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On 1/20/20, Rotarians Dan Davidson, Roger Crawford and John McNabola assisted Maine East Interact volunteers in a Digital literacy event hosted by the Center of Concern and the Summit of Uptown. Students are tentatively planning a follow up event at the Park Ridge Public Library on February 17, 2020.

20200112 Sunday Supper

The Park Ridge Rotary Club served over 70 nutritionally challenged clients at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday January 12^th.

20191211 Holiday Party

Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 14, 2019

The Maine East Choral Group performed at the Park Ridge Rotary Holiday Party.

201912 Sunday Supper

Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 09, 2019

The Park Ridge Rotary Club served over 75 nutritionally challenged clients at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 8^th.

2019 Salvation Army

Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 09, 2019

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge rings the bell for the Salvation Army.

Bill Kmiecik Rotary Foundation Discussion

Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 20, 2019

District Governor Elect Nominee Bill Kmiecik shares information on The Rotary Foundation

Craft Beer Fundraiser

Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 02, 2019

100 people attended the Park Ridge Rotary Club Craft Beer Fundraiser at Harp and Fiddle. Over $3,800 was raised for college scholarships.

Park Ridge Community Church Pastor

Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 23, 2019

The Reverend Carol Hill, new pastor at the Park Ridge Community Church was a guest of Rotarian John Davis.

Darling Kittoe of Hands for Peace

Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 09, 2019

Darling Kittoe of Hands for Peace and PRRC President Nadya Zimmerman Hands for Peace empowers young Americans, Israelis and Palestinians to raise their voices as leaders of change!

Union League 20190828

Posted by Steve Hunst on Aug 28, 2019

Chuck Korcz addressed the Club about The Chicago Union League Club.

Nadya Zimmerman Installation

Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 26, 2019

Nadya Zimmerman was installed as the Park Ridge Rotary Club President for Fiscal Year 2020.

2019 Make a Difference Scholarships

Posted by Steve Hunst on May 15, 2019

The Park Ridge Rotary Club holds an annual fall citrus sale and craft beer fund raiser to fund the “Make a Difference Scholarships.” This year, we are able to present 6 scholarships -- 3 recipients are from Maine East and 3 are from Maine South.

Sierra Leone Projects

Posted by Steve Hunst on May 01, 2019

Dr. Sam Kormoi discussed Pan-African Rural Health & Social Service work being performed in Sierra Leone.

201812 Citrus Sale

Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 08, 2018

On December 8, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge held its annual Citrus Sale raising money for service projects and scholarships.

2018 Craft Beer Fund Raiser

Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 03, 2018

On Wednesday October 3^rd, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge held a craft beer fund raiser at Harp and Fiddle. Over $4,000 was raised for college scholarships.

Make a Difference Scholarships

Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 13, 2018

The Park Ridge Rotary Club presented 8 “Make a Difference Scholarships” to high school graduates with records of service and leaderships.

Randy Wear Installation

Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 20, 2018

Randy Wear was installed as the Park Ridge Rotary Club President for Fiscal Year 2019.

20180131 100% Foundation Giving Award

Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 31, 2018

20180131 100% Foundation Giving Award

District Governor Don Brewer presented the Park Ridge Rotary Club the Rotary Foundation 100% Banner signifying every member of the club donated to the Rotary Foundation and the average member donation exceeded $100.

20180124 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Speaker

Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 24, 2018

What is happening in Washington?

10 term Congresswoman Schakowsky spoke for 20 minutes on what is happening in Washington. She then took questions from the audience.

201801 Sunday Supper

Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 21, 2018

The Park Ridge Rotary Club and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church served over 75 nutritionally challenged clients at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on Sunday January 21^st.

Annual Citrus Sale

Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 30, 2018

Every December the Rotary Club of Park Ridge holds their annual Citrus Plus Sale. Proceeds support college & vocational scholarships for high school youth and local charitable organizations.

State Senator Laura Murphy Speaker

Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 15, 2017

State Senator Laura Murphy spoke at the Park Ridge Rotary Club.

Craft Beer Fund Raiser

Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 14, 2017

The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer Fund Raiser. The moneys raised will support various organizations in Park Ridge.

Park Ridge Charity Classic

Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 23, 2017

The Park Ridge Rotary Club sponsored the Park Ridge Charity Classic. Proceeds from the run support the club’s college scholarship donations.

World Polio Day in Park Ridge

The Mayor of Park Ridge, Marty Maloney, presented Club President, Gayle Mountcastle, with a proclamation recognizing October 24, 2017 as World Polio Day in Park Ridge. Past Club Presidents Roger Crawford and Allan Bartel accepted the proclamation with President Mountcastle.

World Polio Day is recognized around the world and raises awareness of the efforts of Rotary International, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United Nations Children’s Fund, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

To learn more about efforts to end Polio a livestream update about eradication efforts will be presented on October 24, 2017 at 2:30pm Seattle time. To watch the livestream in English go to endpolio.org/world-polio-day .

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ME Rotary Interact 2014-2015 Kick-Off Meeting

Sep 12, 2014 by Steve Hunst

The new Maine East Rotary Interact Executive Officers planned, promoted, and hosted the most successful Interact event in our short history. Over 300 interested students attended the 2014-2015 Rotary Interact Kick-off meeting in our school cafeteria. Big thanks to John VandenBrink for being at the meeting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNlrfRwGEW0&feature=youtu.be

Maine East High School and Rotary Club of Park Ridge IL

Aug 17, 2011 by Raymond Oschger

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune Newspaper

The Rotary Club of Park Ridge thanks each and every person who purchases delicious fruit, candy, hams & pecans during our annual Citrus + Sale. Each year 100% of the proceeds underwrite local youth scholarships and fund many other local and worldwide humanitarian projects to improve lives.

For citrus orders only, click HERE

All orders for non-citrus products must be placed thru a Rotarian. Call Randy at 847-878-8008 with any questions or issues.

Thank You for Your Generosity!

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Rotary clubs in districts across Italy worked together to procure state-of-the-art equipment needed to combat the deadly coronavirus disease for 26 hospitals around the country.

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The ongoing evolution of Rotaract is redefining its place within Rotary.

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Rotary clubs in East Africa are forging partnerships to provide hand washing stations and food in areas where social distancing is a luxury that few can afford.

Italian club uses expertise to aid in coronavirus fight

Members help launch site so merchants can sell goods, organize supplies to make sanitizer, and provide food to health care workers.

Hacking a solution to the COVID-19 pandemic

Rotarians in Lithuania and the United States promote the use of bubble helmets to help patients avoid mechanical ventilators.

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