Find a full recording of the August 2025 meeting here.We recited the four way test to remind us of our Rotary ethics of truth, fairness, goodwill, friendships and beneficial to all.
Thank you to current club officers, look for the full list on our website. Get more involved with Changemakers, we are looking for someone for membership committee, foundation committee, a President Elect for 25-26 who would be president next year, a grants committee and treasurer. Grants are based on giving to the Rotary Foundation. To be eligible a club needs to achieve the Every Rotarian, Every Year pledge. Go to MyRotary.org under Participate and Support Our Foundation to donate or set up a monthly pledge. The Polio Plus fund can also be contributed to this way.
We are always looking for new members. Current members are encouraged to share meeting invites on social media.
The Executive board meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00. All club members are welcome. We, as a club, achieved 18 of 18 goals for the 24 - 25 Rotary year ending June 30th.
Committee meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:00. Next meeting will be August 26th at 5:00. Access the meetings the same as a regular meeting. Find your passion and enhance your Rotary experience.
The Service Committee announced our grant application for a Rotary Peace Pole for Peace Garden Global at Elmwood Elementary school in Zion Illinois has been approved. We have pledged and are collecting $213 for this project. The district grant will match our funds. Donations can be mailed to our district foundation treasurer:
The Ukrainian Refugee School service project is progressing. Our district will match any donations 1:1 The Hungarian Rotarian global grant number is 2457939 and will kick off in autumn of 2025. Donations can also be made same as for the peace pole, but choose the Ukrainian-Hungarian Budapest School option, or put in check memo line.
An international pen pal project is being set up with the Ukrainian Refugee School to enhance English proficiency and foster cross-cultural connections.
Operation Pollination is well underway for this growing season. Plants are coming in fast, projects are under-way. Note the locally sourced Red Spotted Admiral Butterfly and Hummingbird Moth pictures taken the past few weeks.
