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President
Leigh Ferstein
President Elect
Jesse Peterman
Immediate Past President
Bill Beaupre
Sergeant at Arms
Jesse Peterman
Treasurer
Antonino Bondi
Secretary
John Bourke
Membership Chair
Frank Ramljak
CLUB SERVICE CHAIR
Rosanna DeFrenza
Rotaryfest Chair
Leigh Ferstein
Youth Service Chair
Cerna Rand
International Service Chair
Brian Pfister
Vocational Chair
Jesse Peterman
Community Service Co-Chair
Dawn Cunningham
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      Rotary Club Meetings Suspended through March 26th

Club Meetings are suspended through April 9th
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Cycling Without Age
Sarah Simmons joins us at our weekly meeting to present information on Cycling Without Age.  This program offers rides outdoors on a specially designed bikes to seniors and other populations that may not be able to ride on their own.  It is a great program to get people outdoors for some sunshine and fresh air.  Contact Sarah for more information at sjs517@gmail.com.
The Elk Grove Rotary Club was happy to share a donation with Cycling Without Age for their great efforts and work in our community.
Elk Grove Rotary attends GOA Business Expo
The GOA Business Expo is an excellent place to network, meet new clients and for Elk Grove Rotary, showcase our club.  Thanks to our club members who dedicated time to come out and enjoy the show.
Toastmasters and Rotary Alliance
Ron Korte and Jerry Evans visited Rotary and discussed the alliance that Toastmasters and Rotary will continue to forge over the next few months.  Pathways is a program that Toastmasters offers for members to continue to grow and earn recognition for their achievements.  Learn more about Toastmasters from Jerry, 847-466-7657, jerry@therewardscompany.com or from Ron, 224-227-3371, rkorte@korcomm.com.
Mayor Craig Johnson
Mayor Craig Johnson visits Elk Grove Rotary and discusses the state of the Village of Elk Grove.  The supreme court votes down retro-active term limits for Elk Grove.  
Mayor Johnson has led our village into high economic times with a new Love's Plaza coming into Elk Grove and the new Tech Park attracting a 5G location with Microsoft.  Great things happening in Elk Grove under Mayor Johnsons lead.  Always a pleasure to have him visit our club 
 
Induction of New Harper College Corporate Members
Laura Brown and Amie Granger are the newest corporate members of the Elk Grove Rotary Club.  Inducted to our club on February 6th, 2020, these ladies are both employed at Harper College.  Laura is the Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer and Amie is the Community Relations Manager the Rotaract Club chair of Harper College.  
pictured from left to right Leigh Ferstein, club President, John Bourke, Secretary, Laura Brown, Shirlann Lemme, Amie Granger
Jim Bradley
Jim Bradley, a Rotarian Veteran of 36 years, spoke to the Elk Grove Rotary Club on Scholarships that are available at the District level.  He will be conducting interviews of applicants in Mchenry, Wheeling and Elk Grove in the upcoming months.  Thanks Jim for all you do and have done for Rotary!  We look forward to offering some well deserved high school grads some funds for their continuing educations.
Bill Marston is our newest Honorary Rotarian
Bill Marston, a veteran Rotarian for over 26 years, became our newest Honorary Rotarian on January 30th.  Bill has served the Elk Grove Rotary Club in many, many ways from being President to serving as our signature Rotaryfest Chair also for many years.  Bill owns a successful shipping/service business in Elk Grove and is clearly loyal and friendly to his community.  We will miss Bill and wish him great luck as a new grandfather and a pillar honorary member of our club.
Elk Grove Parks Foundation Receives Funding
Ben Curcio, Executive Director of the Elk Grove Park District, visited the club and talked about the upcoming projects in 2020.  A new golf facility, the renovation of Chelmsford property, athletic league re-structure and many more.  Ben has been involved with Parks and Recreation for his entire life.  He gladly accepted money from The Elk Grove Rotary Club for the Elk Grove Parks Foundation, the charitable arm of the park district, which offers scholarships to families who reside in Elk Grove who demonstrate financial need.  Looking forward to some great things from the Elk Grove Park District in 2020.
 
Speakers
Rotary Meeting Cancelled
Apr 02, 2020
Heath DeCook Elk Grove HIgh School Mentoring Program
Besa Sadiku
Apr 09, 2020
Kosovo Rotarian and Schaumburg Career Advisor
Mead Interact
Apr 23, 2020
Grove Interact
Apr 30, 2020
Update on the Grove Interact Year
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