9/11/24
Today, our guest speaker was Jeannine Putrim, Director of Business Development - Senior Helpers of Naperville. [https://www.seniorhelpers.com/il/naperville/ ] [331-281-0728]
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.
9/4/24
Today, our guest speaker was Alyssa Clemens Vejendla with Clemens Enterprises, Inc. (https://clemens-enterprises.com/), an independent Medicare agency based in Westmont, IL and Naples, FL.
Effective 2025, there are significant changes in the Medicare Part D program:
- The Coverage Gap (Donut Hole) is being replaced with the Manufacturer Discount Program
- A payment plan is available for Out-of-Pocket prescription drug costs
However, while Out-of-Pocket prescription drug costs are capped at $2,000 (presently $3,250) there are expected to be significant changes in Medicare Drug Coverage Plans: premium increases, and plan designs (including changes to formularies and the drug tiers). 
8/2/24
Today, our guest speaker was Shannon Hartnett, NEDFYS - Executive Director.
NEDFYS is is a community-based, nonprofit organization that provides high-quality, accessible mental health and social services to underserved residents of DuPage County. NEDFYS works with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds to promote physical and mental wellness, healthy relationships, and cognitive and social skill development. NEDFYS specializes in crisis intervention and juvenile justice, serving adolescents throughout DuPage County. It also collaborates with local schools to serve students identified as having social and emotional needs that are negatively impacting their behavior and academic performance. NEDFYS has established strong partnerships with the villages of Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, and Itasca to provide mental health and social services to residents in those communities. NEDFYS works closely with these police departments by providing short-term counseling services, follow-up on domestic violence calls, and community resource referrals. For additional information, visit their website at: https://www.nedfys.org/
In addition to NEDFYS, Shannon serves as President of the Milton Township Community Mental Health Board. The Board funds mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse programs that serve township residents. The Board distributes funding on an annual basis based on priorities established by the Board and the needs of the community. For additional information, visit their website at: https://miltontownship.net/about-us/
Today's presentation follows on the July 10 presentation about the under construction DuPage County Crisis Response Center (CRC). The CRC is to serve as a single point of access for the county's existing 24/7 crisis system and allow for service expansion. The CRC will better serve individuals in crisis, as well as provide law enforcement agencies with a single point of access to drop off individuals experiencing a crisis, provide timely, medically appropriate alternative to hospital emergency departments, and reduce inappropriate utilization of hospital emergency departments. For additional information, visit the health department website: https://www.dupagehealth.org/747/Crisis-System-Expansion
8/24/24
Exciting News! The new 5 to 12-year-old playground construction is currently underway, and we can't wait to share the fun with you! 
Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks! #PlaygroundUpdate #CommunityFun #ComingSoon #sensorygarden #playforall #wheatonparks #playgroundnews. 
The Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. is a long time supporter of the Sensory Garden Playground and co-sponsors the annual Fun Run to benefit the Sensory Garden Playground and our community philanthropy.
Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks! #PlaygroundUpdate #CommunityFun #ComingSoon #sensorygarden #playforall #wheatonparks #playgroundnews. The Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. is a long time supporter of the Sensory Garden Playground and co-sponsors the annual Fun Run to benefit the Sensory Garden Playground and our community philanthropy..png)
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States of America