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EAST ALTON ROTARY CLUB
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
JULIA'S BANQUET CENTER
JULIA'S BANQUET CENTER
101 Eastgate Shopping Center
East Alton, IL 62024
United States of America
East Alton, IL 62024
United States of America
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Posted on Aug 01, 2016
East Alton-Wood River High School graduate Vivian (top) and Roxana High School graduates Brendan and Sawyer display their names on the scholarship plaques.
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Abundant Life Church (Alton, IL) Youth Minister David Anderson talks about the church's annual missionary trip to Panama.
Amare, NFP Executive director Ty Bechel describes the drug recovery support services that his organization provides for the community. Additional information can be found at http://www.amarenfp.org
Alton, Illinois K-9 officer Michael Manelli talks about some of the ways his dog Jax assists him in policing.
University of Illinois Extension Service Master Gardeners Kim Schoenfeld and Nancy Orrill share information about the Village Garden in Godfrey, Il and the value of planting native plant species.
Jim Folsom speaks about the Serving Our Streets program that features volunteers and groups helping the homeless of downtown St. Louis, Missouri on a weekly basis. Additional information can be found on the organizations Facebook page.
Roxana (IL) Parks and Rec Director Debbie Ferry tells us about the variety of activities offered in the two parks that are part of the district.
Madison County Transit Director of Marketing and Planning, SJ Morrison, provides a brief history of the transit district and the programs that are currently provided, including the 130 miles of bike trails.
Project Read Program Coordinator Shella Vaughn talks about the volunteer driven program. Tutoring is offered for reading, math and english as a second language. If you would like additional information call 618.468.4144 or link here https://bit.ly/2HM4KHW
East Alton schools Superintendent Emily (r) and Curriculum Director Alyssa (l) make a presentation about "Childhood Trauma and Toxic Stress" among elementary aged students.
Steve "Bunkhouse Joe" Johnson shares his passion for his wood fired coffee roasting business. More info can be found at http://www.bunkhouse.com
Julia's Banquet Center building owner Todd Kennedy gives us a tour of the newly remodeled facility. Well done!
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Rotarian Pastor Andrew provides the backstory on the Dead Sea Scrolls
Wood River, IL based Operation Blessing Executive Director Karen Wilson talks about her organization and the 6,000 local residents served in 2018.
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The East Alton Middle School Choir perform a selection of Christmas carols.
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Retired school superintendent makes a presentation about the impact of student loan debt.
East Alton Rotarian Brad L. delivers his 5th Thursday classification talk
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Restore Network Director of Development Ashley Aim describes the vital work that her foster care organization performs in four Illinois counties. For additional information, link here http://www.therestorenetwork.org
Madison Historical Online Encyclopedia and Archive representatives Steve Hansen and Ben Ostermeier describe this ongoing project. For additional information, link here https://madison-historical.siue.edu/encyclopedia/
Madison County (IL) Circuit Judge David Dugan shares his thoughts and concerns about judicial independence and the diminishing rating of the U.S. judiciary in the view of the American public.
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Oasis Women's Center Client Services Coordinator Marcy Jacobs describes the services offered and the clients served by the Alton, Illinois agency.
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Rotary District Governor Brian Barstead shares some thoughts (and his theme pin belt) during his annual club visit.
Rotarian Darren Carlton presents his classification talk. Secrets have been revealed!
Philharmonic Society of Bellevillle (IL) Music Director and Conductor Robert Hart Baker talks about the long history of the organization and the programing during the upcoming season. For additional information, link here http://www.bellevillephilharmonic.org
Bellefontaine Cemetery (St. Louis, MO) Event and Volunteer Coordinator Daniel Fuller talks about the history of the cemetery and some of the famous people that call it their final resting place. More information can be found by linking here http://bellefontainecemetery.org/
Riverbend Family Ministries (Wood River, IL) Executive Director Tammy Iskarous describes the variety of programs that are offered to the citizens of Madison County by RFM. To learn more, link here http://www.riverbendfamilyministries.com
Lindsey presents a scholarship check to Allison for $1450. She will be attending Lewis and Clark Community College (Godfrey, IL). We wish Allison great success.
Mayor Marty Reynolds talks about all the great things that are happening in Roxana, Illinois.
Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau President Brett Stawar shares what's new with area tourism.
Rotarian Tim Gutknecht talks about the Rotary District 6510 sponsored program, the Belize Children's Project, now in its 41st year. For additional information about hosting a child contact Chris Lashley (618.691.9523) or Charlene Brennan (618.691.9120).
Phillips 66 refinery Director of Government and Community Relation, Melissa Erker, talked explained the use of "flairing" in the oil refining process.
Refuge Executive Director Erin Bickle provides an overview of her agency that serves the needs of children in Madison County (Illinois) who have experienced the trauma of violence, neglect and abuse. More information can be found at http://www.refuge4kids.org
Retired Navy chaplain and Methodist minister Bob Phillips shares some stories from his 33 year Navy career.
Tyler Elbrecht talks about the new hockey training facility that will open in early June adjacent to the Ice Arena in East Alton, Illinois.
Volunteers Kathy Hunt and Lynn Wuebbels describe the English as a Second Language program
Columbians Deisy and Claribelle are joined by Panamanian Ana to perform a Columbian folk dance.
The Riverbender's (Alton, IL) Dan Brannan talks about the book he coauthored with his good friend Andy Yakstis, You Can't Kill the Dream. Here's an Amazon link to the book https://amzn.to/2jOzFoS
Nate Oberhauser describes his four day experience with the Teen Pact program in Springfield Illinois.
East Alton (IL) School District Superintendent Virgil Moore explains the new Illinois school funding formula and it's impact on the area school districts. He is assisted by incoming district Superintendent Emily Warnecke.
Rotarian Dave Miller describes several knots that are useful while on a boat (land too).
Mustard Seed Peace Project representative Allen Oertel describes the good work that the organization is doing in Guatemala
Illinois Attorney General Military & Veterans Rights Bureau Chief Tom Banning describes the services offered by his office.
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Lewis & Clark Community College (Godfrey, IL) Director of Institutional Research & Library Services, Dennis Krieb, describes the economic impact that the college has on the local economy.
Faith in Action board member Dave Toby describes the mission of the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon (Illinois) chapter. For additional information, link here http://www.fiaegc.org
Madison County (IL) Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Sheriff, Major Jeff Connor, provides an overview of the St. Louis Major Case Squad operations.
Ordello Vice President Landry Sorbel talks about the recent partnership with To-Go delivery service to offer restaurants in the Metro East (St. Louis, MO) a seamless ordering and delivery experience. Additional information can be found at this link http://www.ordello.com
Alton (IL) Memorial Hospital Development Specialist Jeanne Truckey offers an insight into the hospital's history via a series of trivia questions.
Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness owner Adam Marburger and instructor Cort Wahle describe the variety of family friendly options available at their Alton, Illinois center. Additional information can be found by following this link http://www.martialartsalton.com
Madison County Sheriff Department Lt. James Goeken talks about "situational awareness" and shares some tips on how to be aware.
Alton, Illinois Parks and Rec Director Michael Haynes talks about recent Gordon Moore Park upgrades and future plans.
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Dream Home Charities founder and President, Sherry Gilleland, talks about the growth of the charity and its future plans. Additional information can be found at http://www.dreamhomecharities.com
Lewis and Clark Community College (IL) President Dale Chapman and welding program director Travis Jumper talk about campus programs and the new Weber Workforce Center.
Madison County (IL) Judge Barbara Crowder shares highlights of the Elder Justice Initiative providing improved access to the court system for citizens age 60 and above.
Long time club secretary Lori Palmer accepts her "Difference Maker" award from Rotary district governor Doug Huff.
Great Rivers Land Trust Executive Director, Alley Ringhausen, talks about the Trust's recent projects. Additional information can be found at www.greatriverslandtrust.org
Bethalto (Illinois) Cedarhurst Assisted Living Community Outreach Coordinator, Eliza Pautz, provides an overview of the company and the new Bethalto assisted living/memory care facility. Additional information can be found at their Facebook page or by linking here http://www.cedarhurstliving.com
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Managing Attorney, Clarissa Gaff, describes the variety of services that her agency offers to lower income and older citizens. Her office is located in Alton, Illinois. Additional information can be found at the Land of Lincoln web site http://www.lollif.org
Long time East Alton, Illinois resident Judy Richie shares some East Alton historical highlights and her recently published East Alton pictorial book.
President Bill presents the Business of the Year award to Rick Wooley of B & R Auto Body
Zeke Jabasch and Benjamin Godfrey make a presentation about the Benjamin Godfrey Legacy Trail and share a bit of Godfrey's historical impact in the Alton, Illinois area.
Attorney Bill Miller talks about practicing juvenile law in Madison County, Illinois
While East Alton Rotarian Brad Lavite was station in Iraq he had the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Ur. He shares his memories.
"Just Keep Walkin'" founder Jack Wilcox talks about the efforts of his organization to assist people suffering with opiate related problems in Madison County Illinois
American Cancer Society Community Development Manager Sheena Whitehead talks about the variety of services the ACS offers to people dealing with cancer.
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Welcome to our club's website. I'm Patty Wooff, Club President for the 2018-19 Rotary year. Feel free to browse our newsletters, photo albums and other content you may find of interest. The club also sponsors a Facebook page. You may link to those sites below and to the right. Our club is located on the Illinois side of the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. When you are in the area, please feel free to attend one of our meetings.
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