Our guest speaker today was Gail Forrest, Chair of the Community Relations Commission. 
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Prairie Path Cleanup
Apr 27, 2019
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM -
PRC Food Pantry
People's Resource CenterMay 01, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:45 PM -
Board meeting
Cantigny GolfMay 13, 2019 7:30 AM –
May 14, 2019 8:30 AM -
NIFB Mobile Food Pantry
Washington Elementary SchoolMay 14, 2019
4:15 PM – 6:15 PM -
Card Night
DuPage Care CenterMay 15, 2019
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM -
Y Run 5K & Super Kids Runs
May 18, 2019
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM -
Meeting ar Cosley Zoo
Cosley ZooMay 22, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM -
Ronald McDonald House/diner
Ronald McDonald HouseMay 27, 2019
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM -
Board meeting
Cantigny GolfJun 10, 2019 7:30 AM –
Jun 11, 2019 8:30 AM -
NIFB Mobile Food Pantry
Village Brooks ApartmentsJun 15, 2019
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf
Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf
27W270 Mack Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
United States
Wheaton, IL 60189
United States
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Today, it was our pleasure to have Luke and Margaret plus their respective parents join us. They are this year's recipients of our scholarship award of $1,000 annually for four years. 
Our guest speaker today was Bob Young in his capacity as a member of the Commission
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Rob Wilkinson, CEO of the BR Ryall YMCA accepts our donation from Philanthropy Chair Bob Rammer
Our guest speaker today was Phil Suess
, City Alderman and candidate to be our next mayor. He presented his qualifications; his views of the financial challenges the city will face in a few years; and how he differs from the other candidate as to how to meet those challenges.
, City Alderman and candidate to be our next mayor. He presented his qualifications; his views of the financial challenges the city will face in a few years; and how he differs from the other candidate as to how to meet those challenges. Our guest speaker today was John Prendiville, City Alderman and candidate to be our next mayor. He presented his qualifications; his views of the financial challenges the city will face in a few years;
and how he differs from the other candidate as to how to meet those challenges.
and how he differs from the other candidate as to how to meet those challenges. Our club is a long time supporter of the Spectrios Institute, and we were fortunate to have Dr. Tracy Williams again visit with us. The Institute is dedicated to helping individuals with low vision lead full and productive lives. Tracy spoke of his becoming a low vision specialist, the history of Spectrios, and the amazing technological developments to help those with vision loss.
For more information, visit their website:
https://www.spectrios.org/
Our guest speaker was Greg Bettcher, Executive Director. Located in West Chicago, We Grow Dreams provides job training and employment for people with disabilities. It is a year-round business supplying a variety of annual and perennial plants, vegetables, herbs, potted plants, hanging baskets, and many garden accessories. To learn more about them, visit their website at www.wegrowdreams.org
Our guest speaker was Jim Kleinwachter, representing the Conservation Foundation. He is responsible for the Conservation @ Home program which is designed to assist homeowners, commercial & governmental property owners to develop their property with native plants. In addition to their beauty, the plants provide habitat for beneficial wildlife (such as birds and butterflies), provide cleaner water through infiltration.
Our guest speaker was Cathy Mousseau. She shared with us the long term master plan to enhance the facilities (including much needed additional parking) so that future generations can enjoy the zoo experience.
See: 
https://cosleyzoo.org/masterplan/
https://cosleyzoo.org/masterplan/
Marilyn Flanagan, Senior V.P. of Finance and Business Operations with RRAF accepts our donation from club member Dan Boyer.
RRAF
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Community Day Services are available to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are at least 18 years
of age. Training is provided in such areas as motor development, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating,
language, reading, writing, productive vocational activities and the reduction of maladaptive behavior.
Community integration activities are a focus.
Program hours are from 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and
in-service days. We accept both private pay and Medicaid Waiver funded individuals. Part-time attendance
is accepted on a case by case basis. All transportation and programming services are provided by RRAF
employed staff.
of age. Training is provided in such areas as motor development, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating,
language, reading, writing, productive vocational activities and the reduction of maladaptive behavior.
Community integration activities are a focus.
Program hours are from 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and
in-service days. We accept both private pay and Medicaid Waiver funded individuals. Part-time attendance
is accepted on a case by case basis. All transportation and programming services are provided by RRAF
employed staff.
Self-Directed Services are available to those with Home Based Support (HBS) funding, who also attend
our Community Day Services program. By providing self-directed services, RRAF can assist individuals
and their families in arranging the services they need, and managing their budget to assure those needs
are met. Family chosen Personal Support Workers provide the needed in-home services.
our Community Day Services program. By providing self-directed services, RRAF can assist individuals
and their families in arranging the services they need, and managing their budget to assure those needs
are met. Family chosen Personal Support Workers provide the needed in-home services.
Our guest speaker was Walt Zlotow & his topic was "U.S. - Cuba relations & what they didn't teach us in school". He provided an overview of our military interventions (beginning with the Spanish - American war), as well as our past and current economic and diplomatic relations with particular emphasis on the Batista and the Castro regimes. 
Our guest speaker today was Jeannine Kannegiesser from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Our club has a long history of volunteering at N.I.F.B. in Geneva as well as with their mobile pantry program, and at local food pantries who rely on their supplies
For more information, visit their website at 
https://solvehungertoday.org/
https://solvehungertoday.org/Back by popular demand, the choir entertained us with a medley of Christmas songs. 
Club member Evelyn was our guest speaker. She recounted her experiences and accomplishments as Lt. Governor, and is looking forward to a new challenge in academia. .jpg)
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Not only did we sell trees, this year we enjoyed sunny and mild winter weather. A great way to spend the afternoon! 
Mike Fortner was our guest speaker today, and his topic was "Nastiness in Politics - Anything New? An entertaining and informative presentation. The current nastiness is not new, and in many respects pales in comparison with some historical political events. 
Brian Morrow, Project Planner with the Wheaton Park District
Our guest speaker was fellow Rotarian Bill Kmiecik who brought us up to date of the work of the Foundation and the importance of individual Rotarians continuing their support.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.
Why should I donate to The Rotary Foundation?
Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world.
How does The Rotary Foundation use donations?
Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable service projects that support our six causes. With donations like yours, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Your donation also trains future peacemakers, supports clean water, and strengthens local economies.
What impact can one donation have?
It can save a life. A child can be protected from polio with as little as 60 cents. Our partners make your donation go even further. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2.
