Fundraiser a success

It loos like we raised just shy of $3000 for Popping Jack – of this - $500 donated on site (while Jack watched) has already been sent to the Polio Foundation for matching.
Why we are fundraising for The Rotary Foundation
Each year, the Northwest Rotary Club pops a pumpkin with rubber bands. The person that guesses the number of rubber bands it will take to pop our pumpkin without going over, wins $100. All proceeds will go to the PolioPlus Campaign sponsored by the Rotary Foundation.

This year, we will be popping our pumpkin - Lucky Jack - in front of Huntley Springs Retirement Center (11700 Samantha Ln, Huntley, IL 60142) on October 29th at 2:00 pm. In addition, RILEE - the Rotary Iron Lung Education Exhibit will be open for touring. Get an upfront understanding of why Rotary International is working to eradicate Polio from the face of the earth.
 
Fundraiser a success Frank Miller 2023-10-03 05:00:00Z 0
Club Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children  Frank Miller 2023-08-11 05:00:00Z 0

Welcome new member

Eva was installed as a new member to the Northwest Rotary Supper Club – Welcome Eva !!!! – We all wish you a happy and fruitful journey through your Rotary experience. 
Welcome new member Frank Miller 2023-08-01 05:00:00Z 0

Rotarian of the Year

Rotarian of the Year:  In sincere appreciation and recognition of distinguished service, loyalty and devotion to the ideals of Rotary

Rotarian of the Year Frank Miller 2023-07-20 05:00:00Z 0
With all the recent disasters.. Frank Miller 2023-04-18 05:00:00Z 0
New Club Banner Frank Miller 2022-08-16 05:00:00Z 0
Ellen receives citation and 3 ruby pin Frank Miller 2022-08-01 05:00:00Z 0
Project Linus Thank You Letter Received Frank Miller 2022-04-26 05:00:00Z 0
Helping fund a Robotics Club in Huntley Elementary Schools Frank Miller 2022-04-19 05:00:00Z 0
Popping Pumpkins for Polio! Hieu Nguyen 2021-10-23 05:00:00Z 0

We need your help

An agency recently supported asks for more than we can currently provide.  
All available money has been transferred to the Rotary Emergency fund.
We need your help Frank Miller 2021-05-04 05:00:00Z 0
$1000 donation to local food pantry  Frank Miller 2021-03-27 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Northwest Supper Club presents

Walt Giletta from the Rotary Northwest Supper Club presents to Jim Livesay, Campus Administrator, of Hearthstone Village in Woodstock, Il – 150 gripper socks for residents and a box of valentines from the youngsters of Off The Street Club in Garfield Park, in Chicago.  The valentines represent “Hands Across the Ages” – as Off The Street Club is comprised of young inner city youngsters and Hearthstone is residence to seniors…
Rotary Northwest Supper Club presents Frank Miller 2021-02-12 06:00:00Z 0
Northwest Rotary Supper Club presenting A Check Frank Miller 2021-02-09 06:00:00Z 0
CONGRATULATIONS! for receiving 2019-2020 Rotary Citation with a Silver recognition. Frank Miller 2021-01-05 06:00:00Z 0
A new Rotary year brings a new President Frank Miller 2020-08-05 05:00:00Z 0
The meetings are now both online and in person Frank Miller 2020-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
The Salvation Army spoke this week 2019-11-06 06:00:00Z 0
The McHenry County Department of Health Response Facilitator Spoke Franklin Miller 2019-10-02 05:00:00Z 0
Lake in the Hills The Police Communications Coordinator Spoke Franklin Miller 2019-09-18 05:00:00Z 0

Bell Ringing

Thank you – Paul, Jackie and Walt for your gracious service today ringing the Salvation Army bells.
 
Carol
Bell Ringing Franklin Miller 2018-12-02 06:00:00Z 0
Scotland Rotary Banner Exchange Franklin Miller 2018-09-08 05:00:00Z 0

School bags to 30 students

Our club voted to donate school bags to 30 students.  After checking with teachers, we arrived at a list that was within their perimeters and our budget.
 
School bags to 30 students Franklin Miller 2018-08-09 05:00:00Z 0

Charter Night celebration 

On Tuesday, March 20th at 6pm, Rotarians from northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan, along with their their guests, gathered at Boulder Ridge Country Club, Lake in the Hills, for a Charter Night celebration.  A reception and cocktails was followed by dinner and program.

 

Charter Night celebration 2018-03-11 06:00:00Z 0

Helping people with disabilities make their own music

Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school.
 
After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school.
Helping people with disabilities make their own music 2015-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

Finding Safe Haven

For years, Angalia Bianca had slept in abandoned buildings throughout Chicago. She stole. She did drugs. She spent time in and out of jail for forgery, theft, trespassing, and possession of narcotics. But after she landed in prison for the seventh time, something changed -- Bianca knew she wanted a better life. She just didn’t know how to make it happen.
 
After serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity.
Finding Safe Haven 2015-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

Saving lives in Ghana

What is it like taking a large team to Africa?  It has probably been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. In mid February, I began leading Rotary members from all over the East Coast of the United States through Ghana. I’ve tried to give the team a warm Ghanaian welcome like I’ve received on my earlier trips. A large trip is a real blessing because each person sees Ghana and our work in a different way.

A highlight for the team was greeting the chief of Sagadugu. The team got excited about buying goats and food for children in the villages where I support eight churches. It was good to see the pastors of most of the eight churches, and I had to explain that we were just passing through on our way to Bolgatanga.
Saving lives in Ghana 2015-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

India celebrates three years without polio

Throughout India and around the world, Rotary clubs are celebrating a major milestone: India has gone three years without a new case of polio. The last reported case was a two-year-old girl in West Bengal on 13 January 2011. To mark this historic triumph, Rotary clubs illuminated landmarks and iconic structures throughout the country with four simple but powerful words, "India is polio free."
 
The three-year achievement sets the stage for polio-free certification of the entire Southeast Asia region by the World Health Organization. The Indian government also plans to convene a polio summit in February to commemorate this victory in the global effort to eradicate polio.
 
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