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All Welcome to attend Board Meetings!

 
 
All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend
the meetings of the Board of Directors.

These usually take place on

LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.

When in-person, meetings are held at

Lightways Hospice Center

250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431

Next:  MAR 29, 2022; VIA ZOOM

Watch for invite reminder

from President Brian via email.

Join the meeting see how your fellow members

manage the affairs of your Rotary Club.

Doing so counts toward your attendance.

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Regular Meeting MAR 29, 2022

 
 
We are back in-person!!
Jacob Henry Mansion Gathering Room
 
HOST
President BRIAN CEDERGREN

Joliet Rotary invites you to a

HYBRID IN-PERSON AND ZOOM MEETING:  

To Join Zoom Meeting, click this link:

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GREETERS
Laura Daley &
Dan Mihelich
 
50/50 RAFFLE
Ann O'Neill &
Phil Ferguson
 
PLEDGE & INVOCATION
Diane Habiger
 
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Brian McDonald

To Pay Fines and Happy Dollars Via Web:

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PROGRAM
Will County Emergency Services
 
INTRO
Pete Colarelli
 
SPEAKER
Allison Anderson
 
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ROTARIANS, DO YOU KNOW...
 
YOU are invited to make a nomination for the 2021-2022 Rotary
Club of Joliet Silver Eagle Award! This award honors seniors
from the community for volunteer service and leadership.
Please note nominees are not limited to those in social service
agencies, rather can be from area hospitals, schools, universities,
community organizations, private and public entities etc.
 
Please help spread the word and submit nominations by April 1st.
Additional Information About the Award
• Silver Eagle Award recipients will be lunch guests at a
to-be-determined Rotary Club of Joliet meeting. * Recipient
guest also included.  Club will pay for recipient and one guest
to attend the presentation lunch.
Nomination form is available via the Joliet Rotary eWheel or 
at www.jolietrotary.com. Feel free to include additional
attachments if necessary. If you have any questions,
you may reach Diane Cepela at 815-7226-6318 X 4109
or email at dcepela@fsd89.org.  Please put Silver Eagle Award
in subject line.
 
 
If you have any stories, memories or 
history notes for this space, please email to
Tim Brophy at:  tmb777@aol.com. 
Thank you!
 

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WEEK
Laura Daley &
Dan Mihelich
Phil Ferguson &
Ann O'Neill
Diane HabigerBrian McDonald
APR
05
Rich DeGrush &
Ken Mihelich
Bob Filotto &
Mike Paone
Dan MihelichPam Heavens
APR
12
Val DeVine &
Megan Millen
Gary Fuqua &
Pete Paros
Jackie McTeeSue Bebar
APR
19
Diane DeVries &
Judy Mitchell
Art Galli &
Sandra Perzee
Jeff AllenJeff Allen
APR
26
Ed Dollinger &
Dale Mraz
Paul Gantzert &
Greg Peyla
Mark Inserra
Diane Habiger &
Jackie McTee
MAY
03
Gloria Dollinger &
Kristi Mulvey
Kathy Giegerich &
Jeff Pierson
Diane CepelaPam Heavens
 
 

Rotary District News

 

District 6450 Headline News 
Vol. 1, Edition 5 - March 14, 2022 

 

Information Every Club in District 6450 Can Use

  • Shelter Box USA on the ground, helping Ukrainian refugee situation in Poland
  • Annual Brookfield Rotary “Corkl” Service Club Event, St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th
  • Party with Maywood-Proviso Rotary, at the SPRING FUNDRAISER, March 20th
  • Rotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan World Water Day Haiti Outreach fundraiser, March 22nd
  • New Member District Orientation, March 23rd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Club Foundation Chair Seminar, March 26th, 9:00 -11:00 am
  • March 22nd, PDG Pat Merryweather will hold overview on Rotary Council on Legislation
  • How about helping to clean up Grant Park on Earth Day, April 16th?
  • 7 come 11! Darien Rotary announces Casino Night Fundraiser, April 26th
  • Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration & Gala, April 28th
  • Downers Grove Rotary Music Scholarship Applications are now open!
  • Get ready to go “live” at D6450 Rotary Foundation Dinner on April 29th!
  • “Live” D6450 Annual Conference on April 30th, Announced!
 

Shelter Box USA
Shelter Box USA currently has a team on the ground in Poland assessing the shelter and essential aid items needed for Ukranian refugees fleeing Russia’s attack on the Ukraine.  In this Shelter Box USA update, featuring Rotary International President-Elect, Jennifer Jones, District 6450 Rotarians can obtain an overview of the situation in Poland.  That meeting can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpF_h7RThSE.  District 6450 Rotarians who may wish to support Shelter Box USA’s mission in Poland and other Eastern European nations affected by the war can do so at www.shelterbox.org.

Annual Brookfield Rotary “Corkl” Service Club Event, March 17th
The Annual Brookfield Rotary “Corkl” Service Club Event is set for Noon on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th at Beach Avenue BBQ, 3453 Grand Boulevard in Brookfield, $25 per person (advance registration)/ $30 at the door.  Club with the most members for lunch wins the Shillelagh!  For info, contact kcoughran@brookfieldlibrary.info.
“Fling into Spring” with the Rotary Club of Maywood Proviso, March 20th
REMINDER: The Rotary Club of Maywood Proviso announces their annual “Fling into Spring” Dinner, Sunday, March 20th at the Elmcrest Banquets, 73070 W. Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park. For more info, call Dr. Bob Libka, President, Rotary Club of Maywood Proviso, 847-980-2930.

Rotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan Fundraiser for Haiti Outreach, March 22nd
The Rotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan is having a fundraiser for Haiti Outreach on March 22nd, World Water Day. Those interested in attending can find more info at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraiser-for-world-water-day-2022-tickets-292125674757. Contact is Kent Oyer at kent.oyer@gmail.com.

Overview of Rotary Council on Legislation, March 22nd
On March 22nd PDG Pat Merryweather-Arges, who serves as D6450’s Council on Legislation representative, will provide an overview of the upcoming Rotary Council on Legislation. Pat will review proposed COL language, which is included here https://my.rotary.org/en/exchange-ideas/events/council-legislation. The Rotary COL will be held in hybrid format April 10-14th.  For more info, contact Pat at dg6450pat@aol.com.

New Member District Orientation, March 23rd
Does your club have new members?  Have them attend the District 6450 New Member District Orientation meeting via Zoom March 23rd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86714375603?pwd=cUllOG5rZ010K1QzRTBOSkp6VFpLUT09. For more info, contact Conor Gee at conorgee12@gmail.com

District 6450 Foundation Chairs Seminar, March 26th
District 6450 Foundation Chairs Seminar via Zoom, Saturday, March 26th, 9:00 -11:00 am. This is a required role training seminar. Prework will be provided.  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85222870259?pwd=NnlwSnFlVkhOWFlEdE9HVDNjRVk3UT09, Meeting ID: 852 2287 0259, Passcode: 1905. For more info, contact Rachel Ossyra at rachelmarieo@hotmail.com.
Second Annual Grant Park “Earth Day” Clean Up, April 16th
REMINDER: Last year, District 6450 Rotarians participated in a spring clean of Grant Park in Chicago.  This year, another District 6450 “Earth Day” Clean Up of Grant Park will be held on April 16th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Want to volunteer today? Here’s how https://tinyurl.com/22x3a2pc. For more info, contact Rotarian Jim Wales at jim.rotary6450passport@gmail.com.

Darien Rotary Casino Night fundraiser, April 26
REMINDER: Darien Rotarian Joe Marchese, jmarchese@darienil.gov, announces that Darien Rotary is planning a Casino Night fundraiser, April 26, 2022 at Ashyana Banquet Hall in Downers Grove from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Entry fee is $100 for gambling chips, drinks and food. https://tinyurl.com/5b9sx36j

Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration and Gala, April 28th
REMINDER: Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration and Gala will take place April 28, 2022 at the Olympia Fields Country Club. Register at rotaryclubchpf@comcast.net. For more information contact terriwinfree29@gmail.com.
 
Rotary Club of Downers Grove College Music Scholarship Applications
Downers Grove Rotarian, Dave Humphreys, is announcing that college applications for the Annual Charles Dickerman Music Scholarships are now open for deserving high school seniors who live in Downers Grove, for the District 99 attendance area.  As many as four scholarships will be awarded including a Grand Award of $4000.  Applications can be found at http://tinyurl.com/DGRotaryDickermanScholarship22. For more information, email musicscholarship@rotarygrovefest.com.
D6450 Rotary Foundation Dinner, April 29th
REMINDER: D6450 Rotary Foundation Chair, Rachel Ossyra, is announcing that this years D6450 Rotary Foundation Dinner will be held “live” at the Burr Ridge Marriott, 5:30 - 8:00 pm on Friday, April 29th.  Register here District 6450 Foundation Dinner. For more information, contact Rachel at rachelmarieo@hotmail.com.

D6450 Annual Conference, April 30th
REMINDER: On Saturday, April 30th, 10:00 am - 7:30 pm, the 2022 Annual D6450 Conference will take place at the Katherine Legge Memorial Park and Lodge in Hinsdale. Cost per person is $50 and includes lunch and dinner. A day of Service, Education, Fellowship and Fun will unfold. Register here District 6450 Annual Conference.  For more info, contact Mary Dougherty at msd2050@aol.com.
 
Yours in service,

District 6450 Headline News header

 

Nominate New Member

2022 DRIVE TO 125!
It is a privilege to be a Rotarian!
Lead the way--Invite a guest and/or
Nominate a new member today!
Someone thought enough of you to invite you into the Club.
Each of us is charged with doing the same!
It's easy and it is the privilege of EVERY current member.
Start with an invite as a guest to lunch. If interested,
the application for YOU to nominate a potential
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.
All New Member applications go to:
Brian Cedergren in person
or at bcedergren@abricu.com