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

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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.

League of Women Voters of Wheaton

Today, our guest speaker was Maury Goodman, President of our local League of Women Voters

What is the League? The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major political policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWV is non-partisan and neither supports nor opposes candidates for elected office but does act on issues after member study and consensus. Nationally, the League has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives. It operates at national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues. Their Website (https://my.lwv.org/illinois/wheaton) contains useful information on how to register to vote, how to vote, recordings of voter forums, etc. Maury was recently elected as the first male President of the Wheaton League. Goodman is an Emeritus Scientist at Argonne National Lab and a retired U.S. Army Captain. He earned a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Illinois and a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His extensive public service resume includes five terms as an Alderman in the City of Warrenville

vote411.org/illinois: this is a very useful voting resource with detailed information regarding what is on the ballot including information on candidates, referendums, etc.

C.U.S.D. 200 Referendum

10/2/24

Today, our guest speaker was Jeff Schuler, Superintendent of Schools. His subject: the November 5 referendum to fund renovations to the Edison, Franklin, and Monroe middle schools. This $151.5 million referendum would result in an average tax decrease of $71 per year in the bond and interest fund for the median homeowner. For detailed information including specifics of the work to be done at each school, visit https://www.cusd200.org/page/middle-school-capital-facilities-projects.

Medicare RX-2025 changes

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).