preserving mature trees by getting cities,villages,park districts and other public entities to appropriate funding for plant health care maintenance. If a mature tree dies or is removed we can never replace the time it took to grow it; ask cities and villages to protect their mature trees and make it harder for removal of healthy mature trees. WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR TREE CANOPY!;We want to resurrect the Chicago Tree Initiative which was proposed in 2009 with the goal of increasin …

Community Coach Café (CCC) description: Community Coach Cafes are small “Master Mind” groups of People interested in social and business collaboration, learning and development of their mutual group objectives. Vision • Transforming personal and professional potential into accelerated forward action Mission • To build an intimate network of small groups wanting a thought-provoking and creative process to educate, support and challenge each other to become more enabled coaches, entrepre …

… Meaning governing bodies will freely                   communicate how tax money will be used to their constituents and will only                   use funds in a manner consistent with the majority of voters.   Then, please join us in the fight to save our children’s and grandchildren’s freedoms before it’s all lost. Tea Parties do NOT endorse political parties or candidates.   We do encourage everyone to learn how candidates vote and what their views on he principals above are.  Tea Party memb …

We are dedicated to identifying, learning about and discussing various alternative investments. These are defined as "investments other than stocks and bonds, such as hedge funds, leverage buy-outs (LBOs), derivatives, private equity, arbitrage, event driven, and other hedging strategies. Term sometimes refers to real estate and venture capital investments." Some Examples: Non-Traded REITS Oil & Gas Limited Partnerships Equipment Leasing  Raw land LPs  

Lets Ride 4 A Cure is a motorcycle ride/rally for breast cancer awareness and assist in funding research to bring this killer to it's knees.

This meetup is specifically for those interested in the western suburbs.  Interested in joining us for a Grillers Anonymous event? Contact us at info@grillersanonymous.com or hit us up on facebook!   MY FIRST GRILLERS ANONYMOUS MEATING Q&A Q: So what the heck is this Grillers Anonymous thing? A: In 2009 Sean "Shower Curtain" was looking for a reason to hang out with the the guys and was looking to satisfy the primal need, to yell, curse, drink beer, grill meat and otherwise act immature. …

This group will meet to study and understand Quantitative topics in financial engineering. Typically this group will be working through a chapter each month from a well known book in quantitative finance. However, this group is by no means an academic only group. Some of the group members will form organizations to try out the strategies studied in the real world (By actually pooling capital together and forming an investment club or joint venture). Topics that will be discussed: Volatility, …

This group is started with the idea of pooling Common interest groups who would like to go on vacations aroundthe world. As a group we can get a better price for our vacation and if the group is big we can get some incentives too . Any one who is interested in exploring the exotic destinations around the world

… We help raise money and direct funds to worthy causes.   Thrivent wants to help our members pursue the causes they're passionate about and help to provide the resources and manpower that they need to make the greatest impact possible.   If you're a member, you can see events and activities that you can participate in all over Chicago. You don't have to be Lutheran or even a Christian to get involved - just a heart for advancing this mission. So, if you're not a member but you want to live more g …

The Parent Connection is a social and support group for moms, families and their young children. Members include stay-at-home and working parents throughout McHenry County. Forming and strengthening friendships between both parents and children is a priority. Members participate in playgroups, field trips and holiday parties sponsored by The Parent Connection. In addition, parents are able to socialize and help each other learn more about parenting techniques, discipline, child development, pro …

In 1958, a group of women, all related to architects, formed the Women's Architectural League to promote awareness and appreciation of Chicago architecture. Over the years membership has broadened to include women in the design professions and others interested in architecture. WALF members organize tours designed to deepen appreciation for both historic and contemporary Chicago architecture. Tours frequently feature buildings under construction or recently completed, led by architects involved …

Our mission is to serve our community with relentless passion that focuses on providing quality healthcare solutions and educational services through our family Wellness Center Outreach Programs.    The Community Wellness Coalition is a Group of passionate people coming together to raise awareness and take action in our homes, work place and community in regards to various health related issues. We commit to making every effort to do whatever is necessary in order for you to enjoy the healthiest …

Our group is dedicated to sharing our gold and silver experiences with the expectation that we can learn from each other. The founding members are just me (Neilski) and an investor buddy of mine. We are not part of the financial establishment in the United States. That is, we are not employed or associated in any way by any banks, financial institutions, political parties, special interest groups, unions, brokerage firms, the federal or state government, insurance companies, financial advising …

The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis. Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, me …

  I have been a physician for almost 30 years, and have been amazed at the importance of mind and spirit in maintaining and restoring health. I have personally experienced improved health, a more positive life view, and spiritual growth through meditation. I have no doubt that Love is a powerful healing tool. Now I want to share this experience with others.    The purpose of this group is to practice meditation techniques and collaborative energetic healing in a group setting.  We will meet week …