Bill Morton

RPC October and November events

2011-10-17T17:06:00.000-07:00

You can view the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce October 2011 newsletter or sign up for monthly updates here.

A quick list of events includes:

Thursday, October 20th - 1st Annual Rogers Park Chamber Art Auction at Alden Village North 7464 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626 | 5:30pm - 8pm All invited/Free

Friday, October 21st - Halloween Lore at Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626 | 7pm All invited/$10

Friday, October 21st - Viewing of The Ghost Adventures at Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626 | 8:30pm All invited/Free

Saturday, October 29th - Halloween Party at Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626 | 5pm - midnight All invited/bring a treat to share

Saturday, November 5th - Bishop's Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Church of the Atonement 5749 N. Kenmore Avenue Chicago, IL. 60660 | 4pm - 10pm RSVP required/$50 per person

Monday, November 7th - Wine Tasting at Taste Food & Wine 1506 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626 | 6 - 7:30pm All invited/Free

Bishop's Dinner and Awards Ceremony

2011-10-12T21:13:00.000-07:00

For additional information visit the Bishop's Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2011 page or call the Diocese at (773) 721-5383.

The Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest is “A Welcoming Community of Faith Rooted in the Catholic Tradition”

Bishop James Alan Wilkowski has contributed to our community through his work as a pastoral leader and treasurer of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. - Bill Morton

Thoreau's Corner - Rogers Park

2011-10-03T09:20:00.001-07:00

Thoreau's Corner is located on the Northwest corner of Jarvis and Greenview.

A Rogers Park Success

2011-09-24T23:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Bill's Digital Photos for the group shot, Premier Signs and Awnings on Clark Street for the banner, Quest Network Services for hosting the event and the Rogers Park community for attending. A special thanks to Back in the Days BBQ, Caribbean American Bakery and Charmers Cafe. Event promoted by Bill Morton Promotions and the Multi-Facet Network.

Preparing for 2012 was our best event yet. Networking and introductions, referrals and the spirit of unifying to better our businesses, organizations and the Rogers Park community were the agenda of the day. Thank you to everyone who participated for contributing to another successful Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce event!
Bill Morton, President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

Bill Morton on RPCC 2012 event

2011-09-22T18:09:00.000-07:00

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is initiating Rogers Park's preparation for 2012 at their next event, which is accurately titled "Preparing for 2012".

Chamber President, Bill Morton stated that everyone is invited to participate and utilize the resources available at the Preparing for 2012 event. “This event benefits our members as well as other local businesses and organizations in Rogers Park with information and tips on... winterization, 4th quarter tax strategies and projecting the future of Rogers Park business in the coming year”.

In addition to Rogers Park 2012 presentations and info-packs, this is a networking event where guests will be introduced to our community and businesses can connect with other businesses and organizations in our neighborhood. Tastes will be provided by eight local restaurants and cafes including Back in the Days BBQ, Caribbean American Bakery, Charmers Cafe, Hop Haus, Leona’s, Luzzat Restaurant, Royal Coffee and The Fish Keg. The event will also be photographed by Bill's Digital Photos and broadcasted live worldwide on the Multi-Facet Network.

Who: Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce presents

What: Preparing for 2012 event

When: Saturday, September 24th, 2011 2-7pm

Where: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Why: Rogers Park Chamber Mission Statement - To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community.

Rogers Park Chamber Vision Statement - To guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

For more information or questions, call the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce at (773) 824-7400.

Presenting Rogers Park 2012

2011-09-04T14:08:00.000-07:00

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is initiating Rogers Park's preparation for 2012 at their next event, which is accurately titled "Preparing for 2012".

Everyone is invited to participate and utilize the resources available at our Preparing for 2012 event. This event benefits our members as well as other local businesses and organizations in Rogers Park with information and tips on winterization, 4th quarter tax strategies and projecting the future of Rogers Park business in the coming year.

- Bill Morton

In addition to Rogers Park 2012 presentations and info-packs, this is a networking event where guests will be introduced to our community and businesses can connect with other businesses and organizations in our neighborhood. Tastes will be provided by local restaurants and cafes including Caribbean American Bakery, Charmers Cafe, Luzzat Restaurant and The Fish Keg. The event will also be photographed by Bill's Digital Photos and broadcasted live on the Multi-Facet Network.

Who: Rogers Park Park Chamber of Commerce presents

What: Preparing for 2012 event

When: Saturday, September 24th, 2011 2-7pm

Where: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Why: RPCC Mission Statement - To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community. RPCC Vision Statement - To guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce redesigns newsletter

2011-08-31T04:27:00.001-07:00

Above is the redesigned Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Click here to view the live version of August 2011 with links to the chambers website, facebook, twitter profile, membership application and newsletter subscription page.

The new design includes a greeting, a feature story, upcoming events listings, quick links and a coupon for a good or service from a chamber member.

Upcoming chamber events include:

Saturday, September 24th

Preparing for 2012 event

Quest Network Services
7301 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

Guest speakers and info-packets will cover everything you need to prepare for a successful 2012 including winterizing your storefront or home office, 4th quarter tax strategies and the future of Rogers Park business.

Tastes will be provided by local restaurants and cafes including Caribbean American Bakery, Charmers Cafe, Luzzat Restaurant and The Fish Keg.

1pm - 7pm All invited/Free

Thursday, October 20th

The Business of the Arts event

Alden Village North
7464 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL. 60626

We will host an art auction that will benefit local artists. Tastes by a local restaurant will be provided by Alden Village North.

5:30pm - 8pm All invited/Free

We are the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce!

2011-08-04T15:31:00.000-07:00

The Rogers Park community united for success.

Signing nineteen Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce membership certificates.

We are working together so that businesses can survive these difficult economic times in Rogers Park.

I was recently asked "What is your most important role in the Rogers Park community?"

I thought about the many organizations that I am currently a part of including the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council, The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, the Alden Village North Advisory Council and my efforts with the Citizens for the Adelphi Theater non-profit organization. I replied, "I think that I have accomplished the most good for our community as President of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce".

Founding the Rogers Park chamber has been an inspiring labor of love. All of the board members are small business owners or heads of local organizations. We are volunteers who in the best interest of our community, devote our time to preserving great local businesses and boosting Rogers Park business through any means possible. During our recent Unifying Rogers Park event, we connected businesses with clients and encouraged business owners to be vocal about their role in our community. The purpose of this event was

To introduce and refer our community to its local businesses and service organizations. To unify our efforts, to guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community.

We feel strongly about and believe in our organization. We personally walk our neighborhood to visit every business in Rogers Park on a regular basis. If a struggling mom-and-pop shop needs a fundraiser, If a transporation hub or storefront needs to be cleared of snow, The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce represents and supports Rogers Park business.

Bill Morton
President, Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
773 824-7400

Calling for the Unification of Rogers Park

2011-07-19T21:16:00.001-07:00

Businesses and Rogers Park residents are cordially invited to the Unifying Rogers Park event on Saturday July 30th, 2011. Hosted by the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, the purpose of this event is to introduce and refer our community to its local businesses and service organizations. We hope to unify our efforts, to guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community.

Businesses and local organizations are invited to speak, meet, and greet at our upcoming event. We invite those, who wish to provide a brief (10 minute) presentation, the opportunity to do so. The purpose of our audience is to create and stimulate an orderly economic growth with local vendors, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

This is a public event at Quest Network Services (7301 N. Sheridan Rd.) from 12 noon - 7pm. RSVP's to Quest at (773) 761-3555 are encouraged. There is no fee to attend this event. We are looking forward to meeting you. Patrons will be served treats from restaurants and cafes in our neighborhood.

Bill Morton, President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
773 824-7400

The Pyramid Code

2011-06-14T01:29:00.000-07:00

I've been watching The Pyramid Code on Hulu.

The Pyramid Code is a documentary series of 5 episodes that explores the pyramid fields and ancient temples in Egypt as well as ancient megalithic sites around the world looking for clues to matriarchal consciousness, ancient knowledge and sophisticated technology in a Golden Age. The series is based on the extensive research done in 25 trips to Egypt and 51 other countries around the world by Dr. Carmen Boulter in the Graduate Division of Educational Research at the University of Calgary.

A Rogers Park Success

2011-05-04T23:12:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce two-year anniversary celebration!

The Board and Directors of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Without the support of the entire Board, this event would not have been as successful as it was.

Back in the Days BBQ
Mark Finley was our guest speaker, presenting the Multi-Facet Network and the business plan and investment plan to bring Back in the Days BBQ to Rogers Park.

Bill's Digital Photos
Official photographer of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce two-year anniversary event.

Caribbean American Bakery
Thank you for your tasty donation!

Charmers Cafe
Thank you for your tasty donation!

Quest Network Services
Thank you for hosting our event at your business!

Premier Signs & Awnings
Thank you for providing our new Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce banner.

Dex for being our Official Grill Master.

Fred of LifeStorage for contributing to our networking event.

Mary Ellen and Chris of Alden Village North for contributing to our networking event.

Laini of Comcast Business Class Service for contributing to our networking event.

And everyone who attended, celebrated and made connections during our annual anniversary event.

Thank you,

Bill Morton, President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
773 824-7400

Bill Morton - Birthday Stats

2011-04-19T19:47:00.000-07:00

20 April 1977
Your date of conception was on or about 28 July 1976 which was a Wednesday.

You were born on a Wednesday
under the astrological sign Aries.
Your Life path number is 3.

Your fortune cookie reads:
Consolidate rather than expand business projects in the near future.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 3, 6 & 9.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 2, 5 & 11.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 4, 7, 8 & 22.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2443253.5.
The golden number for 1977 is 2.
The epact number for 1977 is 10.
The year 1977 was not a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 2/18/1977 and ending 2/6/1978.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Snake.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Beaver; your plant is Wild Clover.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Paony, the second month of the season of Shomu (Harvest).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 3 Iyyar 5737.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 4 Iyyar 5737.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.18.3.14.9 which is
12 baktun 18 katun 3 tun 14 uinal 9 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Wednsday, 1 Jumadiyu'l-Avval 1397 (1397-5-1).

The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 10 April 1977.
The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 10 April 1977.
The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 23 February 1977.
The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 29 May 1977.
The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 5 June 1977.
The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Tuesday, 13 September 1977.
The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Sunday, 3 April 1977.
The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 22 February 1977.

As of 4/19/2011 10:34:34 PM EDT
You are 33 years old.
You are 408 months old.
You are 1,774 weeks old.
You are 12,417 days old.
You are 298,030 hours old.
You are 17,881,834 minutes old.
You are 1,072,910,074 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:
Joey Lawrence (1976) Carmen Electra (1972) Don Mattingly (1961)
Clint Howard (1959) Luther Vandross (1951) Jessica Lange (1949)
Ryan O'Neal (1941) George Takei (1940) Nina Foch (1924)
Lionel Hampton (1908) Harold Lloyd (1893) Joan Mir¢ (1893)
Adolf Hitler (1889)

Top songs of 1977
You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone Best of My Love by Emotions
I Just Want to Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees
Evergreen (from 'A Star Is Born') by Barbra Streisand Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder
Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor Rich Girl by Daryl Hall & John Oates
Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band by Meco Got to Give It Up by Marvin Gaye

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 4.85988258317025 years old. (You're still chasing cats!)

Your lucky day is Tuesday.
Your lucky number is 9.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mars & Pluto.
Your lucky dates are 9th, 18th, 27th.
Your opposition sign is Libra.
Your opposition number(s) is 6.

Today is one of your lucky days!

There are 1 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 34 candles.

Those 34 candles produce 34 BTUs,
or 8,568 calories of heat (that's only 8.5680 food Calories!) .
You can boil 3.89 US ounces of water with that many candles.

In 1977 there were approximately 3.1 million births in the US.
In 1977 the US population was approximately 203,302,031 people, 57.4 persons per square mile.
In 1977 in the US there were approximately 2,152,662 marriages (10.1%) and 1,036,000 divorces (4.9%)
In 1977 in the US there were approximately 1,921,000 deaths (9.5 per 1000)
In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds.
In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.

In 1977 the population of Australia was approximately 14,281,533.
In 1977 there were approximately 226,291 births in Australia.
In 1977 in Australia there were approximately 104,918 marriages and 45,150 divorces.
In 1977 in Australia there were approximately 108,790 deaths.

Your birth flower is DAISY

Your birthstone is Diamond

The Mystical properties of Diamond

Diamonds are said to increase personal clarity to help one see things clearly as well as be straight-forward and honest. Supposedly, the higher quality the diamond, the better it is supports these qualities.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)

Opal, Quartz, White Sapphire

Your birth tree is

Maple, Independence of Mind
No ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

There are 250 days till Christmas 2011!
There are 263 days till Orthodox Christmas!

The moon's phase on the day you were
born was waxing crescent.

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Party

2011-04-18T22:07:00.001-07:00

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is celebrating two years of representing local businesses and service organizations in Rogers Park. Everyone is invited to attend at Quest Network Services on Saturday, April 30th, 2011.

The event will begin with a meet and greet, introductions and networking at 5pm. Followed by guest speakers, presentations and group photos by a professional photographer. Business owners will have an opportunity to learn more about and join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce during the event as well.

Guest speakers for the celebration will include members and business service organizations. Membership certificates will be presented to chamber members and tastings will be provided by several local restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has a diverse mix of businesses and service organizations that range from restaurants to business services, a fitness center, a wine shop, a custom letterpress print shop and more. It is in every businesses best interest to join the chamber and unify our efforts to improve your business and stimulate an orderly economic growth, enriching our community of Rogers Park. - Bill Morton, Chamber President

Location: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Date/Time: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 / 5pm - 10pm

Invites/Pricing: Everyone who is interested in increasing their business should attend. Anyone interested in improving Rogers Park should attend. Invite your friends and neighbors. There is no charge for this event.

Please bring: Business cards, Promotional materials and warm greetings for your neighbors.

Note: If you are considering joining the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, please review the rate card. Rate cards will also be available at this event.

__________________________________________

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce celebrates two year anniversary

2011-04-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Established April 14th, 2009
www.RogersPark.cc

Mission Statement:
To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community.

Vision Statement:
To guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

I would like to thank all of the business members and board of directors for a successful start to the official chamber of commerce of Rogers Park. Over the past two years we have built the foundation for longevity and are well established in our community. Bill Morton, Chamber President

Unifying Rogers Park Business

2011-03-16T23:21:00.001-07:00

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce is attempting to unify Rogers Park businesses calling every business in the community to join the official chamber of commerce.

From restaurants to financial services to home based businesses, the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce invites each and every business in Rogers Park and those who do business in Rogers Park to join together in an attempt to elevate the overall business climate of the neighborhood. Chamber President Bill Morton stated "During these very difficult economic times we need to work together to not only survive, but succeed. Longevity is key in developing a business and a community".

Current members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce include local businesses A&T Grill, Charmers Cafe, Dream Town Realty, Leona's, Taste Food & Wine, Tweedle Press, V-Tone Fitness and others. Membership rates and Membership application are located on the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website.

Local Writer Recognizes Chamber Benefits

2011-03-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off

Local Neighborhood Mix writer recognizes the benefits of Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce membership.

Featured local contributor Whitney Levon researched her subject well when she wrote her article on the benefits of membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Levon writes "The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce offers several perks to local businesses that join the organization. These perks are all in addition to the usual opportunities to network that you will find in other chambers. Many organizations offer business-to-business networking opportunities and the chance to have your business listed on their website, but not much more than that".

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce President Bill Morton stated regarding the article "It was a breath of fresh air to read that a local writer really understands that our chamber of commerce is pushing forward to benefit our members and our community in any way that we can. We really do everything possible in the best interest of business in Rogers Park including not only networking events, internet marketing and shoveling storefronts during the winter, but offering many useful options that are geared to build and strengthen our local businesses".

Two examples of member benefits include a $40 discount for graphic design or letterpress printing at member Tweedle Press and One month of free internet service with the purchase of a Clear internet package from member Quest Network Services.

The article Membership in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Really Pays Off by Whitney Levon can be found here.

Voting in the 49th Ward

2011-02-20T19:35:00.000-08:00

Bill Morton, registered voter in the 49th Ward

It is important to be a registered voter and vote in every election.

•Because your activism, including in reforming the system, will be more powerful if you have voted.

•Because your monitoring of the fairness of the election must begin with voting in it.

•Because there is a real value in not allowing things to get any worse than they have.

thankful

2010-11-25T04:52:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for my family, my friends, my neighbors and the wonderful view from my apartment.

- Bill Morton

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce November newsletter

2010-11-13T10:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the November newsletter of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce.

This newsletter will be distributed every two weeks to the board members, committees and business members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, this newsletter will posted on the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website, http://www.rogerspark.cc/ , and emailed to those on our ever growing mailing list.

Current programs and campaigns:

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Campaign
Our Shop Local campaign is to make our community aware of the benefits of shopping local and encouraging residents of Rogers Park to shop at local Rogers Park businesses rather than commuting.

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Referral Program
The purpose of the RPCC Referral Program is to increase business of Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce members by referring fellow members whenever possible.

Please visit our Index of Services for examples of how we can refer one another.

Welcoming our New Member:

A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants, Business Consultants

Specialties include Representing audited clients before the IRS, Non-profit accounting and auditing, Accounting for small businesses and Income tax preparation.

Ayton L. Taylor, CPA - President
Office: (773)995-2990
Fax: (773) 995-2995
http://www.altaylorcpas.com/

New Logo:

Nina Interlandi Bell of Tweedle Press has designed a new Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce logo. The design has been reviewed and voted upon in previous Chamber meetings and will be presented to the public very soon.

Member Benefit updates:

The following are some of the newest benefits of Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce members:

- 15% discount from Leona's Rogers Park location for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

- One free month of Search Engine Optimization from Bill Morton Promotions for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

- One free month of Clear internet from Quest Network Services *(details available at the store) for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

- Discount admission to the Annual Bishop's Dinner and Awards Ceremony with purchase of a table.

- Bicycle accessory discount from Robert's Cycle *(details available at the store) for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

On Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 it was announced that Bill Morton Promotions offered a one month trial of Search Engine Optimization as a benefit to all members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Bill Morton Promotions Updates and Press Releases are syndicated on CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. View results of the SEO benefit in conjunction with CBS Local Media syndication

The Annual the Annual Bishop's Dinner and Awards Ceremony is happening on Saturday, November 13th, 2010.

Member updates:

Bill Morton Promotions
Current radio promotion clients include: Banda El Recuerdo, Edward Yeo, Illusions Fate Richie Rocket and Will Netherland.

Current search engine optimization clients include (includes Chamber members with SEO benefit):

A&T Grill
Charmers Cafe
Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest
J.B. Alberto's
Leona's
Quest Network Services
Sam's Club
Taste Food & Wine
The Armadillo's Pillow
Tweedle Press
Ultimate Soccer Chicago
V-Tone Fitness

Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

The 2010 Bishop’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony
honoring:

Locke Bowman

The Honorable Abishi C. Cunningham, Jr.

The Honorable John A. Fritchey

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

Rick Garcia

The Reverend Robert Hemple

The Most Reverend Floyd Kortenhof

The Honorable David D. Orr

Rescue Riders

The Reverend Thomas Robb

Unite Here Local #1

The Pastoral Center of Atonement
5749 North Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

- Concelebrated Mass at 4:00 PM

- Cocktails beginning at 5:30 PM

- Dinner at 6:30 PM

Guest Speaker:
The Most Reverend Douglas Preyna Rector
Saint John the Evangelist Seminary

Dinner Tickets $50.00 per person
Tables of 8 for $400.00

Please make Checks payable to:

The Diocese of the Northwest

- Business Attire

For additional information please call 773-721-5383

Leona's

Delivery & Pick-up
BUFFET CATERING MENU

Click here for catering menu (pdf) - http://www.leonas.com/fileupload/DownloadMenu.pdf

Leona's catering offers a delicious and affordable approach to entertaining. All of our buffet packages come complete with place settings, serving utensils and safe, disposable heating ware. Our expert delivery drivers will set up your buffet with efficiency so that you need only enjoy the event. With our a dozen party rooms, we are eager to assist you in planning your next celebration. From office parties to business lunches to holiday events, our consultants are happy to help. Book your party now!

CALL LEONA'S CATERING 773-305-5555

Please call Our Catering Department to Have Our Catering Menu Faxed or Emailed to you.

Order a Leona's Gift Card here: http://www.leonas.com/giftcard.html

Order Leona's online here: https://ssl8.secure-svr.com/carry-out-com/leonas22/linuswoc/woc/login.asp

Quest Network Services

Quest Network Services is now offering computer classes by appointment on Sundays.

Classes include:
Basic Internet Skills, Windows 7, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher and MS Access

Quest Network Services also has weekly events in The Parlor:

Monday: Sci-Fi movie Night 7pm, Free Sci-Fi movie night.

Tuesday: Movie Night 7pm, A feature film is chosen from The Parlor collection.

Wednesday: StarGate SG1 Movie Night 7pm, Currently on Season 8.

Thursday: Board Game Night 7pm, Challenge board game fans to the classics including Monopoly.

Friday: Video Game Night 7pm, Play retro video games from the Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64 gaming systems.

Taste Food & Wine

Free tastings in the store every Monday and Friday 6 pm to 8 pm.

... Feed your sweet tooth

Stop by today and try our Ginger cupcake with with a Kerrygold Irish Buttercream frosting!
(Soooo yummy!)

Bread Pudding, Sticky Toffee Puddings, Debbie's Homemade Chocolates also available.

New in the store!
QUICKE'S RED LEICESTER

"Like all our cheeses, the Red Leicester is produced by hand using traditional methods. The curds are milled twice before being placed into the moulds resulting in a delicious crumbly texture. Maturing the cheese for up to 4 months provides a distinctive creamy flavour. " http://www.quickes.co.uk/

Choose, Call, Pay and Ship.

We can ship food & wine across the country!

Taste can ship wine for your gift list.

Send your favorites, or ask us to help you choose...

In three simple steps you can have your
selections shipped to you or a loved one,
without even leaving your chair!

Call for more information - 773-761-FOOD!

WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB

Taste Food and Wine carries a wonderful selection of carefully chosen wines. We want to make it as easy for you to try as many of our favorite wines as possible. All members receive a 10% discount on additional purchases of wine-of-the-month club selections for that month and discounts for all Taste paid events. Complimentary bottle for you in celebration of your birthday month.

Packages:

Magnum -
Every month you will receive two bottles of our favorite affordable wines. These may be close outs or the last of the vintages - great deals. The cost to you is up to $25 every month (shipping/handling, if needed, is extra).

Jereboam -
Every month you will receive two bottles of our "Wines of the Month". Usually this will be one bottle of white and one bottle of red. The wines will be selected for the season. The cost to you is up to $35.00 every month (shipping/handling, if needed, is extra).

Methuselah -
This is Taste's premium membership with two bottles of our highest rated wines. Some of these wines will be cellarable and able to be stored for many years. The cost to you is up to $75.00 every month (shipping/handling, if needed, is extra).
Credit cards will be charged on the first Wednesday of the month.

Let us bring wine tastings to your home or event!
Taste Food and Wine offers a variety of wine tastings to suit all your needs and desires.

We can create a themed event based around your favorite varietals, or even favorite wine countries. From tapas paired with Spanish wines, or anitpasti with Italian wines, to charcuterie with French selections--we can help you achieve a fun-filled, impressive event which will leave your guests awed, and anxious for the next event!

We have packages to suit any budget--small, large, on premise, or at your home, Taste Food & Wine can accommodate any request and fit it into any budget!

Tweedle Press

Updates from Tweedle Press:

• Ian and Laura are now helping out around the shop.
• Our Pulp & Press blog has been revamped and revitalized.
• We're testing new papers and cleaning solvents.
• We now have a way to recycle our printing plates.
• Nina has just finished holiday photo card designs for 2010! They'll be available for purchase soon here, but for now you can buy them through our Etsy shop as well as through Megan Kelly Photography - and get some great pics while you're at it!

Nina wrote a guest blog on the Green Bride Guide, talking about the concept of a Zero Paper Waste Wedding. Check this site out for great ideas and other green wedding vendors!

Nina was featured on ABC7's "Green Living" segment, which aired during the evening news. Nina was interviewed about her eco-friendly letterpress printing process and how she turns junk mail into handmade recycld paper via Personal Recycling.

Danielle rang up Nina or a quick interview on Tweedle Press, then wrote up this great piece for her blog which "indulges the vintage side of the modern bride." Letterpress printing and hand made goods certainly fit into that realm!

Nina met Lisa through the Green Wedding Alliance here in Chicago, and she puts together awesome eco-friendly events. She wrote a quick piece about Tweedle Press here.

Nina was interviewed here for a short video on small business in Rogers Park. Woo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSm2K5Bzzs

Reno Lovison runs a great networking group in Chicago, wrote an excellent book about business cards, and also produced video for the web. Nina wrote a guest blog piece about the importance of good design and printing when i comes to business cards.

Monster Bites blog brings you 365 days of the latest in DIY fashion, sustainable living & handmade goodness. Check out their feature on Personal Recycling and claim your readers discount, then hop over to Green Eyed Monster for super cute eco-friendly totes.

Tweedle Press is written up by Siel for Green LA Girl (and Mother Nature Network), who talks up Personal Recycling as well as Tweedle Press' eco-friendly aspects. Thanks Siel! This piece rocks.

Tweedle Press is interviewed by Erika Jurney of Try Handmade, which is an AWESOME site featuring all handmade products and crafts.

Tweedle Press is named Go Green's product of the week. Yay! Lots of other great eco tips on this blog too.

Tweedle Press is mentioned on the lovely Parsiri blog for Personal Recycling. Check out the rest of this blog - there is some really beautiful stuff.

V-Tone Fitness

Refer a Friend: semi-annual and one year members will receive one month for free when they refer a new member to join.

- Bill Morton
President, Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
http://www.rogerspark.cc/

Join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce with our online membership application.

William R. Morton resume

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William R. Morton
1205 W. Sherwin Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60626
WilliamMorton.Resume@gmail.com

Objective: Motivated self-starter with extensive sales and management experience. Adept in prospecting for and in acquiring new clients coupled with strong closing skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with management, staff, and customers. Results-oriented team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Accountable for high dollar inventories. Totally focused on bottom line results in a fast paced environment within tight time constraints.

Work experience

April 2009 - present Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Chicago, IL
Chamber President

The Chamber’s Board of Directors is responsible for the day-to-day management of all the Chamber’s functions carrying out policies established by the Board through an annual program of work.

Duties and Responsibilities include: Work with the Chair to prepare agendas and materials for Board and Executive Committee meetings, Develop goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board, Establish administrative policies and procedures for office functions, and Serve as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Chamber.

December 2009 - present Bill Morton Promotions Chicago, IL
Publicist

Main responsibility, get positive press coverage for clients. Create and maintain good relationships with journalists, send original, insightful, timely story ideas that involve clients. Create standard press release, complete with an attention-catching headline, a lead paragraph that hooks in the reader and quotes from sources. Cultivate a genuine, working relationship with reporters, editors and TV news producers.

Handle all interview requests, protect the client from any surprises, supervise interviews, and organize press tours for public figures, celebrities and authors. Makes all the travel arrangements for the client, sets up locations, arranges for press passes and accompany the client on the road. Network with online bloggers and read and respond to comments on popular social networks. Arrange for a live, online Q&A session with popular fan sites and interviews with radio stations and podcasts.

October 2009 – present Willye B. White Park Advisory Council Chicago, IL
Secretary

Keeps a record of attendees and all regular meeting notes, prepares and distributes annual meeting schedule, prepares and distributes meeting agenda prior to scheduled meeting, Provides for the distribution of meeting notes prior to the next meeting, Provides support for correspondence of the Council and performs other duties as necessary as instructed by the Chair.

2001 – present Quest Network Services Chicago, IL
Retail Inside/Outside Sales Representative/Store Manager

2007 – Present: Responsible for prospecting new business customers. Accountable for consistently meeting assigned quotas, responsible for creative lead generation activities, and implementing guerrilla marketing tactics. Perform outside/inside sales prospecting activities to consumers for new business. Develop a creative plan to generate leads through prospecting multiple sources including: table/tent events, sporting events, trade shows, cold calling, in-person visits, and telephone and email campaigns.

Establish and maintain good relationships with clients, networking groups, professional organizations and the community in order to develop new business. Solution selling tailored to meet the needs of consumers. Make sales pitches and follow-up calls to prospective new business. Consistently close new business subject to a monthly quota.

2001 – 2006: Sales and “bottom-line” profits of the store. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and counsel store employees. Schedule, organize and direct assignments. Maintain, encourage and possess “ownership mentality”. Develop and implement employee performance evaluations and improvement plans. Effectively manage employee turnover. Provide a positive working environment and handle employee issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

Resolve customer problems or complaints by determining optimal solutions. Ensure interior and exterior of store is maintained to company standards. Utilize labor management tools, including effective scheduling, to maximize productivity, profitability and margins. Encourage store employees to take ownership for their performance and career development plans; follow up on a regular basis. Provide exceptional customer service and ensure the employees also provide the same level of service.

August – November 2008 Cook County Department of Elections Chicago, IL
Elections Clerk

Compiled and verified voter lists from official registration records. Requested identification of voters at polling place. Obtained signatures and recorded names of voters to prevent voting of unauthorized persons. Distributed ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedure. Counted valid ballots and prepared official reports of election results.

2003 - 2008 Kate Smith Promotions Evanston, IL
Promotion Assistant

Acquired national radio airplay for Jazz and World artists via phone and email. Data entry was required utilizing a Microsoft Access database. Networked at industry events, such as the Annual IAJE Music Conference.

2007 – 2008 Chicago Special Events Management Chicago, IL
Event Assistant

Assisted users of facilities by providing requirements in regard to technical, security, and/or other requirements. Assisted in problem resolution and answered questions. Referred to appropriate department when unable to respond.

Attended events to assist with the facilitation of operations and respond to emergencies, problems, etc. Ensured that assigned aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans. Responsible for making sure that shows or events scheduled at a location proceed as planned. Job duties and responsibilities were crucial and determine the success or failure of events.

Education

1996 The Interservice Postal School (USN) Fort Jackson, SC
Postal diploma

1994 - 1995 Triton College River Grove, IL

June 26th 1995 GED River Grove, IL
GED certificate

Community activities

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, President
Willye B. White Park Advisory Council, Secretary
Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, PR Committee
Citizens for the Adelphi Theater, President

Registered Voter

2010-11-03T21:52:00.000-07:00

It is important to be a registered voter and vote in every election.

•Because your activism, including in reforming the system, will be more powerful if you have voted.

•Because your monitoring of the fairness of the election must begin with voting in it.

•Because there is a real value in not allowing things to get any worse than they have.

- Bill Morton

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

2010-10-08T22:56:00.001-07:00

The following is from the latest Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce newsletter:

Welcome to the October newsletter of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce.

This newsletter will be distributed every two weeks to the board members, committees and business members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, this newsletter will posted right here on the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce website and emailed to those on our ever growing mailing list.

Next meeting of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, October 9th, 2010.

New member benefits:

- 15% discount from Leona's Rogers Park location for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

- One free month of Search Engine Optimization from Bill Morton Promotions for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

- One free month of Clear internet from Quest Network Services *(details available at the store) for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

- Discount admission to the Annual Bishop's Dinner and Awards Ceremony with purchase of a table *(details available through Bishop James Alan Wilkowski)

- Bicycle accessory discount from Robert's Cycle *(details available at the store) for members of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce

RnR

2010-09-17T09:45:00.001-07:00

Getting ready to walk Rock N Roll along the beach in Rogers Park.

- Bill Morton

Three sites to check out

2010-09-16T17:11:00.000-07:00

1. Rogers Park in 1,000 Words

2. The Rogers Park Twitter

3. Bill Morton Promotions

- Bil Morton

Question number ten

2010-09-08T02:02:00.000-07:00

Why did you choose a blog format to base your website?

Answer: The blog format allows me to make updates more quickly than any other format. This allows me time to accomplish more for my clients.

- Bill Morton

Question number nine

2010-09-08T02:00:00.000-07:00

It was mentioned in the About The Company page that you worked for another radio promotion company for some years. Who did you represent during your time with the other company?

Answer: Of the large roster of Kate Smith Promotions clients, I have represented the following specifically for Radio Promotion:
Alexa Weber Morales, Alison Ruble, Andrew Distel, Angel Melendez, Anne Phillips, Art Reyes, Baeker Jazz Worship Service, Barbara Sfraga, Brian Groder, The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble, Damian Rivero, Diane Hoffman, Elli Fordyce, Fred Fried, Grazyna Augucsik, Gregory Hickman-Williams, Holly Yarbrough, Jane Stuart, Jason Kao Hwang, JC and the Jazz Hoppers, Jesse Gelber, John McLean, Julian Yeo, Kat Parra, Katie Bull, Keith Marks, Leonisa Ardizzone, Lisa Sokolov, Liz McComb, Marcus Goldhaber, Matt Ulery, Meryl Romer, Mike Ellis/Bahai Band, Paul Seaforth, Pete Zimmer Quartet, Richard Boulger, The Rocco John Group, Sathima Bea Benjamin, South Nine Ensemble, Susie Meissner, Tomas Janzon, Typhanie Monique & Neal Alger, Wayne Wallace, Zach Brock

- Bill Morton

Question number eight

2010-09-08T01:56:00.000-07:00

Why do you include some press release distribution and search engine optimization with your radio promotion service package?

Answer: I have found while representing many recording artists throughout the years, that a well-rounded approach yields better results.

- Bill Morton

Question numbers five, six and seven

2010-09-08T01:52:00.000-07:00

Are you a record label?

Do you book bands?

Do you manage bands?

Answer: Services that Bill Morton Promotions can provide a recording artist or band include Radio Promotion, PR Campaigns, Press Release distribution and Search Engine Optimization. Bill Morton Promotions is a promotions company, not a record label, booking agent or management company.

- Bill Morton

Question number four

2010-09-08T01:49:00.000-07:00

Do you do all of the promotions and follow-up yourself, or do you have an intern to do the work for you?

Answer: I am currently not a delegator. I take responsibility for my company every day. Many of my media contacts know me personally and expect my voice on the other end of the phone.

- Bill Morton

Question number three

2010-09-08T01:45:00.000-07:00

How many media contacts do you have?

Answer: Bill Morton Promotions has roughly 19,000 media contacts. About 5,000 of those contacts are radio station managers and radio DJ's in the U.S. Canada and world-wide. I will not give the names of my press and television contacts online. I do provide a comprehensive list of radio stations on our database:
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marianas Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

- Bill Morton

Question number two

2010-09-08T01:35:00.000-07:00

How do you get your clients noticed on the radio, television, internet and press?

Answer: That would be a trade secret.

- Bill Morton

Question number one

2010-09-08T01:32:00.000-07:00

What kind of experience do you have?

Answer: The answer to this one is too long for this forum. You can start your research on the About The Company page and continue from there.

- Bill Morton

Frequently Asked Questions

2010-09-08T01:28:00.000-07:00

You can check out the ten most frequently asked questions of potential clients of Bill Morton Promotions.

- Bill Morton

Important information about Bill Morton Promotions

2010-09-08T01:25:00.000-07:00

When hiring any promotion company, you should always do your research before signing a contract. Unlike many fly-by-night "promoters", my company Bill Morton Promotions is a legal business registered with the Illinois Secretary of State.

To check it out, visit the Secretary of State's website at http://www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/ and type in the field: Bill Morton Promotions.

The search results will show our CORP/LLC - CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

- Bill Morton

Working

2010-09-08T01:22:00.000-07:00

I've been working hard on my business, Bill Morton Promotions. You can check it at www.BillMortonPromotions.com. Bill Morton Promotions specializes in getting your name known, your voice heard and your message understood.

Bill Morton on Small Business in Rogers Park

2010-06-29T22:31:00.000-07:00

Small Business in Rogers Park

featuring:

Bill Morton of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Chris Bell of Flatts & Sharpe Music
Kris Luck of Quest Network Services
Nina Interlandi Bell of Tweedle Press

Amy Stafford on Bill Morton

2010-06-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

In 2005 I discovered Bill Morton with 4X Records. At that time I was doing music related promotions in the southeast and found Bill to be very helpful to my business. He actively helped me book and promote shows for the bands I represented.

Over the years, Bill always kept in contact--he kept me up to date on his progress with 4X Records and I was able to follow along as his business developed by leaps and bounds.

In 2009 I opened a music club in Savannah, GA. I also began full-time management of the band Sinister Moustache. I looked to Bill for assistance in promoting this band. I knew that Sinister Moustache fit into Bill's criteria for selecting bands for promotional services: original style, extraordinary song crafting and skill. I also knew that Bill's ability to connect with people, to create business relationships and to follow through with his services meant that he would be the best person to hire for Sinister Moustache. Bill has kept in contact with me over all these years and never let me forget him. If this is indicative of the attention he gives to all of the relationships he's developed in the musical world, then I know that he is a skilled promoter who can deliver what he promises.

Amy Stafford
The Wormhole Music Club
& Asteroid Booking

CGHG

2010-06-21T08:56:00.000-07:00

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-06-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day

2010-05-31T18:10:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2010/05/memorial-day.html

American Cancer Society

2010-05-24T21:00:00.000-07:00

Worthwhile

2010-05-19T16:55:00.001-07:00

Worthwhile - http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2010/05/worthwhile.html

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-05-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

Having fun in Bartlett

2010-05-10T17:12:00.000-07:00

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-05-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Rock N Roll at Quest Network Services

2010-04-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

I love my dog, Rock N Roll!

Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Rock N Roll

2010-04-20T16:00:00.000-07:00

June 12, 2008 — My dog Rock N Roll!

This is my dog Rock N Roll in our old apartment 406 at:

Sherwin on the Lake 1205 W. Sherwin Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626

Eye

2010-04-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

— Bill Morton's eye (August 05, 2006)

Bill Morton

2010-04-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Having a pretty good day. First webcam video at Quest Network Services
- (July 19, 2006)

Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

The Bill Morton Promotions Company

2010-04-19T12:25:00.000-07:00

Bill Morton Promotions

I'll be doing some fundraising today.

2010-04-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

Willye B. White Park Advisory Council Fundraising

Youth between ages 13-15 are participating in 'Inner City Hoops' basketball tournaments every Friday at the Willye B. White Park Community Center. The first event was Friday, March 12th and will be held every Friday, with the last event being April 23rd. The event begins at 5:00 pm and lasts until approximately 7:30 pm.

Throughout the duration of the 'Inner City Hoops' tournament, the Park Advisory Council will be operating a concession stand, selling hot dogs, chips, cookies, bottled water to raise funds. All proceeds will go to help fund after school programs and summer camp for underprivileged children. Stop in, catch a tournament, and enjoy a hot dog or just donate to the kids fund.

Through it's fund raising efforts the Council offered 80% discount stocking stuffers for the Winter Holiday so kids could attend park activities while on break. The 80% discount was carried into the winter Park District program session and will continue with the spring program session. Program sessions are 10 weeks and the Spring 2010 session runs from March 29th thru June 6th.

Willye B. White Park and Recreation Center 1610 W. Howard Street Chicago, IL. 60626

773 262-5051

For additional information visit
www.willyebwhitepark.org

I'll be doing some fundraising today.

2010-04-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

Resume Update

2010-04-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

William R. Morton
1205 W. Sherwin Avenue #803
Chicago, IL. 60626
Email: WilliamMorton.Resume@gmail.com
___________________________________________________________________

Objective

I would like to secure a position that will utilize my technology or mechanical programming skills as well as my organizational and communication skills.

Work History

Quest Network Services 2001-2009
Manager

• Management position requiring leadership skills, as well as on-call availability.
• Customer service experience for sales, marketing and promotions of the business.
• Computer networking and audio/video editing computer skills, and training skills.
• Repaired hardware and installed software on personal computers and servers.

Cook County Clerks Office - Department of Elections 2008
Elections Clerk

• Data entry experience to record voter registration information into Oracle database.
• Responsibilities also included utilizing Sequoia brand machinery for tabulating ballots and votes during the 2008 Presidential Election.
• Proven experience in customer service and problem solving was required to process provisional ballots into the Voter Registration Management System post-election.
• Although this was a temporary position, my experience advanced my skills with ballot-counting machinery and database management.

Kate Smith Promotions 2003, 2006-2008
Assistant

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for acquiring national radio airplay for Jazz and World artists via phone and email were utilized.
• Data entry was required utilizing a Microsoft Access database.
• Networking at industry events, such as the Annual IAJE Music Conference
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Additional Experience

United States NAVY – Stationed: USS Carl Vinson
Managed the ships post office and handled day to day operations, completed
the 2006 West Pacific Tour

The Interservice Postal School – Stationed: Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Hands on experience programming and setting up Pitney-Bowes postal machinery and computer systems. Earned U.S.P.S. Postal Diploma

Community Involvement

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce 773 824-7400
As President of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce I enjoy the opportunity to assist local businesses in growing and succeeding. I assist residents in starting their new businesses by registering with the Secretary of State, filing the proper documents with the IRS and opening their business bank accounts.

Willye B. White Park Advisory Council
Member of the Willye B. White Park Advisory Council (named after the Olympic Champion from Chicago). As a council member I attend monthly meetings to plan fundraisers for underprivileged kids in the neighborhood, such as sponsoring them to attend Summer Camp.

Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society
Member of the Public Relations Committee of the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society. I handle press releases for the historical society, and I am committed to preserving the history and culture of Rogers Park.

References and more details are available upon request.

The Character of Rogers Park

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The character of Rogers Park can be described many ways. It is what we know and love about Rogers Park. It is the personality and spirit of where we live. Examples could be the residents, the beaches or even the cobblestone street on Glenwood Avenue. The character that I am referring to in this case are landmarks of our neighborhood, the buildings from the 1920’s and earlier.

Many share my view about preserving the history and culture of Rogers Park. It is the character of the neighborhood that increases business, creates tourism and lures new residents. I would strongly support the maintenance, safety and tenancy of these buildings.

I stated my view on crime prevention earlier. I feel that we must tackle our worst issues head-on. If we are ever going to drastically reduce crime in Rogers Park, we can no longer afford to sweep the issues under the rug. We will not find a long-term solution until we acknowledge the issues.

There needs to be more support for our local businesses. I’ve worked at a local Rogers Park business for over seven years, and have seen how entrepreneurs often struggle before becoming successful. The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce uses a well-rounded approach to supporting local business including, our Shop Local campaign, referrals, networking events and radio/television/internet/press promotional campaigns. Our businesses need to be strong and sustainable to last throughout the years. I’m all about longevity.

- Bill Morton

What are your views?

Originally posted on RogersPark.com - Alderman for a Day

My thanks to Charlie Didrickson for posing the question.

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-04-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

I'm doing some fundraising today.

2010-04-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-03-29T14:42:00.000-07:00

serious

2010-03-27T06:30:00.000-07:00

Mr. Morton

2010-03-24T22:55:00.000-07:00

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmorton

After two years of everyone trying to convince me, I finally did it.

Bill Morton - Uptown Theater

2010-03-23T22:57:00.000-07:00

Check that one off my to-do list.

2010-03-23T15:59:00.001-07:00

What have I been watching?

2010-03-18T22:46:00.000-07:00

I've been watching India on Hulu.com.

India: Kingdom of the Tiger
Channel: News and Information
Premiere Date: 06/16/2002
http://www.hulu.com/india-kingdom-of-the-tiger?c=News-and-Information

A famous English hunter tries to save a village from a man-eating tiger.

Tags: adventure, animals

Getting ready for this

2010-03-18T10:40:00.001-07:00

Getting ready for the big event this weekend.

What have I been watching?

2010-03-17T22:40:00.000-07:00

I've been watching Vikings on Hulu.com.

Vikings: Journey to New Worlds
Channel: News and Information
Premiere Date: 09/10/2004
http://www.hulu.com/watch/87519/vikings-journey-to-new-worlds?c=News-and-Information

Take an in-depth look at the intriguing and often misunderstood world of the Vikings - from their brutal conquests, to their cultural and scientific achievements.

Tags: history, norse, vikings, scandanavia, educational

What have I been watching?

2010-03-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II: China Bridge
Season 27 : Ep. 18 (54:25)
Air date: 02/29/2000 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23358/nova-secrets-of-lost-empires-ii-china-bridge?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p4-so-i0

Travel to 12th-century China as engineers, scientists and scholars help reveal the intricate mysteries behind the revolutionary strength and elegance of the Rainbow Bridge.

Tags: anthology, architecture, asia, beam, bridge

What have I been watching?

2010-03-15T22:38:00.000-07:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II: Roman Bath
Season 27 : Ep. 16 (54:38)
Air date: 02/22/2000 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23353/nova-secrets-of-lost-empires-ii-roman-bath?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p5-so-i0

Tour the crumbling public baths of Rome to learn intimate details of what life was really like for ancient Roman citizens, and in the process, discover the engineering feats that made these baths such an impressive achievement.

Tags: ancient rome, anthology, architecture, building, construction

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-03-15T14:40:00.000-07:00

What have I been watching?

2010-03-14T22:36:00.000-07:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II: Easter Island
Season 27 : Ep. 14 (54:22)
Air date: 02/15/2000 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23349/nova-secrets-of-lost-empires-ii-easter-island?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p5-so-i0

Travel to Easter Island to discover the secrets of this vanished civilization through the "moai," the massive headstones that these ancient islanders created to achieve peace and harmony, yet resulted in geological disaster.

Tags: anthology, architecture, building, construction, culture

Here is something that I'm involved in

2010-03-14T11:25:00.001-07:00

(click to enlarge)

What have I been watching?

2010-03-13T22:35:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II: Pharaoh's Obelisk
Season 27 : Ep. 12 (57:22)
Air date: 02/08/2000 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23357/nova-secrets-of-lost-empires-ii-pharaohs-obelisk?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p5-so-i0

Discover how ancient Egyptians used nautical experience, ingenuity, and unwavering faith to raise massive 500-ton granite monoliths that have stood for thousands of years in tribute to their unparalleled early civilization.

Tags: egypt, nova, architecture, obelisk, pharaoh

What have I been watching?

2010-03-12T22:34:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Lost King of the Maya
Season 28 : Ep. 4 (54:01)
Air date: 02/13/2001 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23354/nova-lost-king-of-the-maya?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p4-so-i0

In an ancient Mayan arena, enemies of notorious King Yax K'uk Mo square off in a ball game that appears much like modern soccer. But in this fateful contest, winners live—and losers lose their heads.

Tags: ancient civilizations, maya, ruins, anthology, ball

What have I been watching?

2010-03-11T22:33:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Lost Treasures of Tibet
Season 30 : Ep. 6 (53:51)
Air date: 02/18/2003 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23329/nova-lost-treasures-of-tibet?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p4-so-i0

Set foot inside an untouched society and get a remarkably rare glimpse of a Tibetan world's dazzling sacred relics.

Tags: mustang, preservation, restoration, tibet, archaeology

What have I been watching?

2010-03-10T22:31:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine
Season 30 : Ep. 15 (54:01)
Air date: 11/11/2003 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23333/nova-wright-brothers%E2%80%99-flying-machine?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p4-so-i0

Orville and Wilbur Wright were remarkable inventors who designed and built their own wings, steering devices, engines, and wind tunnel. But just how did they construct such an impressive flying machine?

Tags: aeronautics, airplane, flying, science, anthology

Devon Avenue breakfast

2010-03-10T09:40:00.000-08:00

I love eating Indian food on Devon Avenue. Sometimes I feel for a moment like I am back in India!

Emil Bach House

2010-03-10T06:54:00.000-08:00

Have you been?

What have I been watching?

2010-03-09T22:29:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land
Season 31 : Ep. 18 (54:01)
Air date: 11/30/2004 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23348/nova-ancient-refuge-in-the-holy-land?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p3-so-i0

Armed with high-tech equipment and ingeniously improvised devices, NOVA and archaeologist Richard Freund embark on a fascinating detective story that may rewrite Holy Land history.

Tags: anthology, archaeology, bar-kokhba, biblical studies, dead sea

What have I been watching?

2010-03-08T22:28:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Secrets of the Parthenon
Season 33 : Ep. 9 (53:11)
Air date: 01/29/2008 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/63744/nova-secrets-of-the-parthenon?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p2-so-i0

A team of architects and engineers investigate mysteries of the Parthenon. How did the ancient Greeks design and build their masterpiece so quickly with precision and perfection without modern tools and architectural aids?

Tags: anthology, building, electromagnetic frequency, engineering, green

heavy usage

2010-03-08T06:21:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you blog as much as I do!

What have I been watching?

2010-03-07T22:26:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Astrospies
Season 33 : Ep. 7 (53:12)
Air date: 02/12/2008 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/63743/nova-astrospies?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p2-so-i0

Millions remember the countdowns, launchings, splashdowns and parades as the U.S. raced the USSR to the Moon in the 1960s, but few know that both superpowers also ran parallel covert space programs to launch military astronauts on spying missions.

Tags: anthology, building, cold war, earthen plaster, espionage

Coffee and Conversation

2010-03-07T10:40:00.000-08:00

Introducing, Cafe Society.

What have I been watching?

2010-03-06T22:24:00.000-08:00

I've been watching NOVA on Hulu.com.

NOVA: Cracking the Maya Code
Season 33 : Ep. 2 (52:48)
Air date: 04/08/2008 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/63741/nova-cracking-the-maya-code?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p1-so-i0

The ancient Maya civilization of Central America left behind intricate and mysterious hieroglyphic script carved on monuments, pottery and books. Unlocking its meaning is one of archaeology's fiercest challenges. Until now.

Tags: anthology, building, foundation, green, science

What have I been watching?

2010-03-06T22:15:00.000-08:00

I've been watching Super Structures of the World on Hulu.com.

Super Structures of the World: International Space Station
Season 1 : Ep. 4 (52:18)
Air date: 04/14/2000 Rated: Not Rated
http://www.hulu.com/watch/114771/super-structures-of-the-world-international-space-station#s-p2-so-i0

International Space Station is one of the largest projects ever conceived and will take 45 space missions to provide the materials necessary to build the station.

What have I been watching?

2010-03-05T21:14:00.000-08:00

I've been watching Modern Marvels on Hulu.com.

Modern Marvels: The Manhattan Project
Season 1 : Ep. 1 (45:54)
Air date: 06/04/2002 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/92120/modern-marvels-the-manhattan-project?c=News-and-Information#s-p4-so-i0

At 5:30 A.M., July 16, 1945, Scientists And Dignitaries Awaited The Detonation Of The First Atomic Bomb In A Desolate Area Of The New Mexico Desert Known Aptly As Jornada Del Muerto %u2014 Journey Of Death.

Tags: history, military history, the manhattan project, educational, great inventions

What have I been watching?

2010-03-04T22:18:00.000-08:00

I've been watching Super Structures of the World on Hulu.com.

Scientific American Frontiers: The Secret Canyon
Season 15 : Ep. 8 (26:04)
Air date: 06/02/2005 Rated: TV-G
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23344/scientific-american-frontiers-the-secret-canyon?c=News-and-Information/Science-and-Technology#s-p1-so-i0

The best kept secret of American archeology is now revealed.

Tags: ancient, alan alda, americans, archaeology, artifacts

2010-03-04T05:03:00.000-08:00

Elizabeth Vitell
Executive Director, Rogers Park Community Council
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY6MiR0bC1Q&feature=player_embedded

Bill Morton
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6-7K4Bk7E&feature=channel

Marty Levinson
Discusses the state of Barbers and much more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlpS33MeDs&feature=channel

Watch it this week on TV

Chicago - Thursday, March 4th, 7:30 pm
Friday March 5th, 2:30 pm, CANTV Channel 19

Evanston - Thursday March 4th, 8:00 pm., Tuesday March 9th,10pm ECMC Channel 6

Suburban - Monday March 8th, 6 pm. Comcast Channels 19 or 35*

Go to www.ntnm.org for the link to watch any of our shows on
Youtube and to see our upcoming schedule.

What have I been watching?

2010-03-03T22:16:00.000-08:00

I've been watching Super Structures of the World on Hulu.com.

Super Structures of the World: Eurotunnel
Season 1 : Ep. 1 (51:51)
Air date: 09/08/1998 Rated: Not Rated
http://www.hulu.com/watch/114762/super-structures-of-the-world-eurotunnel#s-p3-so-i0

Eurotunnel paints a vivid and exciting portrait of human ingenuity and the unflagging nature of mankind's pioneering spirit. Join the 1,300 workers in their 6-year effort to complete an almost unimaginable technological feat - the 3.5-mile Euro tunnel.

Tags: transportation, tunnel, construction, engineering, man made

What have I been watching?

2010-03-02T22:09:00.000-08:00

I've been watching Super Structures of the World on Hulu.com.

Super Structures of the World: London Underground
Season 1 : Ep. 6 (51:08)
Air date: 04/14/2000 Rated: Not Rated
http://www.hulu.com/watch/114764/super-structures-of-the-world-london-underground#s-p1-so-i0

London Underground, a system of rail lines, is still growing through the present day with the latest line expected to carry an incredible 30,000 people per hour in each direction!

Tags: architecture, construction, educational, man made

LEVY House re-dedication

2010-03-02T18:17:00.000-08:00

The Lil Adler Grand Ballroom

2010-03-02T18:13:00.000-08:00

Many have asked, do you have a space to hold fundraisers and events where you live. I then show them this photo of the Lil Adler Grand Ballroom.

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum

2010-03-01T22:19:00.000-08:00

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum stained glass photography

What have I been watching?

2010-03-01T22:07:00.000-08:00

I've been watching National Geographic Specials on Hulu.com.

National Geographic Specials: Inside Special Forces
Special (56:36)
Air date: 05/18/2005 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/63237/national-geographic-specials-inside-special-forces#s-p4-sr-i0

Go deep into the secret world of U.S. Special Operations.

Tags: green beret, elite, military training, army, action

What have I been watching?

2010-02-28T22:04:00.000-08:00

I've been watching National Geographic Specials on Hulu.com.

National Geographic Specials: Inca Mummies: Secrets of the Lost World
Special (56:21)
Air date: 03/12/2002 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/70079/national-geographic-specials-inca-mummies-secrets-of-the-lost-world#s-p3-sr-i0

Trek with archaeologists through the Andes and unearth the secrets of the Inca.

Tags: history, archeology, inca, mummies, peru

Don't Mess with Bill

2010-02-28T14:39:00.000-08:00

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum

2010-02-27T22:17:00.000-08:00

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum stained glass photography

What have I been watching?

2010-02-27T22:03:00.000-08:00

I've been watching National Geographic Specials on Hulu.com.

National Geographic Specials: Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods
Special (57:37)
Air date: 06/04/2001 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/70084/national-geographic-specials-bali-masterpiece-of-the-gods#s-p3-sr-i0

Explore the culture of Bali where religion, art, music and dance are woven into daily life.

Tags: bali, culture, hindu, indonesian, island

What have I been watching?

2010-02-26T22:02:00.000-08:00

I've been watching National Geographic Specials on Hulu.com.

National Geographic Specials: India: Land of the Tiger
Special (57:14)
Air date: 08/05/1986 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/70083/national-geographic-specials-india-land-of-the-tiger#s-p2-sr-i0

Explore the strange and mysterious world of the tiger.

Tags: tiger, wildlife, india, animal, species

Fun in the snow V

2010-02-26T21:45:00.000-08:00

What have I been watching?

2010-02-25T22:00:00.000-08:00

I've been watching National Geographic Specials on Hulu.com.

National Geographic Specials: Diamonds of War: Africa's Blood Diamond
Special (55:52)
Air date: 03/20/2007 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/70093/national-geographic-specials-diamonds-of-war-africas-blood-diamond#s-p2-sr-i0

Trace the deadly path of the world's most precious stones.

Tags: diamonds, sierra leone, africa, bad human nature, documentary

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum

2010-02-24T22:15:00.000-08:00

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum stained glass photography

What have I been watching?

2010-02-24T21:59:00.000-08:00

I've been watching National Geographic Specials on Hulu.com.

National Geographic Specials: Inside the Vatican
Special (1:28:51)
Air date: 02/15/2005 Rated: TV-PG
http://www.hulu.com/watch/70122/national-geographic-specials-inside-the-vatican#s-p1-sr-i0

A rare glimpse inside the secret archives and private chapels of the Vatican.

Tags: pope, catholic, history, holy city, italy