¨ Please
silence your cell phone during our discussion
¨ Respect the person speaking—please no side conversations
¨ If
you’re not called upon by name, tell us your first name
¨ “Current Events” meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of each month
¨ “Israeli History/Israeli Current Events” meets 2nd and 4th Thursday
¨ Pick up a Handout with our web address
¨ Visit
our website for more information about discussions:¡ Current Events topics updated regularly
¡ current Israeli History discussion topic
¡ copies of the Israeli History slides – pdf
format
¡ Other locations and times Ron and Mark lead
discussions
"Current Events" and "Great Ideas" meet at the Northbrook Library
We meet in Pollak Rooms A & B--with a capacity of 90-100 people. You can bring in covered cups, mugs, etc. with coffee. Food is not allowed. There are vending machines in the lobby area right outside the Pollak Room if you wish to purchase a beverage. The library will not be providing coffee.
“Current Events” Code of Conduct
We respect each
other and conduct our discussions with civility.
This includes:
• Never using loud, abusive, threatening or insulting language.
• Never offending, threatening, or insulting
groups or individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, or any disability.
• Never being under the influence of anything
but our best behavior.
• Never harming anyone, including
fighting or challenging anyone to fight.
•
Understanding
every aspect of Sexual Harassment - This includes: • making inappropriate
personal comments or sexual advances • using obscene or lewd language or
gestures • staring at, or following anyone in a manner that reasonably can be
expected to disturb him or her • exposing others to sexual Internet content.
• Handouts cannot be distributed. All material must be reviewed by the Library and when approved will be placed on our table for you to pick up after our discussion.
• Handouts cannot be distributed. All material must be reviewed by the Library and when approved will be placed on our table for you to pick up after our discussion.
A comprehensive
Northbrook Library Code of Conduct is posted on their website.
Ron's Rules:
1. Civility
means treating each other with respect. Hate the comment. Love the
commenter. When you make it personal, I will stop you. Look at me and talk to
the issue. Respond like this: “I disagree. Strawberry is not better than butter
pecan. Here’s why. ….” Responses like
this are out of line: “You’re an F-ing idiot if you think strawberry is better
than butter pecan!” Our goal is to shed light more than
heat.
2. If
someone else makes your point, you don’t need to make it again.
3. I try to seek different views. In doing so, I will call
on some folks more than others so there’s a chance to hear different sides. But
I won’t get to everyone for most topics.
4. If you’re seeking a “support group” to vent heart-felt
rants, go elsewhere. Come with an open mind. You don’t need to agree with what
you hear—just do try to see the other side. I’m preaching to myself here as
well.
5. About our Diversity: be cautious. Ron does not speak
for all Italian Americans. I represent
only Ron. Boris speaks only for Boris, not all Eastern Europeans. Charles just
for Charles—not all Blacks. Richard speaks for Richard--not all Conservatives. (However, Mark probably does speak for most Jews.
Just one man's opinion.)
6. Finally, It’s perfectly OK to push back against my questions
you feel are too slanted or flat out incorrect. That’s going to happen. Just don’t be picky in the interest of time.
