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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn

DID YOU KNOW?

Rotary is an international membership organization made up of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world.

The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club was established in 1943 and currently has over 40 active members.
We support our community by providing scholarships to high schools students and community grants as well as opportunities to give back through community service projects.
The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club also supports projects and provides help when needed internationally. There are over 35,000 Rotary clubs in more than 220 countries around the world.
We have a lot of fun while we raise funds and serve our community. The friendships made in our club are lifelong!

BE OUR GUEST

We would like you to get to know us! All are welcome to attend one of our weekly lunch programs to meet members and learn more about us. Do you want to give back to your community and beyond? Are you service minded? Join us for lunch and learn more! Contact Sue Martin at suemathe0@gmail.com to express your interest and rsvp for lunch as our guest!

"The Friendliest Club in Rotary"

We meet In Person

Thursdays at 12:00 PM

Glen Oak Country Club

21w451 Hill Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
United States of America

Phone:

(630) 309-1851

Email:

glenellynrotary@gmail.com

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Mentor Day

The morning was spent, by 17 mentors and 38 students, exploring the possible trade, professions and vocations of proven specialists and professionals in many fields of endeavor.

Thank you to all of the mentors who hosted Glenbard West and Glenbard South students today as part of the annual Rotary Club Mentor Day! During a lunch to celebrate all participants, the students shared reflections about their experiences. Thank you to all who make this special opportunity happen year after year for students!

National Youth Advocate Program - JORNADA

Claudia Orozco was our speaker.

Children from countries in Central America where poverty, violence and human-trafficking are rampant find themselves here, in the United States, without adult supervision, many under the age of 13. These children need a home where they can receive the care and attention that every child deserves.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Join NYAP as we urgently seek homes for migrant children in need of a safe, temporary home through our newest program called "La Jornada" (Spanish for "The Journey"). By being a foster parent and providing temporary shelter, you can positively impact their journey. Many of these children and youth have experienced great trauma and diﬃculty, and NYAP is walking the journey with them as a resource and a partner. Can you be a part of our journey to help them on theirs? Their hope rests with us!

Polio Eradication!

Polio Eradication:

Glen Garlick, End Polio Now committee chair and member of the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club, informed us of the critical need to continue committing our time, talent and finances for the eradication of polio. He shared the continued need with the example of the recant spread of polio or contaminated waste water in England, up State New York and Israel. It continues to be a major problem in the last two countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

We can participate in the District 6440 "Polio Plus Society" by pledging to give $100 above you current giving until polio is completely eradicated.

Then he gave explanation of the different types of polio and different inoculations in different parts of the world. Also, he remarked about the "game changer" new vaccine that is more stable and prevents the need for live vaccine and helps eliminate the spread that has recently happened.

DuPage County Correctional Facility Horticultural Program.

DuPage County Correctional Facility Horticultural Program. In conjunction with the College of DuPage and JUST DuPage instructors. Connie Kollmeyer, a COD horticulture instructor who works hand and hand with inmates, was our speaker.

The program is offered in the DuPage County Correctional Facility’s Hope’s Garden. All the produce that is cultivated by the inmates will be donated to area food pantries. Non-violent inmates have enrolled in what’s called the Sustainable Urban Vegetable and Herb production course. the program will allow the students to learn a "life skill" as well as give them college credits "that they can build upon when they are released and provide food for the community.

2022/23 Annual Citrus Sale is upon us!

Classification Talk: John Hughs and Jeff Castle

These classification talks have proven to be good for the club and the individual members who provided them.

This week we heard from John Hughs and Jeff Castle.

Classification Talks: Steve Thompson and Liz Mager

Last week Rotarian Steve Thompson and club President, Liz Mager gave "Classification Talks". Steve took what promised to be a boring occupation of selling credit services and turned it into a clear explanation of how credit cards evolution and processing of transactions take place. Thanks Steve....

Liz then tantalized us with thoughts of chocolate, gelato and coffee. But, Liz's talk centered more around the business aspects and the circumstances of her transformation from the corporate world to the retail world of "Chocolaterie Stam" on Pennsylvania Ave. Steve's service is more directed to companies, stores and other businesses that need to process charges. His company is "Merchant Payment Solutions Group"....Please utilize their services if you have a need..

Spirit of Service Award!

Rotarian Peter Zeuthen was in Denmark at the time of the installation of our President and Board in July. Awards for the previous Rotary year, 2021/22, were given out by Past President Mark Franz. Peter returned last week and Mark presented Peter with the Spirit of Service Award with words of affirmation for the support Peter provided Mark.

District 6440 Governor Bill Kiemck

This years 6440 District Governor Bill Kmieck started the morning with an informal but, informative club board meeting and joined us for lunch. After lunch he entertained us with personal stories that had distinct applications for our encouragement. He gave RI President Jennifer Jones goals and his goals for the district.

Rotary Member Jeff Castle, Membership Chair! Where do we go from here?

Rotary Member Jeff Castle, Membership Chair, refreshed our focus on membership. He did the most successful survey, with the most participation I can remember. It jump started a good conversation with the entire club participating. Good job Jeff.

Nicole Shanley from the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department

Nicole Shanley from the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department informed us of facets of the department that we have not heard of before. In the past it has always been a report of the past years service calls and new gear or trucks. This year she told us about her family being a dedicated serve family of fire fighters, of the dedication of the members of the department and how staffing works. It was most enjoyable and informative. Thank you Nicole. Please come again next year.

2022 Glenbard West Hilltoppers on their IHSA 4A Basketball State Championship!

Coach Jason Opoka regaled the club with reminisces of the championship season. It was very entertaining and informative. He gave the most interesting talk of all the coaches we have been honored to have speak to us. Maybe it had something to do with the stories of the athletes and the championship.