Support Lazarus House shelter -- pick up your Joman Calendar for 2020 and send a generous donation to Lazarus House. Thank you to McMahon Builders for the calendar and our own Joe McMahon for the humor and efforts to help Lazarus House. 
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Rotary District 6440 Governor Suzanne Gibson 2019-2020 year   presented to Geneva Rotary at its November 12 2019 meeting. She talked to the club about goals and projects for Rotary International and Rotary District 6440. She complimented and thanked Geneva Rotary for its service as well. |
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Great turnout and very enthusiastic Tri City Rotary meeting on November 5 2019 - Batavia, St Charles Noon and Morning and Geneva Rotary clubs. St Charles Morning led meeting and provided the speaker. Meeting at Riverside Receptions. Program by Michael Valipour of Bio Blaze Community Bio Lab -- https://www.bioblaze.org/ from their website --- BioBlaze provides STEM K-12 outreach, biotech workshops for adults, ongoing global and local community projects, and a space for grassroots innovation in science for people to work on their own projects. At BioBlaze, we strive to democratize science by providing a coworking lab space and shared equipment to promote open-source collaboration among people with diverse knowledge and backgrounds. The Bio Blaze presentation by Michael Valipour was very informative and generated many questions from the Rotarians.  |
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Final Geneva Beautification Community Service - knuckle clean up 2019 November 2 -- thank you Rotarians for community service   |
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World Polio day October 24 2019-- Geneva High School DECA club held at Purple Pinky day to raise funds and awareness about polio and polio vaccination. Thank you to DECA! Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 30 years, and we’ve made incredible progress in the fight to rid the world of it forever. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've helped to reduced polio cases by more than 99.9 percent. It’s crucial to eliminate polio from the last three countries where it remains endemic and to keep other countries polio-free. |
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The meeting for October 29 2019 is cancelled Next club meeting on November 5 2019 Volunteers for Geneva Beautification 8 am November 2 Saturday at Rotary Knuckles -- end of year clean up the 'Knuckles' - thank you volunteers and Karen Clutter for leading that effort |
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Jerry Culp was inducted into Geneva Rotary at the club's October 22 2019 meeting. Jerry is Superintendent of Parks & Properties for Geneva Park District. Welcome Jerry! l to r Mike Deagle, Chuck Miles, Jerry Culp and Kathy Coffey.  |
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October 24 2019 is proclaimed World Polio Day in Geneva - City of Geneva Council Meeting on October 21 2019- Mayor Burns with club president Chuck Miles and Geneva High DECA club - the DECA club will hold a Purple Pinky day on October 24th to raise funds for End Polio Now. Thank you to the City and to the DECA club.  |
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October 21 7 pm Geneva City Council - World Polio Day proclamation October 24 noon to 1 - Geneva High School - Purple Pinky day - fundraiser for polio vaccination efforts November 2 8 am - final clean up of Rotary Knuckle November 11 - evening meeting with District governor November 28 8 am to 11 am - Thanksgiving Day Community service project - location to be announced December 7 Salvation army bell ringing - community service December 14 club holiday party at Mani home December 17 AID Holiday Party and luncheon - club members and friends needed to volunteer for this event! 10:30 am to 1:30 pm - please volunteer for all or part of that time - Ken Mate magic show is our entertainment this year and special visit from Santa Claus too |
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This summer camp program serves local children at annual summer camps. The children who are in separate elementary, middle school and high school camps are typically in or just out of foster homes. The Geneva Royal Family Kids camp has been in operation for over 15 years and relies on donations from supporters to operate the camps. Geneva Rotary has been a long time supporter of Royal Family Geneva. Royal Family board members  Jan Krueger and Glen Clear presented to Geneva Rotary at its October 15 meeting. |
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The William D. Barth Award was established in 1985 and recognizes one individual each year who has made a significant and positive impact, through community service, on the Central Kane County area. Sponsored by TriCity Family Services, the William D. Barth Award honors the memory of William D. Barth, a founder of TriCity Family Services and a dedicated community leader. The award is given to someone whose belief in the community and concern for those living here is shown by an ongoing involvement in community life. The recipient will have worked for the community by participating in activities affecting the quality of life in the Tri-Cities. These include civic, service, charitable, educational, cultural, youth and recreational organizations, as well as church and government Loy is a long time member of Geneva Rotary and is active supporter and participant with Rotary's 4 avenues of service ---- Club, Community, International and Vocational Congratulations Loy!  |
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Geneva Rotary's Kathy Melone spoke to the club at its October 8 meeting about Mutual Ground and its services and plans for the future. Mutual Ground provides shelter, protection and aid to victims of domestic and sexual violence; and also works to educate to help prevent such actions. Kathy is director of development for Mutual Ground and long time Geneva Rotarian.  https://www.mutualground.org/ |
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Assistant District Governor Mike Musson visited the club on October 8 2019 and spoke to the club about upcoming District 6440 events and programs. Thanks to Mike for Rotary  club service. |
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St Charles Breakfast Rotary visited to promote two community service projects. A literacy and books for youth shopping day at Barnes and Noble Geneva on Saturday October 26 2019. Do your Barnes and Noble shopping that day and ask the Rotarians there for 'beads' to identify you with the cashier. All funds raised support local youth literacy programs and books for those organizations. They are also holding a Koats for Kids event on Saturday November 12 to provide winter coats to local youth in need. Thank you St Charles Rotary for your community service.  |
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Jaye Vyskocil presented to Geneva Rotary at its Sept. 24 2019 meeting. Jaye is an international studies major at Portland State. She studied in Jerusalem for 9 months and included travel to many parts of Israel and the West Bank. She described to the club about Roots an organization there that works to reduce conflict and build relations between residents of that area; she was able to observe and participate with this group extensively  . Her talk was very interesting and well prepared. Thank you Jaye. She is daughter of Geneva Rotarians John and Penny Vyskocil. |
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Inbound youth exchange student Smaranda presented Geneva Rotary club president Chuck Miles a banner from her sponsoring club in Romania at Geneva Rotary Sept. 24 2019 meeting. Her sponsoring club is Rotary Club Dorna in Vatra Dornei Romania - Rotary District 2241.   |
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Geneva Rotary welcomes Jerry Culp to the club- Jerry is building and grounds supervisor for Geneva Park District. Geneva Rotary needs chair person for annual benefit dinner to be held in spring 2020. Contact president Chuck if you can lead this event. Thank you to Kathy Melone for being chair and leading this great fundraiser night for the club for many years. Steve Andersson addressed the club at the Sept 17 meeting. Steve is long time Geneva resident and was recently appointed as commissioner to the Illinois Human Rights Commission https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/Pages/default.aspx He was formerly state representative for Geneva and surrounding area and also has had a long time law practice in Kane County. Thank you Steve for interesting and inspiring program.  |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp for Rotary district 6440 -- applications and brochure now in download section of this website Geneva Rotary will be sponsoring students again this year These camps feature group activities, motivational speakers, education and lots of fun too. .jpg) These overnight leadership camps for high school student can be applied for now-- district 6440 has added a fall session this year too. three RYLA weekends this year for students to choose from;
Turn in applications from high school students to Geneva Rotary club members -- club members please bring to meeting or forward application to Dave Nelson - we will then forward to the district see the brochure and application form in download section |
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Thank you club volunteers for planting and maintaining the knuckles located on State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets -- Congratulations to Loy Williams and Pam Lurz on their September 15 2019 wedding Dave Nelson did program on phone photography at September 10 meeting  |
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Thank you club volunteers for August 24 2019 service -- fall plantings and maintenance at the Geneva Rotary knuckles in downtown Geneva - along State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets. Karen Clutter is our chairperson for 2019-2020 year for this community service project.   |
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Geneva Rotary donated this decorative bike rack a few years ago to the City of Geneva. It is located at 3rd Street and State Street outside the Starbucks store.  |
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Dan Griebel Area Director at Young Life Kane County spoke to the club about Young Life's ministries for High School and Middle School students, students with disabilities and young persons  at the St. Charles Illinois Youth Center. |
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Geneva Rotary will meet on August 20 2019 --  but we will not have any meeting on August 27 or September 3. Meetings will resume on September 10 2019. |
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https://www.marklund.org/ Marklund -- Making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities Presentation at Geneva Rotary August 13 meeting  |
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Geneva Rotary awarded scholarships to 11 students in 2019. We had 4 of the scholarship students along with family members at our Geneva Rotary August 6 meeting. Best wishes to all our club scholarship recipients. Also at the meeting Mark Allen was recognized with his 37 years of Rotary Service. 2019 Scholarship Winners – Eliza Peters, Ryan Kredell, Lauren Klis, Joel McEvoy, Eileen Drew, Claire Nowak, Jack Bowman, Stephanie Howe, Jameson Shanahan, Landon Jones, Rajin Bains  |
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Geneva Rotary and St Charles Rotary greeted our 2019-2020 inbound youth exchange student at O Hare Airport Chicago on August 5th. Welcome Smaranda!   |
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Alex Englehardt executive director of Fox Valley Special Recreation presented to Geneva Rotary at its July 30th meeting. Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) was formed in 1976 and is an extension of the Batavia, Fox Valley, Geneva, Oswegoland, St. Charles, Sugar Grove Park Districts, and South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department to provide a diverse range of year round recreational activities to enable residents with disabilities to experience active, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyles.  |
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State Representative Karina Villa (49th district) https://staterepresentativekarinavilla.com/  presented at Geneva Rotary at its July 23, 2019. Karina spoke to the club about new legislation she has introduced and about other new and proposed legislation for the State of Illinois. She also addressed questions and comments from club members. |
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Our club president Chuck Miles visited Vero Beach FL Rotary club recently while on family vacation. All Rotarians may visit the regular meetings of other Rotary clubs in the US and worldwide. Visit the Rotary International website to find clubs and their meeting places, times and costs for meals.  |
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Chuck Stone state coordinator for Better Angels presented to Geneva Rotary at its July 16 meeting. His presentation was very interesting and well received by the club. Better Angels does workshops, education and presentations to reduce political polarization in America. https://www.better-angels.org/ Mission statement for the Better Angels group--- Better Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America •We try to understand the other side’s point of view, even if we don’t agree with it •We engage those we disagree with, looking for common ground and ways to work together •We support principles that bring us together rather than divide us  |
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Mike Musson is Geneva Rotary's new Assistant District Governor (District 6440) - he visited Geneva Rotary at its July 16 2019 meeting. Mike is from the Bartlett club and is ADG for the two St Charles Rotary clubs too. Geneva Rotary also unveiled its new 4 way test banner on July 16   . |
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Suzy Shogren and Eleanor Hamilton board members of the Geneva Mental Health Board presented to Geneva Rotary at its July 9th meeting. Eleanor gave a overview of the history of mental health care in the US and Suzy provided explanation of the role and services of our local Geneva Mental Health Board. The presentation was lively and well done. Thanks to Eleanor and Suzy for presenting.  |
2019/2020 Greeters ScheduleJuly – Chuck Miles & Paula Krapf August - Mark Allen & Loy Williams September – Kathy Coffey& Kathy Melone October – Karen Clutter & Dave Nelson November and December – Merritt Walker & Michele Kinzler January – Arun Mani & Joe McMahon February – Mike Deagle & George Shkutov March – Greg Simon & Paula Krapf April – David Rutter & Kathy Coffey May – Paula Krapf & Michele Kinzler June – Kathy Melone & Karen Clutter July – Greg Simon & Merritt Walker The duties of the greeters include the following.
If you are not able to be there on one of your assigned dates please arrange a substitute |
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Please sign up for a week to handle the weeding of our Rotary Knuckles on south side of State Street between 1st and 2nd Street (across from Little Owl) -- sign up list will be available at upcoming meetings or contact Karen or Chuck. Thanks for community service to our volunteers!  .jpg) |
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District Governor Sarah Oliver message as to the District 6440 Leadership Academy Class of 2020.
Our leadership academy is an entirely online educational program that will broaden and deepen your Rotary knowledge and allow you to sharpen skills that maximize the effectiveness of your Rotary service. Our groups of students in past years have represented a wide range of Rotary interests and service involvements. Click here to learn some of their opinions regarding DLA.
All club members are welcome to become Leadership Academy students; and we especially encourage Presidents-elect, Presidents Nominee, and club Directors and Committee Chairs to take advantage of this opportunity. You will work with your club to analyze current activity in various areas and then make a goal and plan to improve effectiveness of that activity or expand to new ones. It can be particularly enjoyable to have two members of your club going through DLA at the same time.
The program is a six-and-a-half-month series of courses (no course in December) that covers RI Communications, Membership, Public Image, Youth Service, RI Organization, and The Rotary Foundation. Coursework for each topic is completed during the month in which that particular course is “live”, but the specific hours chosen to devote to it each week are entirely at the discretion of the student.
After you enroll, you will receive access to the online system and will complete a very short Pre-course of an hour or two. The RI Communications course begins September 1, with the first three courses taking place before late November and the second three between January 1 and April 15.
All documents required to be completed for Academy admission can be downloaded from the District website at the page for District Leadership Academy 2019-2020 or from our academy website – www.academy6440.org - through the download menu at the bottom of that home page. Submission deadline for documents and tuition is August 15, 2019.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at gov.sarah@rotary6440.org with any question you may have about DLA for this Rotary year. Anyone among us who has taken advantage of Rotary education through District Leadership Academy strongly encourages you to make 2019-2020 the year for you personally to do so.
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 Geneva Rotary will not meet on Tuesday July 2 2019. Happy July 4 2019!Our next regular meeting on July 9 2019. .jpg) Thank you again to all our volunteers at Swedish Days food booth 2019-- Rotarians, family, friends and Geneva Gymnastics. The booth proceeds will be used for club scholarships for local students, AID holiday party, grants to local charities, RYLA camp for high school students and youth exchange. Thanks to all who enjoyed our food and drinks this Swedish Days. |
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Paul Lichter joined Geneva Rotary and was inducted at the club's June 25, 2019 meeting by club president Chuck Miles. Welcome Paul !  |
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News from Geneva Rotary's June 25 2019 meeting 1. No meeting July 2 2019 Happy 4th of July week 2. Great success for our Swedish Days food booth - it looks like we well exceeded profits from last year - Michelle Kinzler gave a report at the June 25 meeting -- thank you to all our club volunteers, Geneva Gymnastics, friends and family - lots of hard work and great effort to raise funds for our club scholarships, RYLA camp, youth exchange, grants to local charities and more 3. Mike Deagle and Arun Mani - Paul Harris fellows - a Rotary honor for substantial financial support to the Rotary Foundation 4. Dave Nelson 23 years as Rotarian and Arun Mani 10 years as Rotarian    |
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Swedish Days continues to Sunday June 23 -- visit our booth and thank you for your volunteer hours there-- volunteers also needed for booth takedown project on Monday June 24 8 am --   |
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Visit our Geneva Rotary Food Booth at 3rd and Campbell-- thank you to all our volunteers-- Swedish Days June 18 to June 23 Tuesday to Sunday Cold brew coffee this year at Geneva Rotary food booth along with brats, hot dogs, sweet corn, drinks and chips. Geneva Rotary will have its food booth at 3rd and Campbell for the annual Swedish Days festival. Thank you to club members, family, Geneva Gymnastics, friends and volunteers for supporting the club's efforts at the booth to raise funds for scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA leadership camp for high school students, grants to local charities. Geneva's 70th Annual Swedish Days Festival kicks off Tuesday, June 18 and runs through Sunday, June 23.  ---- |
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Club volunteers and friends - Geneva Rotary food booth will be set up on Monday June 17th. Please arrive at Fisher home on Keslinger Road at noon or go to 3rd and Campbell at 1 pm. For more information on booth set up contact Joe McMahon or John Vyskocil. Geneva Rotary will have its food booth at 3rd and Campbell for the annual Swedish Days festival. Thank you to club members, family, Geneva Gymnastics, friends and volunteers for supporting the club's efforts at the booth to raise funds for scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA leadership camp for high school students, grants to local charities. Geneva's 70th Annual Swedish Days Festival kicks off Tuesday, June 18 and runs through Sunday, June 23. No regular club meeting on June 18. Next club meeting will be June 25 2019  |
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Loy Williams and Chuck Miles at June 11 2019 meeting. Loy told the club about his work with Habitat for Humanity for the past several months in Texas. Congratulations also to Loy on his upcoming wedding with Pam Lurz.  |
.jpg) Clint Scharff Scout Executive CEO of Three Fires Council based in St Charles spoke to the club at its June 4 2019 about Scouting and this local organization that leads local troops and affiliates. http://adventure.threefirescouncil.org/ The Three Fires Council serves nearly 14,000 youth and Illinois across :
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Claire Nowak is one of Geneva Rotary's scholarship recipients for 2019. She visited the club's June 4 2019 meeting with her mother Kelly Nowak. Claire who graduated from Geneva High School will attend college in the fall. Congratulations Claire. photo with club president Chuck Miles  |
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Thank you club volunteers for work on the Rotary club knuckles on south side of State Street between First and 2nd Streets downtown Geneva. The knuckles are looking great. Karen Clutter is our club chair for the beautification project for 2019. More pictures in our photo album section and on facebook --  Plantings and maintenance are done from April to November. |
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Zac Cesario of Fox Valley Food for Health spoke to Geneva Rotary at its May 21, 2019 meeting.  Fox Valley Food For Health’s mission is to promote a nutrition focused community through teen education and serving those struggling with a health crisis. https://foxvalleyfoodforhealth.org/ |
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Geneva Rotary awarded 11 scholarships this year. Thank you to club members and scholarship committee for their support of this program. 2019 scholarships went to Eliza Peters, Ryan Kredell, Lauren Klis, Joel McEvoy, Eileen Drew, Claire Nowak, Jack Bowman, Stephanie Howe, Jameson Shanahan, Landon Jones and Rajin Bains. The club was represented by Karen Clutter and Chuck Miles at the annual Geneva High awards night on May 16 2019.   |
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Geneva High DECA club has developed a public relations and marketing plan for Geneva Rotary. The DECA team presented the plan to Chuck Miles and Paula Krapf at May 14 meeting at the high school.  |
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May 14 7 am– Tri City Rotary meeting led by Batavia club -- special program by George Sheetz Batavia Rotarian and director of Batavia library-- 'Over 100 years of Geneva and Batavia football rivalry in Fox Valley'  . Great presentation by George with lots of research and fun facts about the schools and their football teams |
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Dr. Steve Holtsford MD spoke to the club at the May 7 2019 meeting. He discussed the medical reasons for dependence on opioids and why this has become a crisis for our communities. Steve discussed the extent of the problem and present status and also ways to combat the problem. The program was well received and much appreciated by the club. Dr. Holtsford is an emergency room physician at Northwestern's Delnor hospital in Geneva.   |
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Club Members Please complete Youth Protection Training Before Swedish Days - this is an interactive on line program thru Rotary.org website -- it takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete - thank you for attention to this program  On Rotary International website so you may need to set up id and password if you have not done so. |
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Upcoming Meetings April 30 – No Club Meeting for Geneva Rotary – Attend another Rotary club's meeting if you can May 7 – Dr. Steve Holtsford MD Opioids -- Emergency Medicine - we meet as usual at Riverside Receptions 35 North River Lane Geneva IL May 14 7 am– Tri City Rotary - We will meet at Calvary Episcopal Church in Batavia - the corner of Route 31 and Main Street with Batavia and St Charles clubs. George Sheetz and 100 years of football rivalry in Fox Valley May 21 – Fox Valley Food for Health -- back at our regular location Riverside Receptions  |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ‘RYLA’ The purpose of this Rotary program for high school students is to recognize young people who have demonstrated leadership skills or show the potential to be leaders, and provide them with an opportunity to explore and further develop these skills with other with similar capabilities. RYLA is a 3 day overnight camp that teaches leadership, teambuilding, communication through presentations and discussions. There are also lots of fun activities too. RYLA is a Rotary District 6440 program and students are sponsored by clubs throughout the district which encompasses over 70 clubs in the north, northwest and west suburbs of Chicago. There were two RYLA camps sponsored by District 6440 this year one session in March and another in April. RYLA 2019 – students sponsored by Geneva Rotary Tom Antonso, Nicholas Cutrara, Madeline Dreyer, Edward Greetis, Clarissa Kelly, Elena Melone, Giancarlo Melone, Nicoline Pedersen and Holden Scott. The RYLA students and family members attended the Geneva Rotary April 23, 2019 meeting and told the club about their camp experience, also in attendance Tom Rogers principal of Geneva High School. The Rotary club members enjoyed the presentation by the students and much appreciated their enthusiasm for RYLA.  |
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Former inbound youth exchange student Filip from Croatia visited the club at its April 23, 2019 meeting. Filip is now a university graduate and works with DHL logistics in Germany. He spoke to the club about his youth exchange experience and how it has greatly benefitted him in his studies, career and personal life.  |
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Hannah Kramer and Miranda Barfuss of TriCity Family Services presented on their annual Wilderness Challenge program at the April 16 2019 Geneva |
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President Chuck displayed banners received from Australian Rotary clubs. Chuck was on business trip to Perth Australia recently.  |
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Geneva club president Chuck Miles on business to Australia attended Rotary at South Perth Burswood this week. Chuck presented the Australians with banners from Geneva Rotary. This is our Geneva Rotary    Club record for 'make-up' farthest from Geneva. |
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Nic Zito presented to Geneva Rotary at its April 9 meeting. He talked about Marketing to Millenials (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat etc.) Great program Nic!  |
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Don Cummings was honored at March 26 2019 meeting of Geneva Rotary. Don still operates his Blue Haven Capital business in Geneva but has recently moved his residence so he will not be in the club in the future. Geneva Rotary thanks Don for his many years of service to the club. Don and his family were Rotary youth exchange host parents. Don also contributed numerous volunteer hours at Swedish Days and club service projects. He has also been  a generous supporter of the club's social and fundraising events. Thank you Don. |
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Geneva Rotary club sponsored a team for the annual Trivia Bee fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley held March 16 2019 at FONA in Geneva. Thank you to our trivia team and club supporters.  |
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Mark McClain president of 786 Club a civilian volunteer organization supporting USS Illinois (SSN-786) a US Navy nuclear submarine spoke to Geneva Rotary and made a power point presentation at the March 12 2019 meeting. The 786 Club supports the crew and families of this Virginia-class submarine following its commission on October 29, 2016.  |
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Thank you to all who supported the Geneva Rotary club annual benefit dinner held March 3, 2019 at Villa Verone restaurant Geneva. Geneva Rotary thanks all who bought tickets, donated or purchased silent auction items, and to club volunteers at the event. Those in attendance enjoyed dinner, found good buys at the silent auction and heard a great show by Dennis O'Brien singing favorite songs. Thanks to Villa Verone Geneva  for donating the delicious buffet dinner. Special thanks also to Kathy Melone our event chairperson for her efforts in organizing and leading this event. Proceeds support Geneva Rotary scholarships, RYLA camp for high school students, youth exchange and grants to local charities. |
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Our Geneva Rotary regular club meeting for March 5 2019 is cancelled. Next regular club meeting on March 12 2019. We do have extra seats still open for the Geneva Rotary Annual Benefit dinner -- tickets can be paid for at the door. Geneva Rotary appreciates your support of our club thru this event. Lots of great silent auction items and a wonderful show by Dennis O'Brien along with the buffet dinner. Only $25 per person! Annual Benefit Dinner March 3 2019 Villa Verone Geneva 5:30 pm start, ends by 8 pm. – Only $25 per person—includes Dennis O’Brien show-- singer, musician - your favorite songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's and today , Villa Verone buffet dinner, silent auction – cash bar. Support Geneva Rotary scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA camp for high school students, AID holiday party, grants to local charities and more |
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Geneva Chamber of Commerce president Paula Schmidt spoke to Geneva Rotary at its February 26 2019 meeting. Paula talked about the upcoming Swedish Days festival and other events. She also described the Chamber's membership and its services.  |
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Dave Quillen is executive vice president for finance and operations for Waubonsee Community College and is a member of Geneva Rotary. He spoke to the club at its Feb. 19 2019 meeting about his career, personal life and Waubonsee. Waubonsee has over 10,000 students and serves portions of Kane, Kendall, Will, DeKalb and LaSalle counties. The 4 Waubonsee  campuses are located in Sugar Grove, Aurora (2) and Plano. |
  Association for Individual Development's (AID) new executive director Lore Baker made a presentation to Tri City Rotary (Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles clubs) at February 12 2019 meeting hosted by Geneva club at Riverside Receptions. AID has worked for over 50 years to serve our community and has long been supported by the Rotary clubs in our area. Lore discussed AID services and future plans and fielded questions from Rotarians as well at the meeting. AID's mission -- To empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose |
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Annual Benefit Dinner March 3 2019 Villa Verone Geneva 5:30 pm start, ends by 8 pm. – Only $25 per person—includes Dennis O’Brien show-- singer, musician - your favorite songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's and today , Villa Verone buffet dinner, silent auction – cash bar. Support Geneva Rotary scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA camp for high school students, AID holiday party, grants to local charities and more Please pay the ticket fee to Geneva Rotary club -- please pay in advance if at all possible – thank you. Submit check or cash to any Geneva Rotarian. Only $25 per person for dinner, show, silent auction- a great deal supporting a great cause. Event open to all Geneva Rotarians, Tri City Rotarians, friends of Rotary, family members, supporters - only 80 tickets will be sold – buy today ! Rotarians turn in names of attendees and payment at upcoming meetings. Also bring in silent auction items too at upcoming meetings in February  . |
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Our Geneva Rotary meeting on January 29 2019 is cancelled due to renovation work at Riverside Receptions. We meet again on February 5 2019 at Riverside Receptions.  |
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Michael Meyers of Fox Valley United Way presented to Geneva Rotary at its January 22 2019 meeting. He talked to the club about the Dial 211 service sponsored by United Way and others. This free referral service helps connect persons in need with the proper social service agencies and support agencies both government and private that can help. Dial 211 operators can also direct those wishing to volunteer or make contributions. Dial 211 now available in Kane County.  |
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Bob Shiffler Geneva Library board president made presentation to the club January 8 2019 about the new Geneva Library building under construction at 227 South 7th Street, Geneva. Construction on the 57,000 square foot building began August 2018 and is to be completed November 2019. His presentation was well received by the club and generated many questions. Paula Krapf is Geneva Rotary club president nominee to be club president in the 2020-2021 Rotary year. Thank you for your service Paula. Rotary District training events -- Membership training February 2 2019 and Grant training February 16 2019. Contact president Chuck if you are interested in attending or for details. Visit the District 6440 website for more information too. March 3 2019 -- Annual Benefit Dinner for Geneva Rotary at Villa Verone Geneva 5:30 pm ---- save the date, buy your tickets and bring some friends too (tickets only $25 per person); donate some silent auction items -- gift cards, vacations, collectible items, electronics, etc. -- contact Kathy Melone our chair if any questions photo -- Paula Krapf, Bob Shiffler and Chuck Miles l to r  |
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Our Geneva Rotary annual benefit dinner is March 3 2018 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Villa Verone Geneva, IL. Please save the date to attend and bring guests - our goal this year is 80 tickets sold. Think of friends, family, business associates.  Tickets only $25 per person -- includes buffet dinner, entertainment, silent auction -- cash bar. Please also gather some silent auction items -- vacations, gift cards or certificates to local restaurants and businesses, etc. |
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Applications are available now for 2019 club scholarships -- these are for high school graduates who are or will be attending community college, college or vocational school in 2019. Relatives of club members are not eligible. Please tell eligible students to apply. Application form in the download documents section of this website. Mike Deagle our scholarship chair can be contacted with questions or if you wish to join his scholarship  committee. |
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David Rutter, Esq. principal of Rutter Family Law LLC in Geneva was inducted into Geneva Rotary club at its December 18 2018. Welcome Dave Rutter.  |
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Geneva Rotary will not meet December 25 and January 1. Please join us at our next club  meeting on January 8 2019 and hear about the new Geneva Library. Best wishes to Geneva Rotary's Loy Williams who will take a winter 'break' by working on Habitat for Humanity homes in Texas - best wishes Loy. |
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Geneva Rotary hosted over 80 clients and many staff from Association for Individual Development (AID) at annual holiday party. Chapel Street Church west campus was the beautiful location. A delicious lunch was served, musical entertainment, juggling and comedy by Ken Schultz and then Santa and his helpers and gifts for all. Thank you to all our volunteers, donors and organizers of this special event. Much fun and countless smiles at the party held on Dec. 11 2018. More pictures at the club photo albums and the Facebook page.   |
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Theresa Heaton of Kane County Health Dept. made an interesting and informative presentation to the Geneva Rotary club about radon at the club's Dec. 4 meeting. She described radon; its widespread occurrence; health risks of radon exposure; how it occurs in homes; testing; laws and regulations and county programs to educate and inform. Her talk generated many comments and questions at the meeting.  |
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Th  ank you to the Arun and Seema Mani for hosting our Geneva Rotary Holiday social ! |
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Thank you to Rotarians, family and friends for helping a Geneva neighbor November 22, 2018 see photo album section or Facebook page for more photos  |
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Geneva History Museum-- Stop by and vote for Geneva Rotary Christmas tree. Support the museum and Geneva Rotary -- thank you Kathy, Karen, Michele, Ruthanne and Merritt  |
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No club meeting on November 20 2018. We meet again November 27 2018. Upcoming -- Geneva Giving Trees at Geneva History Museum – view Geneva Rotary’s entry and others Nov. 20, 2018 thru Dec. 22 2018 – make a donation to support our entry -- also on display is historic 18th century ‘Little Traveler’ crèche display. Thank you to Michele Kinzler, Kathy Coffey, Ruthanne Walker and Merritt Walker for setting up and decorating our Rotary tree. AID holiday party gift buying – contact Kathy Coffey if you can assist with shopping this year Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Morning Geneva Rotary Community Service Project - 8 am to 11 am - home in Geneva on Division Street Dec. 1 Salvation Army Bell Ringing 10 am to 2 pm -- sign up to help or stop by to support and donate – on 3rd Street at Dodson Place plaza Dec. 6. Gift wrapping evening for AID annual holiday party at McMahon home Dec. 11 Geneva Rotary - AID annual holiday party -- many club volunteers needed!! mark your calendar 10:30 am to 1:30 pm -- family members, friends welcome to help - work all 3 hours or some part-- this is a wonderful start to holiday season |
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Gordon Hard has retired and is leaving Geneva Rotary after over 35 years of service. The club honored him by making Gordy an honorary Geneva Rotarian at its November 13 2018 meeting  . |
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Rotary District 6440 governor Julie Clark visited Geneva Rotary at its November 13 meeting and presented to the club. Julie is visiting the 68 clubs in District 6440 as part of her role as governor for the 2018-2019 Rotary year. The district has over 2100 Rotarians and is located in the north, northwest and west suburbs of Chicago. Julie's visit was well received by the club. Julie also led a special club  board meeting and dinner held on November 12 2018. |
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RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) 2019 -- Annual Overnight camp and seminar for local high school students sponsored by Rotary District 6440 and supported by Geneva Rotary club. Geneva Rotary will sponsor several students this year. Ask high school students you know to consider RYLA camp. Applications now available. The purpose of the program is to recognize young people who have demonstrated leadership skills or show the potential to be leaders, and provide them with an opportunity to explore and further develop these skills with other with similar capabilities. Session 1: March 7-10, 2019 Session 2: April 4-7, 2019 During the 3 Day Conference and overnight camp Participants will: Explore their own style and strengths; Learn skills that will enable them to be aware of and to address community needs; Interact with adult role models who are active in their professions and community; Develop and learn leadership skills Have a lot of fun!! RYLA application and brochure are available at our club website in the download section. |
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Jeff Barrett executive director at Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity presented to Geneva Rotary at its November 6 meeting. The talk was inspiring and well received by the club. Also with Jeff was Bob Channell logistics director for the area organization. Jeff described the home ownership process which includes extensive sweat equity contributions, and financial education for the new home owner.  |
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Suzanne Gibson Rotary district 6440 governor elect visited the club and met with our club members and guests. Thank you for your service Suzanne. Other announcements: Arun Mani will be 2019 Swedish Days chair; Greg Simon attended international service training with district 6440 this past weekend; good bye happy hour for our long time member Gordon Hard at the Dam Bar 5 pm to 7 pm Tuesday November 13; community service Geneva beautification at our Rotary knuckles - John, Michele, Paula and Joe did final 2018 clean up. Thanksgiving morning community service project will be at home on Division Street and sign up at next week's meeting or contact Joe McMahon to help out 8 am to 10 or 11 am -- clean up, minor repairs, landscape work. Thank you for all for your service -- Club, Community, International and Vocational - 4 avenues of Rotary service.  |
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Geneva Rotary upcoming service projects -- November 3 2018 Rotary Knuckles Geneva Beautification final fall clean up - 8 am to 8:30 am at the Rotary Knuckles on State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets ; Geneva Giving Tree decorations Nov. 10 to 17 - Geneva History Museum -- contact Merritt Walker Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Morning Service Project - 8 am to 11 am - home in Geneva area location to be announced to club members-- Joe M.  is contactDec. 1 Salvation Army Bell Ringing 10 am to 2 pm -- sign up page is being sent around the club at meetings or contact Michele K. Dec. 11 Geneva Rotary - AID annual holiday party -- many club volunteers needed!! mark your calendar 10:30 am to 1:30 pm -- family members, friends welcome to help - work all 3 hours or some part-- this is a wonderful start to holiday season More information on all the events at upcoming meetings or contact the event chairs or president Chuck |
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Geneva Rotarian Gordon Hard has 35 years of service with Geneva Rotary. Thank you Gordy for your efforts with Swedish Days, AID holiday party, club president , youth exchange, benefit dinner, service projects and much more. Best wishes to Gordon and Kathleen as they make move to retirement as well.  |
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Dave Quillen is an executive with Waubonsee Community College and lives with his family in Geneva. Welcome Dave!  |
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Rotary Foundation presentation by Sarah Oliver at Geneva Rotary’s October 23, 2018 meeting. The Foundation supports both local and international Rotary service efforts by fundraising and management of funds. Sarah discussed District grants, global grants, Polio Plus, Peace Fellows, Scholarships, Endowment and how Rotary Foundation serves Rotary clubs. Sarah is Rotary district 6440’s Rotary Foundation chair and a Rotarian with Wilmette club. Geneva Rotary club and individual Rotarians support the Rotary Foundation each year with donations. Paul Harris fellow awards are made to Rotarians who make substantial financial contributions to the Foundation.  |
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Support efforts to buy books and children's reading materials for 6 local charities-- St Charles Rotary 4 Literacy - supported by Geneva Rotary. Shop at Barnes and Noble Geneva Commons on October 20, 2018 and tell the cashier you are shopping with Rotary 4 Literacy. Or Shop on line with Barnes and Noble and show the Bookfair ID 12396891 at BN.COM/bookfairs A portion of proceeds will go to our fundraising for literacy.  Please stop by the Bookfair at Barnes and Noble Geneva Commons on Oct 20 10 am to 3 pm to shop and learn more -- local Rotarians will be hosting a table at Barnes and Noble |
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Elizabeth Moriarty of Fox River Valley Initiative presented to Geneva Rotary at its October 16 meeting. This organization seeks to build support for mental health, housing and economic development projects and programs in the Fox Valley area. The Fox River Valley Initiative (FRVI) is a growing broad-based group of non-partisan, everyday citizens dedicated to resolving pressing social problems facing our communities in Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Elgin. http://dupageunited.org/fox-river-valley-initiative  |
.JPG) The City of Geneva and Mayor Kevin Burns proclaimed October 24 2018 World Polio Day in the City of Geneva at the October 15, 2018 City Council meeting. Club president Chuck Miles made a presentation about Rotary's over 30 year commitment to polio eradication and also promoted the Geneva Rotary club. |
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Geneva Rotary club's Gordon Hard and Geneva Rotary was honored by Association of Individual Development (AID) at AID's October 11 2018 annual benefit dinner. AID recognized Geneva Rotary's annual holiday party for AID clients. Gordy has been our club  chair for many years of this holiday party event . Geneva Rotary has held this event for over 35 years. |
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Kim Svevo-Cianci executive director of Changing Children's Worlds Foundation (CCWF) presented to Geneva Rotary at the club's October 2, 2018 meeting. CCWF seeks to support children and their families with empathy based training and support for parents and caregivers. Terry Allen who presents CCWF programs at Hesed House homeless shelter also spoke and helped with the presentation.  |
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Club president Chuck Miles led Geneva Rotary club assembly at Sept. 25 meeting. Upcoming events and club projects discussed. President Chuck highlighted some of Geneva Rotary's major service efforts, how funds are generated and spent, also club volunteer projects too. Our fundraisers - Swedish Days booth and Annual Benefit dinner at Villa Verone fully support our club's charitable grants and service projects. We also receive an annual grant from Rotary district 6440 for our AID holiday party (this year about $900). Geneva Rotary spends approximately $20,000 on our service projects and grants to local charities. Geneva Rotary club members and our supporters also donate thousands of volunteer hours each year for our service projects and fundraisers. Club members dues cover the breakfasts, Rotary International dues and donations to the Rotary Foundation. Our Happy Bucks and 50-50 Raffle and club members contributions cover social events. Below see 2018 service by Geneva Rotary. .jpg) |
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Elizabeth Clements chair of the City of Geneva's volunteer Strategic Plan Advisory Committee (SPAC) spoke to Geneva Rotary at its September 18 2018 meeting. Elizabeth described SPAC and its role in giving a voice to the city's residents with city government. Stephanie Dawkins City Administrator also attended and addressed several questions from club members. The presentation was interesting and well received by the club.  |
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Rotary in 1985 launched PolioPlus and spearheaded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to immunize all the children of the world against polio.
Polio cases have dropped by over 99.9 percent since 1988, and the world now stands on the threshold of eradicating this dread disease and thereby eliminating the threat of polio-caused paralysis to every child in the world. Geneva Rotary Club has been an initial and continued supporter of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation in their efforts to eliminate the polio disease. |
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George Shkutov is Geneva Rotary's newest club member. He was inducted at the September 11, 2018 meeting by club president Chuck Miles. His sponsor was Geneva Rotarian Greg Simon. George works in the mortgage business and lives in Geneva. Welcome George.  |
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Sheavoun Lambillotte executive director of Geneva Park District presented at Geneva Rotary Sept. 11 2018 meeting. Jerry Culp the park district's new superintendent of parks and properties was also at the meeting. Geneva Park District has 56 parks with over 700 acres and serves over 32,000 residents in Geneva and surrounding areas. The park district has recently taken on management of two riverfront park areas from the City, and is also developing pollinator gardens in 8 parks. Peck Farm Park continues to be a prime focus for the district as well. The Park District also hosts its annual Autumn Fair event on September 15 2018 at Peck Farm Park.  |
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Geneva Rotary is a service club of business owners, executives and community leaders. The club has weekly breakfast meetings with guest speakers and opportunities for networking. There are also many club social events each year. Geneva Rotary service projects include: Holiday Party for disabled adults; community service projects and Rotary international service trips. Geneva Rotary provides scholarships to local students for college or technical school; supports Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp for high school students and sponsors Rotary Youth exchange students. In addition Geneva Rotary also helps support many local charities and non profit groups with grants. Potential new members are always welcome at Geneva Rotary, learn more at www.genevarotary.org WE MEET TUESDAYS 7 AM RIVERSIDE RECEPTIONS GENEVA WE STARTED MEETING AT RIVERSIDE RECEPTIONS FEB 15 2011 WE ARE CLUB 3122 IN ROTARY DISTRICT 6440 OUR MAIL ADDRESS IS PO BOX 254 GENEVA IL 60134 GENEVA CLUB WAS CHARTERED MARCH 15, 1965 SPONSORED BY ST. CHARLES ILLINOIS CLUB OUR OFFICIAL NAME IS “THE ROTARY CLUB OF GENEVA, ILLINOIS” AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION - ROTARY STARTED IN 1905 FIRST MEETING JUNE 23 1905 CHICAGO ILLINOIS |
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Ed Greetis and Karen Clutter are two of Geneva Rotary's newer members but both have been very active in participation and supporting the club. They both gave a classification talk at the club's August 28 meeting describing their careers, personal interests and their interest in fellowship and service as Rotary club members. Ed is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Financial and Karen is a national account executive with Bunn Corporation.  |
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Thank you Geneva Rotary volunteers Karen, Chris, Mike and Joe for work on the Rotary flower bed knuckles in downtown Geneva on August 25. They look great.  |
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Geneva Rotary is co-sponsor with St Charles Rotary of 2018 2019 inbound Rotary youth exchange student Nicoline Komdrup Pedersen. Thank you to our 2018 2019 youth exchange host families and club members who assist with this program. .jpg) Nicoline will attend high school and participate in Rotary youth exchange activities. Welcome Nicoline. |
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Julie Allen was a past outbound Geneva Rotary youth exchange student to Venezuela. She now lives and works in Minnesota. Julie visited Geneva Rotary at its August 22, 2018 meeting. .jpg) |
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Mutual Ground event in St Charles –What: A showcase featuring art and stories by survivors of sexual abuse Where: Mixology Salon Spa, 116 W Main Street, St. Charles, IL, 60174 When: Friday, August 24th from 5 PM – 8 PM Experience incredible artwork and stories by survivors of sexual assault and learn more about how you can support services to help victims of violence. This event is FREE, but all proceeds will benefit Mutual Ground. Geneva Rotary is a long time supporter of Mutual Ground Tri City Rotary Steak Fry September 19, 2018 5 pm at Riverview Banquets - RSVP at next club meeting or send an email to Kathy Coffey – Rotarians get a free dinner and guests only $15 per person There will also be golf earlier that day for those who want to play – contact Kathy Coffey for golf too Geneva’s International Cultural Exchange Committee ( ICEC ) Eight friends from Croissy-sur-Seine, Geneva’s cultural partner, will visit Geneva from September 21-25, 2018. ICEC has planned several events, providing a great opportunity to mix and mingle with our French guests, renew friendships, and make new friends. Visit the ICEC website to learn more and to sign up for some of the events or to help with the visitors. https://www.geneva.il.us/818/International-Cultural-Exchange-Committee  |
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Geneva Rotary was a silver sponsor of this fundraiser run and walk for Big Heart Foundation. Thank you to club members and family volunteers who helped at the race and represented Geneva Rotary   club.The Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation has been established by the Larsen family of Geneva, Illinois to honor the great memory of their beloved son and brother Kristoffer Larsen (1993-2016). Kristoffer suffered a sudden cardiac death on May 27, 2016 at age 22 while visiting his grandparents in Norway. He was a healthy and active young man that cared greatly for his siblings, family, friends, and people around him. Our work with the Foundation is dedicated in his honor, to preserve his spirit, positive outlook, and to help prevent other families from experiencing the devastation of suddenly losing a loved one. More pictures see club photo album and our facebook page |
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Rick Nagel leads Kane County Connects an on line news and information source for Kane County government, other local government bodies, local non-profits and local news. He spoke to Geneva Rotary at its August 14 2018 meeting.   |
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Loy joined Geneva Rotary in 1981. He is a past president of the club and has always been a strong supporter of the club and its 4 avenues of service - Club, Community, International and Vocational. Thank you Loy for your service and dedication to Rotary.  |
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Steve Coffinbargar is the assistant director of Kane County Division of Transportation KDOT. Steve talked to the club about KDOT's many road and transportation projects and services in Kane County including Longmeadow Bridge and Parkway project, new roadway lanes, intersection safety and improvements, bridges and more. Steve presented at Geneva Rotary's August 7, 2018 meeting.  |
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Greg Simon is our newest Geneva Rotary member. Greg transferred from Rotary club in Seattle area and was inducted into Geneva Rotary on July 31, 2018. Greg works in logistics with DHL. He and his family now reside in Geneva.
Also club members please mark your calendar for Rotary food booth Work day August 11 AM. Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and the booth components. Sorting and inspection of supplies. Volunteers needed!! There are some heavy items so we need many hands. -- if you can help out sign up at next club meeting or contact Chuck Miles or Chris Reiss. The booth and equipment in barn at Fisher home on Keslinger Road just west of Randall Road.
Sign up as Geneva Rotary volunteer for August 18 Big Heart foundation 5k race. Please sign up as volunteer on the Big Heart foundation website - runners and walkers can sign up there too
Date and time: August 18th at 9:00AM CST and 16:00CET Discount code: flash Sign up: Select Team ROTARY during the registration process. |
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Sheriff Don Kramer presented to Geneva Rotary at its July 24 meeting. Don was also made an honorary Geneva Rotarian in recognition to his service to the community over many years. He has been on boards and active member of many community organizations. As sheriff he has also facilitated cooperation with mental health services for the community. As Sheriff he administers almost 300 staff and is in charge of the county jail that has over 500 inmates. He emphasized the importance of training, professionalism and career development for his officers.  |
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Geneva Rotary's Loy Williams met with Pueblo Mexico Rotary past club president Gustavo Sanchez on Loy's recent extended visit to Mexico. Gustavo was President of the Puebla Rotary Club Miatador of Miatador, Pueblo City, Pueblo, Mexico who arranged for youth exchange student Vero Castro Lopez to be Rotary exchange student from Mexico Rotary District 4185 to Geneva Rotary several years back. Gustavo is an accountant in Pueblo. photo Gustavo Sanchez and Lydia Sanchez. Good travels Loy!  |
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Lara Clow at July 17 club meeting. Lara has returned home after successful school year in Geneva and St. Charles. Lara was active in club events and attended many club meetings, she will be missed.  |
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Julia Drendel presented to Geneva Rotary about her school year in Budapest Hungary 2017- 2018. It was very well done and inspiring talk by Julia. Julia was a Rotary youth exchange student sponsored by Geneva Rotary.  |
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This schedule will also be in the download section of the website 2018/2019 Greeters ScheduleJuly – Chuck Miles & Michele Kinzler August - Mark Allen & Loy Williams September – Chris Reiss & George Salomon October – Karen Clutter & Dave Nelson November and December – Merritt Walker & Kathy Coffey January – Don Cummings & Kathy Melone February – Mike Deagle & Michaela McDaid March – Joe McMahon & Ed Greetis April – Gordy Hard & Arun Mani May – Paula Krapf & Michele Kinzler June – Ed Greetis & Karen Clutter July – Loy Williams & Merritt Walker The duties of the greeters include the following.
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Lara Clow our 2017-2018 inbound youth exchange student has almost completed her year. Lara attended St Charles East High.  Best wishes to Lara for final weeks in St. Charles and Geneva and for her return home. Thank you also to the host families and youth exchange leaders for the Geneva and St. Charles clubs that hosted. |
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Chuck Miles is Geneva Rotary's president 2018-2019. He was sworn into office at June 26 2018 meeting by Assistant District Governor Kitty Weiner and immediate past club president Chris Reiss. Best wishes to Chuck for leading the club in 2018 - 2019 and thank you to Chris for his service and leadership in 2017-2018 year.  |
 Thank you volunteers -- Geneva Rotary club members, family, friends, and all customers too . Special thanks to Geneva Gymnastics -- gymnasts and coaches for support and great volunteer help. Over $8500 raised this year. Food booth sales support our club scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA camp, AID holiday party, grants to local charities and more. Visit our photo album section and our facebook page for more pictures. |
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Thank you volunteers -- Geneva Rotary club members, family, friends, Geneva Gymnastics and all are customers too . June 19 to June 24 2018 -- Geneva Rotary food booth at 3rd and Campbell downtown Geneva Illinois. Food booth sales support our club scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA camp, AID holiday party, grants to local charities and more. Visit our photo album section and our facebook page for more pictures. |
  Geneva Rotary meeting June 12 2018 was attended by Berit Lubben and Rachael Carlson both are Geneva High students who attended Rotary District 6440 Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp held in spring 2018. Berit and Rachael talked to the club about RYLA camp 2018. Also in at Geneva Rotary meeting that day was Meagan Donohue a Geneva Rotary club scholarship award winner. Meagan attends North Central College and plans to become a teacher. Meagan's father Dan was also in attendance. |
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Edward Greetis was inducted into Geneva Rotary club at its June 12 2018 meeting. He is a financial advisor for Edward Jones.  |
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Rotarian Ross Spencer of the Long Grove club talked to Geneva Rotary about ShelterBox Disaster Relief organization. Ross is a longtime volunteer and supporter of ShelterBox. This international organization responds to natural and man-made disasters with ShelterBox and ShelterKit supplies to provide immediate shelter and to support recovery. ShelterBox is a Rotary Project Partner. Visit ShelterBoxUSA.org Ross brought ShelterBox and ShelterKit components to the meeting for demonstration as well.   |
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Sharon Verzal of Kane County Health Department talked to Geneva Rotary about safe food handling and food preparation practices and requirements at festival food booths. Her presentation was informative and lively and generated many questions and comments. |
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Audrey Pack and Tatum Keene will be rappelling down 16 story Pheasant Run tower to raise funds to allow more girls to take part in scouting activities in our area . Audrey and Tatum talked to the club at its May 29 meeting  about their scouting experience and how they have enjoyed Girl Scouts. Their mothers Jessica Pack and Jane Keene also attended the meeting. |
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Rotarian  Kathy Melone is development director at Mutual Ground and gave an inspiring and informative presentation to Geneva Rotary at its May 22 2018 meeting about Mutual Ground which serves the Fox Valley area.Mutual Ground provides services and resources to break the cycle of domestic violence and sexual abuse. http://www.mutualground.org/ Geneva Rotary is a longtime supporter of Mutual Ground and its important work. |
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Association for Individual Development (AID)  https://www.aidcares.org/ honored Geneva Rotary with a plaque at its May 22 2018 for its annual AID Holiday party done as a Geneva Rotary service project each year. AID serves those with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges in Kane County and the surrounding area. Geneva Rotarian Chuck Miles is also a long time board member for AID. with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose |
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Planting of Summer Flowers at Rotary knuckles on State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets will be done Saturday May 26 - if you can help with the planting stop by 8 am. Thanks volunteers. Our club will award 5 scholarships this year - Mike Deagle, Michaela McDaid and Joe McMahon served on our scholarship committee this year. Scholarships are given as the Stan Esping Memorial Award in honor of our late club member. Thank you volunteers for helping serve the Herbies Friends family bereavement support group dinner on May 15 - Geneva Rotary community service project. Elena Melone spoke to the club about RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp that she recently attended. RYLA is an annual overnight camp for area high school students that includes leadership education, activities, speakers, and lots of fun too. Elena is a student at St Charles East High and has been a long time volunteer for Geneva Rotary events too. Thank you Elena. Please sign up for shifts at the Rotary booth for Swedish Days 2018 - June 19 to June 24 and for booth set up and take down on June 18 and June 25. Sign up at upcoming meeting or contact Kathy Coffey or Chris Reiss to add your name. Friends, family members are also welcome to volunteer. Our food booth located at 3rd and Campbell Streets in downtown Geneva.  |
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Laura Poss is new executive director for Tri City Family Services a long established local organization that provides counseling services, referrals and support to local families. Laura talked to Geneva Rotary at its May 15 meeting about Tri City's services, projects and fundraising events  . |
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Karen Clutter is Geneva Rotary's newest member. Karen is an executive with Bunn which provides beverage makers and beverage programs to commercial customers. Welcome to Geneva Rotary Karen.  Photo with Chris Reiss and Merritt Walker at May 15 club meeting. |
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Joe Brand talked to Geneva, Batavia and St Charles Rotary clubs at our May 8, 2018 Tri City Rotary meeting. Joe is Kane County Cougars radio announcer WBIG AM 1280 and also handles other public relations and special events duties for the Cougars. His presentation was well received and generated many questions about the team, baseball, sports and media today. |
.jpg)  Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp for high school students is a long time program of Rotary District 6440 and supported by the district clubs. 6 Geneva High students attended this year and 3 St Charles High students as well. This overnight camp held twice each spring includes team building, leadership skills, motivational speakers, activities and a lot of fun. 3 of the RYLA camp students spoke to the club about their camp experience at Geneva Rotary’s April 24 2018 meeting. Photos - Tom Antonson with father Jeff; Hayden McCoy and Kailin McCoy with their mother Tricia and RYLA facilitator Phong Saad |
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Peg Coker of Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley spoke to Geneva Rotary at its April 17 meeting. Literacy Volunteers serves dozens of local residents each year seeking to improve their language skills and to better assimilate to life in central Kane County. Literacy Volunteer tutors who receive training from the organization typically work with students directly for 1 hour per week. http://www.lvfv.org/ Geneva Rotary is a long time supporter of Literacy Volunteers and participates each year in their Trivia Bee fundraiser event. photo Peg Coker and David Nelson  |
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Chris Reiss talked to the club about his November 2017 trip with Rotarians and other volunteers to Houston. He was part of a group of 19 volunteers from across the US  (including those experienced in construction trades and those with no experience) that helped rebuild a badly damaged home in Houston during an 8 day stay. The team stayed at local church and worked 12 hour days most of the time. The project was completed except for electrical and plumbing work that needed to be done by local licensed tradesman. Thank you Chris. |
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Geneva Rotary annual benefit dinner was held April 8, 2018 Villa Verone restaurant in Geneva. Wonderful entertainment by singer and musician Dennis O'Brien . Thank you to event chair Kathy Melone and to club members, friends and supporters for silent auction donations, silent auction purchases and for attending the event. Thank you also to Villa Verone for donation of the buffet dinner, so all proceeds can go toward our club scholarships, grants to local charities, youth exchange, RYLA camp and more.  |
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Chris Reiss club president led the April 3, 2018 meeting. Geneva Rotary annual benefit dinner is April 8, 2018 Villa Verone restaurant in Geneva 5:30 pm to 8 pm. $25 per person includes singer and musician Dennis O'Brien show, buffet dinner, silent auction, cash bar. RSVP to any Geneva Rotary member. Tickets will be available at door too. It will be another great Geneva Rotary annual benefit dinner! Thank you to event chair Kathy Melone and to club members, friends and supporters for silent auction donations and for attending the event. Club scholarship chair Mike Deagle announced the end of the 2018 scholarship application period. The scholarship committee will interview students who have applied for our 2018 club scholarships in coming weeks. Thank you to the committee and to the club for helping students. Geneva Beautification community service April 7 8 am to 9 am at the Rotary knuckles on State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets - volunteers from our club to clean up the beds and plant new flowers. Congratulations to Chris Reiss on the recent sale and closing of his business. Congratulations also to Merritt Walker IV who is now a Technical Sales Representative for ALS Global; Merritt sells food safety operations and programs for ALS through their Marshfield Food Safety division. .jpg) |
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Gary Urweiler executive director of Mooseheart talked to Geneva Rotary about the residential school and its 103 year history. Mooseheart serves children from infant to 21 years old and at present has over 200 residents. They have a strong emphasis on social skills as well as academics, sports and vocational skills. Mooseheart has Holiday Lights and Easter Egg Hunt events for the public. Gary attended Mooseheart as a student. photo Gary Urweiler with Mike Deagle  |
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Geneva Rotary LVFV trivia bee team, Alex, Chrissy, Warren with Coach Joe McMahon. Literacy Volunteers fundraiser March 24 2018. Thank you to Geneva Rotary for sponsoring the team and supporting Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley |
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2017-2018 club president Chris Reiss announced grants by Geneva Rotary at the club's March 20 2018 meeting. The club is supporting Tri-City Family Services; Eagle Scout project of Tommy Antonson to provide baseball and sports equipment to needy children in Central America and in Chicago; and Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley (LVFV) - Geneva Rotary will have a team at LVFV's annual trivia contest event March 24. Please attend Geneva Rotary's annual benefit dinner on April 8 2018 5:30 pm at Villa Verone Geneva to support community service such as these grants and our annual club scholarships and more.  |
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https://www.chicagohearingsociety.org/hearthecheers Eliza Peters - Geneva High student - Hear the Cheers provides hearing aids to local students in need. Eliza made an interesting and well received presentation to Geneva Rotary at its March 20 meeting. Her mother Amber Peters was also in attendance and assisted with the presentation. photo with club president Chris Reiss  |
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Tormod Larson presented to Geneva Rotary at its March 13, 2018 meeting about The Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation. This foundation seeks to raise awareness about and work to prevent sudden cardiac deaths. The foundation was started by the Larsen family to honor the memory of their son Kristoffer who died at age 22 from sudden cardiac death. The foundation recently supported heart screening of over 1400 students at Geneva High school. Tormod Larsen and Chuck Miles l to r. |
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Dennis O'Brien singer and musician to perform at our annual benefit dinner April 8 2018. Delicious Villa Verone buffet dinner. Silent auction with many great items to bid on. Great company. Support our Geneva Rotary club scholarships, RYLA camp for high school students, youth exchange, grants to local charities and more. Only $25 per person. Geneva Rotary members can take reservations and collect payment for the dinner. Checks payable to Rotary Club of Geneva. Ask friends, relatives and co-workers to support our annual benefit dinner on April 8 at Villa Verone -- Dennis O'Brien will provide musical entertainment http://www.dennisobrienmusic.com/ please RSVP to Kathy Melone for yourself and guests -- only $25 per person and that includes dinner and the show, and silent auction. Please let Kathy know too about items you can contribute for silent auction. Bring payment for tickets and silent auction items to upcoming club meetings  and also can be paid at the door. |
.jpg) March 6 2018 Geneva Rotary meeting - Gordon Hard told the club about the sale of his business Valley Insurance in Geneva and his continued work at Valley Insurance for the past several months in transition to new ownership. The Geneva club has also received 8 applications for the RYLA camp from Geneva and St Charles high school students. RYLA is a youth leadership overnight camp held March and April and presented by Rotary District 6440. photo Joe McMahon, Chuck Miles and Gordon Hard l to r |
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Geneva Rotary's Kathy Coffey helped raise funds for Special Olympics by swimming in an ice cold lake at Silver Springs State Park, the 'Polar Plunge'  Thanks for your community service Kathy! Kathy is a long time Geneva Rotarian and is a manager at First State Bank. |
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Joe McMahon led the February 27 2018 club assembly meeting. Don Cummings also spoke about City of Geneva and Historical Preservation Commission process, Don is city alderman; George Saloman is on the Historical Preservation Commission and also helped with the discussion. Volunteers needed for April 7 planting morning Rotary Knuckle on State Street between 1st and 2nd streets 8 am start. Speakers and programs needed for upcoming meetings - if you want to speak or have a speaker please contact Dave Nelson or president Chris. Kathy Coffey will be club liason with Geneva Gymnastics for Swedish Days - this group furnishes many volunteers for our food booth. We will need club volunteers for Swedish Days - day captains, shift workers, booth set up, beverage and food purchase and delivery and more. Exciting news for our annual benefit dinner on April 8 at Villa Verone -- Dennis O'Brien will provide musical entertainment http://www.dennisobrienmusic.com/ please RSVP to Kathy Melone for yourself and guests -- tickets only $25 and that includes dinner and the show, and silent auction. Please let Kathy know too about items you can contribute for silent auction.  |
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Nanette Sheperdson-Thomas for Guiding Lights presented to the club at its Feb. 20, 2018 meeting. Guiding Lights and do-over.me supports those who are unemployed, underemployed or unhappily unemployed. Guiding lights provides a network for members which partners them with volunteers to serve as mentor, advocate and friend. Cynthia Wade and Laura Esposito of do-over.me also attended and assisted with presentation. Laura is leading do-over.me's  Faces of the Fox community art installation program too. Nanette and Laura are graduate students at Adler University and working at do-over.me as part of their scholastic program. Visit www.do-over.me for more information on this group's services and programs. |
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Batavia Rotary hosted a Tri City Rotary meeting on February 13 2018 at Riverview Banquets in Batavia with Geneva Rotary and St Charles Rotary clubs. The special guest speaker was Roger Breisch local author and speaker. Roger's topic was Changing Human History. His talk was moving and was well received by the group. http://rebreisch.com/rebproject/   |
 Geneva Rotary inducted new member Chuck Miles at its Febuary 6 2018 meeting. Club president Chris Reiss led th ceremony. photo |
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Eric Weidner of All State Insurance Geneva Illinois was inducted to Geneva Rotary club at it's January 30 2018 meeting. Welcome Eric!  Photo Eric with Chris Reiss l to r |
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Charles 'Chip' Barber long time Geneva Rotarian has moved south and now works as loan officer for MidSouth Bank. Best wishes to Chip and Kathy in their new home. His future contact information.  Charles A Barber – MidSouth Bank 768 N Beal Parkway NW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Cell 850 896-0452 Email Charles.barber@bankmidsouth.com |
 Geneva Rotary is sponsoring signs for Suicide prevention hotline - the signs are posted at the Geneva train station |
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Brett Weiss spoke to Geneva Rotary club at its January 23, 2018 meeting about his efforts to assist children in Dago Kenya. Brett is Founder and Director of the Bernard and Elsie Weiss Dago Scholarship Fund The scholarship funds helps needy children from this village in Kenya to attend high school. Most residents of Dago do subsistence agriculture and life expectancy is very low. Brett has traveled often to Dago and has authored a book on the scholarship program and the children “Just Give Them A Hug…And The Rest Is Easy”. Brett is a Rotarian from Naperville. Photo – Chris Reiss and Brett Weiss  |
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Amy Chally. presented a great personal story and also told the club about Service Team Ambassadors and Canine Companions for Independence. ' Portland' Amy's service dog demonstrated skills and ways he assists Amy with her daily living. Amy is a Social Worker, Author, Speaker, Consultant and Advocate. Her interesting and inspiring presentation Also in attendance was her father Darrell Chally. |
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Marta Jill Keenon RN BSN speaker at Geneva Rotary - her business is Preventative Health Pathway. She focusses on brain health and works with Alzheimer and dementia patients. She emphasizes prevention and lifestyle choices. Marta made a lively and interesting presentation to the Geneva Rotary club at Jan. 9, 2018 meeting. photo Chris Reiss and Marta Jill Keenon.  |
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Tom Antonson troop 37 Boy Scouts - presented to Geneva Rotary at its December 19 meeting. Tom talked about his Eagle Scout project which is collecting baseball equipment for migrant workers and their children working in Costa Rica. Tom is handling local collections, shipping and fundraising for the project. He was introduced by Rotarian  George Salomon |
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Igor Honore from Lille France and past youth exchange student at Geneva High visited Geneva Rotary at its Dec. 19 2017 meeting . Igor is presently a college student studying for a year in Mexico  -- photo Brian Borkowicz, Igor and Don Cummings |
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Geneva Rotary hosted its annual holiday party for Association for Individual Development on December 12 2017. Delicious lunch, entertainment, gifts for all and special visit by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and two elves. Thank you to all volunteers, sponsors and supporters of this event.   |
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Susan Ericson Development Coordinator for Making Kane County Fit for Kids presented Geneva Rotary with a plaque for the club’s sponsorship of 2017 Walk to School Day  . Over 80 Kane County schools participated in this annual family event. Photo David Nelson and Sue Ericson. |
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Joman calendars for 2018 now available from McMahon Builders of Geneva or from Geneva Rotary. Thanks to Joe McMahon and Kelsey McMahon for creation of the calendars. They are provided free with a donation to Lazarus House homeless shelter which serves Geneva, St. Charles and surrounding communities.  |
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Rick Burchell is director of Fox Valley Career Center which provides vocational education courses for over 500 students from several area high schools. Rick made a well received presentation to the Geneva Rotary club at its December 5 2017 meeting. photo Chris Reiss and Rick Burchell l to r  |
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Roger Breisch of Batavia is author of Questions Th    at Matter |
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Geneva Rotary made a $1000 sponsorship donation to Mutual Ground. Mutual Ground serves victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the Fox Valley area. Mutual Ground provides  shelter, counseling and other services to its clients. The check was presented at November 7, 2017 meeting. photo Mike Deagle and Kathy Melone. |
 Charles 'Chip' Barber long time Geneva Rotarian has taken a new banking job in Florida. He will be missed at Geneva Rotary and the club thanks Chip for his many hours of service for our club. Best wishes to Chip with his new job and to Chip and Kathy on their move to Florida. |
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November 4, 2017 - end of season clean up of our Rotary knuckles- part of downtown Geneva beautification project. Geneva Rotary has responsibility of two flower beds 'knuckles' on State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets. Thank you to our volunteers that day -- Joe, John and Michele.  |
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  Don Brewer 2017-2018 district governor 6440 led a special dinner board meeting on October 30 hosted by Geneva club president Chris Reiss. Governor Don then was special guest speaker at October 31 club meeting. He presented to the Geneva club banners honoring the club's contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Don also inducted into the club its newest members -- Penny Vyskocil and John Vyskocil. Geneva Rotary appreciated his lively and informative presentations and thanks Governor Don Brewer for his Rotary service. |
 Judge Hull was a guest of Geneva Rotary at its October 31 2017 meeting - photo with Dr. Dave Di Iorio |
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World Polio Day (October 24) was established by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are vaccines.
In 1952, the polio epidemic became the worst outbreak in America’s history. Of nearly 58,000 cases reported that year 3,145 died and 21,269 were left with mild to disabling paralysis. In the two years before the vaccine was widely available, the average number of polio cases in the U.S. was more than 45,000. By 1962, that number dropped to 910.
In 1980, WHO certified the world free from smallpox. However, an estimated 500,000 children worldwide were still being paralysed by polio every year.
In 2016, there were a total of 37 polio cases worldwide. To date in 2017, there have been 12 polio cases worldwide. We’re 99.5% polio-free, but it’s not enough. It takes only one case, one unimmunized child to keep the polio virus alive and crippling children in our world.
What can you do? Please help us by going to: https://www.facebook.com/ RotaryDistrict6440IronLung/ “Like” and “Follow” the Facebook page, then invite others to do the same. Together we can raise awareness and eradicate polio.
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 Paul Keenon assistant district governor Rotary 6440 was a two week volunteer at international refugee camp in Lesvos Greece an island just off the coast of Turkey. He related to the club his experiences and also provided much information about the refugee situation in that area and worldwide. His program is available to Rotary clubs and other interested groups. Paul and Michele Kinzler Oct 24 2017 |
 Don Kramer-- Kane County Illinois Sheriff visited Geneva Rotary at its October 24 meeting -- photo Chris Reiss and Don Kramer |
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Jim Buckalew and Jan Krueger with Royal Family Kids Camp presented to Geneva Rotary at its Oct 17 2017 meeting. This summer camp program for grade school to high school students serves abused and neglected children who are nominated by Illinois DCFS . Geneva Rotary is a long time sponsor for this charity. photo with Mike Deagle  |
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Assistant district governor Kitty Weiner at Geneva Rotary October 17 meeting - photo Kathy Coffey, youth exchange student Lara and ADG Kitty Weiner  |
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Kris Anderson of Casey's Safe Haven Horse Rescue presented to the club at its Sept. 19 club meeting about this local charity. With club president Chris Reiss. Chris Reiss was also winner of our Ace of Spades 50 50 drawing. Congrats to Chris!   |
 Brian Borkowicz spoke to Geneva Rotary at its September 5 2017 meeting. He presented on his trip with family this past summer to France including visit to Lille, Normandy, Paris and Bruges Belgium. They were hosted by Igor Honore and his family - Igor was past inbound Rotary youth exchange student in Geneva. |
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St Charles Breakfast Rotary president elect David Pietryla visited Geneva Rotary at its August 29 meeting to promote the annual Book Fair event at Barnes and Noble to be held September 30 2017. Shoppers can help support Geneva, Batavia and St Charles Rotary clubs for donations of books and supplies to local organizations promoting youth literacy. Donations for the literacy event also welcome.  |
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Gary Baum lead instructor for the Fire Science program at Kane County's Fox Valley Career Center talked to Geneva Rotary at its August 29 2017 meeting. This school serves high school students from 7 schools in Kane County including Geneva. Gary discussed the program and its importance for training tomorrow's fire fighters. He encouraged referrals of interested students to the Fox Valley Career Center.  |
 Geneva Rotarian George Saloman talked to club at its August 22, 2017 meeting about his automotive consulting business. George provides services to car dealers and others in the automotive business. He has been involved with automotive industry most of his life. George and his family live in Geneva . He is also involved with the local community including Boy Scout leadership and City of Geneva committee as well. photo with club president Chris Reiss and Kathy Melone |
 Geneva Rotary welcomes 2017-2018 Youth Exchange student Lara Clow from GermanyThank you to our host families for 2017-2018 photo with Arun Mani and Don Cummings |
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Lynn O'Shea executive director and Chuck Miles board member presented to Geneva Rotary at its August 15, 2017 meeting. They made a presentation about Association for Individual Development 'AID' which serves clients in dozens of communities in the west and northwest suburbs. AID serves persons with physical and mental disabilities including residences, personal care, vocational services, victim services and more. AID is presently in a capital campaign and is seeking support of the community- groups and individuals  . photo Loy Williams, Chuck Miles, Lynn O'Shea, Chip Barber l to r |
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Julia Drendel of North Aurora is our Rotary outbound youth exchange student this school year. She will be in Hungary for 2017-2018. photo - Mark Allen Geneva Rotary, Julia Drendel and her father Kevin Drendel  |
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Club president Chris Reiss 2017-2018 will need club members for various roles this Rotary year. Club directors to help with club goals, decide on charitable contributions, provide leadership for fundraising -- 4 meetings per year; Swedish Days Committee; Scholarship committee; RYLA committee; Rotary Foundation (must attend one district meeting on grant process ); Annual Benefit Dinner (work with chair Kathy Melone); Membership ( check with local businesses, not for profits, government, etc.- help grow our club); AID Holiday party (work with chair Gordy Hard); Social Committee (plan social events thru the year); Youth Exchange (assist chair Brian Borkowicz, assist with our exchange student and host families); Public relations, website, facebook page (assist chair Dave Nelson). More information on any of these or to sign up -- contact  Chris Reiss or one of the club chairs. Please try to take on one or more club service role for 2017- 2018. |
 Geneva Rotary welcomed our five 2017 club scholarship award winners at the club's July 25, 2017 meeting. Family and friends of the award winners also attended. Scholarship committee chair Mike Deagle introduced the students who each told the club about their future educational plans. Our scholarships also honor the late Stan Esping a long time Geneva Rotarian. Photo of award winners l to r Alycia Hostman, Karolina Hrehorowicz, Nicole Kohorst, Delaney Shanahan, Morgan Donohue and Mike Deagle. |
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Mike Albrow talked to Geneva Rotary at its July 18, 2017 meeting about Fermilab - 'particles', neutrinos and other scientific research and accomplishments. He also discussed the history, architecture, natural resources and recreation opportunities at the lab. His program was lively and well received by the club. Mike is a recently retired Fermilab physicist and is a Naperville Sunrise Rotary club member. In his academic and professional career he has worked in England, Switzerland and Sweden as well as 25 years at Fermilab. photo Mike Albrow and Kyle Hempel l to r  |
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Mike Deagle led the meeting and club discussed last month's Swedish Days and Geneva Rotary food booth there. The food booth was a great success in 2017 due to great efforts by club volunteers, friends, family members and Geneva Gymnastics. Thank you to all our customers, supporters and volunteers. Our Geneva Rotary food booth profits for 2017 exceeded $17,000. All profits benefit Geneva Rotary club scholarships, AID holiday party for disabled adults, service projects, youth exchange, RYLA leadership camp for high school students and more. PHOTO Chip Barber, Merritt Walker and Mike Deagle l to r at July 11 2017 meeting  |
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Geneva Rotary Installation Dinner June 28, 2017 at Mani home. Chris Reiss l. club president 2017-2018 is inducted by 2016-2017 club president Arun Mani r.  |
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Swedish Days 2017 June 20 to June 25 -- visit the Geneva Rotary food booth at 3rd and Campbell - support Geneva Rotary club scholarships, RYLA leadership camp for high school students, annual holiday party for disabled adults and more -- thank you to our customers and to all our wonderful volunteers   |
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Vote for Geneva Rotary at the Geneva Chamber of Commerce Facebook page !
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 Rui Faccin from Brazil visited Geneva Rotary at its June 13 meeting. Rui is a club president and also an Assistant District Governor serving clubs in Brazil and also a club in Argentina. His daughter Vitoria Faccin also visited - she is a former Rotary Youth Exchange student and will be in masters degree program at Iowa State in the fall. The Faccins are hosted this week by the Allen family - Mark Allen of Geneva Rotary club. |
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Please visit our Geneva Rotary food booth during Geneva's Swedish Days Festival June 20 to June 25 2017. Buy a brat, hot dog or pulled pork, sweet corn, drinks and more. All proceeds support Geneva Rotary scholarships, RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership camp, AID Holiday party for disabled adults, grants to local charities, youth exchange and community and international service projects. Geneva Rotary club members and friends thank you for your service as volunteers at our booth during the festival. Please note that the club will not hold any regular meetings on June 20, June 27 and July 4 |
  Geneva Rotary sponsored 5 students for Rotary Youth Leadership Award camps held in March and April 2017. RYLA camp attendees related their experiences at the camp at the club's June 6, 2017 meeting. All found the camp to be very rewarding and fun. Our 2017 RYLA camp students were Morgan Donohue, Jackson Dietrich, Ben Melone, Fionnuala Cottrell and Brigid McCarthy. Thank you also to Geneva Rotary and our supporters for financial support for this program. |
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Geneva Rotarians Don Cummings and Brian Borkowicz received Paul Harris Fellow recognition at the club's May 30 2017 meeting. Paul Harris Fellows support the Rotary Foundation with significant financial contributions. The Foundation supports Peace scholars, polio eradication efforts, local and international service projects and much more. photos with club president Arun Mani   |
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Geneva Rotary Community service-- Rotarians prepared and served dinner for Herbies Friends-- a family bereavement support group with Fox Valley Hands of Hope-- thank you volunteers  |
 Jasmine is a local high school student taking part in a service trip this summer to Ghana Africa. Her group will be constructing a sanitation facility and will also learn about the culture and see sights in Ghana. She did a presentation for the club at our May 23 2017 meeting. Best wishes to Jasmine on her trip. |
  Kitty Weiner is our Assistant District Governor ( ADG) (district 6440) for 2017-2018 Rotary year . Geneva Rotary thanks Paul Keenon for his many years of service as 'ADG' for our club. Kitty is a member of Elk Grove Village Rotary club.  Geneva Rotarians Joe McMahon and Paula Krapf helped with community service work May 20 - planting and weeding our Rotary knuckles on State Street. Special thanks to them for working on a rainy Saturday morning. |
.jpg) Katie Mann was inducted into Geneva Rotary at its May 16 2017 meeting by club president Arun Mani. Katie is a banker with Inland Bank and Trust Co. in Geneva. https://www.inlandbank.com/photo - Katie Mann and Michele Kinzler |
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Michelle Meyer of Mutual Ground presented to Geneva Rotary at its May 16 2017 meeting. Mutual Ground works to end the cycle of domestic and sexual violence. It serves Geneva, Aurora and other communities in the Fox Valley. Geneva Rotary is long time supporter of Mutual Ground and its vital work. Our club's Kathy Melone is executive for fundraising and development for Mutual Ground. Visit for more information mutualground.org  |
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  Vic Zaderej principal of Happy Leaf LED http://www.happyleafled.com/ was program speaker at the May 2 2017 Tri City Rotary. Vic made a lively and well received presentation on LED lighting and indoor gardening. There were many questions from the crowd. Happy Leaf sells indoor plant lights and related products. Zaderej is also a senior engineer with Molex. |
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Chris Danzi presented to the club about her company Elder Bridge. Elder Bridge assists seniors, the ill and disabled in their homes. She discussed when services of her firm might be needed and signs to l watch for as to disability. She also talked about services Elder Bridge provides. www.elderbrdige.com photo Chris Danzi and Gordie Hard l to r  |
 Sheriff Don Kramer presented at Geneva Rotary at its April 18, 2017 meeting. He talked about the Sheriff's department duties for the county jail, public safety and court house security. The Sheriff's office also provides leadership and active police work county -wide for murder investigations, fatal traffic accidents, SWAT, bomb squad, canine unit and more. His talk was lively and generated many questions from club members. |
 Morgan Abate, an AmeriCorps volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva made an interesting and detailed presentation to Geneva Rotary at its April 11 2017 meeting. The food bank which serves 13 county area distributed 8.9 million meals in 2016 in Kane County; and served 62.5 million meals across their service area of 13 northern Illinois counties . 1 in 5 children in the service area are benefitted by food bank programs. www.solvehungertoday.org |
 Geneva Beautification -- flower planting and clean up of our Rotary Knuckles on State Street. April 8 2017 club volunteers Mark, Paula and Merritt. Thank you for your efforts- the beds look great! |
.jpg) George Saloman of Geneva is our newest club member. He was inducted in ceremony led by club president Arun Mani at the April 11 2017 Geneva Rotary meeting. George is an automotive industry consultant. |
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Ben Pohl is a survivor of a terrible distracted driving accident that happened in 1997 where he was the teenage distracted driver. He speaks to clubs and organizations to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Ben is an inspirational and lively speaker and his message about distracted driving was well received by the club at its April 4 2017 meeting. photo with Arun Mani, Michele Kinzler and Ben Pohl-- www.benpohlspeaks.com  |
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Geneva Public Library board member Paul Conterato made an informational presentation to Geneva Rotary at its March 21 meeting about the upcoming building referendum for proposed new library building. photo Paula Krapf and Michel Kinzler l to r and Chris Reiss and Paul Conterato l to r   |
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Lindsay Henley talked to Geneva Rotary about Salesians Life Choices - a development organization in South Africa www.lifechoices.co.za Lindsay worked for many years with this organization in Capetown South Africa and was long time resident of that city. The organization promotes youth and family education, employment and health. Lindsay gave a lively and very interesting presentation to the club. photo Lindsay Henley and Kathy Coffey l to r  |
 Brian Warner 'Tri City Family Services Strengthening People. Building Community'. Brian Warner, TCFS Board member and Chair of the Resource Development Committee - Tri City provides mental health and family counseling services on non profit basis and has served the Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles communities for 50 years. Brian spoke to Geneva Rotary at its March 7 meeting. Geneva Rotary has been long time supporter of Tri City Family Services. photo Brian Warner and Rotarian Dave DiIorio |
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Chris Reiss of Geneva Rotary attended Rotary District 6440 President Elect Training Seminar 2017. Club president elects were given training on membership, service opportunities, leadership and more. Chris received reports at the seminar that Rotary's continuing polio eradication 'Polio Plus' have been very successful and the goal of total eradication of the polio virus is very close.
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Great evening at Villa Verone Geneva with delicious buffet. Scott Piner magic show, silent auction, wonderful company. Thank you from Geneva Rotary to all who supported our event.
Proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction and raffle benefit Geneva Rotary scholarships for local students, RYLA camp for high school students, grants to local charities, service projects and more. Thank you to all who attended and made donations to support the club |
 Chris Reiss our club president elect 2017 - 2018 will attend Rotary district 6440 President elect training March 4 2017. Brian Borkowicz will also serve as club youth exchange officer for 2017-2018. Geneva Rotary along with St Charles Rotary will sponsor an inbound youth exchange student for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you both for your club service. photo Brian and club president Arun Mani |
 Dr, Jeff Van Meter http://www.drjeffvanmeter.com/ spoke to Geneva Rotarians at our Feb. 28, 2017 meeting. His talk was on “The Human Leader’s Journey: How to change the world in six steps" - leaders having qualities of integrity, honesty, openness, vulnerability, boldness and being 'real' -- Jeff has a psychology practice, and also teaches leadership to business owners and managers. He spoke at Rotary thru Freespeakers.org a public speaking website that connects clubs, groups to speakers. photo Dr. Van Meter and Rotarian Loy Williams. |
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Chris Reiss will serve as president - elect and will be club president for 2017-2018. Chris will be assisted by Mike Deagle and Joe McMahon. Paula Krapf will be our club secretary for 2017 as well. Thank you also to Chris for representing the club at the District 6440 training day held Feb 18 2017. CASA recognized the club for its contribution to CASA's annual gala fundraiser. Waubonsee Community College honored the club as well see article above
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 “I do not seek applause, nor to amuse the people, I want to convince them.” —Abraham LincolnDan Van Haften of Batavia co-author of Abraham Lincoln - The Structure of Reason with David Hirsch spoke to Geneva Rotary at its February 14 2017 meeting. His presentation was very informative and generated many questions from Geneva Rotary club members in attendance. The co-authors new book is The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address.
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 Marv Kombrink and Pam Kombrink are volunteer 'Puppy Raisers' for Canine Companions for Independence 'CCI' cci.org This national organizations provides service dogs, hearing dogs, facility dogs and companion dogs to those in need at no cost. CCI will hold a Dog Fest event Oct 14 2017 in St Charles Illinois. The Kombrinks presentation was well received and they brought Ferdinand II the mixed lab and golden retriever they are presently raising for CCI. |
Do something nice for a friend, family member or stranger -- when you do it hand them one of our cards. 'You are the recipient of a Geneva Rotary Club Random Act of Kindness -- Please Pay It Forward' Rotary clubs throughout our District 6440 will be doing Random Acts of Kindness on Feb. 17 2017 but feel free to use the cards anytime. Pick some cards up at the next club meeting.
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  Congratulations to Geneva Rotary's Kathy Melone with her new job as Director of Advancement at Mutual Ground http://www.mutualground.org/ Volunteer needed from the club to serve as president-elect - and to serve as president in the 2017-2018 Rotary year with assistance from Mike Deagle and Joe McMahon
50-50 led by Chris Reiss and Happy Bucks by Joe McMahon --
RYLA camp applications from high school students are needed ASAP - please turn in - also do not forget about the Geneva Rotary club scholarships for 2017 - application forms on club website
Silent auction donation items for Geneva Rotary's annual benefit dinner on March 5 2017 - bring to upcoming meeting or contact event chair Kathy Melone with information-- also please buy tickets to the very fun and reasonably priced event only $25 per person! All proceeds for Geneva Rotary scholarships, RYLA camp students, international and local service projects, grants to local charities, AID Holiday party and more.
Joe McMahon classification talk ended the meeting, entertaining and inspiring - thank you Joe for an unbelievable story !
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Geneva Rotary Annual Benefit Dinner tickets only $25 per person see any Geneva Rotarian for tickets-- price includes silent auction with many great purchases available; Scott Piner Magic show ; delicious Villa Verone - Italian buffet dinner; cash bar -- March 5 2017 Sunday 5:30 pm to 8 pm
please sell some tickets to the event - and bring in silent auction items -- all proceeds support Geneva Rotary scholarships, grants to local charities and club service projects
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 Geneva Rotary made a donation to a school in South Africa to help purchaser school uniforms for needy children. Loy Williams of Geneva Rotary led efforts for the donation on behalf of Geneva Rotary. see more pictures in photo album section and at Facebook |
 Seth Hanford - Head of School - for Elgin Academy an independent school in Elgin Illinois present to Geneva Rotary at its January 17 club meeting. Seth gave a lively and well received talk about the school of 300 students with students from pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. He was accompanied by Bonita Deering community outreach director for the school. http://www.elginacademy.org/
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Diane Moca with club president Arun Mani at Jan 10 2017 meeting
Diane Moca gave a lively and well received presentation to Geneva Rotary at its January 10 2017 meeting on the challenges and fulfillment of juggling career, family, friends, community and more. Diane does volunteer public speaking to groups thru freespeakers.org and has her own website dianemoca.com Geneva Rotary much appreciated her program.  |
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Barnes & Noble book presentation on 12-21-16. Tri City Rotary literacy project
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.jpg) Geneva Rotary - our last meeting of 2016 held December 20 at Riverside Receptions in Geneva - No meetings December 27 2016 and January 3 2017. Next club meeting January 10 2017. Lots of interesting programs for 2017. Guests and potential new members for Geneva Rotary invited 7 am to 8:15 am Tuesdays |
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Over 100 clients and staff from the Association for Individual Development attended Geneva Rotary's annual holiday party. Musical entertainment, Ken Schulz juggling, balloons and comedy, great food by inglenook Pantr, Santa and his helpers, gifts for all the AID clients. A great event and much appreciated by our guests from AID. Thank you to all our club members and friends who volunteer their time, make financial contributions, shop for gifts, and in any way help with this special event.
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Mike Deagle and Gordy Hard -- see story below
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 Chris Reiss was honored as 4 time Paul Harris fellow for his significant contributions to the Rotary foundation and its efforts as to local and international service, scholarships, polio eradication and more. Mike Deagle was also recognized for his generous sponsorship contribution for the annual Geneva Rotary 'AID' holiday lunch and party for disabled adults. photos -- Chris Reiss with club president Arun Mani, and Mike Deagle and Gordon Hard at December 6 meeting. |
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Geneva Rotary upcoming events -- December 8 gift wrapping 6 pm to 8 pm at McMahon home ; December 10 club social holiday party at Mani home 6 pm to ??; December 13 AID lunch and party for disabled adults sponsored by Geneva Rotary - club members and friends and family needed to volunteer 11 am to 1:30 pm at First Baptist Church Geneva - West Campus (no regular meeting on December 13); December 20 regular club meeting 7 am to 8:10 am at Riverside Receptions; no club meetings December 27 and January 3
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Geneva Rotarians, family members and friends worked the annual Geneva Rotary Thanksgiving Day AM service project at two Geneva homes to help beautify the yards, make repairs to exteriors, fix fences and more. Thank you volunteers for your community service. Joe McMahon was again chair of the event
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   Rotary District Governor 6440 - Rick Rivkin did an well prepared and inspiring presentation to the Geneva Rotary club at its November 29 meeting. He told many stories of Rotary service locally and globally. Rick encourage Geneva Rotary to continue its efforts in service - Community, Vocational, Youth, International and Club. Rick also helped lead a club board meeting with 2016-2017 Geneva Rotary club president Arun Mani. Rick made good suggestions for the club's continued growth and efforts to serve. District 6440 is a Rotary district for 70 clubs in the North, Northwest and West suburbs of Chicago. |
 Geneva Rotary's Joe McMahon has created his Joman Calendar (2017 edition) with original cartoons by Joe. All guaranteed to make you smile at least a little bit. All proceeds from the calendar go directly to Lazarus House homeless shelter in St Charles Illinois. Thanks also to our club's Kyle Hempel with Apple Graphics for donation of printing services. Pick up a few calendars from Joe at the next club meeting or call Joe at McMahon Builders in Geneva -- they make great gifts too. |
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 Denise LaCure is the assessor for Geneva Township and handles the real estate tax assessments for the township. She had brochures and handouts and gave a well received and interesting talk to the club at its November 1 2016 meeting and responded to questions and comments from club members in attendance. |
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Fall clean up and pruning at the Rotary Knuckles on State Street--Thank you volunteers
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.jpg) Chris Reiss will be club youth exchange officer and is working with St Charles Breakfast Rotary as to sponosring an inbound student for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you Chris for your club and international service. |
 Randy Hultgren Congressman District #14 Illinois gave an informative and interesting talk to Geneva Rotary club at its October 25 2016 meeting. Club members also had comments and questions for Congressman Hultgren. Susan Russell from his Campton Hills office was also in attendance. |
 Geneva Rotary will make a contribution to Demulani School in South Africa to help needy children obtain school uniforms. Geneva Rotary has long time connection with Demulani School through Geneva Rotary's Loy Williams and Georgie Kendall a former Peace Corps volunteer who assisted at the school in past years. photo Loy Williams |
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Gordon Hard long time Geneva Rotarian since 1985 and owner of Valley Insurance in Geneva since 1978
 gave a classification talk. He described his business career in insurance and talked about his personal life too. He also gave the club members a quiz on insurance related topics. His presentation was thorough and well received by the club at its October 18, 2016 meeting. |
 Jim Carr made an interesting and well received presentation on his many years as volunteer docent on Amtrak for the National Park Service. He was at the October 11 2016 Geneva Rotary club meeting. Docents would provide stories and entertainment to passengers on long distance rail trips. Jim handled portions of the Empire Builder, Texas Eagle and Southwest Chief routes leaving from Chicago. Jim Carr is part of freespeakers.org a volunteer group that provides speakers on many topics for service clubs and other groups needing programs and speakers. Thank you Jim. |
 Oranges, grapefruit, cashews, mixed nuts are available this year. Proceeds support Geneva Rotary AID Holiday party, club scholarships and grants to local charities. Order forms at club meetings and on the club website in download section. Order by Nov. 10, 2016 delivery date Dec. 8, 2016. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser for Geneva Rotary. |
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Thank you Kathy Melone and club social committee for organizing-
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Rotary 4 Literacy at Barnes and Noble Oct 15 Saturday-- Tricity Rotary community service project - Paula Krapf at Sep 27 club meeting Volunteers needed to help that day
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Steve Andersson Illinois State Rep District 65 r. visited Geneva Rotary at its Sep 27 club meeting. His talk on state government was interesting and well received by the club and he took many questions from club members. With Arun Mani l. 2016-2017 Geneva Rotary club president.
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 Sep 21 Rotary News Although the annual golf outing was affected by the weather - there was a good turnout to the Tri City Rotary Steak dinner at Riverview Banquets. Thank you to Kathy Coffey for her work on the event and to St Charles Breakfast and Noon Rotary clubs and Batavia Rotary club for support and efforts - an excellent meal too! Do not forget the upcoming Geneva Rotary club Scavenger Hunt event on October 6 more info on the club website sponsored by our Geneva Rotary Social committee. St Charles Noon Rotary also announced their annual benefit concert at the Arcada on Oct 29 CSNsongs - Crosby Stills tribute. Batavia Rotary has their annual Corvette raffle underway too. St Charles Breakfast is leading the Literacy fundraiser event October 15 at Barnes and Noble store
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 Michelle Gale de Oliveira presented to Geneva Rotary about its education, career and empowerment programs. The organization is based in Waukegan Illinois. The mission of the UMMA Center is to empower the lives of underprivileged individuals in Lake County by providing educational support and community resources. The UMMA Center believes that Lake County will be strengthened by the growth that education, hope and purpose bring to those seeking to enrich their lives with opportunities. Michelle is a former Rotary youth exchange student who lived and studied in Germany and Brazil. She gave an interesting and well received program to the club. http://ummacenters.org/ Michelle and club president Arun Mani |
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Anna Koehler of St Charles Breakfast Rotary visited Geneva Rotary at its Sep 6 meeting. She reminded the club of the upcoming Rotary 4 Literacy Barnes and Noble Bookfair to be held October 15 2016 https://www.facebook.com/events/1248167018580590/ Geneva Rotary and Batavia Rotary along with St Charles Rotary breakfast and noon are supporting this fundraiser to help local charities |
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Assistant District Governor Paul Keenon (6440) brought Geneva Rotary gifts at its Sep 6 meeting -- he brought in 2 high blood pressure awareness and education kits and also brought in District 6440 2016-2017 directories -- thank you for your support of our club Paul. Paul Keenon with blood pressure kit, Joe McMahon and Loy Williams with District directory
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 Bob Kerbs from State Bank of Geneva is leaving our Geneva Rotary club after many years. He has been a very active club member and has participated in all avenues of Rotary service. He has done great work supporting our annual benefit dinner finding silent auction item donors. His strong efforts at Swedish Days on the grill and corn roaster are much appreciated. Bob also assisted our long time member Stan Esping getting to club meetings for several years. He has also supported our Rotary Foundation. Bob will be missed. Best wishes to Bob and Marilyn in retirement and in their new home. |
 Jill Thorson of Fox Valley Hands of Hope http://fvhh.net/ presented to Geneva Rotary at its August 30 meeting. Jill is manager of the organization's Children's Bereavement Programs which assists hundreds of children throughout the Fox Valley deal with the loss of loved ones. Geneva Rotary is major sponsor of their upcoming fundraiser 'A Walk to Remember' Sept 24, 2016 A Walk to Remember fundraising event is on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 10 a.m. This event is a 5K loop walk along the Fox River, starting in Batavia. It is an opportunity for entire families to support Fox Valley Hands of Hope. Walk participants are asked to solicit pledges from friends and family. Participants can dedicate a portion of the course to a loved one. Bring a photo of your loved one to post on the “Memory Board.”
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Geneva Rotary volunteers will help with clean up, weeding and planting fall flowers at the Rotary knuckle - Saturday 8 am - August 27. Thank you Rotary volunteers for your community service
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August 9 Geneva Rotary - Beth Mund presented 'Lessons Learned from NASA' at the club's meeting Beth's business BethMund.Com helps leaders who want to communicate clearly and influence others. She is also a college instructor. Her presentation on our Space program was lively, well received by the club and generated many questions and comments. l to r David Nelson, Beth Mund and club president Arun Mani. |
   Club scholarship chair Mike Deagle introduced the Geneva Rotary 2016 scholarship Award Winners at the July 26, 2016 club meeting. All are 2016 graduates of Geneva High School. Johannes Vandermeij will attend Cedarville University (Ohio), picture with his parents Jan and Jill and brother Willem . Michael Wilkins will attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Indiana), picture with his mother Kim. Molly McQueeny is attending Carthage College (Wisconsin) , picture with her mother Nancy. Club members Joe McMahon and Eric Spicher assisted with the scholarship committee as well. |
 Rotary District 6440 Past District Governor visited Geneva Rotary July 26, 2016. Ellen announced to the club that Chris Reiss is part of the Paul Harris Society for his generous and continuing contributions to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation, a part of Rotary International, funds scholarships, local and international service projects , peace initiatives, Polio eradication efforts and gives support to Rotary clubs world wide. Chris has also been active and much appreciated member of Geneva Rotary for many years. He is a past president, chair for youth exchange, international service project participant and has had many other roles supporting the club. Congratulations Chris. |
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Sean McFadden of Inland Bank and Trust Co. is Geneva Rotary club secretary for 2016-2017. Thank you for your club service.
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Club president Arun Mani, 2015-2016 youth exchange student Renato and host parent Mary Swanson at July 5 club meeting. Renato made a gracious and well prepared address to the club at the meeting. He gave special thanks to his host families the Walkers, the Borkowiczes, the Swansons, youth exchange officer Chris Reiss and other Rotary club members who supported him in his year in Geneva. Best wishes to Renato in college and for all his future endeavors. Renato attended most of our club meetings in 2015-2016 and many other club events. He was very active in youth exchange events, classes and theater at high school . He has been a wonderful youth exchange student for Geneva Rotary and will be greatly missed.
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Geneva Rotary Installation Dinner June 29 2016 2016-2017 club officers - Arun Mani president, Michele Kinzler and Paula Krapf-treasurers and Sean MacFadden secretary. Steve Rambo outgoing secretary and Dave Nelson website and public relations were named Rotarians of the Year for 2015-2016, also they were both made multiple Paul Harris fellows; also recognized 2015-2016 president Kathy Coffey, treasurer Kathy Melone, Chris Reiss youth exchange, Dave DiIorio ' Rookie of the year'. Michele Kinzler Swedish Days, Joe McMahon community service, Gordy Hard AID party and to all Geneva Rotary members for club, community, international and vocational service for the 2015-2016 Rotary year. Event held at Villa Verone Geneva.
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Thank you to our patrons and Thank you to all volunteers at Geneva Rotary food booth during Swedish Days 2016: Geneva Gymnastics, friends, family members and Geneva Rotarians. Funds raised support annual club scholarships, grants to local charities, local and international service projects, RYLA camp for high school students, youth exchange and more. Persons interested in Geneva Rotary a service club for executives, professionals, business owners and community leaders are invited to attend our meetings as our guest.
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Thank you to all our volunteers who make our food booth a success and help Geneva Rotary raise funds for scholarships, service projects, grants to charities and more. Geneva Gymnastics, club members, friends, family and all who help out.
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Merritt Walker, Dr. Dave Diiorio and Mike Deagle of Geneva Rotary bought coupons for the Geneva Rotary food booth -- 3rd and Campbell Swedish Days 2016 Support our food booth and support scholarships for local students, RYLA camp for high school students, youth exchange, local and international service projects, grants to local charities and more Swedish Days 2016 in downtown Geneva Illinois starts June 21st----- no regular club meetings June 21 or June 28-- club
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State Senator Jim Oberweis made a presentation to the Geneva Rotary club at its June 7 meeting. He discussed the many challenges for state government. His interesting talk generated much discussion with club members. Kathy Coffey, Joe McMahon and Jim Oberweis l to r.
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University of Illinois program at Geneva Rotary May 24, 2016. Several students to attend U of I and also several parents of students in attendance. The program was given by Matt Wszolek Marketing Executive for U of I and Jon Salvani Director of Advancement. The program was lively and well received by the Rotarians and guests, and many questions and comments from the audience were discussed. photo l to r Jon Salvani and Charles Barber of Geneva Rotary club.
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Geneva Rotary Scholarship chair announced the club's 2016 scholarship award winners-- Stan Esping Memorial Awards -- they are from Geneva High-- Congratulations and thank you to all who applied-- Award winners for 2016:
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Rui from Sao Borja Brazil – he is president of a Sao Borja Rotary club and was guest of Mark Allen at May 24 meeting----- Welcome Rui
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Charlie Vyskocil and Tanner Searcy of Geneva High attended Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp recently - this overnight camp for area teens teaches leadership and team building skills and has many fun activities as well. l to r Tanner, John Vyskocil and Charlie. Thank you to Charlie and Tanner for your presentations to the club at May 17 2016 meeting
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2015 - 2016 Rotary Youth Exchange student Renato will be a Geneva High graduate -- Congratulations Renato
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May 17 club meeting l to r Cynthia Wade, Veronica Castro Lopez Loy Williams and Sandy Kaczmarski - Veronica was a past Rotary Youth exchange student in for a visit
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.jpg) Chris Reiss, Michele Kinzler and Arun Mani l to r of Geneva Rotary are recently returned from a Rotary District 6440 service trip to Ak Tenamit in Guatemala http://aktenamit.org/ They made a lively and well received presentation to over 75 Rotarians and guests at recent Tri-cities Rotary meeting May 3 2016 for the Geneva, Batavia and St Charles clubs. They asked the clubs and individual Rotarians to consider supporting the Guatemala Tomorrow Fund which helps support this boarding school for Mayan children. |
.jpg) Rotary District 3272 Friendship exchange team from Sahiwal Pakistan attended the Geneva Rotary led Tri Cities Rotary meeting on May 3 2016. They are from Rotary Club Sahiwal 101 |
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Renato our 2015-2016 Rotary
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Peg
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Michaela
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Mayor Kevin Burns visited Geneva Rotary April 12 and gave the club a presentation on new developments in town and news about city government. Club members had many questions and comments and the presentation was informative and well received
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April 5 2016 Geneva Rotary photo l to r
 Renato, Merritt Walker, Michele Kinzler, Chris Reiss, Arun Mani and Kathy Coffey. Michele, Chris and Arun will represent the club on the annual Rotary District 6440 service trip to Guatemala to do work at Ak Tenamit school there. Thank you for your Rotary service. |
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Evan
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Dr. Dave
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Visiting Rotarian Jon Bartelt exchanged banners with Geneva Rotary club president Kathy Coffey at the March 29 meeting at Riverside Receptions -- Jon is president elect of the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary club
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Royal Family Kids Camp presented at Geneva Rotary March 15, 2016 . This organization provides an annual 'up north' summer camp for children from foster homes referred by DCFS for Kane County. Geneva Rotary has been a long time supporter of this worthy cause. Photo l to r Don Cummings of Geneva Rotary; Jim Buckalew Royal Family Kids Camp and Kathy Coffey of Geneva Rotary and Jan Krueger
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Thank you to all who attended the dinner, silent auction donors and bidders
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Dr.
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Jean Gaines of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented to Geneva Rotary about on going and new special events and programs of Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Photos - Jean Gaines and Jean Gaines with Loy Williams March 1 2016 meeting
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Paula
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Steven
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News from Feb 23 Geneva Rotary meeting - Colleen Thomas l. of Dundee Rotary club presented Geneva Rotary's club president Kathy Coffey r. with check for $300 resulting from a fundraiser project - money will go to Geneva Rotary club scholarships. Our exchange student
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Engineers without Borders USA-Chicago ewb-usa-chicago.org made a presentation at the special Tri-City Rotary meeting Feb 16 2016 - this meeting was led by the St Charles club and also attended by Geneva and Batavia clubs. l to r Daniel O'Dell, AJ Voth and Patrick Miller -- thanks for the presentation
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 Dr. Arun Mani club president elect and Meritt Walker club membership chair recently attended the District 6440 seminar on Feb. 6th. Arun learned about grant applications and procedures to help the club secure future grants for its AID holiday party and other service projects. Merritt was part of the membership seminar meeting. Merritt was presented with a special pin for his work on club membership. Merritt Walker and Kathy Coffey. |
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Sacha Urban of Tri City Family Services presented to Geneva Rotary at its February 9 2016 meeting about its special events, programs and services to help at risk children and families -- www.tricityfamilyservices.org Tri City has served Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and surrounding area for over 45 years. Geneva Rotary has been a long time supporter of Tri City Family Services and made a $500 grant at the meeting.
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.jpg) Chip Barber of American Bank and Trust and long time Geneva Rotarian gave a classification talk about his business and personal life at the Feb 2 2016 club meeting |
.jpg) Feb 2 2016 Geneva Rotary - Geneva Rotary announced a grant to the Geneva Beautification project of $100 and a sponsor grant to CASA Kane County for $500. Club president Kathy Coffey also accepted a banner from St Thomas East Rotary Virgin Islands US brought back by Loy Williams. |
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Chris Reiss of Geneva Rotary is a multiple Paul Harris fellow recognized for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation to support its scholarships, service project grants and polio eradication efforts with Kathy Coffey at January 26, 2016 meeting. Thank you Chris for your Rotary Service.
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Dr. Dave DiIorio of Fox Chiropractic in Geneva is the newest member of Geneva Rotary. He was inducted by the club at its January 26 2016 meeting - Dr. Dave with club president Kathy Coffey
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Kane County Connects Rick Nagel at Geneva Rotary--Rick made a presentation to the club about the newsletters, blog and social media efforts of Kane County government to keep residents informed of current news, events and announcements l to r Rick Nagel and Brian Borkowicz |
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Geneva Rotary was recognized by Rotary District 6440 for its 100% participation in making contributions in 2014-2015 to the Rotary Foundation. Assistant District Governor Paul Keenon presented to club past president Kyle Hempel at the January 12 2016 club meeting. Support Geneva Rotary by attending its annual benefit dinner on March 13 2016 at Villa Verone in Geneva 5:30 pm to 8 pm or by donating a silent auction item for the event.  |
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Changing Childrens Worlds Foundation made a presentation at Geneva Rotary at its January 12 2016 meeting. This local not for profit supports parents and children with education, training and advocacy. Annette Cowart of CCWF along with Kyle Hempel and Kathy Coffey. Geneva Rotary made a grant to the organization as well. |
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Jason Michnick of Geneva and NIU graduate student in public administration spoke to Geneva Rotary about his upcoming study and service trip to Kenya and Tanzania. He will study in Nairobi and then assist with an on going education project in Nyegina, Tanzania. His talk was well received by the Rotary club at its January 5 2016 meeting. Kathy Coffey of First State Bank and Jason Michnick
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Geneva Rotary helped St Charles and Batavia Rotary with a Literacy fundraiser and book buying day at Barnes and Noble Store - local organizations benefitted Lazarus House, CASA, Batavia Apts Youth services ., & the St Charles Youth Home - thank you to club volunteers and contributors to the effort
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Geneva Rotary's Joe McMahon has created his 9th annual Joman calendar. Contact any Geneva Rotarian for a calendar - only 350 available for donation to Lazarus House homeless shelter -- the calendar offers 12 months of humor and cartoon artistry |
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Rotary District 6440 Foundation chair Mike Erickson visited Geneva Rotary at its December 1, 2015 meeting. Polio eradication a primary goal for Rotary has been successful - in 2015 only 57 new cases of polio compared to over 365,000 new cases in year 1985. Mike also discussed grants from the foundation to local club service projects and expressed his appreciation to Geneva Rotary for its long standing support of the Rotary Foundation. Mike is a past district governor for district 6440. photo Charles Barber, Michele Kinzler, Kathy Coffey and Mike Erickson l to r.
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4th annual service project on Nov. 26 2015 - 12 volunteers- Rotarians, friends and family did a late fall cleanup for a local resident in need. Thank you volunteers for your Rotary community service
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Help Lazarus House our local shelter for homeless - get a Joman calendar with a contribution to Lazarus House - Geneva Rotary's Joe McMahon draws up some great cartoons - 12 months of fun see Joe or any Geneva Rotary club member for your calendar--
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Happy Thanksgiving 2015
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'Geneva Rotary's Gordy Hard' Hard is the owner of Valley Insurance Agency and is very active in the Geneva Rotary and other community groups. ...About the Wood Award The Wood Community Service award is presented each year to an individual who has made significant community contributions in the areas of business, education, youth involvement, civic organizations, art, recreation, charity or government. The award is named in honor of Bill and Elise Wood, and Nell and Burton Wood — four individuals who have all contributed to the growth and health of the city of Geneva.
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Blue Haven Capital's Don Cummings at Geneva Rotary - Don made an interesting and well prepared presentation on Technology Today for the small business and home. He gave club members many great ideas for using internet resources to be more efficient, save money and make business activities more effective. He makes these presentations for local business and service groups. Don is a long time Geneva Rotarian. |
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Local high school students can apply to Geneva Rotary for RYLA camp 2016 -- two sessions -- March 10 to 13 2016 or April 7 to 10 2016. RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards -- camp teaches leadership skills and the long weekend is full of adventure and fun for participants. Application form on this website.
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visiting Rotarians Annabeth Payne and her husband John Kador at November 10 2015 club meeting; John is a Geneva club past president - they now reside in Pennsylvania
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Gary Swick of Friends of the Fox River addressed Geneva Rotary at its October 20, 2015 meeting. This not for profit organization promotes the Fox River through education, research, restoration and advocacy. www.friendsofthefoxriver.org The club appreciated his visit and efforts. |
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Geneva Rotary community service helped Herbies Friends is a bereavement support group for families organized by Fox Valley Hands of Hope formerly Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice. Geneva Rotary volunteers cooked and served one of Herbies Friends monthly dinners on October 16, 2015 - Rotarians Kathy Melone and Kathy Coffey l to r. |
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October 13 2015 Geneva Rotary club; Gordon Hard of Valley Insurance made a presentation to the club about insurance trends and ways to save on your insurance - photo Gordon Hard and Kathy Coffey -- Gordy will also again be chair of the club's upcoming annual AID Holiday Party and Lunch for Disabled Adults to be held in December. Cash donations to help sponsor for this special event are always appreciated by Geneva Rotary-- Kathy and Mike Deagle also were our recent |
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Geneva Rotary will be selling 20 and 40 lb. boxes of oranges, grapefruits or mixed box as well as nut gift boxes to support its philanthropic efforts. This sale in conjunction with Dundee Rotary. See any Geneva Rotary member thru Nov 9. Delivery on Dec 10. Mike Deagle l and Colleen Thomas of Dundee Rotary r. Sell some citrus or nuts today!! Great gift for the holidays for home or work!
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Mera Johnson president of Montgomery Illinois Rotary club visited and gave a presentation to Geneva Rotary at its Oct 6 2015 club meeting. Montgomery Rotary is one of the newest Rotary clubs founded in June 2015. Best wishes to Mera and the Montgomery club. The Geneva club will donate the Montgomery club's first Rotary display banner. Mera Johnson l and Kathy Coffey of Geneva Rotary r.
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Loy Williams and Merritt Walker of Geneva Rotary club were recognized at its Sep 29, 2015 as multiple Paul Harris Fellows and given special pins in honor of their significant financial support of the Rotary Foundation. Thank you for your contributions and service Loy and Merritt.
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Loy Williams long time member and past president of Geneva Rotary sold the winning ticket for the recent Geneva Chamber of Commerce 50-50 charity raffle. He donated his $1000 prize for selling the ticket to Geneva Rotary club to support its scholarships, local and international service projects, grants to local charities, youth exchange programs and other worthy causes. Kathy Coffey 2015 - 2016 club president and Loy Williams l to r -- Thank you Loy!
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Renato our Geneva Rotary inbound youth exchange student gave an interesting and informative talk about Peru his home country and Arequipa his home city to the club at its Sep 29 2015 meeting. His host
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Elena (daughter of Geneva Rotary's Kathy Melone) and friend Clarissa brought a bake sale to Geneva Rotary at its Sep 29 2015 meeting. They are raising $200 as a project to pay for cleft palate surgery for baby Danny - an infant in Guatemala. Thanks for your service Elena and Clarissa!
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At its September 22 2015 board meeting Geneva Rotary led by club president Kathy Coffey approved its 2015-2016 budget. The club plans to make over $19,000 in philanthropic expenditures. Included are club scholarships to local students, AID holiday party for the disabled, polio plus donation, RYLA camp for local students, grants to local charities and international service projects and youth exchange program.
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The
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Final days to buy 50-50 raffle tickets - $5000 minimum prize - drawing on Sept 13 festival of the vine in Geneva- support Geneva Rotary and many other worthy groups in town - tickets from any Geneva Rotarian l to r Sean McFadden of Inland Bank and Trust and Kyle Hempel of Apple Graphics--- thanks to past president Kyle for his work on this fundraiser! |
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Candidates for Rotary outbound youth exchange -- August 2016 to July 2017 should apply to Geneva Rotary youth exchange officer in next month. Students applying
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Tri City Rotary clubs will have a special shopping day at Barnes and Noble October 17 2015 to help raise funds for literacy projects in Batavia, St Charles and Geneva - Kim Luthin l of Barnes and Noble presented to the Geneva club at its Sep 1 meeting - with Michele Kinzler r. Shop Barnes and Noble on October 17 and tell them Rotary sent you. Volunteers will be needed that day so save the date to help out a few hours at the event. |
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Geneva Rotary received a donation to its scholarship fund of $164 from Fox Valley Orthopedic which raised the funds with a 'Jeans Day' at its office - Chase Behrendt of Fox Valley Ortho and of Geneva Rotary presented the check Sep 1 2015 to club president Kathy Coffey |
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August 24 special evening board meeting with Governor Rodney Adams - led by president Kathy Coffey -
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Governor Rodney Adams - District 6440 visited the Geneva club and led a board meeting on Monday night. The dinner and meeting were held at Michele Kinzler's home. Many aspects of the Rotary district and the Geneva club were discussed at the meeting. Guatemala and development projects in that country are a focus of District 6440 for international service in 2015-2016. As to club service - membership growth and retention of existing members were emphasized. Continued community service and building Rotary's image in Geneva is also a club goal. Vocational service and service to youth also needed. Governor Rodney complimented the club on its past efforts and encouraged Geneva Rotary in continuing its Rotary service in 2015-2016.
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Sean McFadden was inducted to Geneva Rotary at its August 18 meeting. Sean is an executive with Inland Bank and Trust. photo Chris Reiss and Sean McFadden
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Lisa Ewers of Mutual Ground presented to Geneva Rotary at its August 18 meeting - Mutual Ground provides important community service to prevent and mitigate domestic violence and abuse l to r Michele Kinzler, Lisa Ewers, Bob Kerbs
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Geneva Rotary's Bob Kerbs was honored as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow for his long time and generous support of the Rotary Foundation and its charitable efforts - photo with Kathy Coffey club president 2015-2016
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Geneva Rotary club was honored by Rotary District 6440 and its past district governor Ellen Young for its 50 years of service 1965-2015. Geneva Rotary also received a grant of $1680 from the district toward the club's annual AID holiday party for disabled adults. Kathy Coffey, Ellen Young and Kyle Hempel l to r. August 11 2015 meeting
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Jeremy Swanson was Geneva Rotary's outbound exchange student for the 2014-2015 school year. He attended high school and lived in Lille, France. Jeremy presented to the club at its August 11 2015 meeting about his Rotary Youth Exchange experience. photo
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Congressman Randy
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Cynthia Wade leads Do Over . Me http://www.do-over.me/ a local not for profit that assists persons in transition such as those in career change, returning to work force, or change in family circumstances. The organization also provides training for individuals and businesses. Check out their website to find out more. Cynthia led a lively and well received presentations for Geneva Rotary at its July 21 meeting. photo l to r Dr.
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Geneva Rotary 2015-2016 club offficers were sworn in at the July 15 2016 installation dinner at Villa Verone. Steve Rambo, secretary, Kathy Melone treasurer, Kathy Coffey president, Arun Mani president elect and Kyle Hempel past president, l to r.
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Thank you to president Kyle for his Rotary service as club president this past Rotary year 2014-2015
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Changing Childrens Worlds Foundation - Kim Svevo Cianci visited the club on July 7 and shared news about this organization's recent projects and fundraiser events -- president Kyle Hempel and Kim Svevo Cianci http://www.changingchildrensworlds.org/ |
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Geneva Rotary club President elect Kathy Coffey r. and Susan Russell l. from Congressman Randy Hultgren office District 14 at club's July 7 meeting-- Kathy will be inaugurated at the club's
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Geneva Rotary raised over $12,000 for club scholarships, grants to local charities, youth exchange program, annual holiday party for disabled and local and international service projects with its Swedish Days food booth. Thank you to all our customers and special thanks to our volunteers- Geneva Gymnastics, friends, family and Geneva Rotarians. Sales during the 6 day festival included 500 lbs. of bratwurst, 200 lbs. of pulled pork, 200 lbs of hot dogs and over 2000 ears of sweet corn.
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Thank you volunteers -- many more pictures in the photo albums section and at our Facebook page
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Our club food booth at 3rd and Campbell in downtown Geneva Illinois = thank you volunteers-- Geneva Gymnastics, friends, family and Rotarians for making our food booth a success and supporting Rotary causes
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Club Scholarship 2015 Recipients --our 2015 Stan Esping Memorial Award Scholarship Winners- all from Geneva High School Angelie Humbert, Lauren Gambino, Katherine Rogers - thank you to Scholarship committee Mike Deagle chair, Joe McMahon and Dr. Eric Spicher for interviewing and choosing our 2015 award winners and thank you to all students
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Geneva Rotary club is sponsor for USS Illinois commissioning - this is a new US Navy submarine http://ussillinois.org/ Bruce |
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Our Rotary Youth Exchange Student for 2014-2015 Glenn has finished his studies at Geneva High-- congratulations Glenn!!
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Sign up for booth shifts at next club meeting or contact Kyle Hempel. Day captains Tuesday Joe McMahon and Gordy Hard; Wednesday Kyle Hempel; Thursday Mark Allen and Loy Williams; Friday Chris Reiss and Mike Deagle; Saturday Merritt Walker ; Sunday Gordy Hard. |
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Vero Castro Lopez is a former Rotary youth exchange student who attended Geneva High School. She recently graduated from college in Mexico and is now a licensed architect as well. Geneva Rotary's Loy Williams one of her host parents here was able to attend the graduation and the many festivities for the event.
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Kyle Hempel of Geneva Rotary, JIm Elliott and Tinamarie Hernandez both from Diveheart. Jim led a presentation on this organization that allows the disabled to take part in scuba diving at local pools and on special field trips around the world. www.diveheart.org The May 19 meeting was a Tri City meeting with Rotarians from Geneva, Batavia and St Charles in attendance |
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Downtown Geneva Illinois Beautification - May 16 2015 - Geneva Rotary helped with this community service event by planting flowers at its location along State Street - Dr. Eric Spicher of Integrated Natural Medicine and David Nelson of Chicago Title were Rotary's volunteers at the May 16 planting in spite of rainy weather!
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 Loy Williams - local counselor and Bob Kerbs of State Bank of Geneva are selling Geneva Chamber of Commerce 50-50 raffle tickets . Proceeds help support our club scholarships, AID holiday party and more. Buy from any Geneva Rotarian-- $5 each or 5 for $20 or 30 for $100. Drawing on Sep 13 2015. Grand prize of at least $5000! |
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Amy Singer of the Joshua Tree Community in Geneva told Geneva Rotary about this new organization in town that serves non aggressive mildly developmentally disabled persons 22 years old and above. The group offers many daily activities and is based at St Marks church in Geneva. joshuatreecommunity.com photo |
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Geneva Rotary scholarships, youth exchange, RYLA, service projects and grants to charities were benefitted greatly by this event led by club chair Kathy Melone. Scott Piner Magic provided entertainment. Wonderful silent auction and great food by Villa Verone Geneva. Exciting and fun Sunday night in Geneva. Thank you to all friends, family and Rotarians for support of this special event. photo - Chris Reiss takes part in the magic show. Many more photos at the club website photo album section and on our Facebook page.
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Steve
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Geneva Rotary Community Service- Geneva Beautification- clean up and plant spring flowers at two knuckles on State Street between 1st and 2nd Streets-- thank you Rotary volunteers
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19 Geneva Rotary Past Club Presidents helped celebrate Geneva Rotary's 50th anniversary at a special April 7 2015 meeting. Each president gave a short talk as to accomplishments and memories of their 1 year term leading Geneva Rotary. Thank you to all our past presidents for participating. More pictures at the photo albums section and on our facebook page.
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The Conservation Foundation's Dan Lobbes made a presentation at Geneva Rotary's March 31 2015 meeting- this organization acts to preserve and restore local natural areas
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Mara Hauser of 25N Coworking gave the club a presentation on her business which gives small businesses and |
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Geneva Rotary helped support this annual fundraiser for LVFV held March 21 at the Q Center in St Charles - more pix on the club facebook page and in this websites photo albums- thanks to Geneva Rotarians and friends who made up this years team and its supporters
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Mark McClain of the USS Illinois SSN 786 Commissioning Committee made an interesting and well received presentation to Geneva Rotary club at its March 17 2015 meeting which was a joint meeting with St Charles Rotary Breakfast Club. This newly built submarine will soon be in service for the US Navy. photo Mark McClain and Geneva Rotary's Bruce Weigel visit www.ussillinois.org for more information
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7 past presidents and current members of Geneva Rotary invite all Geneva Rotary past club presidents to attend a special 50th anniversary breakfast meeting on April 7 2015. Please RSVP to any Geneva Rotarian if you can attend this special 'reunion' meeting; photo lt to r Mark Allen, Michele Kinzler, Gordy Hard, Charles Barber, Kathy Coffey, Dave Nelson and Kathy Melone
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Our exchange student Glenn presented the club president Kyle Hempel with a banner from Taiwan at our March 3 2015 meeting.
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Exchange student Glenn with Mark Byars at our Feb 24 club meeting. 'year of the sheep Sheep : February 19, 2015 - February 07, 2016'
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Kimberly Svevo-Cianci of Changing Children's Worlds Foundation CCWF
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Rotarian Ed Ritter of
 Carpentersville Rotary club promoted an upcoming Jazz Consortium Big Band concert April 19 at 3 pm at Elgin Community College to benefit Carpentersville Rotary charities for info visit their webpage or tickets.elgin.edu l to r Loy Willliams and Ed Ritter at Feb 10 Geneva Rotary meeting |
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Roger Breisch gave a talk to Geneva Rotary at the Feb 3 2015 club meeting. '
 Brain is Lying to You' which was thought provoking and well received by the club. Thank you Roger. rebreisch.net l to r Roger Breisch and Chip Barber |
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to r. Kelli Westphal, Geneva Rotary club president Kyle Hempel and Diana Haberkamp -- Diana is the executive director of
 based in St. Charles Illinois, she made a presentation to the Geneva Rotary club a...t its January 27, 2015 meeting. Kelli is also on the staff of Neurofibromatosis Midwest. This organization is dedicated to education, support for patients and families and cure for Neurofibromatosis. Visit www.nfmidwest.org for more information and to support their efforts. |
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right to left-- Hillary Allen, Geneva Rotarian Bruce
 Weigel, Glenn -- Hillary is a past Rotary Youth Exchange student and will be spending a college semester studying Portugese in Brazil, Glenn is our 2014-2015 Rotary Youth Exchange inbound student. Photo taken at January 27 club meeting |
.jpg) Richard Rivkin District 6440 governor nominee will serve this Rotary district as governor in the 2016-2017 year. Richard visited Geneva Rotary at its Jan 20 2015 meeting. Joe McMahon, Richard Rivkin and Merritt Walker l to rThank you for your Rotary Service Richard.
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Career Vision's Georgia Koch visited Geneva Rotary club at its January 20 2015 meeting. Career Vision based in Glen Ellyn
 IL helps students, families and others with college and career choices by measuring aptitude and abilities. http://careervision.org/ Georgia Koch and David Nelson l to r in photo |
.jpg) our newest Geneva Rotarian and club president Kyle Hempel. Chase is an executive with Fox Valley Orthopedic in Geneva and he was inducted at the club's January 13 2015 meeting. Welcome Chase. |
.jpg) Liz Jensen and A.J. Voth are with the Engineers without Borders organization. Liz presented to Geneva Rotary at its Jan 13 2015 meeting about several projects the group is organizing in developing nations. The Chicago chapter is especially active in Central America with water , sanitation and waste management efforts. She is president of the Chicago chapter and AJ is a long time member of the group as well. |
.JPG) Geneva Rotary Club Social December 2014- Rotarians, Family and Friends |
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Geneva Rotary hosted its annual Holiday party for clients of the Association for Individual Development- delicious lunch, fun entertainment, Santa and his helpers, gifts for all -- a great day. Event was held at First Baptist Church Geneva West Campus Building
Thank you to all Geneva Rotarians, family members and friends who made this a special day for our guests from AID. Much fun was had by all in attendance. Lots of photos in the club photo album on this website and at the club Facebook Page
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Exchange student Glenn wore traditional ceremonial clothing and made a presentation to the club at its Dec 2 meeting. He will be making a slide show presentation about Taiwan
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Geneva Rotarians took a turn for the Salvation Army on Nov 29 2014 at a 3rd Street kettle in Geneva. Thank you to our Rotary volunteers and friends who helped raise funds for the Salvation Army.
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Rotarians, friends and family members helped with landscape project at a local home for a family in need. Davey Tree
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Joe McMahon Calendars Are Back! For the past few years, amateur cartoonist Joe McMahon has created a 12-month comic masterpiece, all for the benefit of our neighbors who are homeless or risking homelessness. People who have seen past calendars are just waiting for the new one to come out. You don't want to miss it! We are forever grateful to Joe, his quick wit and his big heart, for helping us out and putting a smile on so many faces! McMahon Builders absorbs the entire cost of the calendar, so 100% of your donation goes to Lazarus House. Order one for your friends, but you'll also want to get one for yourself. A minimum donation of $20 is requested for each calendar. The 2015 edition is available for a limited time only. So place your order soon or you will miss out! To order, contact Joe at McMahon Builders, 630-232-7562, or email him at mcmahon_joe_05@yahoo.com Lazarus House thanks you for your support! |
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Sacha Urban development manager and Jim Otepka executive director for Tri City Family Services thanked Geneva Rotary for its annual support for the past 20 years for the Wilderness Challenge that helps at risk teens with an annual trip to the Boundary Waters. photo l to r Jim Otepka, Loy Williams and Sacha Urban. http://www.tricityfamilyservices.org/
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Kelly Nowak vice chair of the Geneva School Board made a well received presentation to the club at its Nov 18 2014 meeting
 about current developments with Geneva Schools and Kelley Munch Communications Coordinator at Geneva Community Unit School District 304 also attended. photo Kelly Nowak and Kelley Munch l to r |
 visited Geneva Rotary at its Nov 18 2014 meeting. Photo Roger Smith, Chase Behrendt and Michele Kinzler l to r |
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Thanks to all participants who helped the club raise funds for our Geneva Rotary club scholarships - Event held Nov 16 2014 at Rays Evergreen Tavern in St Charles and prizes donated by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer - The cool weather helped keep the birds solid and the competition was spirited but friendly-- over $600 was raised for our club scholarships
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Citrus sale orders for case or half case of oranges, grapefruit or mixed box. Also this year gift boxes of nuts available too. Contact any Geneva Rotarian to order -- Orders due by Nov 18 and delivery to be made to the club on Dec 11 at the AID wrapping party event. We partner with Dundee Rotary which will deliver the citrus and nuts to us. Proceeds benefit Geneva Rotary scholarships, grants to local charities, our annual AID Holiday party for the disabled and more. Photo Colleen Thomas of Dundee Rotary and Michele Kinzler of Geneva Rotary l to r.
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Brian Borkowicz is a long time Rotarian with Elgin Rotary and has recently moved to the Geneva club. He is an executive with Davey Tree Expert Company a national landscape and tree care company http://www.davey.com/ He told the club about his career with Davey and his personal life. He discussed urban forestry and some of the challenges and opportunities to improve this important part of our lives. His presentation was well received by the club. photo Brian Borkowicz r and Kyle Hempel l.
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Rotary meeting. This program takes local teenagers on an 8 day canoe trip to the Boundary Waters area of Minnesota. Problem solving, communication, relationship and team buildings skills are learned and emphasized. This program has helped local teens for over 30 years and has long been supported by Geneva Rotary. The club made a grant of $500 to Tri City Family Services at the meeting. 
Geneva Rotary has its food booth at Swedish Days festival to be held June 19 to June 24 this year.
was related to the Geneva Rotary club at its January 16, 2018 meeting.. 
Steve Andersson 65th district State Representative spoke to Tri City Rotary at October 10 2017 meeting. Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles clubs. He discussed his past years in Springfield and state government issues. His presentation was very informative and well received at the meeting. Paula Schmidt St Charles Breakfast Rotary led the meeting - photo Paula with Steve Andersson 
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Geneva Rotary held its annual holiday party for AID on Dec. 16, 2015 at First Baptist Church West Campus. Association for Individual Development residents enjoyed delicious lunch, entertainment, visit from Santa and his helpers and gifts - Geneva Rotary club members and supporters make this special event possible- thank you for your community service
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Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is now Fox Valley Hands of Hope 
2015 Scavenger Hunt champions
Weigel l. of Geneva Rotary is on the commissioning committee and he accepted the sponsorship donation from club president Kyle Hempel r
! Please take on this important club service if you can. Also booth setup on June 22 noon to 4 pm and booth take down June 29 8 am to noon.. Thank you for your club service. Food booth proceeds help provide club scholarships, grant to local charities, youth exchange, AID holiday party and more. Friends of Rotary and family members are invited as food booth volunteers as well. 
Amy Singer and Steve Rambo at May 5 2015 Geneva Rotary meeting
entrepeneurs a membership based place to work. Flex space, dedicated space and private space as well as meeting rooms, business services and frequent special events are offered 