Since 2018, the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary has helped plant over 30 trees throughout both communities. Here is an example of the latest edition, a new tree with a plaque that was planted in Roselle near the intersection of Main and Prospect.
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In the first quarter of 2021, The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary provided support to the following organizations that are assisting with local and national needs.
$500 to a community read program in partnership with the Bloomingdale, Roselle, and Itasca Libraries.
$500 to a community read program in partnership with the Bloomingdale, Roselle, and Itasca Libraries.
$250 in support of the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the College of DuPage.
$100 to SCARCE in support of sustainable communities.
$1000 to the Roselle United Methodist Community Food Pantry. This donation made possible due to funds received from the Estate of Dominic Froio.
$1,000 to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. This donation made possible due to funds received from the Estate of Dominic Froio.
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 kids help re-stock the ponds with bass, bluegill, catfish, and minnows. The club and our helpers from both Park District's assisted local kids as they put the fish into buckets for release into the ponds.
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is proud to continue our long commitment of support for the DuPage County Toys for Tots. With generous donations from the Bloomingdale-Roselle and the Schaumburg -Hoffman Estates Rotary Clubs; and with the coordination of donations offered by member Kencie Zmich, we were once again able to make the holiday season bright for many kids. See below for details from DuPage Toys for Tots...
"It has been a year! As we bid goodbye to 2020 and happily welcome a new year in a drastically changed landscape, we at the Marine Reserve DuPage County Toys for Tots campaign want to thank you for your incredible support of the 2020 Christmas season, which helped provide a symbol of hope to over 26,656 economically disadvantaged children throughout DuPage County with the distribution of over 54,279 toys. In a world turned upside down by Covid-19, social distancing and greater need, we were successful in sharing Christmas throughout our community, despite restrictions and increased difficulties in distribution."
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is proud to support The Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) "Christmas Offering with a $500.00 donation. The goal of the annual Christmas Offering is to provide nutritious food and Christmas presents to seniors, families, and children living in poverty. Every year since 1979, the Humanitarian Service Project has had the loving support of the community which has allowed us to serve so many people in need. The Bloomingdale-Rosselle Roarty has supported HSP for over a decade. More information can be found here:
Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Fish Release 2020
On Saturday, September 26th The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary helped re-stock the ponds at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Turner Park in Roselle. This is an annual event where local kids help us re-stock the ponds with bass, bluegill, catfish, and minnows. This event is usually held in the spring, however this year we postponed and downsized the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to our sponsors and the Bloomingdale/Roselle Park Districts for organizing this event.
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary provided support to the following organizations that are assisting local and national needs
$500 to Second Harvest Food Pantry in Louisiana to assist residents impacted by Hurricane’s Laura and Sally.
$200 to a School Supply drive, in of support of kids and families in Keeneyville Elementary School District 20.
$125 to Meals on Wheels to help support local seniors in need of food assistance.
$500 to Second Harvest Food Pantry in Louisiana to assist residents impacted by Hurricane’s Laura and Sally.
$200 to a School Supply drive, in of support of kids and families in Keeneyville Elementary School District 20.
$125 to Meals on Wheels to help support local seniors in need of food assistance.
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 $500 of school supplies. The supplies will be distributed to low-income children from a number of local schools in the Dupage/Kane County area.
The Bloomingdale- Roselle Rotary Club is proud to help support charities and non-profits during the Coronavirus Pandemic. This month we offered donations to a number of organizations including:
$250 to Northeast Dupage Family and Youth Services
$250 to Rise Against Hunger
$250 to Rotary of Guatemala Literacy Project
$500 to Relay for Life of Northern Dupage- NW Cook
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club is exploring multiple other projects to support local and international partners that are helping in the Coronavirus response.
In an effort to provide support for those in need, the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary has provided donations to a number of local charities. Our donations were offered to the following groups:
- Ronald McDonald House $500
- DuPage PADS $500
- Humanitarian Service Project $500
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club is exploring multiple other projects to support local partners that are helping in the Coronavirus response.
In an effort to provide support for families in need, the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary has provided donations to local food pantries. Our donations were offered to the following groups:
• Northern Illinois Food Bank $1000
• Roselle United Methodist Church Food Pantry $2000
• Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry $500
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club is exploring multiple other projects to support local partners that are helping in the Coronavirus response.
In an effort to provide support for overworked first responders, The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary provided a hot meal to the Police and Fire Departments that serve Bloomingdale and Roselle. We worked with local restaurants including; Anyway’s Pub, and Outback Steakhouse in Bloomingdale and Doctor Dogs in Roselle to provide a well-deserved free meal to these heroes’. The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club is exploring multiple other projects to support local partners that are helping in the Coronavirus response.
Bloomingdale-Rotary Supports local hospital workers:
In an effort to provide support for overworked medical and healthcare workers, The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary provided a simple meal of hot pizza for workers on Friday, March 27th. Our Club coordinated with staff from AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center GlenOaks in Glendale Heights, we made sure that all staff from all shifts could enjoy a free meal. The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club is exploring multiple other projects to support local partners that are helping in the Coronavirus response.
The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary Club is honored to have been awarded the Best of Bloomingdale 2020 in the Non-Profit Category. This annual award presented by the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses and non-profits.
12/10 & 12/17 Meeting Location Change
Due to heavy holiday traffic at the Brunch Cafe, the remaining two December meetings will be moved to the Roselle Park District 's 10 N. Roselle Road location.
Meeting Details:
December 10th Breakfast meeting at 7:30 A.M.
December 17th Lunch meeting at 12:15 P.M.
Address:
10 North Roselle Road
Roselle, IL 60172
Christmas/ New Years
Due to the Christmas and New Years Holidays we will not meet on December 24th or December 31st.
Happy Holidays !
On Wednesday 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 fifteen plus year relationship of support between the Humanitarian Service Project and the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club.
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 sixth year that our club has assisted the Food Pantry in this important community project
Over 1,000 children, parents, and community members participated in the second annual Trunk or Treat Event, hosted by the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club together with the American Legion Post 1084 in Roselle. More than 40 local business and nonprofit organizations decorated trunks and handed out candy and other goodies. Members of the Rotary Club and volunteer students from the Lake Park High School National Honors Society helped coordinate the event and welcome participants at the main entrance. The Roselle Police Department, Roselle VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) and Roselle Police Explorers provided assistance keeping pedestrians safe near the area and while crossing streets.
The trunk voted most favorite was created by Keeneyville School District 20.
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary funded the purchase and planting of a number of trees in both Bloomingdale and Roselle. In October 2019, The village of Roselle supervised the installation of three Maple trees.
In place of a regular meeting this coming Tuesday 10/15/19, we are headed out to Westfield Middle School to clean up their park! Meeting time is 11:15 AM and there will be pizza. Dress appropriately.
Join us on Saturday October 26, 2019 from 12-3 pm at the Roselle American Legion Post 1084. We will have over 40 decorated cars offering treats, plus fun games and face painting. Costumes are Encouraged. See the brochure below for more details.
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Rotarian John Butts delivers the first check in support of the LinksWay Foundation efforts in Swaziland. The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary stands ready to further assist their current and future projects which include; water wells, a school library, school fee/uniform support, a micro-finance program, and feeding 130 children per day. The Bloomingdale Roselle Rotary is proud to support LinksWay Foundation as part of our ongoing commitment to international service projects.
Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotarians enjoyed a tour and tasting at the Whiskey Acres Distillery in DeKalb Illinois. Members learned of the unique seed to field to bottle story of the craft bourbon, rye and vodka they produce. We are proud to help support Whiskey Acres as they have participated in our spirits tasting fundraiser for many years.
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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.
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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.
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:
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.
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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:
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Today members of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club purchased and delivered supplies for the VFW Hurricane Florence Relief Effort.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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 !
On Tuesday December 12th 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.
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. #
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 !
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.
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.
On Saturday October 21st 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 20st, 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!
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.
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.
On Tuesday February 21st, 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.
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 !
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. !
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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. 
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 teamed up with 6th 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.
Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary welcomes new president Jon Bartlet; honors past president Bruce Dahlquist.
On Tuesday June 28th 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 21st, 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 !
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
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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 !
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.
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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
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.
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/
Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecast for today Rotary has been cancelled. See you next week on the 14th !
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