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Sycamore High School

Pumpkin Pie:
1st Place - Brittany Mondy   2nd Place - Jarron Pritchett   3rd Place - Kayla Born

Pumpkin Baked Goods:
1st Place - Julie Umekubo   2nd Place - Gina Butala   3rd Place - Neriah Garbes

 

Sycamore Middle School

Pumpkin Pie:
1st Place - Kameron Schroeder   2nd Place - Kelsey Mulligan   3rd Place - Hannah Vogel

Pumpkin Baked Goods:
1st Place - Madelyn Lathrop   2nd Place - Emma Goldman   3rd Place - Hannah Vogel

 

As a teenager in Rochelle, Nicole Stuckert had a keen interest in accounting -- and helping to ensure that women have an opportunity to develop their careers in the field.  She wound up in charge of business affairs for the Sycamore School District, with a budding family life and a bright future.
 
Nicole attended Kishwaukee College after graduation, and then married Michael Stuckert...just two weeks before he deployed overseas with his Army unit.  With him in-country for at least a year, she decided to go on to Northern Illinois University to finish her studies; but when her then-employer gave her the difficult choice of leaving, or staying in her current job without any hope of advancement, she reluctantly chose the former. 
 
She eventually discovered the opening at the Sycamore School District; the pending retirement of former Sycamore Rotarian Luke Glowiak left her with an opportunity to take on the daunting task of managing the district's funds -- something she has proven to be capable of, having served in the post for over three years.
 
Nicole is now a member of the Illinois Association of School Business Officers, and chairs their Fox Valley Region; she and Mike have a four-year-old son, and are expecting their second child in March.
 
Sycamore High School senior Angelina Ye is best known for her participation on the Spartan girl's tennis team...but she has excelled in the classroom as well, to the point that she had to delay her appearance before the Sycamore Rotary Club in order to meet with recruiting officials -- from Harvard.
 
Angelina has a 4.63 GPA, has been on the High Honor Roll for four straight year and has been a member of the National Honors Society for the past two years.  She is President of the Student Council, and has served as a student advisor since sophomore year; she is also a member of the school math and WYSE teams.
 
She is a member of a school tennis team which has just qualified all six of its members for the state finals; she has also worked as a tennis coach, as well as volunteering as a referee for YMCA swimming and as a National Honor Society tutor.
 
Aside from Harvard, she is looking at MIT and Navy; she hopes to major in math.
 
In recognition of her achievements, the Sycamore Rotary Club has presented her with $100 for donation to the charity of her choice; she has selected the Bliujus family, which was displaced after a fire this past weekend and needs help replacing their possessions.
 
The Make A Difference DKC MobilePack event to support Feed My Starving Children will be held Nov 12 – 15 at the Suter Company’s location at 1015 Bethany Rd, next to the Farm Bureau building.
 

50 spots have been reserved for Rotarians on Saturday, Nov 14 at 9:00 – 11:00am.   For those that can’t stand comfortably, seated jobs are available.  Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the shift to register; please do not wear open toed shoes.

If you have not already signed up for a spot and are interested in volunteering, please contact Heidi Wright:     hwright@suterco.com    815-761-2341 (cell).  

Also, contact her if you are interested in purchasing a T-shirt for this year’s event ($20 each).

The event is completely sold out - with 4,700 volunteers already registered; there are still about 20 spots available in our Rotary block.

 

The DeKalb Rotary Club is inviting all area Rotarians, and anyone interested in Rotary, to a Happy Hour at Fatty's Pub and Grille.
 
It will be on Friday, November 13th from 4:30 to 6:30 in Fatty's back room; all are welcome to attend for an informal gathering of Rotarians.
 
Sycamore Rotarians can start making their holiday travel plans, as the schedule is set for our meetings in November and December:
 
Wednesday, November 25th -- Thanksgiving Make-Up Session, 11:45 - 1:00 at Blumen Gardens.  This will be for make-ups only; attendance is optional, and no business will be discussed
 
Wednesday, December 23rd -- No Meeting.  Goodfellows will be setting up at Blumen Gardens for their gift distribution the next day
 
Wednesday, December 30th -- Holiday Make-Up Session, 11:45 - 1:00 at Blumen Gardens.  This will be for make-ups only; attendance is optional, and no business will be discussed
 
This year's Outbound exchange student Gracia Watson is spending a year in Japan; to find out what she's up to, go to her blog at this link
 

Attendance -- October 21, 2015

     Attendance:  57.69%

     Visiting Rotarians:  Rose Henton (Danville); Bob Pritchard (Kishwaukee Sunrise); Keith Graham

     Guests of Rotarians:  Mike Devito (Eric Stice); May and John Ye with Angelina Ye (Steve Balster)

 

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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
Blumen Gardens
Nov 04, 2015
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour
Fatty's Pub and Grille
Nov 13, 2015
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Make a Difference DKC 2015
The Suter Company
Nov 14, 2015
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Thanksgiving Make-up Session
Blumen Gardens
Nov 25, 2015
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Toys for Tots Toy Drive Collection
Blumen Gardens
Dec 02, 2015
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Blumen Gardens
Dec 02, 2015
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
No Meeting
Dec 23, 2015
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Sycamore
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 11:45 AM
Blumen Gardens Banquet Facility
403 Edward Street
Sycamore, IL  60178
United States
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District Site
 
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16
President -- Russell Bishop    
President-Elect -- Sue Emberson  
Past President -- Riley Oncken
Secretary -- Sally Bruch    
Treasurer -- Michele Jurkovic    
Assistant Treasurer -- Lavarre Uhlken
Director -- Eric Jones    
Director -- Ray Dembinski    
Sergeant at Arms -- Brian Adams
 
Monthly Program Committees
July
Sally Bruch, Gary Evans, Curt Lang, Jim Moris, Chip Houdek
 
August
Dave McCann, Barry Schrader, Ben Swedberg, Lloyd Larson, Jim Buck, Julenne Davey, Nicole Stuckert
 
September
Tim Carlson, Mario Fontana, Suzanne Anderson, Paul Michel, Rose Treml, Bert Gray, Jeff Jacobson
 
October
Don Clayberg, Jeff Frank, Marcy Buick, Dave Andrews, Jim Schwarzbach, Lavarre Uhlken, Dave Miller
 
November
Tami Armstrong, David Galica, Pete Johnson, Julie Sgarlata, Kreg Wesley, Kathy Countryman
 
December
Dan Gibble, Steve Balster, Zac Sheedy, Bob Wildenradt, Heidi Wright, Brad Waller, Eric Jones
 
January
Paul Barnaby, Michele Jurkovic, Pat Shafer, Tom Sparacino, Jesse Boelter, Keven Dahl
 
February
Larry Berke, Brian Gregory, Ahmed Kamel, Fred Peltz, Richard Willey, Jude Wilbers, Gina Delmont
 
March
Dave Hamilton, Jeff Petersen, Paulette Renault, Russell Bishop, Ray Dembinski, Phil Ruff
 
April
Ed Eggers, Bob Hammon, Paul Borek, Shelley Hendricks, Jim Bowers, Eric Stice
 
May
Cliff Bottigliero, Sue Emberson, Kurt Klein, Darryl Wolff, Eric Johnson, Mark Hilde
 
June
Jim Stoddard, Paul Stromborg, Michael Flora, Craig Mathey, Brian Adams, Jeff Keicher
 
New Generations
Chair—Julie Sgarlata
At-Large Committee Members – Kreg Wesley, Kathy Countryman, Eric Jones, Don Clayberg, Julenne Davey, Nicole Stuckert
Sycamore H.S. Interact – Ben Swedberg  
Sycamore M.S. Interact – Nicole Stuckert 
South Prairie EarlyAct – Julie Sgarlata  
North Grove EarlyAct – Mark Hilde       
Long Term Youth Exchange – Chip Houdek
Short Term Youth Exchange – Tim Carlson
Group Study Exchange – Fred Peltz, Ed Eggers
RYLA -- Ben Swedberg     
Student of the Month – Steve Balster
 
Foundation & Grants
Chair – Paul Stromborg
At-Large Committee Members – Don Clayberg, Bob Hammon
Polio Plus – Paul Stromborg, Gina Delmont, Curtis Lang, Bert Gray
Annual Giving – Jim Stoddard, Jim Buck, Riley Oncken, Jim Bowers
Foundation – Jim Stoddard, Jim Buck, Riley Oncken
Scholarships – Peter Johnson, Ray Dembinski, Michele Jurkovic, Don Clayberg, Kreg Wesley, Julenne Davey
 
Service Above Self and Service Projects
Chair – Ray Dembinski
Multiple Club Project Coordination – Fred Peltz, Bob Hammon, Paul Stromborg
Water Project – Heidi Wright, Ahmed Kamel, Keven Dahl, Bob Wildenradt, Tami Armstrong, Julenne Davey, Lavarre Uhlken
Meals on Wheels (August) – Curt Lang, Bob Smith, Cliff Bottigliero, Mary Jo Schwartz
Dictionary Distribution (September) – Lavarre Uhlken, Brian Adams, Suzanne Anderson, Shelley Hendricks
Pancake Breakfast (October) – Gina Delmont, Marcy Buick, Michele Jurkovic, Jeff Petersen, Paulette Renault, Dave McCann, Jesse Boelter
Feed My Starving Children (November) – Heidi Wright, Jeff Frank, Eric Jones, Paul Stromborg, Paul Borek, Ed Eggers, Marijo Schwartz
Salvation Army Bell-Ringing (December) – Dave Andrews, Jim Moris, Kathy Countryman, Rose Treml
Adopt a Family (December) – Heidi Wright, Dave Miller, Brad Waller, Julenne Davey, Paul Callighan, Marijo Schwartz
Rotarians at Work Day (April) – Brian Adams, Pat Shafer, Bert Gray
 
Public Image and Awareness
Chair – Brian Adams
Website – Eric Stice, Eric Jones, Fred Peltz, Paul Barnaby
The Spoke – Barry Schrader, Paul Barnaby, Brian Adams, Shelley Hendricks
Public Image Campaign and Social Media – Brian Adams, Eric Stice, Mark Hilde, David Galica, Jude Wilbers
Sergeant at Arms – Brian Adams, Lavarre Uhlken, Barry Schrader, Curt Lang
 
Club Fellowship
Chair – Jeff Keicher
Fines – Jeff Keicher, Eric Stice, Darryl Wolff, Jeff Jacobson
Golf Outing – Dan Gibble, Brian Gregory, Steve Balster, Brad Waller, Jude Wilbers
100% Attendance Lunch (August) – Sally Bruch, Jim Buck, Robert Smith
Holiday Party (December) – Jeff Petersen, Zac Sheedy, Gary Evans, Dave Hamilton, Tami Armstrong, Paulette Renault, Craig Mathey
Rural-Urban Day (February) – Bob Wildenradt, Ed Eggers, Eric Johnson, Lavarre Uhlken
Hula-for-Loota (April) – Paul Michel, Gina Delmont, Tami Armstrong, Darryl Wolff, Jim Bowers
 
Membership
Chair – Sue Emberson
Recruitment – All members are expected to bring at least one prospective member as a guest
New Member Orientation – Bob Hammon, Eric Stice, Ray Dembinski
Member Retention – Jim Stoddard, Bob Wildenradt, Larry Berke, Nicole Stuckert, Kathleen Merner
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