| Naperville Rotary News |
| Nairator - Meet at the Key Wester on Thursday, February 11th, at 12:15pm Date: Sunday, February 07, 2010
Next Meeting– The Rotary Club of Naperville will meet at 12:15pm on Thursday, February 11th, at the Key Wester Restaurant in Naperville. Jeremy Marie Will deliver a talk titled “Travelling the world for 5 years.” Club News
Community Service Grant Applications – Community Service Director, Diane Ferris, reminded members at the last luncheon meeting that the deadline for submitting Community Service grant applications is February 15th. A grant application form can be obtained by visiting the Club’s internet site at www.napervillerotary.com and clicking on the “Grants and Scholarships” button.
Membership Drive – Membership Committee Chair, John Knobloch, announced that the Club will pick up the $15 lunch bill for invited guests during February. This is your chance to invite a potential future Rotarian to lunch without incurring the normal $15 charge for a guest’s lunch. Demonstrate to your fellow Club members that you know at least one person (friend, acquaintance, business associate, customer, etc.) who would make a great Rotarian!
Community Paul Harris Fellow Nominations– Club members are encouraged to nominate non-Rotarian individuals in the community who deserve to be awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship to recognize their demonstrated commitment to service. Contact Scott Mitchell, Foundation Committee Chair, to nominate a candidate for this prestigious award (smitchell@samaritancenter.org).
The luncheon programs scheduled for the next several weeks are:
February 11 - Jeremy Marie Will deliver a talk titled “Travelling the world for 5 years.”
February 18 - Sherid Smith, wife of Rotarian Anderson Smith, will discuss the new Naperville Boys and Girls Club.
February 25 – New School District 204 Superintendent, Kathy Birkett, will discuss District 204 status and plans.
March 4 – To Be Announced
Club Information
House of Dreams (HOD) Charity Raffle - Buy your HOD tickets by February 10, 2010 and qualify for all three drawings: the Customer Appreciation Drawing (over $105,000 in prizes), the Early Bird Drawing (over $80,000 in prizes), and the Grand Prize Drawing (over $1,400,000 in prizes). Naperville Rotary Charities has given over $2,000,000 to non-profits and charities around the world. NRC has supported many non-profits and international projects focused on the needy based on recommendations made by the Rotary Club of Naperville. Every member of the Rotary Club of Naperville should seriously consider supporting NRC’s HOD Charity Raffle through the purchase of tickets and by promoting the raffle through the display of marketing materials in their place of business. $50 of every $100 ticket sold through the Rotary Club of Naperville will be made available to the Club to support the Club’s service efforts. Visit www.houseofdreamsraffle.org to purchase tickets.
February – March 2010 – Travel with SCW! Schools for Children of the World (SCW) is a 501.c.3. registered not-for-profit in the United States committed to improving Educational Opportunity in under-developed countries by providing quality school facilities. Several week-long trips will be made to Haiti within the next two months to conduct assessments of the country’s schools following the recent disastrous earthquakes. Each volunteer can expect to pay $1,500-2,000 to participate. If you are interested in participating in this life changing, worthwhile effort, talk to Chuck Newman (chuck@newmanarchitecture.com), co-founder of SCW. Volunteers may sign up at www.SchoolsForChildren.org. Donations for this effort may be made through Schools for the Children of the World. Know that 100% of donations received will go towards schools relief in Haiti. Sign up now and make a difference! Also, please consider Schools for the Children of the World for any donations you plan in the future. All donations are fully tax deductible, and all funds received go directly toward improving educational opportunity in developing countries around the world. For more information on SCW, visit www.SchoolsForChildren.org.
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Rotary News
February 20 –Naperitaville, also known as Naperpalooza 3, will be held at Jackson Moving and Storage from 7:00pm to ???? on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Dress “beach causal” for a great island themed party hosted by the Rotary Club of Naperville/Sunrise. There will be great live music featuring the music of Jimmy Buffet, the Eagles, etc., gourmet food from fourteen of Naperville’s finest restaurants, and drinks (margaritas, etc. etc.) all for $140 per ticket! This event will help fight autism in our community (Turning Pointe) and will also benefit Little Friends, local needs-based scholarships, and Tikondane projects in Zambia, Africa. Get your tickets online at www.naperpalooza.com.
February 23 – TheRotary Club of Chicago, the world’s first service club, invites you to join them on February 23, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom located at 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL in a Celebration of Rotary’s contribution to eradicate Polio. The Crystal Ballroom is the only ballroom in Chicago at street level, providing for spectacular views of the city lights and downtown landmarks. Rotary International will Light Up the Wrigley Building with END POLIO NOW! The event will begin with a reception at 5:30pm with music provided by the Great Lakes Navy Band. This will be followed by the lighting ceremony at 6:00pm and an international buffet dinner at 7:00pm. The program which will begin at 7:45pm will feature several distinguished speakers including Rotary District 6450 Governor, Jim Czerwionka, and Glenn Estess, Chairman of the Rotary Foundation. Registration is $105.00 per person for reception, dinner, two beverage tickets, and entertainment ($115 after February 19th). Register Online, please click here. April 29 – May 2, 2010 – The 2010 Rotary District 6450 Conference will be held at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience Rotary at a District Conference that is close to Naperville. You can stay overnight at the Marriott or you can “commute,” pay the $25 registration fee, and select from a number of a’ la cart meals/events. Click on this link for more information and details http://www.rotary6450.org/tools/fckeditor/UploadFolder/2010_DistConfRegis_V8C.pdf.
June 20-23 - 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada - Sophisticated yet friendly, Montréal offers an ideal setting for Rotarians to gather at the 2010 RI Convention. More than 80 nationalities and ethnic groups reside in Montréal. In addition, it is also the largest francophone city outside of Paris, making it the most bilingual metropolis in North America. Register early now for “An International Experience” and to receive the best rates and accommodations. To go to the convention and experience the fellowship and Rotary at an international level:
Registration for one preconvention event (except for the International Institute) is included in the price of your convention registration. Find out about preconvention events.
Contribute to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund - The Rotary Foundation has established the Haiti Earthquake Relief FundRotary International News -- 14 January 2010 , a donor advised fund, to streamline the flow of contributions from U.S. Rotarians. The fund will be directed by account holders who will work with local Rotary clubs and districts, as well as emergency relief agencies, to meet the most pressing needs of people in affected areas. Use your cell phone to make a one-time US$5 donation. Text ROTARY to 90999.
Community News (Many thanks to the Positively Naperville website for community event dates – www.positivelynaperville.com)
February 11 - RELAY FOR LIFE CELEBRATION AT HOTEL ARISTA / 6PM, Thurs., Feb. 11 / Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre, Sponsored by the American Cancer Society / INFO: Bonnie McKnight, bonnie.mcknight@cancer.org or (630) 932-1141, ext. 3.
February 14 - 14th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL / Noon to 4PM, Sun., Feb. 14 / North Central College’s Office of International Programs will host its 14th annual International Festival at Merner Fieldhouse, 450 S. Brainard St. Activities include dance and musical performances, games and crafts, children’s activities, cultural booth exhibits and more. Sign up for popular Language Immersion Rooms in advance. Service Project: Share Your Soles (So bring gently used shoes to donate!) Admission: $5 per person / INFO: bkshammas@noctrl.edu; (630) 637-5132
February 21 - NAPERVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS GROOVY SENIORS FASHION SHOW AT BOBAK’S SIGNATURE ROOM / 11AM, Sun., Feb. 21 / Doors will open at 11 AM for raffle prize viewing and a performance by the Naperville North Jazz Band. Lunch begins at 12:15 PM, followed by the fashion show at 1:30 PM. Early bird tickets are available through Feb. 1 for $35/person and $20 for NNHS students and children under 12. TKTS: $40/person and $25 for NNHS students and children after Feb. 1. / Proceeds benefit the NNHS Booster Club so they can continue to financially support all Huskie athletic teams, activities and clubs. TKTS: e-mail Jolene Corning at Jolenecorning@gmail.com or call (630)637-3381.
February 24 - ZAIDI'S CELEBRITY BARTENDERS / 5:30PM, Wed., Feb. 24 / Zaidi's will donate ALL of their tips and 20% of ALL bar food sales from the evening to NCO Youth & Family Services. Zaidi's is located at the Southeast corner of Route 59 and 83rd Street at 1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville, 60564.
March 4 - For the fourth year in a row, area chefs and restaurants are once again partnering with DuPage PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) to offer a Late Winter’s Feast, highlighting the outstanding dining choices available in DuPage County. This well attended and lively event will be held on Thursday, March 4th, 2010, from 5:30- 9:30 PM at Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $80 per person or $800 per table and proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of DuPage PADS. It is not unusual for this event to sell out! Purchase tickets online or call Jen at DuPage PADS for more information, 630-682-3846 x242 or visit www.dupagepads.org.
March 13 - WEST SUBURBAN IRISH ST. PATRICK'S PARADE / 10AM, Sat., March 13 / Downtown Naperville / INFO: www.wsirish.org This year's Grand Marshall is Ray McGury, Executive Director of the Naperville Park District.
March 13-14 - Up with People Coming to Naperville ! - Up With People, a high-energy, upbeat, family-friendly entertainment group, will be coming to Naperville for a weekend of performances and community service projects while staying with local host families. A cast of 90 young people, representing 19 countries, will arrive in Naperville on Thursday, March 11th. They will immediately prepare for two incredible musical performances to be held at North Central College ’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton , on Saturday, March 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday,
March 14, at 2 p.m. The group will also appear in Naperville ’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and lead community service projects with Naperville School Districts 203 and 204. Up With People is a nonprofit organization that uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Their show, called “A Song for the World,” shines the spotlight on people and organizations in each community they visit. Ticket information is available at www.finearts.northcentralcollege.edu or by calling the box office at (630) 637-SHOW. Up with People’s visit to Naperville is sponsored by RR Donnelley and Sons. Heritage YMCA, KidsMatter, Kidz Kabaret, and NCO Youth and Family Services are the beneficiaries of the show proceeds. For more information, please visit www.upwithpeople.org/naperville
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