Last Tuesday, the Rotary Club of Joliet kicked off its 2015 Rotary International Foundation drive. Rotary clubs around the world make a special contribution to the Rotary International Foundation which helps further the mission of the club to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, support of education, and the alleviation of poverty worldwide.
Each Rotarian is encouraged to contribute a minimum of $100 each year in support of the Rotary International Foundation.
Our club goal for the 2015 Rotary International Foundation Drive is $12,700, based upon the current membership of 127. Last year, the Rotary Club of Joliet collected $16,965 through donations from 83 percent participation of the membership.
At last Tuesday’s meeting, two members were acknowledged for their continued generosity in support of the Rotary mission. Nick Andrew has achieved his Paul Harris +1 and Mike Rittof reached his Paul Harris +2.
The Paul Harris Fellow program was initiated to recognize Rotarians who honor their financial commitment to Rotary. Once a member has reached $1,000 in total donations to the Rotary International Foundation, he or she becomes a Paul Harris Fellow. The additional numeral (i.e. +1) represents the donation of another $1,000 to the foundation.
“I am proud of Nick and Mike for their dedication to Rotary and their continued financial commitment to the Rotary International Foundation,” said President Bret Mitchell. “Our club has been able to do great things for many people because of the generosity of our members like Nick and Mike.”
“I encourage all of our members to donate to this year’s Rotary International Foundation drive. These dollars make a big difference to the lives of people around the world.”
On the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 18, we will conduct our 2015 Rotary School Dictionary Project. We can use all the help we can get. If you are available, please contact Dan Mihelich or Charles Coleman.
Joliet Rotarians are invited to suggest a local community worthwhile project in need of funds. The 2014 Joliet Rotary Raffle Project selection process needs your input. Applications are now welcome. Deadline to submit your project suggestion is March 3, 2015.
If you are in need of an application form, please contact: Dave Thornton, 815-690-1523, dthornton0714@hotmail.com or download 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 or group, 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 (bricks/mortar, equipment) not for operation or program support.
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 Rotary Raffle Fundraising Event. Each year the anticipated dollar amount will be determined by the Board of Directors.
Bids or estimates from 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 Past President Dave Thornton, or current President Bret Mitchell by Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
In honor of the first Rotary meeting that occurred on February 23, 1905, Rotary International has designated this day as World Understanding and Peace Day and selected February as World Understanding Month. The world’s first Rotarian, Paul P. Harris, Founder and President Emeritus of Rotary International said: "The Rotary way works! But Rotary has no patent on it, for it is but the Golden Rule in action. Any person, any nation can apply it by displacing negative hatred and fear with goodwill based upon understanding. Peace among nations is not impossible of attainment; they can find peace if they will.”
Happy Birthday Rotary!
On February 23, Rotary celebrates its 110th anniversary. The day also marks the anniversary of the first mass polio vaccinations, which started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1954 and expanded across the United States. A group of children from Arsenal Elementary School received the first injections of the new polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk
DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2015, April 23-26
World Renowned John O'Leary - Keynote Speaker
Take back your life. Ignite your possibility. Change your world.
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
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On the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 18, we will conduct our 2015 Rotary School Dictionary Project. We can use all the help we can get. If you are available, please contact 
