As we find ourselves immersed in the spirit of this season, I extend warm greetings to each of you. This time of year, holds a special place in our hearts, reminding us of the power of compassion and the joy that comes from giving. In this spirit, I wish to draw your attention to our ongoing Rotary District 6420 Service Project, "Filling our Pantries with Hope."
You are cordially invited to attend the 2023-2024 District Foundation Dinner! Our featured speaker will be Greg E. Podd, Trustee of The Rotary Foundation from Phoenix, Arizona. Greg previously served as Rotary International's Vice President during the 2015-2016 Rotary year and as a Rotary International Director during 2014-2016.
Every year, Rotary members around the world mobilize for World Polio Day. We raise awareness of polio and gather support for our global effort to make sure that every child is protected from it. By staying tenacious, hopeful, and committed, we will make history by making polio the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
Goal: donate 28,000 lbs of food to food pantries district-wide. How? Each club member donates 20 lbs of food to local pantries.Ideas: ASK pantry manager about their need, PARTNER with local grocery stores, and INVITE local food pantry rep to speak. Deadline: June 1, 2024
One scholarship for $30,000 will be awarded or the Fall 2024 school year. Deadline for application submission: December 1, 2023. For more information or to apply, contact Laura Davis (309) 781-5411 or Laura.Davis.E@gmail.com
Promote your Club and inspire your Community easily by using the "People Of Action" Campaign developed by Rotary International. It is not difficult - only takes 2 steps:
Does Your Rotary Club Need a Boost? Ask yourself the following questions: Is your Rotary Club seeking more members? Would you like to involve the club in more service projects? Are you looking to diversify your membership base? If you've answered "YES" to any of these questions, it's time you considered the creation of a Service Companion Club.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022-2023 District 6420 Awards! This year’s awards were very competitive with as many as nine clubs or Rotarians being nominated for each award.
It takes a village, and maybe a few pilots to make this work but it’s certainly worth the effort! August 20th Belvidere Rotarians hosted our “Bomber Bingo”.
Putnam County Rotary’s Oktoberfest event from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, October 19 at Lost Duck Tavern in Granville, welcomes all to sample German beer and authentic Oktoberfest food specialties. Beginning at 6:30 pm, Sully will guide diners through six 4-ounce pours of German lagers and ales followed by a shot of Jagermeister, and a six-course sampling of German foods including home-made pretzels, cucumber salad, spaetzel, pork schnitzel, sauerbraten, apple struedel and ginger snaps. Cost is $18 per person, or $12 for a non-alcoholic option served with German root beer.
The Rotary clubs of eastern Iowa and western Illinois are hosting a joint World Polio Day banquet on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, Ill. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Join the Mt. Carroll Rotary Club on October 27, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Timberlake Playhouse Pavillion. Bring your four person teams ($20 per person) and come for the challenge.
The Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary of DeKalb/Sycamore hosted the 7th annual "Taste of DeKalb" event in downtown DeKalb on Sunday, September 24. The purpose of the event is to raise funds to support an annual community grant that the club sponsors.
Rochelle Rotary invites you, your friends, and your family to an evening filled with music, food, and friendship. Join us on November 17th at Salt 251 in Rochelle as we raise money for (CAN) Community Action Network’s annual Christmas shopping trip for local kids in need. Tickets will be for sale at the door. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Pease 815-562-8717.
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