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All Welcome to attend Board Meetings!

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

These usually take place on

LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.

Meetings are held at

Lightways Hospice Center

250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431

Next:  FEB 28, 2023

Watch for invite reminders

from President Mary via email.

Join the meeting see how your fellow members

manage the affairs of your Rotary Club.

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Regular Meeting FEB 28, 2023

 
HOST
President MARY SHEEHAN of

Joliet Rotary invites you to our REGULAR MEETING at

The Jacob Henry Mansion

GREETERS

Jeff Budz &
Shawn Marconi
 
50/50 RAFFLE
 
Mark Griglione &
Mike Rittof
 
PLEDGE & INVOCATION
Jeff Allen
 
LUNCH MENU
 
FEB 28 - Asiago Chicken
All Luncheons include:  Fresh garden salad; choice
of dressing; warmed rolls; breads and butter;
dessert; coffee and water - all served to the table
 
** Please note- Gluten Free and Vegetarian Meal
available upon request.
( If possible please feel free to email Sue
prior to arrival) susan@jacobhenrymansion.com
 
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Diane Cepela

To Pay Fines and Happy Dollars Via Web:

www.venmo.com/jolietrotary

 
PROGRAM
Red Cross Smoke Detector Program
 
SPEAKERS
Mark Neinhuis
 
INTRODUCTION
Brian McDaniel
 
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ROTARIANS, DO YOU KNOW...
 
MEMBER UPDATES: 
GOODBYE to Kamala Martinez and
Phil Ferguson--
both are moving to Florida!
 
WELCOME new Joliet Rotarians:
Michael Merritt, Dominic Perona, 
Joseph Kamper, and Lisa Sampalis
 
If you have any stories, memories or 
history notes for this space, please email to
Tim Brophy at:  tmb777@aol.com. 
Thank you!
 

Upcoming Meeting Volunteers

 
 
 
 
Please seek substitute if you cannot
honor your assignment.
 
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GREETERS
50/50 TIX
Prayer/
Pledge
Sergeant-at-Arms
THIS
WEEK
Jeff Budz &
Shawn Marconi
Mark Griglione &
Mike Rittof
Jeff AllenDiane Cepela
MAR
07
Jeff Carey &
Kam Martinez
Diane Habiger &
Graham Rogers
Arvid JohnsonMark Griglione
MAR
14
Brian Cedergren &
Brad McCann
Howard Hamilton &
Theresa Rouse
Sandi PerzeeTim Brophy
MAR
21
Diane Cepela &
Brian McDaniel
Joe Hammer &
Erik Schelling
Theresa RouseBob Filotto
MAR
28
Troy Cicero &
Dianne McDonald
Mike Hennessy &
Paul Schrik
Mary SheehanJane Condon
 
 

Rotary District News

 

Vol. 1, Edition 25 - February 15, 2023

Information Every Club in District 6450 Can Use
 

Comments from Governor Ade

The Rotary world responded to the catastrophic earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. 

RI President Jennifer Jones activated our disaster response efforts, communicated with the affected districts, and encouraged governors in those regions to apply for disaster response grants and share information about their relief efforts so that Rotary can amplify the calls for support.

Rotary’s project partner ShelterBox has an emergency response team assessing the needs in the region and how it can respond. That team is communicating with Rotary district leaders. Our service partner Habitat for Humanity International, is also working on its response. Many Rotary members are asking how they can help. Here’s how to have the greatest impact:
Report from District 6450 DART (Disaster Assistance and Response Team)
“As we all know, on 6 February 2023, in the early morning hours, an earthquake struck southern and central Turkey, and northern and western Syria. To date, 35,000 people have been declared dead or missing.  It is truly a tragic situation and heartbreaking to see the people suffer this after so many have suffered through the conflict that has devastated the area already.   Rotary, through its partnership with ShelterBox, is already there addressing needs and utilizing partnerships previously established in Turkey to bring in aid and support, most likely in the form of Solar lights and Thermal Blankets.  Tents are also being considered to bolster the aid.  Rotary International is encouraging the districts to apply for streamlined disaster grants in order to receive financial aid.   Our district is currently in discussions with several contacts we have in Turkey so that our aid might be the best possible help in the most strategic way.  Please consider donating to the District Foundation or our District Disaster Response Fund via the links on the district's website https://rotary6450.org/. We will continue to update our progress on aid in the coming weeks.” – Chris Olson, Chair of District 6450 DART   

Please continue to track your service hours and share a showcase of your work with Rotary and your community.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Ade Onayemi

District Events

  • 2023 District Conference & Club Expo, May 6, 2023. Plan on spending Saturday, May 6, from 10am-4pm at The Max in McCook bragging about what your club has accomplished this year and checking out what other clubs are doing. There is no charge and food will be available for purchase. Register here

  • Save the Date – 2023-24 District Governor Conor Gee Installation, June 24, 2023. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
     

  • Rotary Day at the White Sox, July 28, 2023. Get your club members together and order tickets now! Don’t forget to sponsor a veteran for the game and dinner.  For more information and to order tickets click here: 2023 White Sox Game


REMINDER:  Send your news items to be included in the District Headline News to yates.linda@sbcglobal.net.


Club Events

  • Bolingbrook Mac & Cheese CompetitionSaturday, March 11, 2023Click for More Information

  • 2023 Annual CORKL Luncheon presented by Western Springs RotaryFriday, March 17, 2023. CORKL stands for Chamber, Optimist, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions. Join local service organizations and business professionals at this fun event. CORKL Registration
     

  • Aurora Sunrise Wine & Chocolate ExtravaganzaSaturday, March 25, 2023Get your tickets and see auction items here
     

  • Help Hinsdale Rotary provide “Bikes for Military Kids”, Saturday, May 20, 2023.  Click here for more details



Update from Global Grant Scholar Francesca La Rocca - Belgium

Happy New Year from Belgium! I hope that you enjoyed the holidays and are keeping warm during the Chicago winter. As my first semester here in Leuven comes to a close, I wanted to reach out, say hello, and give you a few updates of my experience as a Rotary global grant scholar.
 
At school, I have had the opportunity to fully immerse myself in the Belgian academic system. In my masters we are a mix of Belgians and internationals so, I have had the unique ability to not only get to know Belgian culture but also perspectives from all around the globe. I have made great friends and together we have been exploring places like Leuven, Bruges, and Brussels. Because anthropology is very much rooted in interacting with your surroundings, I have also had the opportunity to do two collaborative projects with the Leuven community. Additionally, I have become my department's student representative. I have the honor of voicing student concerns and working with the department to ensure our faculty is a great place to learn! My exams have gone quite well. One of my professors gave me a compliment that my exam was perhaps one of the best he has ever received. While I have not gotten the official scores back yet, I am hoping for good results. 
 
With Leuven Rotary, I have been welcomed into their amazing community. My two hosts, Carl and Erwin, are super communicative and have been a huge help in terms of transitioning into Leuven life. Erwin and I often get together to eat a meal, talk about my studies, and share different life stories. I have learned a lot from him and am very grateful for his generosity. Here, the Rotary participated in a great Christmas time charity campaign and I was happy to receive an advent calendar that went towards a good cause. I also have attended Rotary meetings and most notably, I attended a dinner and lecture. There, students spoke about their special cultural exchange trip between Leuven Rotary and their neighboring chapters in England and France. It was a wonderful presentation that showed the scope of relationships this chapter maintains. I also was asked to speak and present my own experience to the group and have been invited back to give more updates. Finally, I have met the heads of the local Rotaract chapter and exchanged phone numbers as they wish to invite me to one of their meetings as well. 
 
Overall, my first semester as a global grant scholar has been quite an eventful one. I am so, so grateful for this amazing opportunity and am already able to see how it is impacting my future to become a more globally conscious citizen and changemaker. Thank you to you and everyone back home at Rotary for all your support. Sending lots of positive energy from Belgium! 
 
Respectfully,

Francesca La Rocca

Know Your In-coming Board

In-coming slate of officers you approved in

January. Terms begin July 1, 2023:

President-Diane Cepela

President Elect-Pete Colarelli

President Nominee-Megan Millen

Treasurer-Brad McCann

Secretary-Jennifer Lynch

Club Services-Tracy Simons

Community Services-Jane Condon

International Projects-John Spesia

Vocational Services-Gloria Dollinger

Past President-Mary Sheehan

 
 
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:
Mary Sheehan in person
or at msheehan@lightways.org