Rotary

Proceeds from the raffle provide “charitable grants to nonprofit organizations to improve and expand facilities and purchase new equipment,” according to the Rotary Club of Joliet.

The Princeton Rotary Club will hold an Oktoberfest: Black Light Bingo event with doors opening at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Princeton Moose Lodge, located at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton.

Sauk Valley Foodbank has received a $3,000 grant from Rock Falls Rotarians to support the purchase of a cooler to keep perishables from spoiling.

Dementia Friendly Princeton committee members were on hand Aug. 29 for the Princeton Rotary Club meeting to accept checks totaling $5,432.40.

Introduced by Club President Adriane Shore, Emerick shared the vision of Rotary International President Gordon McInally of Scotland. Stating that by working together, they can create hope in the world.

New members inducted Aug. 7

Rotary Club of Joliet will celebrate its 110th anniversary on Aug. 1 with a special luncheon in the Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom. The club will honor longtime Rotarian Bill Lauer of Joliet with its Lifetime Achievement award.

The annual Rotary Corn Boil took off Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Sterling Market Place. Sterling Noon and Rock Falls Rotary teamed up to offer sweet corn and a BBQ pork chop lunch as part of their fundraising efforts.

Rotary President Jeff Gray presented Bob Sondgeroth the official President Lapel Pin

Funds for the grants are generated through fundraisers and other club activities. The goal is to award a total of $10,000 each year to local nonprofits to show appreciation for their work in the community.

The four-day Rotary GroveFest, presented by the Rotary Club of Downers Grove, will be held June 22-June 25 in downtown Downers Grove.

The Princeton Rotary has awarded five $2,500 Swan-Eickmeier Scholarships and two $500 Rotary Vocational Scholarships to local high school graduates.

More than 600 volunteers are needed to ensure the success of Rotary Grove Fest, which runs June 22-25 in downtown Downers Grove.

Minooka Community High School has recognized senior Audrey Gil as the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club student of the month for May.

Rotary Club of Joliet has up to $30,000 it wishes to donate to a local nonprofit. Application deadline is March 31.