Joliet Rotary Club
Dist.6450 • Est.1913

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
Jacob Henry Mansion Estate - Victorian Ballroom
15 Richards Street
Joliet, IL 60433
United States of America
Joliet, IL 60433
United States of America
Six scholarships to be awarded to students of Joliet High Schools
The scholarship application includes essay questions about the extracurricular and volunteer activities, college and career goals. In 1989, “Service Above Self” was established as the principal motto of the Rotary International because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. The student applications will be asked to describe how they incorporate “Service” into their everyday life and why they feel it is important to do so.
Students who attend Joliet Catholic Academy, Joliet Township High School - Central Campus, and Joliet Township High School - West Campus are eligible to apply. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2023 at noon. (The application must be received on or before the submission date.) Transcripts must be emailed to Amanda Quinn, aquinn@jjc.edu by noon on April 15, 2023.
If you have questions about the application, please email Brian Cedergren bcedergren@abriccu.com or Amanda Quinn at aquinn@jjc.edu.
The Rotary Club of Joliet is now accepting applications for the Dr. Paul Morimoto Scholarship through May 31, 2023.
The scholarship application includes essay questions about volunteer activities, field of study, and college/career goals. In 1989, “Service Above Self” was established as the principal to of the Rotary International because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. The student applications will be asked to describe how they incorporate “Service” into their everyday life and how they will apply “Service” to their field of study and future career.
Students who attend Joliet Junior College, University of St. Francis, and Lewis University in a Healthcare Field of Study are eligible to apply. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, May 31, 2023 at noon. (The application must be received on or before the submission date.) Transcripts must be emailed to Amanda Quinn, aquinn@jjc.edu by noon on May 31, 2023.
If you have questions about the application, please email Amanda Quinn at aquinn@jjc.edu.
Raffle funds available for the 2022-2023 project: $30,000
Joliet Rotarians:
You are invited to suggest a local community worthwhile project in need of funds. The 2022-2023 Joliet Rotary Raffle Project selection process needs your input.
Applications are now welcome. The deadline to submit your project application is March 31st, 2023.
The application can be found here.
Project Guidelines
The following guidelines must be met:
- Each project must be sponsored by a member of the Joliet Rotary Club. If the project is selected, that member, along with a representative of the organization shall monitor the progress and report on the implementation.
- The project must be a long-term benefit for the Joliet Community and will be used for capital expenditures only and not for operations.
- The specific project must be clearly identified including the Rotary Club of Joliet recognition plan.
- The project will be funded up to $30,000. These funds are available as a result of the Annual Joliet Rotary Raffle Fundraising Event. Each year the anticipated dollar amount will be determined by the Board of Directors.
- Bids or estimates from design or construction professionals for all work and supplies should be submitted with each application.
- The Rotary Member sponsoring the project should return the application and supporting documentation to Immediate Past President, Brian Cedergren or current President Mary Sheehan by March 31st, 2023
On March 18th, 2023, Rotary is teaming up with the American Red Cross, Joliet Fire Department, and East Joliet Fire Protection District to install 325 free smoke alarms across Joliet. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. That's why we're rallying the community to Sound the Alarm and Save Lives!
Joliet Rotarians will join the American Red Cross to work in teams and install smoke alarms in Joliet.
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