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The Rotary Foundation is at the heart of Rotary's efforts to raise money for use in projects around the world, and back here in District 6420; and as the Sycamore Rotary Club's Foundation chair, he urges all Rotarians -- especially our newer members -- to get involved with supporting the Foundation on an ongoing basis.
 
Paul outlined our efforts to help Rotary Clubs all over the world through the Foundation; projects dealing with literacy, education, sanitation, health, End Polio Now and other initiatives are funded through the Foundation.  The monies collected are held for three years, with 50% going to international projects and the other 50% returning to our District for use in grants.  For example, a TRF grant through District 6420 is helping to fund the installation of a new warning siren in Fairdale.
 
For each $1,000 donated to The Rotary Foundation, members earn a Paul Harris Fellowship; the more you donate, the higher your level...and these can also be presented to others of your choosing.  You can track your Foundation level through the Rotary International website.
 
During the meeting, Jim Stoddard was recognized as a Major Donor for his ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation through his years with our club.
 
 
Jacob Bjork has been chosen as the November Student of the Month by the Sycamore Rotary Club, in recognition of his achievements in the classroom...and in the pool.
 
When he isn't studying, he's been taking part in swimming for both the Sycamore-DeKalb coop team and the Kishwaukee YMCA squad.  He is a YMCA Swimming National All-American for the past three years, and was an IHSA All-State Swimmer last season.
 
He has a weighted GPA of 4.44, and has been on the High Honor Roll for three straight years.  He is also on the Student Council and Pep Club, is a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and volunteers with Feed My Starving Children.
 
Jacob hopes to study biology at either Washington University or the University of Kentucky.  In recongnition of his achievements, the Sycamore Rotary Club has provided $100 for donation to Feed My Starving Children.
 
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 Sycamore Rotary Club will again be helping the Salvation Army, by manning its kettles at the Sycamore Jewel-Osco on Saturday, December 5th.
 
Rotarians are asked to sign up for a one-hour shift, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Contact Dave Andrews at theandrews@hotmail.com for more information.
 
 
Rotary International Director-Elect Robb Kneupfer will be the guest of honor at the annual District 6420 Rotary Foundation Dinner, to be held on Tuesday, November 17th.
 
The dinner will be held at the Deer Valley Country Club in Deer Grove, with social hour at 5 o'clock and dinner served at 5:45 p.m.
 
RIDE Robb will be making his first address to our District since his selection to the Rotary International Board of Directors; he states that he wants to make his successful life a significant life, and has chosen service within Rotary as his vehicle to accomplish that goal.
 
Major Donors, Bequest Society members, Paul Harris Society members, Paul Harris Fellows, and all District Rotarians who support the work of The Rotary Foundation - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Event/b43217fb-94f2-468a-915c-f81c559ec4b7#sthash.tXeN00E6.dpuf
All District 6420 Rotarians who support the work of The Rotary Foundation are invited to attend; the deadline to register is Thursday, November 12.  To register go to the District 6420 website at this link
 
Major Donors, Bequest Society members, Paul Harris Society members, Paul Harris Fellows, and all District Rotarians who support the work of The Rotary Foundation - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Event/b43217fb-94f2-468a-915c-f81c559ec4b7#sthash.tXeN00E6.dpuf
Major Donors, Bequest Society members, Paul Harris Society members, Paul Harris Fellows, and all District Rotarians who support the work of The Rotary Foundation - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50144/Event/b43217fb-94f2-468a-915c-f81c559ec4b7#sthash.tXeN00E6.dpuf
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
 
Due to the upcoming holiday season, publication dates for the electronic version of The Spoke will be changed.
 
There will be no edition of The Spoke on Thursday, November 26th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
 
There will also be no editions during the week of Christmas and New Year's; the last scheduled edition will be sent out on Thursday, December 17th, and publication will resume on Tuesday, January 5th.
 
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 -- November 4, 2015

     Attendance:  55.70%

     Visiting Rotarians:  AG Jim MacMurdo (Kishwaukee Sunrise); Mark Spiegelhoff (Quincy, IL)

     Other Guests:  Steve Bjork

 

Speakers
Nov 18, 2015
 
Dec 02, 2015
 
Dec 09, 2015
 
Dec 16, 2015
 
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Upcoming Events
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
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Jewel-Osco, Sycamore
Dec 05, 2015
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
 
No Meeting
Dec 23, 2015
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Holiday Make-Up Session
Blumen Gardens
Dec 30, 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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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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