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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Helen Tollerud
    December 2
  • Kristina Gabrenya
    December 8
  • Ray Deyne
    December 13
  • Karolyn Nance
    December 16
  • Brad Sullivan
    December 30
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Peggy Deyne
    December 26
Anniversaries:
  • James Barr
    Jessica Barr
    December 6
Join Date:
  • Kristina Gabrenya
    December 20, 2012
    11 years
  • Nimisha Patel
    December 20, 2018
    5 years
  • James Barr
    December 22, 2008
    15 years
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Bartlett

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:15 PM
Villa Olivia Country Club
1401 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
United States of America
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NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
Our regular meeting is at 12:15 at Villa Olivia.  The first meeting of each month this the Rotary Board Meeting held at 11:00 am also at Villa Olivia.  **
 
 
UPDATE FROM THE LAST MEETING
At this week's meeting we will be distributing the names of the children and their wish list from the families that are participating in Hanover and Wayne Township holiday gift program. 
 
Providing some holiday joy to a needy family this season has been a long tradition for our club.  Please join us!
 
Also mark your calendars for the joint Bartlett Area Chamber and Bartlett Rotary Club holiday luncheon on December 7 at Villa Olivia. At this luncheon, we present the Ralph Tovar Community Service Award.  Rounding out the month we have our regular meeting on December 14, the 
Wrapping Party on December 18, and Club gift exchange on December 21.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Rotary International Goals for the Upcoming Year

Gordon McInally, member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, will begin his one-year term as president of Rotary International on 1 July 2023. 

During his term, McInally will focus on steering the global membership service organization with an emphasis on mental health, recognizing its critical role in community well-being worldwide. McInally aims to create a culture that understands and supports mental health, while working to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and improve access to mental health services. With 1.4 million members in 200 countries and regions, Rotary will continue to actively address mental health as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

“Mental health has often been a less talked-about aspect of wellness. However, in a world grappling with various challenges, it is imperative that we bring mental health to the forefront. Rotary, with its widespread network, has the capacity to foster dialogue and support,” said McInally. “By emphasizing mental health, we can make a considerable difference in communities around the world. This is about nurturing humanity for a better tomorrow.” 

More about the goals of the new RI President can be found in the link below.  His three priorities for the year are mental health, peacebuilding through virtual exchanges, and empowering girls.  Here is a link to it on the RI website https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/presidential-initiatives.

 
Chicago will host the 2030 Rotary International Convention in 2030! 
 
“We’re thrilled to announce today, on the anniversary of the first Rotary club meeting in 1905, that Chicago will once again host Rotary’s biggest gathering,” said the chair of Rotary’s Chicago Bid Team, Lyle Staab. “We can’t wait to show our visitors all Chicago has to offer.  We’re determined to deliver a memorable experience for the participants, and to make a difference in Chicagoland through the event.”
 
Rotary members and participants from around the world will gather in Chicago to connect, learn from each other and various experts, and share ideas for bringing positive, lasting change to communities across the globe. The annual Rotary convention was last held in Chicago in 2005 and was attended by approximately 40,000 participants.
 
 “What started with the vision of one person, our founder Chicago attorney Paul Harris, to gather professionals with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships and give back to their communities – quickly grew to become a global movement,” said Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. “As the birthplace of the world’s first service organization, Chicago is the ideal location for our members and participants to reflect upon and celebrate our successes, and plan for the next 125 years and beyond to improve lives and strengthen communities around the world.”
 
 
 
 
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