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Dundee Rotary

Service Above Self

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Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.
Emmett's Brewing Company
128 West Main Street
West Dundee, IL 60118
United States of America
Phone:
(847) 426-7990
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 243 West Dundee, Illinois 60118 - United States of America
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World Polio Day is October 24, 2024
2024 milestones achieved toward ending polio prove vaccines work
As we honor two incredible milestones toward reaching a polio-free world this year, we must note that neither would have been possible without vaccines. Thanks to their safety and efficacy, the World Health Organization (WHO’s) South-East Asia Region, which includes India, is celebrating a decade free of wild polio, and its Region of the Americas, which includes the United States, is celebrating 30 years of the same.
Both achievements result from large-scale immunization campaigns spearheaded by Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners. Thanks to their continued efforts, wild polio only circulates in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and polio cases have been reduced by 99.9% worldwide over the past 35-plus years.
Despite this progress, polio anywhere remains a threat everywhere. As a Rotary member, I urge readers to join us in our mission to end polio for good. Your support is crucial in ensuring that this paralyzing disease does not return to polio-free countries, thereby protecting children everywhere.
On World Polio Day, 24 October, Rotary calls for your continued public support. Your contributions can help fund the end of polio, and your efforts to share factual information can encourage vaccine acceptance and uptake, preventing polio outbreaks in the future. 
Visit endpolio.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

Dundee Township Rotary Club Annual Diaper Drive
Help us make a difference! The Dundee Township Rotary Club is proud to host our Annual Diaper Drive in support of the Elgin Community Crisis Center. We are collecting donations of diapers of all sizes to assist families in need in our community. Your contributions will provide much-needed support to parents and caregivers.

When: Through September 30, 2024
Where: Thomas Law Office, 30 North Western Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110 (847-426-7990 - call for evening drop off availability)

Every diaper counts! Together, we can make a big difference in the lives of local families. Thank you for your generosity!

Thank You for a Fantastic Fido Fest!

We had an incredible time at our Family-Friendly Furry Fun Day during Fido Fest! The day was filled with joy and excitement as families and their furry friends participated in activities like the agility course, "Snoopy Says," and even got some fun dog tattoos. The delicious hot dogs served by the Boy Scouts Troop and the mouth-watering tacos from Tacos El Tarasco were a big hit as well.

We were thrilled to partner with amazing organizations like Hoof Woof and Meow, Bark of an Angel Dog Rescue, and Project Hope, who brought wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes.

A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors—Blain's Farm and Fleet, Energy Smart Insulation, LLC, and Lamp Incorporated. Your support made this day possible.

We also want to extend our gratitude to Will Tunstall and the members of Tailoring Youth to Succeed for ensuring that all of our guests had a fantastic experience.

Last but not least, thank you to all of our incredible vendors, who added so much to the day. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Punkalicious Pupcakes
Shirlee's Design
The Foote Team Keystone Home Hub
Hometown Hollow Gifts & More
Steve the Dogman
Pampered Pets
Dog Jitzu Training
A Dog's Way
Citizens for Suzanne Ness
Four Legs Pets
The Red Barn
Marquetree Medley
Candy Quest
 
We look forward to hosting this fantastic event again next year!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Join Us For Fido Fest for a family friendly furry fun day!  Bring your dog and try out the dog agility set; participate in games with your dog and crafts for your children; enjoy numerous vendors, including food for lunch.  And don't forget to dress your dog up and compete for the best costume! This Saturday, August 24, 2024, from Noon to 4 pm at Town Center Park, 301 Columbia Lane, Gilberts.  Entrance Fee is $5 per person.  Children under 5 years old are free.
This summer, we will be selling doggy bandanas!  Just slip onto the collar - no knots! 
See us at Woofstock by Hoof Woof Meow at the East Dundee Depot on June 30th!
 
Look for us around town!
 
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Dundee Township Rotary Club held its annual Scholarship Banquet and awarded over $50,000.00 to 20 high school students seeking higher education.  These scholarships could not be made possible without the generous donors.  Present with the scholarship recipients were their parents and family, representatives from Dundee-Crown High School, Harry D. Jacobs High School, Marian Central Catholic High School, and Elgin Community College, the donors and their representatives, and the membership of the Dundee Township Rotary Club and their family.  Samantha Ottinger, the outgoing President of the Rotaract Club at University of Wisconsin – Platteville and former recipient of the Elgin Rotary Club Scholarship, was the keynote speaker, who gave 10 tips to the students for their upcoming education experience as they move towards their path to success.  Following are the scholarship recipients and the scholarships they were awarded:
 
1 Dundee Rotary Interact Club, $2,500.00
2 Dundee Twp Rotary Club, $1,250.00
3 Dundee Twp Rotary Club, $1,500.00
4 John Brittain Memorial, $2,500.00
5 Richard N. & Nancy A. Sisler Memorial, $1,500.00
6 Thomas G. Mullen, Sr. Memorial, $2,500.00
7 Bruce David Memorial, $2,500.00
8 James A. Alpeter Memorial, $2,000.00
9 Lawrence Sorce Memorial, $1,500.00
10 Betty-Jane Festen Memorial and Krysha Sorce, $1,500.00
11 Stig P. Orum Foundation, $2,000.00
12 Robert J. Morency Memorial, $3,000.00
13 Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial, $2,500.00
14 Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial, $2,000.00
15 Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial, $2,000.00
16 Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial, $2,000.00
17 Jack Roeser Memorial/OTTO Engineering, $2,000.00
18 Jack Roeser Memorial/OTTO Engineering, $4,000.00
19 Jack Roeser Memorial/OTTO Engineering, $4,000.00
20 Tessa Dettman Memorial, $5,000.00
21 Chere Anderson Memorial, $5,000.00 – Year 2 award
Timothy Navarro, Dundee-Crown
Ben Riggio, Dundee-Crown
Magen Laas, Dundee-Crown
Angel Hermosillo, Dundee-Crown
Madysen Reilly, Dundee-Crown
Joshua Pottorff, St. Edward
Ava Leith, Dundee-Crown
Lauren Braswell, Dundee-Crown
Cody Brockner, Marian Central
Sean Trznadel, Jacobs
Hayden Peterson, Dundee-Crown
Max Astacio, Marian Central
Camryn Cook, Jacobs
Rujul Shah, Dundee-Crown
Itzel Parra, ECC
Malcolm Finn, Home School
Ava Denman, Marian Central
Laura Lopez, ECC
Ameera Hussain, Jacobs
Nolan Wiebenga, Dundee-Crown
Kylie Martin, Dundee-Crown
Congratulations to all of these amazing students!  We know their future will be filled with greatness!
The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) weekends are coming fast!  They are March 7, 2024, through March 10, 2024 and April 4, 2024, through April 7, 2024.  Use the Site Pages on the right of this Home Page for the applications and all information regarding RYLA.  High school students of all grades are welcome to apply.  The weekends are paid for by Dundee Township Rotary Club.  Applications are due by February 29, 2024, for the first weekend and by March 15, 2024, for the second weekend.  Applications should be submitted to Treasurer@DundeeRotary.org.  Questions, contact Colleen Thomas at 847-426-7990.
 
The Dundee Township Rotary Club Scholarship Applications are now available.  We will be awarding scholarships on May 7, 2024.  You can retrieve them using the link under Site Pages or obtain them from your school counselor.  You must be a resident of Dundee Township or attend school in Dundee Township.  There are three applications:  Dundee Township Academic, Dundee Township Vocational, and District 6440 Vocational.  The two Dundee Township applications are due March 25, 2024.  The District application is due March 18, 2024.  If you have any questions, please email DundeeRotaryScholarship@gmail.com or call Colleen Thomas at 847-426-7990.
 
Our Annual Super Bowl Squares are complete!  Thank you to all who participated and Good Luck!
 
Join the Dundee Township Rotary Club for our Annual Halloween Party for Special Needs Children!
You can sign up to bring a special needs child or to bring and give out treats, or even bring a simple game. Single seats or full tables still available.
From 2pm-4pm on Sunday, October 22nd.
Rotary club members will have decorated tables where special needs children (and their siblings) can trick-or-treat. All in one area and handicapped accessible.
Snacks will also be served along with entertainment & games!
All takes place at the Dundee Township Senior Center at the NW corner of Rt. 68 and Rt. 25.
Please register with Kathryn Festen at kathryn.festen28@gmail.com
Help serve the community by purchasing a ticket and maybe win money back!
https://go.rallyup.com/dundeerotary2023/Campaign/Details
 
The Dundee Township Rotary Club was once again involved in the Intelligentsia Cup West Dundee River Challenge day of professional and amateur bicycle races on July 21st. The club was there to connect with interested folks who stopped by the Rotary tent and also to organize and manage the 60+ volunteer race marshals necessary for safety of the racers and the public at this big all-day fun event.
Congratulations to the 17 scholarship recipients from the Dundee Township Rotary Club and a big Thank You to all of the donors!
 
The Dundee Township Rotary Club is once again awarding numerous scholarships on May 2, 2023!  Applications have been sent to school counselors and athletic directors.  Students residing in or attending school in Dundee Township may apply.  See link under Site Pages to the right to download the applications.  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2023!
 
Join us for the 16th Annual Halloween Party for Special Needs Children!
 
From Noon - 2pm on Sunday October 23rd Rotary club members will have decorated tables where special needs children (and their siblings) can trick-or-treat. All in one area and handicapped accessible.
 
Snacks will also be served!
 
All takes place at the Dundee Township Senior Center at the NW corner of Rt. 68 and Rt. 25.
Please register with Kathryn Festen at kathryn.festen28@gmail.com 
The Dundee Township Rotary Club is once again holding its annual Stimulus Raffle!  Tickets are $20 each, and prizes range from $100 to $1000!  This fundraiser supports the community work of Dundee Twp. Rotary such as College Scholarships, Veterans Luncheon, Casino Day for Seniors, Halloween Party for Disabled Children, Winter Coats for Needy Kids and much, much more. See a Dundee Twp. Rotary member or, to purchase online, go to http://go.rallyup.com/dundeerotary2022  Drawing is September 15, 2022!
On May 3, 2022, the Dundee Township Rotary Club awarded $39,000 in scholarships to 16 students entering post high school education.  The Dundee-Crown High School Jazz Band entertained the guests at the beginning of the evening.  The students, their parents, donors, and the principals from Dundee-Crown H.S. and Jacobs H.S., and a representative from Elgin Community College were also in attendance.  Congratulations to the following students:
 
Erica Batad
Keegan Connors
Linda Corral
Gianna Daufenbach
John Heffelfinger
Zack Janikowski
Michael Kathrein
Parin Keerthi
Joshua Leonard
Nancy Martinez
Gabriella Myslo
Patricia Ortega
Itzel Parra
Jared Petrin
Joshua Sanchez
Brady Taylor
 
These scholarships would not be made possible without the donors.  With sincere gratitude, we thank each of the following donors:
 
Thomas G. Mullen, Sr. Memorial
Pluymert, MacDonald, Hargrove & Lee
Tessa Dettman Memorial
Larry Sorce Memorial and Krysha Sorce
Bruce David Memorial
James A. Alpeter Memorial
Kings Hockey Club
Kings Hockey Club
Stig P. Orum Foundation
Jack and Kathy Festen
Robert Morency Memorial
Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial
Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial
John Brittain Memorial
Jack Roeser Memorial
A little late in posting, but the Salvation Army provided a Certificate of Appreciation for us ringing bells and collecting additional donations during the holidays.
Congratulations to our Super Bowl Square Winners!  Barb F., Ian L., and Trish W., who won TWO squares!  More importantly, thank you to each and every one of you who purchased a square.  Your contributions help our Club give back to the community, locally, and internationally.
 
Rotary District 6440 is hosting a leadership weekend for selected students March 10-13, 2022, and April 7-10, 2022.  Students may attend either weekend.  The local clubs, including the Dundee Township Rotary Club and the Fox Valley Sunset Club, will pay for the selected students to attend, including housing, meals, and transportation.  Applications are on the website and may also be found at the Dundee-Crown High School Counselor's Office.  Questions should be addressed to Colleen Thomas at 847-426-7990 or President@DundeeRotary.org.  Applications should be submitted to the Dundee-Crown High School Counselor's Office or to President@DundeeRotary.org.  Applications are due February 15, 2022!
The Dundee Rotary Club has 2022 Scholarship Applications available.  Once again, the Dundee Township Rotary Club has received numerous donors to join the Rotary Club in granted numerous scholarships to qualifying students.
 
The Dundee Rotary Club has an Academic Application and a Vocational Application.  In addition, the Rotary District 6440 Vocational Scholarship Applications are also available.  Any student applying for vocational scholarships should apply for BOTH the Dundee Rotary Vocational Scholarship and the Rotary District 6440 Vocational Scholarships.  All scholarship applications are due by MARCH 1, 2022, and must be emailed to DundeeRotaryScholarship@gmail.com.  No paper applications will be accepted, and the application with all attachments shall be submitted in ONE email.  The student is required to compile the transcript and recommendations with the application to submit in ONE email.  
Thank you to each and every one of you who purchased a raffle ticket for the Dundee Township Rotary Club Stimulus Cash Raffle.  We raised $10,000.00!  Thanks to you, Senior Citizens will have a Casino Day, Special Needs Children will have a Halloween Party, Economically Disadvantaged Children will have a Christmas Party, Jelke Creek Bird Sanctuary will have more trees, and so many more will benefit thanks to your contributions.  Tonight, we gathered at Emmett's in West Dundee for a social hour and held the drawing and we had FIVE lucky winners!  $100.00 went to Kristy Miller; $150.00 went to Barbara Ferguson; $250.00 went to Joanna Hanselmann; $500.00 went to Joan Stanley; and $1,000.00 went to Barbara Anderson!  Congratulations to our Winners!
The Dundee Township Rotary Club and Fox Valley Sunset Rotary Club jointly held a wine tasting event at the newly renovated Milk Pail on Friday, October 22, 2021.  Fifteen wines from around the world were available for tasting.  Bottles of wine were available for purchase from $9.99 to $199.99!  Both Rotary Clubs shared in a portion of the proceeds from the wine sales.  It was a great time for all!
We held a Stimulus Raffle this year.  The drawing was on November 3, 2020.  And the winners were:  $1,000 to Jack Festen, $500 to Marty Anderson, $250 to Lazzerelli, Inc., $150 to Kelly Manahan, and $100 to Mike Rabe.  Congratulations to our winners!  Thank you to all who purchased a raffle ticket.  These funds are used for all of our projects for the year.  Your contributions bring smiles on many people's faces, help those in need, and make our community a better place to live in.  
Mark your Calendars for the 2nd annual BBQ & Brews!!  Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 
Entertainment provided by Mason Rivers & 7th Heaven.
 
 
 
The results are in!  Tonight Our 2018 Thanks Giving Back Raffle Winners were drawn at our Taco's & Tasting Event at Emmett's Brewing Company this evening. The lucky winners are:
 
United Stadium Box - Al Treml
$1000 in Merchant Gift Cards - Pat Tauchert
Boulder Ridge Gift Certificate ($500) - Tom Yucuis
$500 in Mercant Gift Cards - Sandy Morganstein
Annual Membership to Anvil Club - Colleen Thomas
Elgin Car Wash & Detail Center - Barbara Ferguson
$250 Blueroot Gift Certificate - Sharon Hill
$250 in Merchant Gift Cards - Tom Giardino
$250 i Merchant Gift Cards - Scott Sinnett
1 Year Membership at Randall Oaks Fitness Center - Marty Anderson
Randall Oaks Gold Course (4 people/2 carts) - Kathleen Nolan
Elgin Symphony Christmas Concert and Alexander's Restaurant Gift Certificate - John Rabe
 
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the Raffle and helped us raise the funds for our community service projects in Dundee Township.
 
A HUGE Thank you to Mary Stanley for being our fearless and tireless leader in this crucial fundraising event!
 
30 students from Perry Elementary School will be warmer this winter! Brand new coats were passed out to students the morning of November 29th by the Dundee Township Rotary Club Members. The smiles are well worth it!
The Dundee Township Rotary Club will be honoring our local veterans with a special lunch at the West Dundee VFW.
 
Levi, the K9 Comfort Dog from Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee will be attending with his veteran handler.
We are proud to announce the following winners of our raffle drawn on Sept 26, 2017
 
#1 United Stadium Cox - Colleen Thomas
#2 $1,000 in merchant gift cards - Carolyn Kasper
#3 Boulder Ridge $500 gift certificate - Ian Lamp
#4 $500 in merchant gift cards - Rich Traub
#5 Anvil Club 1 year Membership - Marianne Rakow
#6 Randall Oaks Fitness Center Membership - C. Underwood
#7 $250 in merchant gift cards - Jessica Trinkhus
#8 Thomas Law certificate - Nancy Gullickson
#9 Elgin Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert tickets - Pat Tauchert
#10 Randall Oaks Golf for 4 - Lynette McGill
#11 Morke's Birthday Party - Jim Bolz
 
Thanks to all who purchased tickets! The proceeds go to all of the community programs we offer including Veterans lunch, Operation Warm Coat, holiday party for the Boys & Girls Club and more!
 
 
 
Join us for the 18th Annual Halloween Party for Children with Special Needs!
 
From 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm on Sunday October 29, 2017 Rotary club members will have decorated tables where special needs children (and their siblings) can trick-ot-treat. All in one room and handicapped accessible.
 
Snacks will also be served!
 
All takes place at the Dundee Township Senior Center at the NW corner of Rt. 68 and Rt. 25.
 
Contact Pat Tauchert to register at 847-882-2299 or ptauchert@lawpmh.com
 
 
 
Rotary Club of Dundee Township members are among millions reaching out on World Polio Day, Oct. 24th, to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio.  A vaccine prevents this crippling and paralyzing disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.  
 
Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016.
 
Toward this end, Rotary members worldwide have contributed more than $1.7 billion to ending polio since 1985, including major sums from the Rotary Club of Dundee Township.  The global Initiative includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and governments around the world.
 
To sustain this progress and protect all children from polio, Rotary has committed to raising    $50 million per year over the next three years. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match Rotary’s commitment 2:1.  Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to previously polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk.
Join us for a special event where we celebrate our Thanks for Giving Back raffle winners, dine on a delicious taco bar and sample some of Emmett's best brews!
 
  To register and pay - click on the link to the left!
 
 
  
 
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Emmett's Brewing Company, West Dundee - 2nd floor
Taco bar - 5 beer samples (or a glass of wine) - silent auction
$10 Dundee Township Rotary Members, $25 guests
 
 

 
Join us as we dunk President Andrew Knox and earn some $$ for our Club!
 
  • Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:30pm
  • Bring your favorite beverage to share and a lawn chair!
  • We will be at the Thomas House in Sleepy Hollow - contact Coleen Thomas for details!
On June 22, 2017 Andrew Knox was installed as the new Dundee Township Rotary Club President! The club is grateful for the service of Glenn Morgenroth for the last year. President Knox's theme for the year will be TEAMWORK and he is looking forward to a year filled with fun and service to others.
 
 
Michael and Mary Graziano received the Dundee Township Rotary Club's 2017 Service Above Self award in May for all of the wonderful work they do for the FISH Food Pantry and other areas of our community!
 
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 the Dundee Township Rotary Club awarded $41,000 in college scholarships to 25 high school seniors. Tom Roeser from OTTO was the keynote speaker at the awards dinner held at Randall Oaks Golf Course. Students and their parents were the guests of honor and were able to meet and dine with Rotarians.
The Dundee Township Rotary Club has been awarding college scholarships since 1981. Over the past 46 years, 619 scholarships have been awarded totaling $833,650. The Club is proud to have helped so many Dundee Township students achieve their their college dreams.
  
 
On November 14, 2016 the Dundee Township Rotary Club delivered 60 winter coats to children at Perry Elementary School. The children were thrilled at being able to pick out their own coat and for many of them it was the first piece of brand new clothing they have received. Go Rotary!
 
Glenn Morgenroth was inducted as President at McGraw Wildlife Foundation in June, 2016. Pictured here with his Board - it will be a great year for Rotary!
On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 the Dundee Township Club will draw the winning tickets for the Thanks Giving Back Raffle. We will also be inducting our new Rotarians and not to outdone, this is our Guest Day. 
This is the perfect opportunity to meet the Dundee Township Rotarians, learn about our service projects and receive information about Rotary. 
 

The Dundee Township Rotary Club Annual Scholarship Banquet was held on May 3, 2016 . Congratulations to the following scholarship winners!


Amy Al-Salaita, Alyssa Cassiere, Sydney Faler, Kimberly Grant, Michael Holmes, Monica Juarez, Jocelyn Collado Kuri, Ashley Le, Alexandra Lorenz, Deni Namik
Jacqueline O'Connor, Jaida Olvera, Jazmin Pacheco, Timothy Randl, Taylor Schmidt, Krystina Strezpek, Dylan Subrin, Angela Tripp & Olivera Zahara

 
Join us for the 16th Annual Halloween Party for Special Needs Children!
 
From Noon - 3pm on Sunday October 25th Rotary club members will have decorated tables where special needs children (and their siblings) can trick-ot-treat. All in one room and handicapped accessible.
 
Snacks will also be served!
 
All takes place at the Dundee Township Senior Center at the NW corner of Rt. 68 and Rt. 25.
Our Little Library has been installed at Huffman Park in West Dundee. The official dedication will be on August 11th at 5pm. There will be no regular lunch meeting that day.
 
The Little Library will offer residents FREE book borrowing. It is for adults and children! Our Rotary Club has always had a focus on literacy and education - to it is a perfect fit for us and our community!
 
 
Craig Zieleniewski took over as the new Rotary President for Dundee Township on July 1, 2015. Thanks to Curt McReynolds for a wonderful year of leadership! In the photo past and current Board members celebrate a great year and a great future on the Anvil Club veranda.
 
Korey Hughes poses with Curt McReynolds after giving his speech on being Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township. This inspiring young man will be competing for scholarships with other BGC youth around the state - and then nationally. Good luck Korey!

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Our "Thanks Giving Back" raffle was a complete success!  500 tickets were sold - so the Club made $10,000 to go towards our local giving including FISH food pantry, the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township, local veterans and more!