Rotarian Spotlight: John Helledy

Rotary Member Spotlight is here!

 

Each month we will feature one of the many Glen Ellyn Rotary members that make such a difference in our communities. These are people that fill many roles in their day to day lives and apply Rotary values in everything they do.  This month’s member is John Helledy. John is our 2015-2016 President and in his short time with Rotary has demonstrated a desire to be deeply engaged from the very beginning.

 

John: I became a Glen Ellyn Rotarian on May 13, 2010, under the Presidency of Dawn Bussey.

 

John: I have a high school friend who happens to be our Greeter/Fine Master.  Upon my retirement, he asked me if I was going t sit in my rocking chair on the front porch or would I like to do something worthwhile.  Soon I was attending meetings of the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn and the rest is history.

 

John: This would have to be when I was asked if I would be interested in becoming President of our Club.  I had been our Club Secretary for several years and did not expect to move up so quickly.  As I thought about my answer, I didn’t know how the club would adjust to a person 45  years older than my predecessor who was much better looking, and a different gender. Since I am retired, I had no reason to decline the offer. 

     

John: These change somewhat as the years go by.  We do enjoy spending time at our lake home in Wisconsin.  We also enjoy traveling, and are active in our church.

 

John: Most of my career was in the global business area.  Through business and pleasure I have been fortunate to travel to 76 countries.  The experiences and friendships are numerous.  Traveling overseas helps one appreciate how lucky we are to be Americans.

 

We are lucky to live in this great country.  Thank you for being a great President to our club this past year!