Currently, we meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 A.M. virtually. Please email us for a meeting link at: rotarynorthchicago@gmail.com. We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:00 P.M., in-person at the address below.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, her family moved to Henderson, Texas at the age of 3 where she was raised and graduated High School. After attending college where she earned a degree in Education, she enlisted in the Regular Army serving from Sept 1987 until her retirement in June 2008.
Her husband Christopher also served and retired from the Army after 25 years. They live in Highland Park with their three children, AeKacia, Elijah and Christina. Sonja was deployed and served in Saudi Arabia, Mogadishu, Somalia, Iraq (3 tours). She loved serving her numerous and leading and training numerous soldiers who have all had great, successful Army careers.
After retirement, Sonja worked as a Program Support Assistant at Army Community Service in Heidelberg, Germany. She taught Army Family Team Building to military spouses to help guide them in understanding how to navigate being a military spouse and how and why the Army does what it does and how it affects them. This is one of things she is most proud of- being able to help. young Army spouses.
Her family moved from Heidelberg, Germany to Highland Park, IL in 2011 due to her husband being stationed at U.S. Army MEPCOM in North Chicago. Upon his retirement in 2013, they decided to stay and live in Highland Park because they enjoyed working, living and volunteering on the North Shore.
Sonja is currently serving as the Jr. Vice Commander for Highland Park American Legion Post 145. She has also been serving as the President of the Highland Park American Legion Auxiliary Unit 145 since 2017. Sonja has a passion for giving back and being of service to others.
In 2018, Sonja decided to attend Worsham School of Mortuary Science where she obtained her degree and is now working as a Funeral Director/Embalmer. "I take it as an honor with great pleasure and pride in being entrusted to help families at one of the most difficult times of their lives".
Now she looks forward to working and giving back as a Rotarian and has continually lived a life of Service above Self.
Did you know there are 1,035 Homeless Youth living in Lake County Illinois. The Rotary Club of North Chicago wants to help them now! Our goal is to give each youth a new coat along with winter gear, personal items and holiday stockings. Because the weather is getting colder, please consider giving to support this endeavor. It only takes a minute to donate, just click the donate link button now. More info to follow.
The Homeless Youth Initiative - We are engaged to help all 1,035 homeless youth and runaways that live in Lake County, Illinois, including foster children. The goal is to help ensure that each targeted youth has a warm holiday season by the giving of new winter coats and apparel. Initially, we were only going to give “gift stockings”. However, we know these youths could use so much more. Therefore, we are providing Holiday Stockings / Gift Bags filled with PPE, winter essentials, art supplies, food snacks and/or gift cards. The collection for items and donations start October 1st.
Listed below are other essential items needed to help these young people:
Hats (Please, no scarves)
$10 Fast food gift Cards...helps youths by providing a warm meal... McDonalds, Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell, etc
$10 Walgreens, CVS or Dollar Tree Gift Cards for toiletries like female hygiene products
Thermoses
Sports water bottles
Hot Cocoa Packets
Protein Drinks
Aloe Lotion - Large tube is preferred over bottles.
Body Wipes
Axe Deodorant- Large size
Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Chap Stick
Snacks (Peanut Free)
Candy, boxed
Sugar Free Mint Gum (Best deal at Costco)
Tooth Brushes/Tooth Paste (Sponsored by Dentists)
Sponsor Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner at a foster facility
Became an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of North Chicago in July 2020. We welcome you. and here is a partial bio: In 2005 citizens elected Leon Rockingham, Jr. Mayor of the City of North Chicago. Leon Rockingham is a lifelong resident of North Chicago, Illinois. He is married to Yvonne Rockingham and graduated from North Chicago Community High School and attended Ohio University. Leon has two daughters, Tameka (Sean) Wilson and Lea (Lamar) Huley. He is a loving and proud grandpa of 5; two granddaughters, Brianna and Terryn and three grandsons, David, Cameron and Lamar, Jr.
Leon is a faithful member of the Mount Sinai Institutional Baptist Church of North Chicago where he serves on the Ushers’ Ministry.
Leon Rockingham is a retired Systems Technician from AT&T with tenure of 31 years. He served as North Chicago’s 4th Ward Alderman for 12 years, from 1989 until 2001. He served as a Commissioner on the East Skokie Drainage District and was a member of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County and is serving on the Lake County Storm Water Agency, where he returned in 2010 as a Board Member and continues to serve in this capacity to-date.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago accepted 3 new members today at it's meeting.
Barbara Waller, Executive Director of Cool Learning Experience, Kelcy Liverpool Executive Director of Kids Rank and Jessee Greenberg, Public Affairs Director Medline Industries accepted the invitation to join the Rotary Club of North Chicago. We are very proud to welcome them into our family of Rotarians. More info to come about each new member later.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago contnues to experience a growth spurt with another new member on board Bryan Zapata. aBryam is US Navy Veteran who loves volunteering in his church and neighborhood. We are so happy to have you on our Rotary Team Bryan Zapata. Congratulations!
Immedicate Past Suzanne Gibson takes on the North Chicago Rotary Club Virtual Reading Challenge. She want to encourage children to get ready for school by reading The Night Before Kindergarten. I know you will love to hear Suzanne read Suzanne Gibson Read, https://www.facebook.com/NCPLibrary/videos/4272959326080002/
Suzanne Gibson Does it Again!
Suzanne Gibson does a second reading for the North Chicao Rotary Club and Library. It's a lovely reaading of 'I'm New Here" https://www.facebook.com/NCPLibrary/videos/588878311791459/ Past District 6440 Govenor Suzanne Gibson took on the challenge and participated in the North Chicago Virtual Reading Challenge. Thata a service literacy project partnering with the North Chicago Library by reading various childrens books from home during the COVID 19 pandemic and video taping it. Thank you Suzanne Gibson for getting on board with us. We are still seekinig more readers if anyone is interested please contact the North Chicago Library at: 847-689-3256. Ask to speak to John Hidleman the Children's Librarian. Let them know the Rotary Club of North Chicago sent you. https://www.facebook.com/NCPLibrary/videos/588878311791459/ We know children love going to the library to hear the libraians read stories to them. This is our opportunity to help out our local library since the children cannot get inside the library we can bring the library to them. Won't you please join our challange by reading a childrens book too? We would all love to hear you read.
Chicago Bears Alum Desmond Clark #88 joined the Rotary Club of North Chicago today and shared his story of overcoming adversity and graciously giving back. Thank you Desmond for sharing your inspiration!
It's Time for a Tailgate Party to celebrate our Veterans!!
Join us on Labor Day, September 3rd for the 2018 District 6440 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park, and honor our patient Veteran friends from Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and other regional VA Medical Centers. The game features the Chicago Cubs at the Milwaukee Brewers!
We step off our event with a classic Wisconsin tailgate party hosted by Saz's Catering - including all the necessary fixins and live entertainment with Mellencougar!
We areasking for your consideration as a Sponsor Club for this event. As a Sponsor you are committing to a minimum of 10 event admissions - four (4) to be donated to directly to Veteran patients from The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Centerand other regional VA medical centers. Please respond to this email if you have any questions regarding sponsorship.
Proceeds from our event will benefit the One World Medical Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that provides support for research and treatment for Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and Moral Injury among our Military Veteran community.
Businesses and other enterprises are welcome to offer corporate sponsorship as well. Additional sponsorship/underwriting opportunities are available - please respond to this email with questions.
Please forward this email to your Club membership and friends in your community!
Ticket sales will end on July 31st or when we sell out of our ticket block - whichever comes first! THIS GAME WILL SELL OUT!
(If you already have game tickets - you can certainly join us for the Rotary Tailgate Party - CLICK HERE!)
As a note, I am also available to speak to your Club as the Veteran Affairs Liaison for District 6440. Please visit the District 6440 Speakers Bureau to enlist some of the great opportunities for your Club to support our military servants and their families, as well as many other fantastic speakers!
Stella Jones with the Exchange Club of North Chicago joined us today to discuss our partnership sponsoring Blue Pinwheels for Kids - Pinwheels for Prevention Garden Dedication at City Call on Tuesday, April 3rd. Pinwheels for Prevention is a national movement bringing awareness to child abuse prevention.
The public is welcome to join us at noon on the 3rd for our brief dedication ceremony in front of North Chicago City Hall! To learn more about the program and donate you may contact Stella directly at jonesstela74 at yahoo.com. You can also find more information on Exchange Club at www.exchangeclubofnorthchicago.org/
Outreach Specialist Tiffany Toribio with A Safe Place visited with the Rotary Club of North Chicago today.
A Safe Place provides information and training about domestic violence to students, professionals and the general community, as well as shelter for victims of domestic abuse..
Members of North Chicago Rotary presented Tiffany with a donation for A Safe Place as a token of appreciation for visiting with us today. As a note, Lake County has a population in excess of 700,000 people and A Safe Place is the only program in the entire county that deals exclusively with domestic violence.
Tiffany shared some eye opening information.
> Lake County has a population in excess of 700,000 people and A Safe Place is the only program in the entire county that provides shelter exclusively for domestic violence. > Domestic abuse is not exclusive to any caste, race, economic group or gender. > 1 in 3 women will suffer domestic abuse > 1 in 7 men will suffer domestic abuse
Past District 6440 Governor and Paul Harris Society Development Chair Ellen Young visited the North Chicago Rotary Club today to recognized Eugene Stack for his commitment to Rotary with his membership in the Paul Harris Society.
Congratulations Eugene and thank you for your decades of honorable service to community and the mission of Rotary International!
North Chicago Rotarians Eugene Stack and Kevin Stevens represented our Club at the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, June 10 - 14th.
Through our Rotary International partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary has lead the effort to eradicate Polio across the globe. The Gates Foundation announce a 2-to-1 mathch with Rotary to give up to $450 million to end polio! Many of the dollars that support this global effort are raised at the local club level. Learn more here: https://www.endpolio.org/
Reverend Franco Valdemar visited with Rotary North Chicago today to share an update on his mission in Haiti with HOHAYE- (Hope for Haitian Youth and Elderly) and their applied ministry through the Hope International Missionary Guest House of Haiti. HOHAYE works throughout southern Haiti to support education, preventative care, motivation and encouragement through it's ministry. You can visit and provide hands on support as a guest at www.himghoh.org or through direct contributions at www.hohaye.org. HOHAYE is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
This week North Chicago Rotary enjoyed a team building exercise hosted by our Peer Chain corporate team Member Bill Haljun. Small groups working together built some very creative displays!
Olympian Shakedia Jones shared an update on her not for profit Furthering the Lives of Youth. Furthering the Lives of Youth or flyyouth.org provides talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the resources they need to succeed through supplementary educational experiences, social skills and cultural experiences.
President Joan Battley's team designed a representation of the STEM programs at the North Chicago Public Library.
Rotarian Danny Spungen provides a lively description of his teams dog house and bones for Brave the Service Dog!
Game On Rotarians and Friends of Rotary!!! It's time for a Road Trip!
Earliest bird deadline is March 31st!! Save money and place your order today!
Join us on Saturday July 29th for the 2017 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park, and honor our Veteran friends from Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Madison, Milwaukee and Tomah VA Centers. The game features the defending World Champion Chicago Cubs at the Milwaukee Brewers!
We step off our event with a classic Wisconsin tailgate party - including all the necessary fixins and live entertainment with Mellencougar!
We areasking for your consideration as a Sponsor Club for this event. As a Sponsor you are committing to a minimum of 10 event admissions - with at least four (4) of the ten to be donated directly to Veteran patients from The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and other regional VA medical centers. Please respond directly to this email if you have any questions regarding sponsorship.
Proceeds from our event will benefit the One World Medical Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that provides support for research and treatment for Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and Moral Injury among our Military Veteran community.
Businesses and other enterprises are welcome to offer corporate sponsorship as well. Additional sponsorship/underwriting opportunities are available - please respond to this email with questions.
Please forward this email to your Club membership and friends in your community!
Ticket sales will end on June 21st or when we sell out of our ticket block - whichever comes first! THIS GAME WILL SELL OUT!
District 6440 End Polio Chair Carol Wells discussed ongoing work in Polio Eradication and the integral part Rotary has played and continues to play as we come closer to global eradication.
Carol is a member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Wilmette Harbor. She has served as her club's EPN Chair since I joined Rotary in 2011. She traveled to Nigeria in 2013 for an NID (National Immunization Day) with a group of International Rotarians led by our current District Governor. Most recently, in June of 2016, she observed the STOP (Stop Transmission of Polio) training for a week at the CDC in Atlanta, GA.
Club President Joan Battley presents a book to Carol Wells that will be donated in her honor to the North Chicago Public Library.
Tell your Veteran friends this is OUR networking event!! Bring your ambition!! March 14th, 6 p.m at Foss Park Golf Pavilion in North Chicago - one mile from Naval Station Great Lakes! An opportunity to network, gain career advantage, and hear an informative presentation.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is a proud partner with our regional business community in presenting the "Roll Call - North Shore" program series. The mission of Roll Call is to provide a professional, yet informal gathering of transitioning Veterans, established Veterans and local business partners designed to share camaraderie, career development and practical strategies in seeking meaningful employment.
We have confirmed our next "Roll Call – North Shore" for Tuesday March 14th. from 6 to 8 p.m.at Foss Park Golf Pavilion in North Chicago and ask you to forward the attached promotional flyer to the military Veteran community with programming details.
Please encourage all Veteran guests to register with a simple email to RollCallNorthShore@gmail.com
See the flyer for a partial list of participating employers.
Thank you all for your support and commitment to this Veteran career networking initiative.
This week at Rotary North Chicago Ms. Christine Meltzer and Ms. Dorothy Nguyen from Rosalind Franklin Univertity of Medicine and Science presented their Studies on Eyetracking as Assessment for PTSD/TBI/Moral Injury. The presentation addressed emotional reactivity and executive function among our combat military veterans.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is an advocate and supporter of our Veterans; and specifically research and treatment programs at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
State's Attorney Michael Nerheim visited with The Rotary Club of North Chicago today and shared the scope of his Children's Advocacy Center and other programs he has initiated while serving Lake County. The Children's Advocacy program has created a much more humane approach for working with victims of crime and has become a model for other State's Attorney offices across the country. The State's Attorney also briefed the club on other programs from his office including Veteran's Court, Mental Health Court, A Way Out and Text a Tip. To learn more visit: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/513/States-Attorneys-Office
Club President Joan Battley presents a book to State's Attorney Michael Nerheim that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in his honor.
Property Manager Tonja Gordon with Community Action Partnership of Lake County presented information on the Veteran specific housing rehab program sponsored by Abbvie, as well as the broader programs of CAP. Through their Veterans program CAP is converting abandoned houses to domicile for Veteran families transitioning from homelessness. The vision of CAP Lake County is to alleviate poverty through focus on its causes and consequences. For more information on CAP Lake County please visit: http://caplakecounty.org/
Club President Joan Battley thanks Tonja Gordon and Veteran Housing Coordinator Ebony Garrett from Community Action Partnership for visiting with Rotary North Chicago today.
Rotary North Chicago was invited to join the Libertyville Noon Rotary Club for an evening of packing food for those in need across the globe!!
Contemplating the need, benefit and giving thanks - our group packed enough food to feed almost 600 children for a year!! For more information on Feed My Starving Children please visit: https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer-now
The Rotary Club of North Chicago joined the North Chicago Public Library this week with a special reading program for kindergarten through second grade students at North Elementary School. Throughout the week we were joined by Friends of Rotary for loads of fun!!! We look forward to returning soon!
Harvey Mysel, Fonder of The Living Kidney Donors Network (and a two time kidney recipient) revealed very specific and important information on the need, process and value of being a living donor, as well as important information on risk factors and challenges of Kidney disease. He also provided us with information on the importance of blood pressure screening as a method of prevention for kidney disease - as well as other medical challenges. The mission of his organization is to educate people in need of a kidney transplant about living donation and to prepare them to effectively communicate their need to family members and friends. For more information on The Living Kidney Donors Network please visit: http://lkdn.org/index.html
Harvey Mysel is presented a book that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library on his behalf by Club President Joan Battley.
Allan Ayers with the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission presented information on the challenges and solutions for getting Veterans engaged in the workforce. His presentation discussed how the highly diverse nature of the group impacts work force development efforts and create many unique challenges for individual categories of Veterans.
Club President Joan Battley presents Allan Ayers with a book that will be donated in his honor to the North Chicago Public Library, in gratitude for his visit today.
Our very own Rotarian Angela Walker enchanted the Club today with a program of Service and Song! Angela is a professional musician and spends a great amount of her energy supporting Veteran causes, as well as setting a tremendous example of the path to recovery for those living with Post Traumatic Stress.
Join us at the fantastic Klairmont Kollections on Sunday afternoon October 16th and help support research and treatment for Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury!!
Attention Automobile Enthusiasts!!
One World Medical Foundation along with Highland Park American Legion
and North Chicago Rotary present this exclusive viewing of the private Klairmont Kollection!!
Visit us for our weekly meeting or speak with your favorite North Chicago Rotarian about tickets for our first annual raffle fundraiser!!
Tickets are only $5 and all funds go directly to our work in the community - supporting literacy, CONNECT North Chicago, education, your North Chicago Public Library, Scouting and more!!
Below are a few items - and more will be added in the upcoming weeks. Drawing will be on Tuesday, December 6th at 1:00 P.M. at Flanagan's. Winner need not be present!!
Thank you all for your continued support of our community!
A beautiful vase!!
Original art by Rotarian Angela Walker: Island Dream
This week Executive Director Rich Lalley with Operation Warm shared his personal Rotary Story with the Rotary Club of North Chicago. Ironically Rich's Rotary story runs congruent with his Operation Warm story! Thanks for sharing Rich!
Operation Warm partners with great community organizations like Rotary to provide coats for kids in need. To learn more please visit www.operationwarm.org
Club President Joan Battley presents a book to Rich Lalley that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in his name, in honor of his visit today.
Rich shared his personal Rotary Story with the Rotary Club of North Chicago. Ironically Rich's Rotary story runs congruent with his Operation Warm story! Thanks for sharing Rich!
Operation Warm partners with great community organizations like Rotary to provide coats for kids in need. To learn more please visit www.operationwarm.org
That's a wrap! Thank you City of North Chicago and North Chicago Exchange Club for partnering with Rotary North Chicago to give the gift of life! Watch for our next Blood Drive coming soon!!
Rotarians! Tell your Veteran friends this is OUR event!! An opportunity to network, gain career advantage, and hear an informative presentation.
Veterans and active duty bring your ambition - this is a complimentary event just for us!! September 13th, 6 p.m at Foss Park Golf Pavilion in North Chicago - one mile from Naval Station Great Lakes! Read below for details!
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is a proud partner with our regional business community in presenting the "Roll Call - North Shore" program series. The mission of Roll Call is to provide a professional, yet informal gathering of transitioning Veterans, established Veterans and local business partners designed to share camaraderie, career development as well as practical strategies for those seeking meaningful employment.
We have confirmed our next "Roll Call – North Shore" for Tuesday September 13th. from 6 to 8 p.m.at Foss Park Golf Pavilion in North Chicago and ask you to forward the attached promotional flyer to the military Veteran community with programming details.
Please let your Veteran and Active Duty military acquaintance know about this fantastic opportunity to connect with each other!!
We encourage a friendly RSVP with a simple email to RollCallNorthShore@gmail.com
North Chicago Rotarians Joan Battley, Shelley Kneeland, Kevin Stevens and Percy Johnson celebrate civic pride during North Chicago Community Days!! This is the 11th year Mayor Rockingham has hosted this tremendously successful community gathering to celebrate our unique city and enjoy great music, a parade and community fellowship - as well as some fantastic barbeque, brats, corn and funnel cakes!!
Mayor Rockingham's Executive Secretary Tina Green chats with Rotarians Shelley Kneeland and Percy Johnson.
Roitarians Shelley Kneeland, Kevin Stevens and Percy Johnson are joined by Mayor Leon Rockingham and Captain James Hawkins, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Great Lakes.
North Chicago Mayor's Chief of Staff Deb Waszak stops by to visit with Rotarians Shelley Kneeland and Percy Johnson.
Representing Rotary with Club President Joan Battley and Assistant Governor Kevin Stevens at North Chicago National Night Out!!! Come on down - Parade at 5:00!
2016-17 District 6440 Governor Rick Rivkin made his official DG visit with The Rotary Club of North Chicago this week. Rick shared his Rotary Story, learned ours, and discussed the state of "Service Above Self" in our community, district and the global impact of "One Rotarian, One Rotary Club, One Rotary District, One Rotary and One World!"
Club President Joan Battley presents District Governor Rick Rivkin that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in honor of his visit with us today.
Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch honored us with a visit and conversation about the Allen J. Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Foundation. Allen discussed the history behind the foundation and the mission to provide grants to Veterans who are in need of financial assistance.
To learn more and support the foundation visit:http://www.ajlynchfoundation.org/
Past District 6440 Governors Mike Yesner (2012-13) and Rodney Adams (2015-16) join Club President Joan Battley presenting a book to Allen Lynch that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in his honor for visit with us today. To learn more and support the foundation visit:http://www.ajlynchfoundation.org/
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is a proud sponsor of the 2016 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park. With partner Clubs and organizations, as well as participation from our neighbors to the West in RI District 6420 and Wisconsin RI District 6270, we hosted over 100 Veterans to attend the Cubbies visit to Miller Park on a blustery July Saturday evening!
The band managed to fire off three fantastic songs before lightning forced them to shelter their equipment - and that provided enough energy for a fun filled tailgate hosted with Fine's Catering (Scott Fine - Libertyville Sunrise).
For Cubs fans... it was a dark stormy night (under the dome, of course). A great time had by all!!!
Thank you so much for your support and sponsorship of this family event honoring our heroes!
Stayed tuned for the 2017 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park!!
North Chicago Director of Economic and Community Development Frank Koehler visited with the Club today and shared exciting updates about new and emerging opportunities in the city!
Club President Joan Battley presents a book to guest speaker Frank Koehler which will be donated to the little bird cage reading program at Foss Park.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago celebrated another year of "Service Above Self" during our installation picnic today at Foss Park Golf Pavilion. Immediate Past President Percy Johnson passed the gavel to President Joan Battley in a ceremony officiated by Rotary International District 6440 Governor Rick Rivkin (2016-17). We were honored with the attendance of five leaders in the District 6440 Governor lineage; Past District Governor Ellen Young (2014-15), PDG Rodney Adams (2015-16), Governor Rivkin, District Governor Nominee Julie Clark (2018-19) and District Governor Elect Donald Brewer (2017-18) , who performed the induction of our newest member Angela Walker. Bravo Percy Johnson on a year well served, and congratulations Joan in your new role as lead ambassador for our distinguished Club.
Sponsor John Patrick Bair presents new Rotarian Anglea Walker with her Rotary Pin.
It appears to be raining District Governors up in here.... PDG's Rodney Adams, Ellen Young and District Governor Nominee Julie Clark at the VIR table (Very Impressive Rotarians)
Eugene Stack calls the numbers during our annual Rotary Bingo Day and luncheon with our senior friends at Kukla Towers. Immediate Past President Percy Johnson and Kevin Stevens gave a hand during this afternoon event sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Chicago and Great Lakes Credit Union.
Our popcorn winners! A special thank you to the Popcorn Factory in Lake Forest!
Today the Rotary Club of North Chicago was honored to visit with Vietnam Veteran and PTSD survivor Paul Baffico. Paul shared his inspiration for founding Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation, as well as the valuable peer support work he and his team provide for Veterans. Paul's book, Last Mission for a Reluctant Patriot was published in 2014, and he also serves as a monthly docent at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
The vision of the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation is to embed community owned services that provide 100% care for Veterans and their Families throughout our counties by establishing a network of certified services, volunteer Veterans and certified Peer Support Specialists. For more information please visit: www.lakevetsfound.org
Immediate Past President Percy L. Johnson passes the gavel to 2016-17 Club President Joan Battley in this official, yet unceremonious moment during today's meeting. Be certain to register for the celebration of Percy's year as president and the ceremonial swearing in of our new leader on July 16th at Foss Park Golf Pavilion!
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is delighted to partner with the Exchange Club of North Chicago and the City of North Chicago hosting our next blood drive at North Chicago Fire Department on Thursday July 28th from 2- 6 p.m.
Consider this - most of us don't need blood from blood donors.... until we do. Here is a short list of reasons YOU may need blood, and why it is so important that we support the continuous need for donations:
Your single donation can actually save up to THREE lives!
A cancer patient will need on average 8 units per month - typically needed during chemotherapy treatment.
For a liver transplant patient 100 units are needed.
On average a car accident victim or gun shot victim will need 50 units. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood!
That is a very short list, and in the event of an emergency situation the blood supply runs short very quickly, so it is important that a regular supply of donated blood is available.
Simply put, here are the facts: It's safe. It's necessary. It saves lives. One day it could be your life saved by a blood donor.
If you are unsure about donating blood, have questions or are simply afraid to donate - please ask questions. Visit here: Click Here for Information It is safe, good for your self esteem, and quite frankly - your opportunity to be a hero and serve humanity!!
Thank you for your support - you can register here to schedule your donation: Click Here to Donate
Walk ins are also welcome!! Bring a friend!!
Our blood drive coordinator, Heartland Blood Centers is the sole provider of blood products for military medical centers in Northern Illinois.
Founder Shekedia Jones with Furthering the LIves of Youth visited with the Club today and shared her journey from Waukegan to the Olympics, traveling the world and then on to the inspiration of creating FLY to help youth see a different world of possibility!
Club Immediate Past President Kevin Stevens presents a book to Shakedia that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in her honor.
FLY's primary fundraiser is coming up soon! The Sundress & Linen Affair will take place on Friday, July 8th at Arches Banquet Hall in Waukegan. Please consider attending or supporting with a sponsorship or donation! Visit www.flyyouth.org/ for more information.
About FLY
Furthering the Lives of Youth provides promising young people between the ages of 6-18 from disadvantaged backgrounds with life altering supplementary educational instruction, social skills and cultural experiences. The program creates partnerships with local school districts and other municipal government entities along with various community organizations to consistently provide the greatest experience possible for all of our participants.
About Shakedia
FLY Youth Founder Shakedia Jones was born and primarily raised in Waukegan, Illinois. She grew up in a single parent home with her mother who worked a lot to provide for her children, so Shakedia spent a lot of time at grandmother’s house. Shakedia witnessed a litany of things from her grandmother’s porch that motivated her to want a different reality, always aspiring to see the world and create a better life for herself. Shakedia decided early that education would be her way out and worked extremely hard in the classroom. Hard work placed her on the High Honor Roll throughout my entire Elementary, Middle, and High School Years.
When her cousin introduced her to Track and Field during freshman year of High School, she didn’t see the point of running just to run. Her cousin, however, convinced her in his own special way to go out for the team. 17 Individual State Titles, an undefeated High School career and a full Track and Field Scholarship to UCLA later, she is confident that he was right. Thanks in part to her track career and academic success, Shakedia was able to travel the world and gain access to an unbelievable amount of experiences and resources that helped to expand her world view in ways typically not found in her home city.
Our special guest today was Charles Benedetti, retired teacher, coach, entertaining graphologist, and dear friend of Rotary. Charles provided insight on the importance of the written word during his conversation with the Club, and presented two gifts to very appreciative music students of the North Chicago Schools.
Violinist Ebenezer Figureoa has been with her music program for 5 years and will enter the North Chicago Community High School Band program as a freshman this fall. Jose Bandera is entering the 7th grade and has proven to be a fast learner on the Clarinet, in one year Jose has developed skills to be in the top ensemble in his music program.
This is the second time Charles has visited with The Rotary Club of North Chicago to bestow his gracious musical gifts to the students of North Chicago. In February of 2015 Charles presented a Viola to Ms. Joyce Coleman, who continues to study her craft and will be a featured guest at an upcoming Club event.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is a proud sponsor of Roll Call North Shore Veteran Career Networking.
Rotary District 6440 Veteran Affairs Liaison and North Chicago Rotarian Kevin Stevens presents Veteran job seekers Michael Shaw and Richard Henry with complementary tickets to the 2016 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park during Roll Call: Chicagoland US Military Veteran Networking at Hyatt Regency Deerfield.
Dawn Bluemke with Black Diamond Charities visited with us today and shared the great work their programs provide with Veterans and backpacks for school children. You can learn more about Black Diamond Charities athttp://www.blackdiamondcharities.org/
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is a proud partner with our regional business community in presenting the "Roll Call - North Shore" program series. The mission of Roll Call is to provide a professional, yet informal gathering of transitioning Veterans, established Veterans and local business partners designed to share camaraderie, career development and practical strategies in seeking meaningful employment.
We have confirmed our next "Roll Call – North Shore" for Tuesday July 12th. from 6 to 8 p.m.at Foss Park Golf Pavilion in North Chicago and ask you to forward the attached promotional flyer to the military Veteran community with programming details. Please encourage all Veteran guests to register with a simple email to RollCallNorthShore@gmail.com
See the flyer for a partial list of participating employers. Thank you all for your support and commitment to this Veteran career networking initiative.
Shields Township Assessor Kathleen Blahunka visited with us today and shed some light on property taxes, in terms you can understand!!
The goal of her presentation is educational for the community. Kathy explained why property is assessed for value and how the value aligns to local taxes. She also gave an overview of some of the changes that have been occurring with values over the past few years.
Club President Percy Johnson presents a book to Shields Township Assessor Kathleen Blahunka that will be donated in her honor to the North Chicago Public Library. Thanks for visiting with us today Kathy!
Rotarians and friends celebrate with our February Students of the Month from the North Chicago Community High School!! Congratulations to our outstanding youth and GO WARHAWKS!!
North Chicago District 187 Deputy Superintendent Joel Pollack addresses the Club and thanks Rotary North Chicago for continued support with initiatives supporting continued improvement at North Chicago community schools.
North Chicago Exchange Club Members Cynthia Carey and Paula Carballido support the cause with Blood, no sweat, and no tears!! The Rotary Club of North Chicago partnered with The North Chicago Exchange Club this week for a joint blood drive at the North Chicago Public Library! A great opportunity to work with one of our fellow civic organizations as we all continue doing great things in our community!
North Chiago Rotarian Kevin Stevens received moral support from Exchange Club members Teresa McSee and Paula Carballido as he does a "double dip" donation of double red cells. For information on setting up your own blood drive visit: www.heartlandbc.org
Over the March 4th weekend Rotary Club Presidents Elect from 7 Districts gathered and the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca for training to lead for the 2016-17 Rotary Year!! North Chicago President Elect Joan Battley graduated Sunday, March 6th with a new charge of energy to take our Club to the next level of Service Above Self! Congratulations Joan and Bravo!
North Chicago Rotary President Elect Joan joins Waukegan Rotary PE Danny Rodgriguez outside the District 6440 break out session during a break at MIDWEST PETS 2016!
Fellow North Chicago Rotarian and District 6440 Veteran Affairs Liaison Kevin Stevens joins President Elect Joan Battley and Waukegan PE Danny Rodriguez celebrating their graduation from MIDWEST PETS 2016!!
Club President Percy Johnson and Youth Services chair Angela Ramirez congratulate our January Rotary Students of the Month from North Chicago Community High School.
Rotarian Danny Spungen shares his excitement for our Super Bowl Sunday fundraiser at Panda Express, Fountain Square, with Club President Percy Johnson - proudly displaying his Panda tie!!
The Easiest Rotary Fundraiser EVER!
If you eat, you can just do what you do and support the great things we are able to accomplish in our community while enjoying lunch or dinner this Sunday at Panda Express Fountain Square (that's the old Lakehurst Mall for some of us) in Waukegan. Share this with your friends who eat!!
Please print the attached voucher (you can also show the PDF or PNG on your mobile device) and present to the server when you dine at Fountain Square Panda Express on Sunday, February 7th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 20% of your purchase total will be donated directly to The Rotary Club of North Chicago to help us continue doing great things in our community.
For Super Bowl fans - what a great opportunity for a pre game snack, or a tasty meal for your game day guests! Panda Express at Fountain Square has a drive through and you can use the voucher there, as well! Please let them know you have a fundraising voucher when you place your order.
It's that simple!!
Please mark your calendar for our next Rotary Club of North Chicago Blood Drive - we are now partnering with the North Chicago Exchange Club to do great things in our community!!
Appointments are nice - walk ins are always welcome!!
North Chicago Public Library
Community Room
2100 Argonne Drive
North Chicago 60064
Our blood drive partner, Heartland Blood Centers, is the sole provider of live blood products for 64 hospitals including all Veteran medical centers in NE Illinois!!
Thanks to the generosity of the Lakhani Hospitality family, today we were able to deliver a large truck load of used hotel furniture to the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago. The Rotary Club of North Chicago rented a truck to deliver the goods, which were lined up through the Rotary District 6440 Veterans Affairs Liaison network. Special thank you to Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer, Hersey High School Track and Football teams for helping with load up, and Gurnee Trustee Don Wilson for supporting the move and helping coordinate volunteers at the drop off in North Chicago. The furniture donation today will immediately serve five families in transition, as well as numerous other Veterans in need. You can learn more about Midwest Veterans Closet atwww.midwestveteranscloset.org
North Chicago Rotarian Kevin Stevens joins Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer, Gurnee Trustee Don Wilson and the Prospect Heights High School Baseball and Track teams during the load up in Wheeling.
MIdwest Veterans Closet President Mary Gornik-Carmody joins Noe Villegas, Gurnee Trustee Don Wilson and North Chicago Rotarian Kevin Stevens unloading furniture for Veterans in North Chicago, donated by Lakhani Hospitality.
Please visit www.midwestveteranscloset.org to learn more!
This week the Rotary Club of North Chicago was honored to host Sandra Bankston with The Lake County Children's Advocacy Center. The Advocacy Center is a not for profit branch of the Lake County State's Attorney Office that provides support, awareness, training and advocacy to improve safety of our children and prevent child abuse. For more information visit http://www.bluekidslakecounty.org/ As a reminder - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - you can purchase Blue Kids Lake County awareness material and www.bluekidslakecounty.org
Club President Percy Johnson presents Sandra Bankston with a book that will be donated in her honor to the North Chicago Public Library.
North Chicago Rotarian Danny Spungen joins District 6440 Governor Elect Rick Rivkin and current Governor Rodney Adams and their wives Helen and Wendy at the 2016 Rotary International Assembly in San Diego. — at Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Club President Percy Johnson and Youth Services Chair Angela Ramirez congratulate our December Students of the month from North Chicago Community High School!
North Chicago Rotarian Danny Spungen is invited on stage and recognized for his efforts in the name of peace during a special presentation to Barbara Winton following her address to the plenary at the 2016 Rotary International Peace Conference. Barbara is the daughter of the late Rotarian Sir Nicholas Winton, inaugural inductee to the Rotarian Peace Hall of Fame. http://www.peaceconference2016.org/tracks/ — at Ontario Convention Center.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago honored our November Students of the Month. Each month during the academic year we honor a well rounded top achiever in each class at North Chicago Community High School. Club President Percy Johnson and Youth Services Chair Angela Ramirez offer congratulations to our honorees - keep up the great work!!
Kicking off the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards!! Club Treasurer Kevin Stevens accepts a $700 personal check from Rotarian Shelley Kneeland to sponsor two deserving students from North Chicago Community High School to attend our spring RYLA retreat!!! Club President Percy Johnson also presented a check to sponsor one student!!! To learn more about this outstanding leadership development program please visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/join-leaders/rotaract-interact-and-ryla
Happy recipients of new coats from Operation Warm! The Rotary Club of North Chicago partners with the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Rotary Club each year to bring new coats to community families in need. Having proper winter clothing has a tremendous impact on education - kids with warm coats are more likely to make it to school in the blustery local winter weather!!
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Rotarians Don Fiore, Peter Elmer and Terry Desmond present coats on behalf of Operation Warm for children in need at North School!! The Rotary Club of North Chicago is honored to share a terrific continued partnership with our sister Club to the south!!
This week The Rotary Club of North Chicago honored our North Chicago Community High School October Students of the Month. These outstanding youth are recognized for their academics and ambition as servants in their community!! Congratulations to all!! Joining our Students of the Month are President Percy Johnson and Youth Services Chair Angela Ramirez.
Amy Whitis with the City of North Chicago visited today to bring us up to date on the progress of CONNECT North Chicago. CONNECT is the North Chicago strategic plan of action following the My Brother's Keeper initiative, and Amy is the central figure in bringing together all the community service organizations, agencies and other critical entities to create a culture of positive growth for generations of North Chicago citizens. Thank you Amy for being a critical player in the renaissance of North Chicago!!
Club President Percy Johnson presents a book to Amy Whitis that will be donated in her honor to the North Chicago Public Library.
Yes..... she's AWESOME!!! Thanks for giving the gift of life Paula!! Thanks to all who visited, donated, supported and shared the word for the first ever North Chicago Rotary Blood Drive!! We look forward to our next drive in January - stay tuned!!! Our blood drive coordinator - Heartland Blood Centers, is the sole provider of blood products for 65 hospitals in NE Illinois including all the VA Medical Centers in Chicagoland!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! For more information and to set up your own blood drive visit: www.heartlandbloodcenters.org
Is this supposed to stop draining?? Winnetka/Northfield Rotarian and Operation Warm CEO Rich Lalley is AWESOME!!! Thanks for giving the gift of life!!
Club President Percy Johnson... he's AWESOME as he touches the lives of three people in need!!! Thanks for giving the gift of life!!
North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. is AWESOME!!! Thanks for your support and thank you for giving the gift of life Mayor!!
Gander is ALWAYS AWESOME... but he couldn't give blood today. You know he would have if he could have!! Thanks again everyone - we look forward to seeing you soon!!
The North Chicago Public Library is proud to announce the celebrating of its 8th Annual Library Extravaganza! Saturday, November 21, 2015. From 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. All are welcome to partake in the fun learning experience! Read the flyer for more details. Spread the word and JOIN US!! You can also visit the Library website at: http://www.ncplibrary.org/
The Rotary Club of North Chicago was honored to host Paula Carbaliido for lunch today and hear the story of Lake County Honor Flight. LCHF was started by Paula during her Presidency with the North Chicago Exchange Club and is now an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization! We congratulate Paula and thank the entire Lake County Honor Flight team for the fantastic work they continue to contribute to honor our military heroes with free flights to our nation's Capital to visit their memorials!!
Club President Percy Johnson presents a book to Paula Carballido that will be presented to the North Chicago Public Library in her honor.
Gander the Service Dog lends a paw to Paula to share the good word about Lake County Honor Flight!!!
Firearms safety and training expert Don Elliott visited with the Rotary Club of North Chicago this week and shared a very important message about training certification and qualification for conceal and carry, and discussed the reasons people desire to have firearms. For more information you can visit Don's website: http://www.aafastpro.com/
Club President Percy Johnson presented a book to Don Elliott that will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in his honor. Thank you for a great presentation Don!!
Ashley Richardson with the American Egg Board visited with The Rotary Club of North Chicago today to share the story of The Incredible Egg! Useful information and interesting trivia!!! For more information please visit www.incredibleegg.org
As a sign of gratitude for her presentation The Rotary Club of North Chicago is donating a book in Ashley's honor to The North Chicago Public Library!
North Chicago Rotarian and District 6440 Veterans Affairs Liaison Kevin Stevens checked in at the 2015 District 6440 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park with North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham and Rotary District 6440 Governor Rodney Adams. Over 60 Rotarians from NE Illinois hosted 30 Veterans from Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center for the first game of this final series of the season.
Thanks to all the District 6440 Clubs and Veterans who participated in this years Rotary Road Trip! Special mention goes to the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove, Lake in the Hills Rotary ClubThe Rotary Club of North Chicago,Rotary Club of Skokie Valley and the Woodstock Noon Rotary Club - who each officially co-sponsored the event by stepping up and buying tickets for at least four Veterans from Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center.
Thank you to the Rotarians (and Veterans) who stepped up to help with set up and prepare for our tailgate, and a special shout out to Rich Lalley from Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield and Tom Rogers from Woodstock Noon for their extraordinary extra effort in making things run smoothly!!
We look forward to seeing you all at Miller Park next summer!!
Carrie Futchko with Heartland Blood Centers visits with The Rotary Club of North Chicago and explains the urgency for a constant supply of blood donors to save lives and support routine medical procedures. The Rotary Club of North Chicago will be hosting a blood drive at Flanagan's Restaurant on Tuesday, October 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heartland is the sole provider of blood products for Veteran Hospitals in Chicagoland. To learn more and schedule a blood drive at your location visit: http://www.heartlandbc.org/
The Rotary Club of North Chicago was honored to host eleven District 6440 Clubs and representatives from 12 other civic and charitable organizations as concessions volunteers during the BMW Golf Championship at Conway Farms over the entire six day event this September. When the dust settles almost $10,000 will be distributed to the represented groups for their worthy causes. The opportunity to work hand in hand with other civic groups across District 6440 presented a great opportunity for fellowship, public relations and membership development for each Rotary Club that participated and referred organizations from their community!! Thanks to all who participated and we certainly look forward to the next round of golf!!
Thank you Ms Ms Rosetta Blakely with the North Chicago Public Library for visiting with us today and sharing the details on National Library Card Month and some of the fantastic programming available at the NC Public Library!!
State Representative Rita Mayfield addressed the Club on the State of the State and presented her proposals for resolving some of the challenges presented by the current state budget crisis.
Club President Percy Johnson presents a book to Representative Mayfield as gratitude for her visit today. The book will be donated to the North Chicago Public Library in her honor.
The Rotary Clubs of North Chicago and Waukegan invite area organizations and groups to join us September 15 - 20th to have fun and raise money for your group!!
We are serving as concessions volunteers on the #15 Green for the BMW Golf Championship at Conway Farms in Lake Forest. It's a great time, you get to watch some professional golf, enjoy a complimentary meal - and your organization is compensated handsomely for your effort!! You can click here for more information and to volunteer.
This is a great opportunity for targeted fundraising - such as End Polio Now, uniforms or a specific project!
A few bullet points:
> Shifts are 7 hours with numerous breaks. You cannot "split shifts" with another person - each person must be available for their entire shift.
> 15 years and older can volunteer - so youth sports and activity groups are welcome. There is a requirement that at least half (50%) of the volunteers on each shift be 21 or older, so if you have youth it is helpful if you have parents or adult leaders sign up on a one to one ratio.
> The amount your organization is paid depends on how much is sold in concessions for the entire tournament, and your group's compensation is an even portion of a commission paid out directly to the organization an a "per shift worked" basis. We are not guaranteed how much we get paid, however it is a very profitable and fun activity when two or three people sign up - it adds up to hundreds of dollars very quickly!! Single volunteers are certainly welcome - however the numbers add up quickly when you have two or more! Each organization leadership will be provided copy of the financials for transparency. Funds are paid directly to the organization you are representing.
> It is VERY important that you show up to work each shift you volunteer to cover - we are back charged for no shows - and it will negatively impact your organization compensation.
> You can sign up for as many shifts as you like!! You cannot work overlapping shifts - one per day (for example, an individual could potentially volunteer for six shifts - which would mean great $$$ for your group).
> Parking and other logistical information will be sent to you after you volunteer - plan on arriving at the remote Tournament parking lot at Fountain Squaare to catch a shuttle no later that 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time slot. this will allow plenty of time for the 15 minute shuttle ride and check in.
> All volunteers must follow the dress code and guidelines in the frequently asked question and answer sheet available at the "BMW Golf Championship Link at Conway Farms" link in the upper left corner of the www.northichicagorotary.org website home page. under "Site Pages."
Deputy Chief of Police Richard Wilson and Detective Harold Rollins visited with us today to share information on police programs in North Chicago that engage our youth and create a better relationship with the community at large. Both gentlemen have been leaders in these programs that provide innovative long term impact and potential for improving the environment for youth in North Chicago.
Rotarians presented Chief James Jackson, Deputy Chief Richard Wilson and Detective Harold Rollins with twelve bikes to be used for the North Chicago Police Department bike repair program. A partnership with Spokes Bike Ministrity that provides hands-on repair skills and valuable life lessons. At the end of the 10 week training students that successfully complete the program receive a bike that they have fixed, and remaining bikes are donated to deserving families in the community.
Chief Jackson called for back up to get the bikes delivered to the station! Thanks for visiting gentlemen.
We were joined today by Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotarian Jim Dolan, Executive Director of the Laurus Foundation. The Laurus Foundation is engaged in bringing together those organizations that are pioneering, developing, or exploring the latest advancements in the fields of technology assistance, teaching and learning, communications, career and entrepreneurial training, health, healing and nutrition for individuals with disabilities. Through partnerships such as Healer Warrior the Laurus Foundation specifically targets Veterans and provides free services to Veterans and their families. Jim is a 2013 recipient of The Rotary Humanitarian Patriot Award.
Jim explains pressure points that can be used to provide temporary relieve of pain for both chronic and acute conditions.
Jim demonstrates use of pressure points that can be used for self therapy to provide pain relive throughout the body.
Club President Percy Johnson presents Jim Dolan with a book that will be donated in his honor to the North Chicago Public Library in gratitude for his presentation today. For more information on the Laurus Foundation visit: http://laurusfoundation.org/
Monica Marr with the Northern Illinois Food Bank visited with us today and expressed the continued need for support for families that are facing hard times. A common misconception about hunger is that only a certain demographic of our communities consistently need support, while many of our neighbors may be just a couple paychecks away from going hungry.
For more information on the fantastic mission of Northern Illinois Food Bank and how to give support to our neighbors in need please visit: http://solvehungertoday.org/
Club President Percy Johnson presents a book to Monica Marr that will be donated in her honor the The North Chicago Public Libraray.
Illinois 10th District Congressman Bob Dold visited with The Rotary Club of North Chicago and discussed impact from the federal government improving the quality of life for North Chicago families, his support for economic development initiatives in our city, and his continued focus on better educational opportunities for North Chicago children. He also explained how his role on the House Ways and Means Committee puts him in a unique position to advance policies that can help improve the local economy and reduce poverty.
Mr. Ron Lanz, Director of Economic and Community Development with the City of North Chicago shared his vision and discussed progress in economic and enterprise development in our city. Ron's presentation included a review of the master plan updates for the city, as well as exciting new development in major projects that impact positive growth.
Congratulations to 2015-16 Club President Percy L. Johnson! The Rotary Club of North Chicago celebrated our transition to a new year with a picnic installation at the Navy Lodge. Thanks to all who joined us on a beautiful summer day!!
North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. and Rotary District 6440 Past District Governor Mike Yesner join Club President Percy L. Johnson at the podium to celebrate induction of the 2015-16 officers of The Rotary Club of North Chicago.
Outgoing 2014-15 Club President Kevin Stevens expresses his gratitude and pledges his continued support for The Rotary Club of North Chicago and newly inducted 2015-16 Club President Percy L. Johnson.
Past District 6440 Governor Mike Yesner conducts the oath of office for 2015-16 Club President Percy L. Johnson.
Rotarians, families & friends enjoy a picnic celebration for The Rotary Club of North Chicago 2015-16 Induction Ceremony.
Incoming Club Secretary Shelley Kneeland.
2015-16 Club President Percy L. Johnson expresses his gratitude and excitement for the upcoming year and beyond for The Rotary Club of North Chicago.
RYLA and Student of the Month Recipient Marco Arteaga and his family joined The Rotary Club of North Chicago to celebrate induction of the 2015-16 Club Officers!
Presenting 2015-16 Club President of The Rotary Club of North Chicago - President Percy L. Johnson. Congratulations Percy!
Eugene Stack declares it's going to be another great year at The Rotary Club of North Chicago!!
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Contemplating the need, benefit and giving thanks - our group packed enough food to feed almost 600 children for a year!! For more information on Feed My Starving Children please visit: https://www.fmsc.org/get-involved/volunteer-now
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Representing Rotary with Club President Joan Battley and Assistant Governor Kevin Stevens at North Chicago National Night Out!!! Come on down - Parade at 5:00!
Our popcorn winners! A special thank you to the Popcorn Factory in Lake Forest!
The Rotary Club of North Chicago is delighted to partner with the Exchange Club of North Chicago and the City of North Chicago hosting our next blood drive at North Chicago Fire Department on Thursday July 28th from 2- 6 p.m..jpg)
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Rotarians Don Fiore, Peter Elmer and Terry Desmond present coats on behalf of Operation Warm for children in need at North School!! The Rotary Club of North Chicago is honored to share a terrific continued partnership with our sister Club to the south!!
Chief Jackson called for back up to get the bikes delivered to the station! Thanks for visiting gentlemen.
Eugene Stack declares it's going to be another great year at The Rotary Club of North Chicago!!
