Grove Interact which is made up of students at Grove Junior High School located in Elk Grove Village organized a fund raiser to help eradicate Polio.  Pennies for Polio was a fund raiser that students and staff donated to during lunch hours and between classes.  The Interact kids raised about $168.  The Elk Grove Rotary Club which sponsors the club matched the funds to bring the total to $336.  The kids then sent the contribution to Rotary International where The Bill Gates Foundation will do a two to one match which means an additional $672 will be added to the $334.  The total contribution to help eradicate Polio is over $1000.  This was a great fundraiser but was also a great way to raise awareness that Polio which was once fairly common here in the 50's and 60's is still a concern is some regions of the world.

President Ferstein, presenting a check to Troop 495 for their unwavering service and volunteerism at the 2019 Rotary Fest! 

The fathers and boys truly do an exceptional job while, exhibiting service, order, and self in their volunteer role!

"Living Hope", is the Troops new home for the 2019-20 year!

Elk Grove Rotary Club held its annual President Installation at Granite City in Schaumburg.  Bill Beaupre finished his year as President to become the new Past President,  Leigh Ferstein is the new President and the New President Elect is Jesse Peterman. Also pictured is John Allen Boryk  Rotary District 6440 Assitant Governor to our club.