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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Charles Rubovits
September 4
 
Ronald Bray
September 7
 
Rudy Mahalik, Jr.
September 7
 
Janet Markelz
September 11
 
James V. Smith
September 14
 
Robert Baron
September 21
 
Kathleen Zydek
September 24
 
Rich DeGrush
September 24
 
Join Date
Ines Kutlesa
September 2, 2015
2 years
 
Lori Gehrke
September 2, 2015
2 years
 
Gregory Peyla
September 3, 1985
32 years
 
Daniel Adler
September 9, 2008
9 years
 
George Buck
September 10, 1974
43 years
 
Theresa Rouse
September 12, 2012
5 years
 
Arvid Johnson
September 17, 2013
4 years
 
Jim Watts
September 17, 2013
4 years
 
Peter Paros
September 18, 1990
27 years
 
Tim Brophy
September 23, 2003
14 years
 
Mike Hennessy
September 26, 1989
28 years
 
Nick Andrew
September 28, 1972
45 years
 
David June
September 29, 1992
25 years
 
George Mahoney III
September 29, 1981
36 years
 
Speakers
Oct 03, 2017
Barry Kolanowski
Pledge of Allegiance: Lightning Rod of Freedom
Oct 10, 2017
Jim Moustis, Will County Board Chairman
Will County Community Friendly Freight Mobility Plan
Oct 17, 2017
Dr. Patricia Garcia, Northwestern Hospital
Getting to Zero: Eliminating Pediatric HIV in the State of Illinois
Oct 24, 2017
Tom Shaw, General Manager / Suburban Group at Shaw
Shaw Media and The Joliet Herald News
Oct 31, 2017
Kandice N. Cole, Curriculum Writer and Consultant
Teach it Yourself - Getting Creative with Educating Your Kids
Nov 07, 2017
Laura Lewis, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Midewin: the First National Tallgrass Prairie in the Country is in our own backyard
Nov 14, 2017
Maestro Stilian Kirov
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra introduces their new Music Director
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Upcoming Events
Joliet Rotary Salutes Big Brothers Big Sisters
Dollinger Farms
Oct 15, 2017
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Joliet Rotary Salutes Big Brothers Big Sisters
Oct 15, 2017
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Joliet Twp. H.S. Administrative Center
Oct 31, 2017
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
 
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Meeting Reminder -  October 03, 2017
Greeters:  George Buck & Bill Lauer
 
50/50 Raffle Tickets:  Michelle Balog & Todd Koehl
 
Pledge/Invocation:  Damon Sloan
 
Menu:  Stuffed Peppers; Roasted Red Potato; Buttered Corn; Warm Dinner Rolls; Full Salad Bar & Dressings; Beverages & Desserts.
 
Sergeant-At-Arms:  Ann O'Neill
 
Program:  Pledge of Allegiance: Lightning Rod of Freedom

With all the controversy in the nation regarding honor and patriotism what great irony that October 8th is the 125th anniversary of the Pledge of Allegiance. Barry Kolanowski has been studying and presenting the fascinating story about the origin of our pledge for a number of years, its changes and why it is a lightning rod for freedom.  The presentation begins with a historical flags display, the story behind those early US flags, and leads right into the 44-star flag to which the pledge was first spoken.

Speaker:   Barry Kolanowski
Introduction:  Dan Malinowski
 
 
*Did you sell a raffle ticket this week? If not, Make the ask today! If yes, sell one more!
 
Joliet Rotary Salutes Big Brothers Big Sisters Oct. 15th
Posted on Oct 01, 2017
Joliet Rotary will salute Big Brothers Big Sisters by throwing a party for them at Dollinger Farms. All members & guests are invited to attend. Event details include:
Time:  1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cost:  $10 per person
Includes a t-shirt for each attendee. Specific size requests are due by Tuesday Oct. 3rd.
Sign up through Clubrunner (www.jolietrotary.com) or at the regular meeting.
For information contact Cheryl McCarthy at 815-955-0152.

Upcoming Meeting Volunteers
PLEASE NOTE:
In an effort to be FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED,
Greeters and 50/50 Ticket Sellers have been
AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNED!
Please seek substitute if you cannot honor your assignment.
 
 
DATE
GREETERS
50/50 TIX
INVOC./PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Oct 10Jeff Budz & Tom MahalikBob Baron & Barry KolanowskiHoward HamiltonJim Costello
Oct 17Tom Carstens & Rudy Mahalik, Jr.Sue Bebar & Bruce KonzelmanBob FilottoGary Fuqua
Oct 24Brian Cedergren & Biff MahoneyBrian Benton & Dan KuskaMike RittoffJ. McTee & D. Habiger
Oct 31Troy Cicero & Dan MalinowskiDuffy Blackburn & Ines KutlesaJohn GruelingTheresa Rouse
Nov 07Jane Condon & Janet MarkelzRon Bray & Lauren LasMichelle BalogMary Sheehan
Nov 14Deb Condotti & Brad McCannTim Brophy & Lisa LasInes KutlesaMark Griglione
Nov 21Jim Costello & Cheryl McCarthyGeorge Buck & Bill LauerJackie McTeeArvid Johnson
Nov 28Rich DeGrush & Jackie McTeeJeff Budz & Tom MahalikDan VeraJane Hopkins
Dec 05Diane DeVries & Miriam MerrillTom Carstens & Rudy Mahalik, Jr.Jen HowardPorscha Johnson
Dec 12Ed Dollinger & Dan MihelichBrian Cedergren & Geo. MahoneyEd DollingerJen Howard
Dec 19Howard Ellison & Ken MihelichTroy Cicero & Dan MalinowskiKen MihelichVol needed
Dec 26Marilyn Farmer & Jennifer MillsJane Condon & Janet MarkelzAnn O'NeillVol needed
 
 

News From District 6450
 

Register Now for Fall Training: NO FEE!  Saturday, October 14   8:30 a.m. to Noon, Crowne Plaza Burr Ridge, 300 S. Frontage Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527

This event is open to ALL Rotarians in the district. Join us for a morning of networking, fellowship and learning.

 
REGISTER ONLINE ONLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration / Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. Opening Plenary

9:00 a.m. to Noon Breakout Sessions; Club Secretary Training, Club Treasurer training, Membership, Grants, Foundation, Club Mission Statement and Youth Exchange.

  
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - RYLA -  October 6-9, volunteers needed, sponsors to underwrite the program and of course -- recruit high school students from your community.  For more information:   RYLA Information and Registration/Application Forms

  • Zone Institute - ChiZone - District leaders from Zone's 28 and 29 gather in Itasca for training.  October 27-29 is open to all.  If interest, explore and register at: https://www.chizone.org/

 
Yours in Rotary Service,
Scott McAdam
District Governor 2017-2018
 
 

Nominate New Member
What a privilege it is 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 there is mutual interest, 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.
 
 
Joliet Rotary Business Group Meeting Open!
All Joliet Rotarians are invited 
to networking breakfast meetings.
COUNTS AS A MEETING ATTENDANCE.
 
Date:  2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month
Time:  7:30 a.m.
Place:  Diamand's Restaurant, 3000 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL 60435
Cost:  $0. (breakfast on your own.)
 
For more information contact:  Brian Hopkins:  bchop69@gmail.com
 
 

All Welcome to attend Board Meetings!
All Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Board of Directors. These take place at JTHS Administrative Center, Board Room, 300 Caterpillar, Joliet, IL 60436. Meetings begin at 7:30 a.m.
 

Oct 31; Nov 28; and Dec 19, 2017

Also, Jan 30; Feb 27; Mar 27; Apr 24; May 29; and Jun 26, 2018

Come see how your fellow members manage the affairs of your Rotary Club. Doing so counts toward your attendance stats.