Continuing a multi-year tradition, today The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary assisted the Humanitarian Service Protect with a school supply drive. Club members went to a local retailer and purchased over $600 of school supplies. The supplies will be distributed to low-income children from a number of local schools in the Dupage/Kane County area.

2019 Annual Dinner and Awards

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary welcomes new president Samantha Millsap and honors past President Kencie Zmich. On Tuesday June 25, members of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club gathered at Jameson’s Charhouse to celebrate the end of the Rotary year. The club reflected on the successful 2018-19 Rotary year with a number of members being recognized with awards for their outstanding achievements. The club was especially thankful for Kencie’s leadership for the past year plus. The club is looking forward to a great new year starting July 1, 2019.

The following is a wrap-up of the night’s events:

The club welcomed new member Cindy Allston. John Binneboese and Carrie Fullerton were presented with Paul Harris Fellow Certificates. Carrie Matlock was honored with the much deserved Rotarian of the Year, Maryann Grygiel was awarded the Community Service Award. Dominic Froio was posthumously awarded a Community Service Award. DLA Architects received the Service Above Self Award. Dr. John Butts was honored as Rookie of the Year. Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon and Patty Burns received certificates of appreciation for all their hard work.

LinksWay Foundation Presentation

Posted on Apr 09, 2019

Today our very own Dr. John Butts offered a presentation on a potential international project. John’s brother is founder/leader of a nonprofit called LinksWay Foundation. LinksWay focuses their efforts on a single village in Swaziland, Africa. LinksWay’s stated purpose is “Our purpose is to support community efforts in improving early childhood development, educational opportunities, and food security for vulnerable children and families”. Recent successful projects include: feeding over 140 hungry kids each day, drilling a well to provide clean water, and building a school with books/supplies and uniforms. The newest initiative is to fund the costs of a new preschool with proceeds from the sales of bricks that can be made with a new brick making machine. Linksway will be seeking financial support related to the costs of a new brick making machine and other costs associated with the preschool. John will also be presenting to a number of local Rotary clubs in the area. The club had many question for John and they thanked him for the informative presentation. More information about LinksWay Foundation can be found at:

http://www.linksway.org/

Foundation Giving Honors

Posted on Apr 09, 2019

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club was honored to host our friend and District 6440 Assistant Governor John Boryk. Today John bestowed a flag to our President Kencie Zmich and Incoming President Samantha Millsap honoring our club for being a 100% participating club in giving to the Rotary Foundation.

Drinks For Everyone - Spirits Tasting Fund Raiser

Posted on Jan 10, 2019

Warm yourself at this fun tasting event and raise your glass to clean water!

Enjoy signatures cocktails crafted with some of the best locally distilled spirits. New this year: sample wines!

Tickets include 10 tastings and light snacks.

Join us on February 23, 2019 at 3 P.M. at the Bloomingdale Golf Club.

There will be raffles for your choice of a variety of local experiences and gift baskets.

Drinks for everyone supports the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club's clean water fundraiser. This year proceeds will benefit water projects in Flint, MI.

Tickets are limited!

Click here for more info and to buy tickets:

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary 2018 Holiday Service Project

Posted on Dec 04, 2018

On Tuesday December 4th the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club volunteered at the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream. In support of the HSP's Christmas Offering, the club sorted pre-selected wrapped gifts for children of families in need. The Rotarian's had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids/Seniors in the DuPage/Kane County area. This event continues a fourteen plus year relationship of support between the Humanitarian Service Project and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club.

Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution

Posted on Nov 16, 2018

Turkey Distribution

Today members of the Bloomingdale–Roselle Rotary worked alongside volunteers from St. Isidore church, to arrange for the delivery of hundreds of turkeys, potatoes and sides to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Once all the food was delivered and organized, families and individuals in need lined up to receive a free full Thanksgiving meal. This is the fifth year that our club has assisted the Food Pantry in this important community project.

Project Warm Coat

Posted on Nov 13, 2018

Thanks to the generous donations from Dr. John Butts and the Bloomingdale Lions Club, the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club was able to purchase $1,500 of warm coats that were delivered to Keeneyville School District 20. These 29 jackets will go to the neediest children within the school district. This event was not possible without the cooperation of the Lions Club, (Lions Club Member Evonne Waugh is in the photographs), Dr. Butts, the staff of the Kohl’s at Stratford Square Mall, and management group at the Mall.

Kids Against Hunger

Posted on Nov 10, 2018

On Saturday November 10, 2018, Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary volunteers joined with a number of local area clubs to support a food packing event at Kids Against Hunger-Fox Valley. With multiple shifts working through the day we were able to pack and ship over 69,000 meals for families that have been impacted by the recent hurricanes.

Hurricane Relief

Posted on Sep 25, 2018

Today members of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club purchased and delivered supplies for the VFW Hurricane Florence Relief Effort.

Kids Against Hunger Event - November 10, 2018

Posted on Sep 25, 2018

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is helping Kids Against Hunger pack meals for the hungry on November 10, 2018. Community Volunteers are welcome please see the brochure for details.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary participates in 10th Annual 50 Men Who Cook and Divas Who Dish, A Taste of Bloomingdale.

Posted on Sep 15, 2018

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary had fun participating in the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce’s tenth annual 50 Men Who Cook and Diva’s who Dish. The event hosted by Stratford Square Mall on Saturday September 15th was a huge hit. Attendees were able to sample dozens of varieties of food from appetizers, and side dishes to main course and desserts. Rotary President Kencie Zmich served hungry guests her delicious homemade potato pancakes. Past president, Jon Bartlet served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Proceeds from ticket sales and raffles went to fund both the Chamber and the local schools.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary honors local fallen hero

Posted on Sep 01, 2018

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club was proud to honor fallen Bloomingdale Police Officer Raymond Murrell with a bench, tree and plaque. The Rotary club joins the entire Bloomingdale community in remembering officer Murrell.

2018 School Supply Donation

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

Continuing a multi-year tradition, today The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary assisted the Humanitarian Service Protect with a school supply drive. Club members went to a local retailer and purchased $800 of school supplies. The supplies will be distributed to low-income children from a number of local schools in the Dupage/Kane County area.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Fish Release 2018

Posted on Apr 21, 2018

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Fish Release 2018

The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary with the support from our generous sponsors helped re-stock the ponds at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Turner Park in Roselle. This is an annual event where local kid help re-stock the ponds with bass, blue-gill, catfish and minnows. Particular thanks go to Boy Scout Troops 457 and 408 as they volunteered at each location. The Club also collected food donations for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry.

Drinks For Everyone - Spirits Tasting & Clean Water Fundraiser

Posted on Feb 07, 2018

Drinks For Everyone 2018 !

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is hosting a Spirit Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday February 17, 2018 at Quick Fire Café in Bloomingdale Illinois.

Proceeds will go to a Rotary sponsored initiative to provide clean water access in Puerto Rico, as well as funding local charities. See details below:

What - Spirit Tasting - sample cocktails from local craft distillers

Where - Quick Fire Cafe in Stratford Square Mall - 201 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

When - Saturday February 17th , from 3-6

Why - Have fun, taste great craft cocktails while helping to provide clean water in Puerto Rico

Cost - Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door

Click here for our event brochure !

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary 2017 Holiday Service Project

Posted on Dec 12, 2017

On Tuesday December 12^th the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club volunteered at the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream. In support of the HSP's Christmas Offering, the club sorted and distributed pre-selected wrapped gifts and food to families in need. The Rotarian's had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids/Seniors in the DuPage/Kane County area. This event continues a thirteen plus year relationship of support between the Humanitarian Service Project and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club.

Rotary Donates Warm Winter Coats!

Posted on Nov 28, 2017

On Tuesday, November 28, the Rotary Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle presented Keeneyville Elementary School District 20 with 81 new winter coats for needy families. “Igniting the power and potential of students is truly a community effort and for those children in need, we are very lucky to have such a caring service organization like the Rotary Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle,” said Dr. Michael Connolly, District 20 superintendent. The donation was organized by Rotarian, Jenny Yockey from Friendly Ford Inc. in Roselle. Working with Stratford Square Mall personnel and Carson’s store managers, Yockey secured a monetary donation and a discount on the coats. The remaining balance was paid for by the Rotary. “Their work and the support of Carson’s and Stratford Square Mall is helping to make it easier to ensure all of our students have what they need to come to school ready to learn,” added Connolly. “We deeply thank Rotary for their generosity.” Rotary Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle was founded in 1997 and is part of Rotary International, a global network with the motto, Service Above Self. With over 35,000 clubs nationwide, the service club works to make a difference in local communities and beyond. Photo Caption: The coat donation was presented during the Rotary’s regular weekly meeting. Back row: Chuck Kinnaman, Bob Olson, Stefan Larsson, Michael Connolly, Lauren Schmidt, Bill Bahr and Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon; Middle Row: Kencie Zmich, Jenny Yockey and Terese Cotton; Front row: Jon Bartelt and Carrie Matlock. #

Joint Thanksgiving Meeting

On Tuesday November 21, The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club hosted the Schaumburg- Hoffman Estates Rotary Club for a joint Pre-Thanksgiving meeting. Members of both clubs enjoyed lunch at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, and an informative legislative update from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi !

Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution

Posted on Nov 17, 2017

Turkey Distribution

Today members of the Bloomingdale–Roselle Rotary worked alongside volunteers from St. Isidore church, to arrange for the delivery of hundreds of turkeys, potatoes and sides to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Once all the food was delivered and organized, families and individuals in need lined up to receive a free full Thanksgiving meal. This is the third year that our club has assisted the Food Pantry in this important community project.

Local Rotary Clubs work together to help Kids Against Hunger

Posted on Oct 21, 2017

On Saturday October 21^st members of the Rotary Clubs in Carol Stream, Bloomingdale-Roselle, and Lisle packed over 6 1/3 pallets of food which equals 43,008 meals. This effort was to benefit Kids Against Hunger –Fox Valley. The meals will help Syrian refugees.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Welcomes New Member

Posted on Oct 03, 2017

Today the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Roselle Village Clerk, Patty Burns as our newest member. Patty will be the primary member for the Village's shared membership in our Club. Welcome Patty !

Bloomingdale-Roselle Club Welcomes Interact Club with Service Project

Posted on Sep 19, 2017

Bloomingdale–Roselle Rotary continued our partnership with students from Westfield Middle School as part of our regular “Rotary on the Road” service project series. Today was particularly special as we inaugurated our first Interact club with District 15 Westfield as well. Additionally the kids learned about Rotary and what we do; and about the plants and animals that are found in neighborhood parks. The Club members and the kids joined in tasks such as picking up trash, and just observing nature during our lunch hour. This service project was also part of The Green Apple Day of Service, sponsored by The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council.

Rotary Club Restores Bricks at Roselle's Miracle Field

Posted on Aug 23, 2017

Today members of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club cleaned and restored the commemorative bricks near the entrance to the Miracle Field. The Miracle Field, which was created by the fundraising efforts of The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Cub in 2003, is a completely accessible baseball & softball field located at 304 E Pine St in Roselle, IL . The Miracle Field is part of Roselle Park Districts's , Parkside Park.

2017 School Supply Donation

Posted on Jul 18, 2017

Continuing a multi-year tradition, today The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary assisted the Humanitarian Service Protect and Kenneyville School District 20 with a school supply drive. Club members went to a local retailer and purchased enough school supplies to fill the yearly needs of 20 kids from low-income families. The supplies will be distributed to children from a number of local schools in the Dupage/Kane County area.

New Rotary Year

Posted on Jun 27, 2017

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary welcomes new president Gerald Marshall; honors past President Jon Bartelt.

On Tuesday June 27, members of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club gathered at Jameson’s Charhouse to celebrate the end of the Rotary year. The club reflected on the successful 2016-17 Rotary year with a number of members being recognized with awards for their outstanding achievements. The club was especially thankful for Jon Bartelt’s leadership in expanding membership from 19 to 27. Our growth and regular generosity to The RI Foundation also resulted in The Bloomingdale Roselle-Rotary Club being recognized with two awards by District Governor Rick Rivkin. Outgoing President Jon Bartelt is handing the gavel over to incoming president Gerald Marshal. The club is looking forward to a great new year starting July 1, 2017.

The following is a wrap-up of the night’s events:

The club welcomed new members; Jessica Nagy, and Connie Greve. Rob Burns was recognized as an Honorary Rotarian. Sherry Shannon was awarded the Rotary Rookie of the Year award. Chuck Kinnaman was honored with the Service above Self Award. Lastly, the Club was glad to honor, Kencie Zmich with the much-deserved Rotarian of the Year Award.

Drinks For Everyone

Posted on Apr 17, 2017

Drinks For Everyone 2017 !

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is hosting a Spirit Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday May 20, 2017 at Quick Fire Café in Bloomingdale Illinois.

Proceeds will go to a Rotary sponsored initiative to provide clean water access in Bolivia, as well as funding local charities. See details below:

What - Spirit Tasting - sample cocktails from six local craft distillers

Where - Quick Fire Cafe in Stratford Square Mall - 201 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

When - Saturday May 20^st, from 3-6

Why - Have fun, taste great craft cocktails while helping to provide clean water in Bolivia

Cost - Tickets are $30 at the door

Click here for our event brochure !

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Grows !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Mar 07, 2017

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Grows!

Today the Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary was proud to induct three new members. Our growing club now includes; Lucy Battista, Wendy Covich, and Robert Malek. We were also honored to host District 6440 Governor Rick Rivkin, who bestowed a number of honors on our club including an award for being one of the highest per capita annual giving clubs, being a 100% sustaining club, and an honor for our continued support for the Rotary End Polio Now campaign.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotarians help at Phil’s Friends

Posted on Feb 21, 2017

On Tuesday February 21^st, The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary volunteered at Phil’s Friends in Rosell as part of our regular Rotary on the Road Service Project program. Members spent time decorating and filling care packages and making cards that are delivered to cancer patients. Phil’s Friends brings hope through the distribution of our hand assembled Care Packages to cancer patients and their families, consistent weekly support through Cards of Hope and prayer.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Supports Literacy !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jan 31, 2017

On January 31, 2017, members of The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club visited, Waterbury Elementary School in Roselle Illinois, to read stories to the kids. One of the goals of Rotary International is to support literacy efforts; our club members had a great time in meeting this goal !

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Celebrates 20 Year !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jan 25, 2017

January 24, 2017, marked the 20th anniversary of the Charter for the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club. Members celebrated with a dinner and fellowship at 8000 Miles a Roselle restaurant. The. Club also was pleased to induct Brad Fletcher as our latest new member. !

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary 2016 Holiday Service Project

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

On Friday December 16th the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club volunteered at the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream. In support of the HSP's Christmas Offering, the club sorted toy donations, put together boxes, unloaded donations and sorted gifts for needy children. The Rotarian's had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids/Seniors in the DuPage/Kane County area. This event continues a twelve plus year relationship of support between the Humanitarian Service Project and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Helps Food Pantry

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club has a long history of helping the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. One big example is our ongoing service project of weekly bringing food from a local Jewel grocery store to the food pantry. Thanks go out to current club member Chuck Kinnanman and former member Rob Burns, these dedicated volunteers bring the food to the pantry rain or shine all year long!

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary partners with Westfield School to clean the Park !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Sep 20, 2016

Bloomingdale–Roselle Rotary teamed up with 6^th graders from Westfield Middle School as part of our regular “Rotary on the Road” service project series. Today was an educational and environmental outreach project as the kids learned about Circle Park, The Rotary and what we do, and about nature and the plants and animals that are found in neighborhood parks. The Club members and the kids joined together in tasks such as picking up trash, pruning trees, raking mulch, and just observing nature during our lunch hour. This service project was also part of The Green Apple Day of Service, sponsored by The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council.

New Rotary Year

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jun 29, 2016

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary welcomes new president Jon Bartlet; honors past president Bruce Dahlquist.

On Tuesday June 28^th members of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club gathered at Jamison’s Charhouse to celebrate the end of the Rotary year. The club reflected on the successful 2015-16 Rotary year with a number of members being recognized with awards for their outstanding achievements. The club was especially thankful for Bruce Dahlquist's leadership in creating our newly designed club history book, Bruce's efforts resulted in our clubs history being recognized by District Governor Rodney Adams ! Outgoing President Bruce Dahlquist is handing the gavel over to incoming president Jon Bartelt. The club is looking forward to a great new year starting July 1, 2016.

The following is a wrap-up of the night’s events:

The club welcomed new member Chris Bryan, William Bahr was recognized as our first Honorary member, Chris Gerardi was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, Amy Cawley was recognized for outstanding service as she retires from the Roselle Library and Rotary, Tim Jarzemsky and Kencie Zmich were honored for outstanding service, Chuck Kinnanman was honored for another year of perfect attendance. And both Chris Gerardi and Jenny Yockey were named Rotarians of the year.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Funds El Salvador Clean Water Project

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on May 21, 2016

The Bloomingdale- Roselle Rotary is pleased to announce the success of our May 21st “Drinks for Everyone” clean water fundraiser.

On Saturday May 21, 2016 the club partnered with Quick Fire Café in Stratford Square mall to host a successful spirit tasting.

Well over a 100 guests enjoyed the sample cocktails from the following local craft Distillers:
Black Dog, Plainfield
Blaum Brothers, Galena
Fox River Distilling company, Geneva
North Shore Distillery, Green Oaks
Quincy Street, Riverside
Whiskey Acres, Dekalb
This event was both fun and meaningful, and due to the hard work of our club members, the Quick Fire Café staff and the great tasting cocktails offered by the distillers, our club raised $4000 toward a water project in El Salvador. Thanks especially to Club Members Chris Gerardi and Kencie Zmich who were the leaders on this special event.

Day Of Fishing

Posted on May 20, 2016

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Day of Fishing

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary and The Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation hosted twenty plus Rotarians for a day of fishing on Friday May 21. Guests had a rare chance to try their luck on one of the many lakes on the Max McGraw wildlife property. The Bloomingdale–Roselle Rotary Club would like to thank Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Plano Molding, Cabela’s, and DLA Architects for helping support this event. Proceeds raised will go to help fund our local and international service projects.

Drinks For Everyone !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on May 05, 2016

Drinks for everyone!

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is hosting a Spirit Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday

May 21, 2016 at Quick Fire Café in Bloomingdale Illinois. Proceeds will go towards a Rotary sponsored initiative to provide clean water access in an impoverished area of El Salvador. See details below:

What - Spirit Tasting - sample 10 cocktails from 6 plus local craft distillers

Where - Quick Fire Cafe in Stratford Square Mall - 201 Stratford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

When - Saturday May 21^st, from 3-6

Why - Have fun, taste great craft cocktails while helping to provide clean water in El Salvador

Cost - Tickets are $30 at the door

Click HERE for our the event brochure !

Rotary Story Time

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jan 19, 2016

On January 19, 2016, members of The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club visited Spring Hills School in Roselle Illinois, to read stories to the kids. One of the goals of Rotary International is to support literacy efforts; our club members had a great time in meeting this goal

2015 School Supply Donation

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jul 21, 2015

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary today assisted the Humanitarian Service Protect with their annual school supply drive. Club members went to a local retailer and purchased enough school supplies to fill the yearly needs of 30 kids from low income families. The supplies will be distributed to children from a number of local schools in the Dupage/Kane County area. the Humanitarian Service Project posted a story about our donation on their blog.

http://humanitarianserviceproject.blogspot.com/2015/07/thank-you-bloomingdale-roselle-rotary.html

Rotary Restores Bricks at Roselle’s Miracle Field

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jun 23, 2015

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Fish Release 2015

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Apr 17, 2015

The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary with the support from our generous sponsors helped re-stock the ponds at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Turner Park in Roselle. This is an annual event where local kid help re-stock the ponds with bass, blue-gill, catfish and minnows. Particular thanks go to Boy Scout Troops 457 and 408 as they volunteered at each location. The Club also collected donations for the Rotary International End Polio Now campaign with our paint your pinky purple promotion.

Rotary Helps with Hunger

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Mar 30, 2015

The Bloomingdale–Roselle Rotary Club is a service club that strives to make our community a better place to work and live. To fulfill that mission members of The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club purchased over $300 worth of food for The Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Club members and their family gathered at the Bloomingdale Meijer store, they purchased nutritious food items that were requested by the food pantry. The Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry serves over 3,400 people a year by helping support families that may be struggling with hunger.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Welcomes Newest Member

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Mar 03, 2015

On March 3, 2015 the Bloomingdale Rotary proudly inducted Chris Gerardi into the club. Chris owns Home Helpers Home Care in Bloomingdale, IL. Chris was sworn in by President Elect Bruce Dahlquist, Chris is sponsored by club Treasurer Chuck Kinnaman. Welcome Chris !

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary 2014 Holiday Service Project

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jan 13, 2015

On Friday December 5th the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club volunteered at the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream. In support of the HSP's Christmas Offering, the club sorted food donations, put together boxes, unloaded donations and sorted gifts for needy children. The Rotarian's had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids/Seniors in the DuPage/Kane County area. This event continues an eleven plus year relationship of support between the Humanitarian Service Project and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Supports Veterans Memorial

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Nov 16, 2014

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club proudly showed support for local veterans with the purchase of an engraved brick. The Rotary Club worked with American Legion Post 1084 as they put the final touches on a new Veterans Memorial Park located on Irving Park Road and Park Street in Roselle

Kelly Miller Circus comes to Town !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Sep 15, 2014

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club proudly brought the circus to Bloomingdale; with performance's on September 12-14, thousands of local residents enjoyed family friendly entertainment. The Rotary club invited the Kelly Miller Circus to town and with the generous support of Stratford Square, residents easily located the circus which was conveniently set-up in the malls parking lot. The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary would like to thank our other sponsors, they include: Itasca Bank and Trust, Bloomingdale Township Assessor John T. Dabrowski and Wickstrom Chevrolet. The Rotary Club received a percentage of ticket sales for the circus performances; we will use the money raised to continue our mission of helping with charitable efforts both locally and internationally.

Rotary buys school supplies for needy kids !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Aug 11, 2014

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary today assisted the Humanitarian Service Protect with their annual school supply drive. Club members went to a local retailer and purchased enough supplies to fill 15 back packs with a years’ worth of school supplies. These supplies will be distributed to kids from low income families at a number of local schools in the Dupage/Kane County area. the Humanitarian Service Project posted a story about our donation on their blog.

http://humanitarianserviceproject.blogspot.com/

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Fish Release LakeView Park Bloomingdale

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Release Fish at Turner Pond in Roselle

Posted by Phil Van Duyne

January 7th meeting Cancelled

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jan 06, 2014

Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecast for today Rotary has been cancelled. See you next week on the 14th !

Rotarians Help During the Holidays !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Dec 05, 2013

On Friday December 6th the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club volunteered at the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream. In support of the HSP's Christmas Offering, the club sorted food donations, put together boxes, unloaded donations and sorted gifts for needy children. The Rotarian's had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids/Seniors in the DuPage/Kane County area. This event continues a ten plus year relationship of support between the Humanitarian Service Project and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Club Continues to Grow !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Dec 02, 2013

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary welcomed two new members today. President Jenny Yockey had the privilege of installing Merry Chapman and Gerry Marshall as our two newest members; congratulation to them both! The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is always looking for new members. If you would like to join a dynamic club that believes in having fun and making a difference in the community please consider being our guest at a future lunch meeting.

Rotarians volunteer to assist local food pantry

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Oct 23, 2013

On October 22 and 23, The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary helped move the remaining overstock from the now closed Pik Kwik grocery store in Roselle, to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Over three truckloads of frozen foods and household items were transported; club members then helped restock the shelves of the food pantry. The Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry, which serves 3,400 people in a year, helps support families that may be struggling during this time of economic uncertainty. The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club would like to thank the owners of Pik-KWik for this and past generosity !

Sunnyside Park

Posted by Jenny Yockey on Aug 23, 2013

Sunnyside Park, in Bloomingdale, has undergone a complete renovation and is now a fully-accessible playground for children of all abilities ages 2-12. The Bloomingdale/Roselle Rotary assisted in the funding of the fully-accessible drinking fountain! Rotarians were onsite at the Park Dedication/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, August 24, it was heartwarming to see the children enjoy their brand new park!!

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Awards Rotarian of the Year

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Aug 12, 2013

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club, today proudly awarded its 2013 Rotarian of the Year to John Binneboese, Sr VP of Business Development Itasca Bank & Trust Co. John brings his business acumen and community spirit together on every service project the club works on. In particular John is being recognized for his tireless efforts in bringing a very successful circus fundraiser to the Bloomingdale-Roselle community in the fall of 2012. Congratulations John!

School Supply Drive

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Aug 04, 2013

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary today assisted the Humanitarian Service Protect with their annual school supply drive. Club members went to a local retailer and purchased enough supplies to fill 24 back packs with a years worth of school supplies. These supplies will be distributed to kids from low income families at a back to school fair sponsored by the Dupage Regional Office of Education and Catholic Charities. All proceeds used in this effort were generously donated by club businesses and members.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Relay For Life Team !

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is proud to be doing our part to make sure that cancer never steals another year of anyone’s life. Please join our team or make a donation, because saving lives from cancer starts one team, one participant, and one dollar at a time. The Relay details:

Relay For Life of Roselle Bloomingdale Itasca Medinah

Friday, June 07, 2013 6:00PM

Lake Park High School, East Campus

600 Medinah Rd., Roselle

To make a donation to our team please Click here: Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Team

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Welcomes Two New Members

Posted by Phil Van Duyne

As Rotary District 6440 Governor Mike Yesner looks on, Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon and Dr. John Bartelt are inducted into the Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Club by Club President Carrie Fullerton and Rotarian Kathy Maykut.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Fish Release

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Mar 10, 2013

The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary along with support from our generous sponsors will help re-stock the ponds at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Turner Park in Roselle. Join us for this family friendly program on Saturday April 13, 2013 at 9am, participants are provided with buckets to dispense fish into the ponds. Dress appropriately as splashing and muddy conditions are likely. Participanrts are ecouraged to bring donations of canned goods for the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. All ages are welcome !

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary leads the fight against hunger.

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Jan 28, 2013

Hunger never takes a break and with the continuing tough economic times local food pantries are in demand more than ever. Responding to this need, the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary took action on Tuesday January 29 by assisting the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Members of the club partnered with local Roselle grocer Pik-Kwik in an effort to help families in need. The club raised money towards the purchase of $500 worth of food items. In addition, and much the surprise of the club, the owners of Pik-Wik generously donated $250 worth of in-kind donations towards extra food. Club members not only purchased the food, but helped re-stock the shelves at the Pantry. The motto of all Rotary clubs is “service above self” and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club strives all year to exemplify that by working on humanitarian and charitable projects in our local communities.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Volunteers with The Humaintarian Service Project

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Dec 06, 2012

On Friday December 7th the Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Club helped the Humanitarian Service Project. The club sorted kids winter clothing, and sorted gifts for seniors. The Rotarians had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids in the Du page/Kane County area.

The volunteers - sorting clothes- George Balis, Tim Jarzemsky, Bob Olson, Jenny Yockey, Chuck Kinnaman and Rick Tayfel. (Also volunteering but not pictured: Carrie Fullerton, John Binneboese and Kathy Maykut)

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Sponsors Circus

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Sep 05, 2012

On September 6, 2012 The Kelley Miller Circus came to Bloomingdale; working closely with the Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary, The Village of Bloomingdale and especially Stratford Square Mall, the circus was a huge hit. Attendees at the two sold-out shows enjoyed family entertainment including a trapeze show, 6 clown routines and animal performances. The Rotary will use the proceeds raised to help fund charitable and humanitarian efforts in the area. In the picture below the Rotary presents Doug Kiehn General Manager of Stratford Square with a plaque honoring the mall for their assistance with the circus.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Helps Local Food Pantry

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky

The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary club in partnership with the Bloomingdale Public Library, Village of Bloomingdale, Bloomingdale Park District, Village of Roselle, Roselle Park District, and the Roselle Public Library District, would like to thank all residents who participated and donated to our April 2012 community-wide food drive. A total of 2,539 items and $100 in monetary contributions were donated to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry, which services 3,400 people in a year. Food drives in the spring and summer months are critical for replenishing our local food bank for families that may depend on food assistance. Your support and donation directly helps these families that may be struggling during this time of economic uncertainty. Thank you again for your contribution and for all the agencies that sponsored this food drive.

Rotary 50/50 Raffle

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky

On May 29, 2012 The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary drew the winning ticket for our 50/50 raffle. The lucky winning ticket number was 000043, the club will use the funds raised to continue to support local and international humanitarian and charitable efforts. Thanks to all participants.

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Helps Kids Against Hunger

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary and Clarke Pack Food for Hungry Children

Rob Burns, Jenny Yockey, Chuck Kinnaman, and George Balis along with 7 Clarke employees volunteered for 2 hours today for Kids Against Hunger (www.kidsagainsthunger.com).

Rotarian and Clarke sweat equity produced…

3,744 scoops of 21 essential vitamins, 9 minerals, dehydrated vegetables, rice and flavoring packaged…

Into 936 bags = 832 lbs of food packaged

Each bag contains enough for 6 servings…

With the help of our Rotary donation to cover the quarter per serving cost…

PRODUCED 5,616 MEALS…

ENOUGH TO GIVE 15 CHILDREN, ONE COMPLETE MEAL, FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR.

What a great way to spend two hours on a Friday with friends and co-workers.

For more information on Kids Against Hunger, please visit www.kidsagainsthunger.com and www.kah-fv.org

Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary helps needy kids

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Dec 11, 2011

On Friday December 9th the Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Club helped the Humanitarian Service Project. The club sorted gifts, assembled boxes and had a great time helping this organization serve the estimated 1200 needy kids in the Du page/Kane County area.

The volunteers - before the work started - Tim Jarzemsky, George Balis, Amy Cawley, Jenny Yockey, Phil Van Duyne ( not shown Rick Tayfel and Rob Ward)

The sorting area where we sorted gifts/ assembled boxes

2011 Bags Tournament Champs!

Posted by Phil Van Duyne

Thank you, sponsors!

Wintrust Mortgage – Rick Tayfel

Roselle Bank & Trust

Bloomingdale Bank & Trust

Speer Financial

The Law Offices of Sam Tornatore

State Representative Franco Coladipietro

Itasca Construction Associates

ACRES Group

A&A Paving

Wickstrom Chevrolet

Roselle Tilted Kilt

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Gold Sponsors Throwing the First Bags

Rick and Ed do the honors and throw the first bags

of the tournament

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The Mosenator!

Thanks for all your help.

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Rob and Jammie watchin' the finals.

Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary participates in 50 Men Who Cook

Posted by Tim Jarzemsky on Sep 26, 2011

The Bloomingdale- Roselle Rotary had fun participating in the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce’s, third annual 50 Men Who Cook. The event hosted by Hilton Indian Lakes on Saturday September 24^th was a huge hit, with over 500 people attending. Attendees were able to sample dozens of varieties of food from appetizers, and side dishes to main course and desserts. Rotarians Rob Burns, Linda Zerwin, and Tim Jarzemsky helped serve over 200 hungry guests the delicious Bruschetta that was prepared by the Tony Spavone’s restaurant. Proceeds from ticket sales and raffles went to fund both the Chamber and the local schools.