Rotary

Akshar Barot's selection was based on the four-way test of what Rotarians think, say and do in their lives.

The Dixon Rotary Club hosted its annual shrimp boil and chili bowl fundraiser March 9.

Rock Falls High School Rotary students view democracy in action

The Greater Joliet YMCA recognized Bill Lauer’s 80 years of YMCA membership and more than 60 years of board service at its gala on Feb. 24.

The Rotary Club of Joliet is now taking applications for up to $40,000 in funding for Will County nonprofits. For the first time ever, the funding is available not just to organizations seeking capital improvements, but also those looking for program funding.

This Paul Harris Fellow +3 award denotes a total of $4,000 donated to the Rotary Foundation for worldwide service to those in need.

Sterling student presents program at Moline library.

Rock Falls Rotary has donated $1,000 to the Coloma Park District.

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.