SPEAKER: Representatives from Habitat for Humanity, Veteran's Assistance Commission, Center for Disability Concerns, and the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic
Rotary District 6450 Governor Nicki Scott paid a surprise visit to Joliet Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon. Her purpose: to present Past Joliet Rotary Club President and current Assistant District Governor Jane Hopkins with the District Rotarian of the Year award.
“This award was well-deserved by Jane,” said Scott. “Jane has gone above and beyond the duties of an Assistant Governor. She has successfully built a collaborative fundraiser for the primary mission of Rotary, eradicating polio.”
Scott also acknowledged Hopkin’s willingness to assume the trainer position in District 6450, the birthplace of Rotary, and create interesting content for the next generation of Rotarians.
Hopkins joined the Joliet Rotary Club in 1999 and has served as Assistant Governor since 2012.
“Jane is a shining example of what it takes to be a successful district officer,” Scott said. “As an Assistant Governor, Jane is expected to look after three clubs. But she has reached out and is nurturing seven clubs in our district. That is a huge commitment.”
Joliet Rotary club president Bret Mitchell agreed with the selection of Hopkins for this award.
"There is no more deserving person for this award than Jane Hopkins,” Mitchell said. “She truly exemplifies the Rotary ideal of 'Service Above Self'. Not only has she done an outstanding job as Assistant Governor, she has taken on the added role of Rotary District 6450 Trainer. Her dedication to this organization is truly remarkable. The Rotary Club of Joliet is proud of Jane and I commend her on this
There are three weeks remaining for you to make your contribution in support of our Rotary Club of Joliet's Annual Foundation Drive. We are hopeful that 100% of our members support of our Rotary Foundation Drive.
As of May 19, 90 members of our Club have kindly made their contribution to help reach our goal of $13,200.
To make your contribution please make your check payable to the Rotary Foundation and mail it to Mike Hennessy, Rotary Club of Joliet, Foundation Drive Chair, 54 N. Ottawa St. Suite 300, Joliet, Il 60432. (You can also mail your check using our Rotary return envelope that was included with the letter and Rotary Foundation Facts Brochure that was sent to you in early February.)
Should you have any questions, please email Mike Hennessy. Thank you for your anticipated support of our Rotary Club of Joliet's Foundation Drive.
The Rotary Club of Joliet has been invited to attend the Rotary Club of Kankakee's Centennial Celebration - June 25th, 6:30 pm - 10 pm at the Kankakee Country Club, 2011 Cobb Blvd., Kankakee. Because our club sponsored the Rotary Club of Kankakee, we are purchasing a table for eight Joliet Rotarians to attend their special 100th anniversary event. For more information about car pool options and to reserve a spot, contact Anastasia Tuskey by June 11 via email: atuskey@comcast.net or call/text: (815) 530-2372.
Don't forget! The application for members to nominate a potential new Joliet Rotary Club member, is available in the DOWNLOAD FILES section of the e-Wheel newsletter and the Joliet Rotary Club website at www.jolietrotary.com
