Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
Panera Bread
Mar 13, 2023 6:00 PM
 
FRG Library - It's Elementary Science Program
Mar 16, 2023 5:00 PM
 
FRG Library - It's Elementary Science Program
Mar 18, 2023 1:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Panera Bread
Apr 10, 2023 6:00 PM
 
FRG Library - It's Elementary Science Program
Apr 20, 2023 5:00 PM
 
FRG Library - It's Elementary Science Program
Apr 22, 2023 1:00 PM
 
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President
Ed Connelly
 
President Elect
Ed Connelly
 
Immeiate Past President
David Miller
 
Secretary
Susan Maifield
 
Treasurer
Pat Finlon
 
Director
Jack Giel
 
Director
Cindy Finlon
 
Director
Mary Schepp
 
Director
Paul Schifferer
 
Public Relations
Mark Solak
 
Membership Chair
David Miller
 
Community Service
Joe Turner
 
Literacy Chair
Susan Maifield
 
Vocational Services
Phil Stanko
 
Club Service
Mary Schepp
 
Web Site Co Chair
Nimeet Shah
 
Co-Bulletin Editor
Nimeet Shah
 
Program Chair
Ed Connelly
 
International Service
Jack Giel
 
Rotary Foundation
Linda Trexler
 
EPN
Linda Trexler
 
Co Web Site Coordinator
Joseph Trexler
 
Youth Service
Phil Stanko
 
Youth/Interact Liaison
Phil Stanko
 
Youth/Interact Sponsor
Jim Kelly
 
Co Bulletin Editor
Joseph Trexler
 
Grants Chair
Susan Maifield
 
Co Virtual Meeting Coordinator
Nimeet Shah
 
Co Virtual Meeting Coordinator
Pat Finlon
 
Co Environmental Service Chair
Phil Stanko
 
Co Environmental Service Chair
Joe Turner
 
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Stories
New Member
 
New member Mike Coldwell is officially inducted into the Rotary!
 
Sponsor Paul Schifferer enthusiastically stands by Chris as our 
Virtual Raffle
 
Of the random names drawn for our Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) 50/50 raffle, Joe Turner's name was chosen and he did not win with 4.
 
Remember, that if you are a participating member and are unable to attend, you may designate someone to represent you. Members have the opportunity to change their minds regarding participation by contacting Cindy. 
 
Fines
Today's presenter was Sue and her fines were about Education. 
Happy Dollars
Joe T is happy snow is coming
Phil is happy the plants for th pollination program came in
Cindy is happy to be here
Dave Miller is also happy for snow
Mark is happy for March Madness
Sue is happy for college basketball
Paul is happy for his trip to Australia
Shauna is happy winter is almost over
Paul T is happy everyone stays happy
Ed is happy his daughter comes in
Linda T is happy for her granddaughter's 11th birthday
Steve is happy for basketball conferences
Chris is happy for spring break and a vacation to Florida
Ted is happy to be out with his son
Danijela is happy to have her bid opening for her major road projects
Chili Cook Off
Team Chili Cook Off- Cook Off Team Building Activity | TeamBonding
 
Rotary Club of Cary-Grove is proud to announce a new event!
 
It will be held at Chalet Hills Golf Club on May 13th. 
 
1 - 5 pm
new member training
Rotary International did a tour of the building and an exhibit for Rotary in the 1800s. We are allowed to use their building as Rotarians and as members it will always be available. 
Social Event
Third week social events will now be on Wednesdays instead of Thursday. 
 
This will be at Ed's house in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
 
March 15th
 
If anyone is planning on going and hasn't RSVP'd please do so!
Officer Reports
Goals to Date
14 of 25 Goals completed
705 hours volunteered
$9000 donated
$1500 in-kind donations
$2600 to Polio Plus
$500 to Turkey/Syria Relief
 
Secretary Report
Attendance remains around 85-90%
75% of members have 100% attendance
Rotary International Convention in Chicago 2030
 
Treasurer's Report
$2500 End Polio Now 
$2000 Every Rotarian Every Year
$500 Shop with a Cop
$1576 District Matching Grant for Cary Library
$3000 of 5000 Club Community Grants
$6000 Club Scholarship 
$12000 Decker Scholarship
$200 Interact Youth Conference
$500 Tuition Scholarship
$3500 RYLA grant
 
Avenue of Service Reports
Community Service
Library has been changing dates, please show up if possible
Adopt a Highway is kicking off this Spring at Clawson Road
 
Environmental
Saturday in April, three person team to pollinate Rotary Park
 
Rotary Park
Dave and Ed will meet with the Village of Cary 
 
Club Service
Option of electronic payments available
No meeting on March 30th
 
Vocational Service
Team for Next Friday 
 
Brewfest
Date moved to September 16th
 
 
Future Speakers
Know someone that has a passion project? Eager to promote someone helping the Community? 
 
The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove is always eager to hear from new speakers and presenters each week. If you are interested in speaking to the Rotary, please email our President Ed Connelly. 
 
Rotary Network
Posted by Joe Trexler
I've copied and pasted the verbiage from Governor Lyle's email that was sent earlier this morning. This is a great opportunity for you to get your business listed in the Rotary Business Directory. Simply click on the link below to add your establishment to the list:
 
"You might have heard that our District is partnering with D6450 and Rotary International on a pilot of a new opportunity for our members: The Rotary Network.
 
Rotary began as an opportunity for fellowship and to build business relationships that, ideally, would be advantageous to both parties.  The Rotary Network is solution for today, a way for Rotarians to help other Rotarians, and that's particularly welcome in these challenging times.  You and other Rotarians might be anxious about their business, or be looking for advice, connections, or even information about changing careers.  That's why The Rotary Network was created.  See the attached flyer and this video to learn more.
 
And if you're like me, retired, The Rotary Network is for you, too!  You can share your experience with other Rotarians, or provide guidance to a member that is looking for a change.  It's another way for us to be of service.
 
Please take a few minutes to check out therotarynetwork.org, and then list your business, add your comments, sign up as a mentor, or suggest other resources we should add.  The Rotary Network will only be as good as we together make it!"
 
Rotary News Online
Follow this link to Rotary International's "Rotary Magazine Online", which includes current topics and articles. 
Bill Gates Announces Continued Support for Polio Eradication
Bill Gates announced his continued support toward the eradication of polio and his partnership with Rotary. Click here to see a short video of that announcement.
McHenry County Living Upcoming Events
Posted by Joseph Trexler
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out McHenry County Living's Upcoming Events. Might not be Rotary related, but attending sure will "build good will and better friendships."
On-Line Makeups!
Posted by Joe Trexler
Need a makeup but find it difficult to get to another club? If so, consider using Rotary's Web-based Rotary eClub One. Click on the link and go to the "Makeups" tab to get started. Doing makeups could be easier. Let us know how you like it.
Rotary Action & Fellowship Groups
Posted by Joseph Trexler
Rotarian Action Groups are autonomous groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who are experts in a particular field, such as micro-credit or water and sanitation. More information about these groups and their purpose can be found on RI's website.
 

Rotary Fellowships are independent groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends from around the world.  Again, more detailed information is available at this link to RI's website.  

If you haven't all ready done so, take the time to click on the two links above and see if there may be a group that fits with your interests.  It's a great way to make new friends and to share common interests with Rotarians from around the world.
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