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Meeting at the COD Law Enforcement Academy
Jun 05, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Board meeting
Cantigny Golf

Jun 10, 2019 7:30 AM –
Jun 11, 2019 8:30 AM
NIFB Mobile Food Pantry
Village Brooks Apartments

Jun 15, 2019
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sensory Garden Playday
Jun 15, 2019
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DWA Vintage Rides
Front Street

Jun 21, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Installation Dinner
Ivy Restaurant

Jun 26, 2019
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sensory Garden Play Day
Jul 20, 2019
10:00 AM – 11:02 PM

President

Jim Hebert

President Elect

Bob Rammer

Vice President

Bob Rammer

Immediate Past President

Treasurer

Secretary

Fine Master

Rotary Foundation Chair

Jerry Stewart

Club Membership Chair

Scholarships

Community Service

Philanthropy

Chamber of Commerce Liaison

Jim Hebert

Member at large

Dan Boyer

Programs

John Rutledge

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Great start to a great day the Wheaton Rotary A.M. way!

We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf

27W270 Mack Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
United States

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DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM)

Posted on May 15, 2019

Our guest speaker today was Brian Tegtmeyer, Executive Director at DU-COMM.

DU-COMM is the other end of calling 911. This intergovernmental agency serves 44 DuPage Police, Fire, and EMS agencies to provide a high level of service in public safety communications from their facility on the DuPage County Campus. In 2018, DU-COMM responded to over 750,000 police and Fire/EMS incidents. ,

For additional information visit their website: https://www.ducomm.org/about/

Senior Living Experts

Posted on May 08, 2019

Our guest speaker today was Kerry Quirin. Her timely and very informative presentation dealt with with services provided by SLE. They help their clients to make informed decisions on senior living options by addressing geographical, medical, financial, and other considerations. There is no obligation or fees for their services. For additional information, visit their website: www.seniorlivingexperts.com

Memorial Park updating

Posted on May 01, 2019

Our guest speaker today was Robert ("Rob") Sperl, Director of Parks and Planning with the Wheaton Park District. The expected year long project will begin in August includes construction of a new band shell, and consolidation of the many statues in the park into a single memorial space.

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190321/revised-plans-for-revamp-of-wheatons-historic-memorial-park-bring-it-closer-to-reality

Prairie Path Clean-up

Posted on Apr 27, 2019

Another clean sweep on the annual Prairie Path Clean-up. Rain & snow: no problem for the AM Rotary crew.

DuPage Animal Friends

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

Kaitlyn Wild presents our club's donation to Laura Flamion, Operations Manager at DuPage Animal Friends (a.k.a. Friends of DuPage County Animal Care & Control Foundation). DuPage Animal Friends is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 charitable organization. Their mission is to strengthen the lifesaving, compassionate and innovative initiatives at the county shelter. It partners with the shelter to understand the needs of our community's animals, providing financial resources and advocacy on their behalf.

To learn more, visit their website at https://www.dupageanimalfriends.org/

Wheaton's Community Relations Commission

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Our guest speaker today was Gail Forrest, Chair of the Community Relations Commission.

Collegiate scholarship winners

Posted on Apr 03, 2019

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.

Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission

Posted on Apr 03, 2019

Our guest speaker today was Bob Young in his capacity as a member of the Commission

Club philanthropy: BR Ryall YMCA

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

Rob Wilkinson, CEO of the BR Ryall YMCA accepts our donation from Philanthropy Chair Bob Rammer

Wheaton Mayoral Election

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

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.

Wheaton Mayoral Election

Posted on Mar 20, 2019

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.

Spectrios Institute

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

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/

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center

Posted on Mar 06, 2019

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

Conservation @ Home program

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

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.

Cosley Zoo, a Wheaton institution

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

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/

Outreach Community Ministries

Our guest speaker was Chris Ellerman, CEO

RRAF

Marilyn Flanagan, Senior V.P. of Finance and Business Operations with RRAF accepts our donation from club member Dan Boyer.

RRAF

"Where Reality is Respect,
Appreciation, and Fulfillment !!

What RRAF Can Offer You..

Our Services

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.

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.

U.S. - Cuba Relations 1898 - 2019

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.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Posted on Jan 09, 2019

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/

Wheaton North High School choir

Back by popular demand, the choir entertained us with a medley of Christmas songs.

Lt. Governor Evelyn Pacino-Sanguinetti

Posted on Dec 12, 2018

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.

YMCA Christmas tree sale

Posted on Dec 08, 2018

Not only did we sell trees, this year we enjoyed sunny and mild winter weather. A great way to spend the afternoon!

Living in China

Posted on Nov 14, 2018

Mike Fortner, IL State Representative

Posted on Oct 03, 2018

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.