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1. E-mail: click any of the Executives & Directors listed on the right side of this home screen

2. Mail: P.O. Box 91, Wheaton, IL 60187-0091

Our Club was chartered November 16, 1990, and we currently have two dozen friendly, active members. Our Club is all about fellowship in community service, and members are expected to be involved beyond attending our weekly meetings.

Our club in action: In addition to supporting community service not-for-profit organizations, including those listed in the Community Links, we award collegiate and vocational scholarships to graduates of the Wheaton high schools. Our philanthropy is funded by our annual Poinsettia Sale, the Fun Run (co-sponsored with the Wheaton Park District), and contributions by club members.

Meetings: Our Wednesday morning meetings are an hour's duration and typically feature a guest speaker addressing matters of community interest. See the schedule of upcoming speakers on the right side of this Home Page. Guests are always welcome!

For additional information, please contact any member of the Club Leadership listed on this Home Page simply by clicking one of the names.

The Orthodox Church

12/17/25

Today, Club member Bob Rammer, Ph.D. stepped up as substitute guest speaker. Bob and his wife Olga are members of the St. Joseph Orthodox Christian Church (412 Crescent St., Wheaton - https://www.stjosephchurchwheaton.org/) and his topic was the history, core beliefs, and organization of the Orhodox Church.

Wheaton North H.S. Chamber Choir

Today was our favorite meeting of the year! Why? Because we continued our long time tradition of having the Wheaton North H.S. Chamber Choir join us for breakfast and present selections from the upcoming Holiday Concert in the Edman Chapel of Wheaton College.

Miracle on 12th Street

12/3/25: Today, our guest speaker was Matthew Milliner, Ph.D., Professor of Art History at Wheaton College.

His incredibly enthusiastic and engaging two part presentation addressed:

The existence of divine miracles and the historical debates surrounding their veracity, including Our Lady of Cicero at the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero. See: https://www.stgeorgechi.org/about/our-lady-of-cicero/
The history of Roosevelt Road from the Field Museum on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's South Loop to the suburbs with a focus on the architecture of the churches and mausoleums on or near Roosevelt Road. Originally 12th Street, the road was named after TeddyRoosevelt in 1919. There are dozens of churches ranging from storefronts to magnificent buildings. Notable or well known among the latter are: Old Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Church of the Holy Family, and the Queen of Heaven Catholic Mausoleum.

Journey of a Lifetime

11/26/25

Today, our guest speaker was David Onion. His topic: the 10,000 mile motorcycle round trip to Fairbanks, Alaska.

A dedicated long distance rider, David has the goal to visit all 50 States. This adventure involved traveling through South Dakota, Montana, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory. David shared photos of the many sights and wildlife along the trip as well as of the many other motorcyclists he met along the way. Of course, no ultra-long distance motorcycle trip can be without mechanical problems, but the Harley Davidson dealers in Alaska cam to the rescue!

DuPage County Historical Museum

11/12/25

Today, our guest speaker was Michelle Podkowa, Museum Manager and Educator.

A very brief history: Located at the SE corner of Main and Wesley streets, the museum dates from 1891. Originally the Adams Memorial Library, it housed Wheaton's library until the fall of 1965 when the library moved to its current facility, and the Adams Memorial Library building became the home of the DuPage County Historical Museum. The DuPage County Historical Museum currently exists as a facility of Wheaton Park District, offering exhibits, research assistance, programs, and other educational services for the benefit of the community. The 1st floor contains exhibit spaces, gift shop, and the adminisrrative office The 2nd floor contains the auditorium, and in the basement is the ever popular HO Scale Model Railroad compliments of the DuPage Society of Model Engineers. The detailed layout covers over 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape blending fact and fantasy. Trains run from 1:30-3:30P on the third and fifth Saturday of each month.

See: https://dupagemuseum.org/architectural-cultural-history/
See: https://dupagemuseum.org/parties-rentals/

Applied Improvisation

10/15/25

Today, our guest speaker was our very own Club member Kathy Zavaleta.

What is Applied Improvisation? Per Wikipedia, Applied Improvisation is the application of improvisational theatrical methods in various non-theatrical fields, including consulting, training, and teaching. It is known to be used as an experiential educational approach which enables participants to explore and improve their leadership, management and interpersonal capabilities in several fields, which include collaboration, communications, creativity, and team-building. Applied improvisation sees use in consulting and corporate training, particularly in the areas of sales and leadership.

Much like theatrical improvisation ("improv") it is a performance invented as it is done rather than using words or music written and practiced in advance.