Elkhart Rotary Club May 22, 2023 - The Matamba Project

Elkhart Rotary Club May 22, 2023 - The Matamba Project![]() On May 22 we welcomed visiting Rotarian from the Concord Rotary Club, Andrew Hicks. Andrew has been an attorney with Warrick & Boyn since 2007 and was inspired to help a remote hospital in Tanzania through mission work he'd done in the area over 20 years ago. Andrew shared how his personal life experiences inspired his support of the St. John's Hospital in Matamba,Tanzania. Matamba is in the region of Njombe in with a population of approximately 10,600 people and is one of the largest places in Tanzania. Andrew currently spearheads fundraising efforts for the project through St. Thomas Church here in Elkhart, which began in 2021 with a gift of $1700 to the hospital. Since that time, fundraising has increased and there is goal to raise $10,000 annually for support of the hospital, which makes a big difference to the lives of those in the area. Andrew's recent fundraiser, Bottlecaps & Corks, raised $5000 for the hospital. The Matamba Project is also proposed for a Rotary International Grant, supported by both Concord Rotary Club and Rotary International. Here are some highlights of slides from his presentation. If you're interested in supporting the efforts, visit: https://www.osvhub.com/stthomaselkhart/giving/funds/the-matamba-project To learn more about the project, contact Andrew - - catch him at an upcoming meeting of the Concord Rotary Club, Wednesdays at Noon at the Concord Martins' supermarket - - upstairs above the deli. |
Elkhart Rotary Club May 22, 2023 - The Matamba Project | Eric Garton | 2023-05-22 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club - May 15, 2023On Monday we welcomed fellow Elkhart Rotarian and Executive Director of Elkhart Education Foundation, Charmaine Torma! Charmaine shared information about EEF, educational challenges faced by our community, and how EEF is addressing those challenges. EEF, a 501(c)(3) organization, manages and expends funds received from donations that support the mission, vision and goals of the Elkhart Community Schools. EEF provides funds for innovative teaching practices, education programs and activities – Athletics, Arts, Academic Clubs/Service Organizations – that are outside of the parameters of the traditional operating budget for Elkhart Community Schools. The funds provided by EEF will be used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, to recognize and encourage staff excellence, and to cultivate community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations. For more about EEF visit: https://www.elkhartedfoundation.org/ Welcome back former member and longtime Rotarian Scott Franko! Scott and his wife are relocating back to the Elkhart area after several years away and are excited for the new adventures ahead. Scott was inducted back into our club membership on Monday. |
Elkhart Rotary Club - May 15, 2023 | Eric Garton | 2023-05-15 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club May 8, 2023 - Lifeline Youth Ministries![]() On May 8 we welcomed fellow Elkhart Rotarian and Lifeline Youth Ministries executive director Darrell Peterson to share updates about lifeline, including their new expansion project, the Lifeline Hub, a place that provides a safe, family-like atmosphere for youth from 1st-12th grade. The Hub will comprise 36,000 square feet, is centrally located near Prairie and Hively, and will serve over 1,000 kids per year. ![]() Lifeline's mission is to share God’s love by providing inner city youth with caring role models, teaching basic life skills, developing student leaders and connecting students to their local schools and churches. Lifeline is a full-cycle of engagement ministry that provides a safe, family-like atmosphere for youth from 3rd-12th grade. While at club, youth can enjoy a variety of activities: gym time, games, tutoring and the friendship of others. They receive a Bible lesson and participate in a small group interaction as it relates to the lesson. Club members also get the opportunity to earn points redeemable for prizes. Prizes can be anything from a bag of Takis up to Bikes. It all depends on how motivated they are. ![]() For more information visit: https://www.elkhartlifeline.com/ and for for more information about The Lifeline Hub, visit https://www.elkhartlifeline.com/the-hub
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Elkhart Rotary Club May 8, 2023 - Lifeline Youth Ministries | Eric Garton | 2023-05-08 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club, May 1, 2023 — enFocus![]() Today we welcomed Andrew Wiand, Executive Director of enFocus. enFocus is a nonprofit with a novel approach to talent attraction and community development. They intentionally match graduates to high-impact projects with regional organizations to provide meaningful professional experiences. To date, they have employed over 1,000 Fellows and Interns on over 250 projects. These collaborations not only deliver innovative solutions for local organizations, they inspire young professionals to stay in our region. Andrew provided an update on the organization's growth across sectors, projects, and retention of recent graduates in Elkhart County. For more information visit: https://en-focus.org/ For Andrew's bio visit: https://en-focus.org/team Our club's Rotary Foundation Chair, Howard Edwards, presented FOUR Paul Harris Fellow recognitions to dedicated donor Tom Neat, who continues to give to the Foundation in the names of his family members. THANK YOU, Tom, for your continued support of the Rotary Foundation and all of the great work Rotary does around the world. Sergeant's Chair Anthony Hunt gave a master class in enunciation and tongue-twisters from the podium for today's fun fines. A reminder, your fines support local not for profits through grants from the Donations Committee. Give early, give often, your support furthers the missions of local organizations who expand our ability to make our community a better place in which to live, work, and play. |
Elkhart Rotary Club, May 1, 2023 — enFocus | Eric Garton | 2023-05-01 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 24, 2023Indiana Youth Institute’s 2023 "State of the Child" Presentation![]() Today we welcomed representatives from the Indiana Youth Institute:
Tami and Taylor presented the Indiana Youth Institute’s 2023 State of the Child. We learned about the key data on Hoosier youth well-being from the newly released Indiana Youth Institute 2023 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book and County Dashboard. IYI's 2023 KIDS COUNT® Data Book examines the overall well-being of Indiana kids, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuation of racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes across four domains, Family & Community, Health, Economic Well-Being, and Education. IYI’s President & CEO, Dr. Tami Silverman and Taylor Johnson, Policy & Data Advocacy Manager, highlighted the most recent information and trends in the Elkhart area. Access to reliable, high-quality data and resources empowers and equips leaders, policymakers, youth workers, and advocates with a go-to, trusted source to create positive change for Indiana youth. Dr. Tami Silverman, DPA |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 24, 2023 | Eric Garton | 2023-04-24 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club at Five Star Life's Summit Campus in Union, MI![]() Today club members braved the spring(?!) weather [aka snowstorm] to venture north of the state line to Union, Michigan for a visit to Summit, Five Star Life's 350-acre leadership training center. We heard from Aubrey Danielson, Executive Director and several of the organization's staff who provided insight and information about their varied programming. At Summit, Five Star Life integrates the soft skills kids develop through character, mindset, and leadership curriculum with a variety of specific hard skills (equine, archery, nature education, adventure, art, etc.). Summit provides the perfect on-ramp for kids to pursue and develop these hard skills, an introduction to a new world of possibilities, while also focusing on mindset development. Programs offered include:
In 2005, Five Star Life embarked on a journey to fight the silent epidemic: the student dropout rate. 7,000 kids were dropping out of school every school day based on the Department of Education’s figures. Condoleezza Rice said we were in the middle of creating a two-class society: the educated and uneducated. Five Star Life’s mission is to change the face of culture by changing the mindsets of kids. Research shows that at the core of each person’s success or failure is a mindset. Research also shows that kids drop out because they do not value education and ultimately do not value themselves. Five Star Life attacks this root issue by infusing our proprietary curriculum that teaches kids how to develop successful mindsets which is the beginning of their transformation! Thank you, Aubrey and the Summit crew for hosting our club today! On July 15, the Elkhart Rotary Club has scheduled a fun Leadership Day at Summit that will include options including: Equine, Hatchet Throwing, Boating, Archery, Fishing, Elk Experience and the HIGH ROPES Course. Look for more information coming soon or check with club President Elect, Julie Cotton. ![]() For more information about Five Star Life and Summit, visit: https://www.fivestarlife.org/ |
Elkhart Rotary Club at Five Star Life's Summit Campus in Union, MI | Eric Garton | 2023-04-17 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 10, 2023![]() Monday we welcomed author Tom Rose, who discussed his book, "Balloon In A Box—Coping with Grief". Grief over the death of a spouse, child or loved one leaves you broken and wounded. Your heart aches and you experience a wide variety of emotions. This book is about how to handle these emotions. Tom shared his journey of grief as well as memories, good and bad. Tom described how to control the “balloon in your box” and move forward in life with your loved one, not without them. Even if you are not grieving you will find this book to be a thought provoking read. ![]() About Tom Thomas L. Rose, was born in Peru Indiana, to Norman and Donna (Hipskind) Rose. He has two younger sisters Jacquelyn (Rose) Roberts (deceased) and Jill (Rose) England. The family moved in 1953 from Peru to Goshen, Indiana where he still resides. He attended St. John's Parochial School and Goshen High School graduating in 1958. He attended St. Joseph, Ball State and Goshen College. He married Joyce Grissom in 1962. Their son, Brock, was born in 1964. Brock and his wife, Rose, have a daughter Amanda (Rose) McMahon who with her husband lives in the Goshen area. Tom worked in advertising and marketing most of his life and actually still does today with his son, at Rose and Rose Associates. Tom and wife Joyce coauthored two cookbooks, Cooking Together Chinese Style and Cooking Together Quick and Easy. They also hosted a cooking segment on the local Fox TV affiliate for 13 years. During that time they toured the Midwest teaching cooking classes. After his wife's death, Tom, with help of his son, authored a third cookbook, Cooking Together Revisited, which is dedicated to Joyce with the proceeds going to the families Breast Cancer Support Projects. Tom along with his family produce a YouTube cooking show, Cooking Together Generations, to help promote their Breast Cancer Support Projects. for more visit: www.cookingtogether.com. Happy Birthday, David Damerow, who was nice enough to provide some thoughtful words along with leading the Pledge and Four Way Test after being showered with a group singing to celebrate his day. ![]() REMINDERS Monday, April 17 our regular noon meeting will be at Five Star Life's Summit Camp in Union, Michigan. The address is 14260 US Highway 12, Union, MI 49130. When you pull into Summit, drive past the green lodge and red horse barn, up to the big yellow building on the right (Goodwin Hall). It will be best to park along the side where the race track is and then form a second line, if needed. Please sign up to make sure have enough boxed lunches for all attendees, if you have not done so. Please reach out to Eric Garton directly if you have not already, or signup online at https://elkhartrotary.org/event/five-star-life---lunch-field-trip/ Our shortened business meeting will begin at noon, but you're welcome to arrive as early as 11:30; lunches will be available at 11:45. After the shortened business meeting, we'll take a tour of Summit with our host, Aubrey Daniels, Five Star Life executive director. You can walk or ride on their people mover; we'll finish up by 1:15. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 10, 2023 | Eric Garton | 2023-04-10 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club April 3, 2023 with Julie Cotton![]() Today we welcomed fellow Elkhart Rotarian and President-Elect, Julie Cotton for some belated April Fool's Day fun, presenting "April Fool's Improv... No Foolin'". Aside from being our club's current President Elect (among many roles in our club's leadership), Julie is the creator and founder of Next Level Improv. Today she shared her passion for engagement and boundless enthusiasm by getting our club members up and active! In the category of "a picture tells a thousand words", enjoy the fun photos of our club members from today... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() About Next Level Improv: IN Fall of 2016, Next Level Improv, LLC was born. In the midst of a 3-year project with a Recovery and Mental Health Center in South Florida. One of the Owners- a dear friend of mine, Phil Diaz, approached me about bringing Improv into one of his facilities as supplemental programming for clients undergoing in-patient treatment. We started once a month while other modalities were also being sampled by the patient populations as to their efficacy, benefit to staff and clients as well as overall enjoyment. Of the other disciplines introduced, Improv was one of the favorites! We soon bumped up to once a week. Staff, Therapists, Students, Caseworkers all noticed improved communication and self expression both individually and peer to peer. During this 3-year period, I also began training to be a Transformational Leadership Trainer and saw direct correlations between Accelerated Learning Techniques, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Transformational & Personal Development Distinctions and the Technology of Improv. Next Level Improv was created out of this union. I saw clearly the synergy between disciplines and Founded a vehicle to carry the vision out to the world. A statement from Julie: "When I was 9 years old, a troupe of touring Actors came into my middle school in Phoenix, AZ and transported me to a world of Make Believe- sets, costumes, music, characters and transformed my school gymnasium into a whole world of possibilities! That day I declared, “I wanna do THAT when I grow up!” Twelve years later, I worked for THAT company and toured with them for 5 seasons bringing theater arts into the lives and minds of youth all over the Southwest! I saw the tangible power that confidence, clear vision, creativity, and unlocking the imagination of my inner child could have in my life! When do we stop allowing that inner child to create worlds on our behalf? My vision is to inspire people to DREAM and PLAY again- specifically by putting practical tools into their hands, hearts and minds that connect them directly to their most creative inner Self. How I do that is through Improv Technology." |
Elkhart Rotary Club April 3, 2023 with Julie Cotton | Eric Garton | 2023-04-03 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 27, 2023Today we welcomed Brett Bauer, CFO of 1st Source Bank, discussing interest rates, inflation, the economy, and banking industry. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Brett Bauer initially joined 1st Source Bank as a Corporate Trainee in 1999 before becoming a Trust Investment Analyst in 2000. In 2006, he started managing the Bank’s fixed income portfolio until he was promoted in late 2012 to Chief Investment Officer. At this time, he also assumed the responsibilities for managing 1st Source’s funding and treasury functions, bank liquidity, municipal and large CD pricing and services, a $1 billion-plus investment portfolio, as well as setting and managing the Bank’s asset liability policy and approach. He has played a key role in vetting tax equity investments in 1st Source’s solar financing business. In 2020, he also took over responsibility for the company’s Financial Analysis unit and was promoted to Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer a year later. Prior to his tenures with 1st Source, Mr. Bauer worked for Bear Stearns Japan Ltd. in Foreign Securities Operations and later served as a Vice President in the Government Securities Portfolio Management area for Bear Stearns. Mr. Bauer graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS in Business Administration in 1994 and obtained an MBA from the University in 2013. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 27, 2023 | Eric Garton | 2023-03-27 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Meeting March 20, 2023 - The Elkhart Area Career CenterSpring has sprung as we welcomed Brandon Eakins, Director of the Elkhart Area Career Center. The Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC) was started in 1972 and serves juniors and seniors from twelve Indiana school districts and one Michigan school district, totaling sixteen public and private high schools. Traditionally, over 1000 high school students enroll in half-day programs at EACC. Students are able to gain real experience and earn college credits through Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University that can be transferred to other colleges and universities. Opportunities for juniors and seniors at EACC are unmatched anywhere else in the area! ![]() In addition, EACC students have the opportunity to earn industry recognized certifications to give themselves a better opportunity for their futures in their chosen career fields. Students set themselves up to earn more income and start at higher levels upon graduation. All programs also offer work based learning opportunities such as job shadowing, clinicals, and internships. Students can transfer their experiences into long-term careers or continue on in the summer. EACC hosts an employability panel within the career clusters hosted by panels of industry leaders, a job fair where students actually apply for available positions, and open mock interviews that are often real interviews. The opportunities for the juniors and seniors at EACC are unmatched elsewhere. All students can accomplish much more than a high school diploma, and that is exciting! Students who choose EACC become motivated, focused, career and postsecondary oriented, and end up becoming valuable and productive young citizens who craft their futures. For more information visit: For more visit: https://myeacc.org/ CLUB REMINDERS
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Elkhart Rotary Meeting March 20, 2023 - The Elkhart Area Career Center | Eric Garton | 2023-03-20 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 13, 2023Today we welcomed David Parkinson, volunteer and coordinator with the Electrifying Engineers robotics team and members of the team. The Electrifying Engineers are a part of FIRST®, a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12) that can be facilitated in school or in structured afterschool programs. For 30 years, FIRST has combined the rigor of STEM learning with the fun and excitement of traditional sports and the inspiration that comes from community through programs that have a proven impact on learning, interest, and skill-building inside and outside of the classroom. FIRST engages PreK-12 students in exciting, mentor-based, research and robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well- rounded contributors to society.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 13, 2023 | Eric Garton | 2023-03-13 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 6, 2023 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Noon Division meeting for March 6, 2023 as we welcome Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) new program coordinator Brad Miller & former program coordinator Ray Caples ![]() Indiana joined the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) in 2006 and JDAI was added to Elkhart County in 2011. JDAI is a bipartisan effort with public, private and community partnership for juvenile justice system improvement. The initiative focuses on the reallocation of public resources from mass incarceration toward investment in youth, families, and communities. This reinvestment provides an opportunity for lasting improvement to public safety. JDAI is the most replicated juvenile justice system reform effort implemented nationwide. For over 25 years, JDAI has proven that the juvenile justice system’s dual goals of promoting positive youth development and enhancing public safety are not in conflict and can be greatly strengthened by eliminating the unnecessary or inappropriate use of secure detention. Indiana is one of approximately 300 JDAI sites in 40 states and the District of Columbia to implement the Eight Core Strategies to enhance and improve their juvenile justice systems. These sites are home to approximately 30% of the nation’s youth ages 10 – 17. By the numbers: Marion County joined the JDAI in 2006, becoming the first JDAI site in Indiana. By the end of 2016, the County had reduced admissions to detention by 66.4% and the average daily population in detention had fallen by 40.8%. During this same period of time, IDOC commitments were decreased by 52.5% and the number of felony petitions filed has also been reduced by 59.6%. The County has saved millions of taxpayer dollars previously used for incarceration, through the use of less expensive and more effective community-based alternative supervision programs for youth. In 2009 and 2010, four (4) additional Indiana counties became JDAI sites—Johnson, Lake, Porter, and Tippecanoe. Three (3) more sites were welcomed into Indiana’s JDAI expansion in 2011 and 2012—Clark, Elkhart, and Howard counties. In 2014, the Indiana JDAI expanded to include an additional 11 counties. These counties include: Allen, Bartholomew, Boone, Delaware, Henry, LaGrange, LaPorte, Madison, Monroe, St. Joseph, and Wayne. Ray and Brad shared Elkhart County's numbers from 2011 (when JDAI began in Elkhart County) through 2022: ![]() ADP = Average Daily Population; ALOS = average length of stay; IDOC = Indiana's Department of Corrections numbers of juveniles incarcerated; and F-Petitions = Felony Petitions For more about JDAI visit: https://www.aecf.org/work/juvenile-justice/jdai Congratulations and THANKS to President-Elect Julie Cotton for receiving her Paul Harris Fellowship award at our meeting today, presented by President Todd Stone. ![]() And thanks to Tom McArthur for returning a club flag to our meeting from his travels in Florida, where he visited the LaBelle Rotary Club. LaBelle is located along the Caloosahatchee River and not far from Lake Okeechobee. LaBelle is known for its Curtis Honey House, country architecture, citrus farms, and Swamp Cabbage Festival. ![]() ![]() |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 6, 2023 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) | Eric Garton | 2023-03-06 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 27, 2023 - Breanna Allen, Executive Director, Tolson Center for Community ExcellenceToday we welcomed fellow Elkhart Rotarian and Executive Director of Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Breanna Allen as she shared both the history and future of Tolson as an exciting new project for our community. The Tolson Center for Community Excellence builds off the foundation established by Herbert and Ruth Tolson and carried forward by the City of Elkhart for decades. A true community partnership—built on the feedback from residents—is creating a revitalized Tolson Center rooted in South Central Elkhart, reaching across generations and cultures to serve all of the Elkhart community and beyond. ![]() Breanna shared the history of the community center. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then Breanna shared what's coming! The NEW Tolson Facility will include:
![]() ![]() For more about the Tolson Center for Community Excellent, including how you can become involved or support the project, visit: https://www.tolson.org/ More about Breanna: Born and raised in Terre Haute, Breanna earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminology & Criminal Justice and African & African American studies from Indiana State University. Allen continued on to earn a Master of Science degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University. Allen recently earned an Education Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education from Northcentral University. Allen is a mother of four and resides in South Bend with her husband and family. Breanna’s professional career brought her up to Michiana to work as a Student Affairs Specialist at Harrison College. Gaining experience supporting at-risk college students, fostering an environment to increase student engagement, and assisting with Career Development prepared Allen to transition to Ivy Tech Community College Elkhart County Campus, as the Director of Career Development for three years. While working in higher education, particularly with adult learners, Allen recognized gaps in the alignment of the workforce and education. Furthermore, there was a significant disconnect amongst minorities with college graduation rates low and the struggle of securing a high wage high demand job. This realization empowered Allen to begin pursuing her Doctorate of Education Degree in Higher Education Leadership, from Northcentral University, in San Diego, California. Allen’s dissertation focus is “The effect mentoring programs at Community Colleges have on Minority Males Success”. Prior to entering her new role at Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Allen worked for a non-profit organization, Horizon Education Alliance. While not working, she is serving her community in a variety of capacities, including as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Mu Omega Chapter in South Bend and serves as the President of the chapter. Breanna is also the secretary of the Inclusive Procurement Board with the City of South Bend and is a '40 under 40' recipient. Servant leadership drives every move Allen makes, knowing that giving to the community only makes it stronger. She has a personal investment in serving minority and women entrepreneurs and the youth, as they are our future. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 27, 2023 - Breanna Allen, Executive Director, Tolson Center for Community Excellence | Eric Garton | 2023-02-27 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 20, 2023 - Jennifer Sager, Sleep in Heavenly PeaceWhat a great day to be an Elkhart Rotarian! Thanks to those who joined us in person for the President's Day edition of our Club Meeting at Matterhorn Conference Center. Today we welcomed Jennifer Sager, Chapter Co-President of the Elkhart Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a private, not-for-profit dedicated to providing beds for children. Sleep in Heavenly Peace believes that all children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health. That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. They're a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people. ![]() Jennifer shared that the Elkhart Chapter began in 2018 and since that time has delivered over 550 to the local community. Their chapter is entirely made up of volunteers (currently 8) and they receive support and operating funds from the community as donations of funds as well as in-kind donations - - like bedding and other supplies. On average, one single bed + mattress + bedding = $300 to construct using volunteer labor. Volunteer days might make 10-20 beds (10 bunkbed sets) by 30-40 volunteers, maybe 3-4 hours to complete. To learn more about the Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Elkhart Chapter, or to find out how you can help visit: https://shpbeds.org/chapter/in-elkhart-co/ Announcements Today:
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 20, 2023 - Jennifer Sager, Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Eric Garton | 2023-02-20 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club—February 13, 2023: Sean Lanier, Resolve SolutionsToday we welcomed Sean Lanier, Founder and Executive Director of Resolve Solutions, a nonprofit in Virginia that works to provide a local solution of identifying undiscovered talent of future global leaders to address the manpower shortage critical to the National Security of the United States of America. Resolve Solutions' Mission is: Providing educational and financial support along with early college preparation. For more about Resolve Solutions and how you can support their efforts, visit https://resolvesolutions.org/ ![]() Today's meeting began as President Todd Stone introduced Candy Yoder to give some thoughtful words. Along with leading the Pledge and Four Way Test, Candy shared a timely, brief history of Black History Month for February: President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across U.S. history and society—from activists and civil rights pioneers such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Rosa Parks to leaders in industry, politics, science, culture and more. Important Announcements, Dates, and Deadlines:
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Elkhart Rotary Club—February 13, 2023: Sean Lanier, Resolve Solutions | Eric Garton | 2023-02-13 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
February 6 - Elkhart Rotary Club MeetingAnother great meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club, welcoming Chaunte Calbert, Administrative Manager, Youth Advocate Program of Elkhart County as our speaker. Chaunte discussed the overall purpose of Youth Advocate Programs. Youth Advocate Programs— YAP for short— is a national nonprofit advocating for and delivering evidence-based services in homes and communities as a more effective and racially equitable alternative to youth incarceration, congregate child welfare, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities placements, and neighborhood violence. YAP recognizes that generational poverty and structural racism and bias have contributed to educational, employment, health, and other disparities in communities across the U.S. and globally. Among these disparities are the disproportionate numbers of youth and adults of color who are incarcerated or living in other out-of-home facilities, such as group homes, residential treatment centers and others. By redirecting justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and other social services dollars from youth prisons and other residential facilities to communities where our program participants live, we are helping our systems partners achieve racial equity in their service delivery and outcomes, which are strengthened with our evidence-based model. For more visit: https://www.yapinc.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today, we also elected new board members! Congratulations to Rotarians elected to a 2-year term: Andy McCaskey, Tom Neat, and Monica Abair. Thanks to all who are volunteering to serve in the club's leadership! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next week's meeting: February 13, 2023 Feb 13, 2023 12:00 PM Sean Lanier - Founder and Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Please welcome Sean Lanier, Resolve Solutions, a nonprofit in Virginia that works to provide a local solution of identifying undiscovered talent of future global leaders to address the manpower shortage critical to the National Security of the United States of America. Their mission: Providing educational and financial support along with early college preparation. For more visit https://resolvesolutions.org/ |
February 6 - Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting | Eric Garton | 2023-02-06 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Grant Requests are being accepted through April 1, 2023![]() The Elkhart Rotary Club is now accepting grant applications through April 1, 2023 As part of its mission of “Service above Self”, the Elkhart Rotary Club provides an opportunity for financial support for program and services benefiting the Elkhart County community. Requests for grants will be accepted by email until April 1, 2023, and normally range from $500-$1000. However, applications of exceptional merit requesting larger amounts may be considered. Grant requests will be evaluated by the Club's Donations Committee volunteers in the weeks following the deadline and awardees will be notified. Grants will be awarded in person on June 19 at the Club's Monday Meeting. The funds distributed on an annual basis are raised directly through donations from Elkhart Rotary Club members at weekly meetings. A rotating roster of 'Sergeants' extract fun 'fines' from club members. The process takes about 5 minutes each meeting and is a fun way to learn about fellow club members and their activities in the community, as well as through trivia or celebrating memorable member milestones. The 'fines' are collected each week and comprise the total available funds that Donations Committee volunteers award to requesting organizations. Criteria the Donations Committee will consider for measuring proposed projects include:
Applicants will be contacted within six weeks of the deadline with a decision. Grant recipients must be in attendance on Monday, June 19 at 12 p.m. to receive a check and provide a brief, 3-minute overview on the project being funded to our club at Matterhorn Conference Center in Elkhart. The grant guidelines and application can be found on the Elkhart Rotary Club's homepage (look for "Downloads" section) or CLICK HERE for the application. Download the application and return by April 1 for consideration by the committee. The Elkhart Rotary Club is proud to support the wonderful missions and efforts of local not-for-profit organizations and their dedicated staff and volunteers who serve our community and make Elkhart County a better place to live, work, and play. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Grant Requests are being accepted through April 1, 2023 | Eric Garton | 2023-02-03 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
January 30 - Trina Harris, City of Elkhart Development Services![]() Today we welcomed Trina Harris, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Elkhart's Development Services, introduced by Irwin Larrier. Trina described the three areas of focus:
![]() Trina shared a great video showing some results of the City's Small Business Continuity Program grants. Clink this link to view the video. https://youtu.be/kmBHZQ-2Kzg Thank you, Trina, for visiting and sharing more about the City's Development Department. ![]() |
January 30 - Trina Harris, City of Elkhart Development Services | Eric Garton | 2023-01-30 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
January 23, 2023, Noon Division Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club![]() Today we welcomed Dan Funston, Superintendent of Concord Community Schools. Dan shared updates about the growth of the district as well their strategic planning for the period 2023-2027. He shared their 'Portrait of a Graduate' and the details of their Strategic Plan Pillars:
For a video introduction, view this video: https://youtu.be/_cq7MF13gbY Todd Stone presents Tom Neat the Rotary Foundation's Major Donor award for Tom's generous donations over the years. ![]() |
January 23, 2023, Noon Division Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club | Eric Garton | 2023-01-23 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
January 16, 2023, Noon Division Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary ClubJan 16, 2023: A full meeting today! “If I lived in China or even Russia, or any totalitarian country, maybe I could understand some of these illegal injunctions. Maybe I could understand the denial of certain basic First Amendment privileges, because they hadn’t committed themselves to that over there. But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right. --Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1968 (excerpts from his final speech before his assassination in April 1968, nearly 55 years ago) ![]() Brad Rogers, Elkhart County Commissioner and the Hon. David C. Bonfiglio, Judge. Commissioner Rogers and Judge Bonfiglio presented an update on the Elkhart County Consolidated Courts project. For full details visit: https://elkhartcounty.com/en/news/county-courts-groundbreaking/ ![]() Charmaine Torma introduced our January Elkhart High School Students, who will be attending the remaining meetings in January. Students are (picture L-R) Maurice 'Mo' Harris, Diya Patel, and Emily Holtz. Please make them feel welcomed and get to know them! ![]() Our club's heartfelt condolences to longtime Elkhart Rotarian Linda Rupnow and her family, who's husband (and longtime Lion's Club Member), Stan Rupnow passed away on Friday, January 13. Here is a link to Stan's obituary and arrangements at Billings Funeral Home: ![]() |
January 16, 2023, Noon Division Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club | Eric Garton | 2023-01-16 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Irwin Larrier - Center for Community JusticeJanuary 9, 2023 Irwin Larrier, executive director of Center for Community Justice, spoke about the programs of Center for Community Justice. For more about Center for Community Justice visit: https://www.centerforcommunityjustice.org/home ![]() Pictured L-R: Anne Lehman, Coordinator, Mediation and Facilitation Services; Irwin Larrier, Executive Director; Jill Swartz, Deputy Clerk, Town of Bristol
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Irwin Larrier - Center for Community Justice | Eric Garton | 2023-01-13 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Get to Know Fellow Rotarians |
Get to Know Fellow Rotarians | Andy McCaskey | 2021-09-07 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Economic Development Corp Projects |
Economic Development Corp Projects | Andy McCaskey | 2020-12-09 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
LaCasa 2021 Outlook |
LaCasa 2021 Outlook | Andy McCaskey | 2020-11-26 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
RV Industry Update |
RV Industry Update | Andy McCaskey | 2020-11-18 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Three Kinds of Journalism |
Three Kinds of Journalism | Andy McCaskey | 2020-11-09 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Diversity in Rotary |
Diversity in Rotary | Andy McCaskey | 2020-11-02 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Industry Perspective![]() |
Elkhart Industry Perspective | Andy McCaskey | 2020-10-19 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Potawatomi Zoo Revitalization |
Potawatomi Zoo Revitalization | Andy McCaskey | 2020-10-12 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Ribbon of Hope |
Ribbon of Hope | Andy McCaskey | 2020-10-05 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Hotel Elkhart Project |
Hotel Elkhart Project | Andy McCaskey | 2020-09-29 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Kem Shield: a Covid 19 Story |
Kem Shield: a Covid 19 Story | Andy McCaskey | 2020-08-31 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Wellfield Gardens Event Plans |
Wellfield Gardens Event Plans | Andy McCaskey | 2020-08-18 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Welcome to Morning Division |
Welcome to Morning Division | Andy McCaskey | 2020-06-25 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
District Grant-Community Foundation-Return to Matterhorn |
District Grant-Community Foundation-Return to Matterhorn | Andy McCaskey | 2020-06-16 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
The Crossing |
The Crossing | Andy McCaskey | 2020-06-10 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Wellfield Japanese Garden Project |
Wellfield Japanese Garden Project | Andy McCaskey | 2020-06-03 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Inovateus Solar - Commercial Solar Projects |
Inovateus Solar - Commercial Solar Projects | Andy McCaskey | 2020-05-18 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
ShelterBox and Guatemala Dress Project Update |
ShelterBox and Guatemala Dress Project Update | 2020-05-11 04:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart General Hospital COVID-19 Response |
Elkhart General Hospital COVID-19 Response | Andy McCaskey | 2020-05-06 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Bank and Accountant View of PPP |
Bank and Accountant View of PPP | Andy McCaskey | 2020-04-27 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Indiana Youth Institute |
Indiana Youth Institute | Andy McCaskey | 2020-03-24 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Sustainable Elkhart - March 16, 2020 |
Sustainable Elkhart - March 16, 2020 | 2020-03-22 04:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 9, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Mar 09, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on March 9, 2020; We welcome Terry Mark, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, who discussed the CVB's work over the past several years leading to Elkhart County's new 'destination brand', "Well Crafted", launched in January.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 9, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-03-09 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 2, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Mar 02, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on March 2, 2020; Today we welcomed Krista Bailey, Director, IUSB Center for a Sustainable Future, presenting: Sustainability: What, Why, How
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 2, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-03-02 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 24, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Feb 24, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 24, 2020; Today we welcomed Matt Rudkin, Chief Meteorologist at WSBT 22 News
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 24, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-02-24 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 17, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Feb 17, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 17, 2020; Today we welcomed Jeanine Gozdecki, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, LLP.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 17, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-02-17 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 10, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Feb 10, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 10, 2020; Today we welcomed John McSorley - Managing Partner, Qualified Plan Development, and Financial Advisor from Guidance Wealth, LLC.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 10, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-02-10 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 3, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Feb 03, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 3, 2020; Today we welcomed Kierstin Miller, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 3, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-02-03 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 27, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Jan 27, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on January 27, 2020; Today we welcomed Seth Maust, President and Executive Director of Five Star Life.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 27, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-01-27 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 20, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Jan 20, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on January 20, 2020; Today we welcomed Community Foundation of Elkhart County President (and fellow Elkhart Rotarian!) Dr. Pete McCown and Elkhart Greater Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Levon Johnson as they presented the planning work they have been co-leading related to the future of the Tolson Center and Park.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 20, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-01-20 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 13, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Jan 13, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on January 13, 2020; Today we welcomed Susan Elrod, Chancellor of IUSB, who shared updates and initiatives from IUSB.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 13, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-01-13 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 6, 2020
Posted by Eric Garton on Jan 06, 2020
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on January 6, 2020; Today we welcomed Sharon Sarber, Volunteer Engagement Specialist at Elkhart and Goshen Community Schools.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 6, 2020 | Eric Garton | 2020-01-06 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 16, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Dec 16, 2019
![]() Welcome to a special meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on December 16, 2019; Today we welcomed our friends from Tuesday, the Elkhart Kiwanis Club to join us in a meeting of holiday friendship, live music, and fellowship.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 16, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-12-16 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 9, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Dec 09, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on December 2, 2019; Today we welcomed Carl Bossung, Co-Founder of Senior1Care, who addressed the growing needs and increasing challenges facing families caring for seniors
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 9, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-12-09 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 2, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Dec 02, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on December 2, 2019; Today we welcomed fellow Elkhart Rotarian, Shawn DeBaar, Captain of the Salvation Army of Elkhart.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 2, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-12-02 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 25, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Nov 25, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on November 25, 2019; Today we welcomed Shabbir Qutbuddin, Director of IT Sector Partnership at Ivy Tech Community College for the South Bend - Elkhart Region.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 25, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-11-25 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 18, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Nov 18, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on November 18, 2019; Today we welcomed Elizabeth Keiling who shared about her upcoming experience with TeachBeyond. Soon, Liz will be embarking on an adventure to Chiang Mai, Thailand, serving students as a science teacher.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 18, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-11-18 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 11, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Nov 11, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on November 11, 2019; Today we welcomed Angela Logan, PhD., associate teaching professor of Management & Organization and the St. Andre Bessette Director of Nonprofit Professional Development (NPD) at Notre Dame.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 11, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-11-11 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 4, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Nov 04, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on November 4, 2019; Today we welcomed new Ivy Tech Chancellor Dr. David Balkin as he presented Ivy Tech updates from the campus to the community.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 4, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-11-04 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 28, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Oct 28, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on October 28, 2019; Today we welcomed Michael Patton, Co-Founder and Senior Pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral located in South Bend. Michael presented information about Cross Community, Inc. - - South Bend Northwest Affordable Housing Project.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 28, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-10-28 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 21, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Oct 21, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on October 21, 2019; Today we welcomed Susan Tybon, President and CEO and Aaron Bradford, Director of Development for the of YWCA North Central Indiana.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 21, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-10-21 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 14, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Oct 14, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on October 14, 2019; Today was a very special day at Rotary that included the presentation of an award to a local hero as well as a forum to learn more about our Elkhart Mayoral Candidates Dave Miller and Rod Roberson.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 14, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-10-14 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 7, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Oct 07, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on October 7, 2019; Today we inducted two new Rotarians into our Club; Jessica Benko and Dean Leazenby, and welcomed fellow Elkhart Rotarian and President and CEO of ADEC, Donna Belusar, PH.D., for a presentation of udpates and news from ADEC!
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 7, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-10-07 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Gathering September 30, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Sep 30, 2019
![]() Welcome to a special 'News and Notes' edition of our weekly E-Bulletin. In the absence of a regular Monday lunchtime meeting, we'll take the opportunity to review our special, Fifth Monday dinner meeting on Monday, September 30 as well as things to remember and upcoming events. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Gathering September 30, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-09-30 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 23, 2019
Posted by Eric Garton on Sep 23, 2019
![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on September 23, 2019; Today we welcomed Gregg Fore, Partner and Chief Revenue Officer for G & G Media Group and RV Business Magazine as he presents: "The State of the RV Industry"
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 23, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-09-23 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 16, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on September 16, 2019; Today we welcomed Richard Pfeil of Pfeil Innovation Center, as he presented "Demographics of our Population at the National, State, and Local levels projected through 2050"
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 16, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-09-16 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 9, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on September 9, 2019; Today we welcomed Jason Williams, Director of Information Security & Compliance, M.S., CISSP at the University of Notre Dame.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 9, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-09-09 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting August 26, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on August 26, 2019; Today we welcomed Todd Zeltwanger, Director of Fund Development for Cultivate Culinary, from South Bend.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting August 26, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-08-26 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting August 5, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on August 5, 2019; Today we welcomed Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting August 5, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-08-05 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 29, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on July 29, 2019; Today we welcomed both the Interact Club AND Rotary Peace Fellows Sarah and Jonathan Nahar. A special fifth-Monday 'double feature' presentation.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 29, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-07-29 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 22, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on July 22, 2019; Today we welcomed Irwin Larrier, Executive Director, Center for Community Justice (and fellow Elkhart Rotarian!)
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 22, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-07-22 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 15, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on July 15, 2019; Today we welcomed Wayne Stubbs, President of the Board of Directors of the Elkhart County Symphony Association (ECSA), as well as ECSA Co-Executive Directors Karen Braden and John Hill, a fellow Rotarian.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 15, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-07-15 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 8, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on July 8, 2019; Today we welcomed Dave Dufour, Executive Director of Elkhart Civic Theatre as our speaker.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 8, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-07-08 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 1, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on July 1, 2019; Today our new 2019-2020 Club President Candy Yoder presided over her first meeting of the new year and we welcomed our District 6540 Governor Alfred Brothers, Jr., to give us an update on the state of the district and share plans and initiatives for this coming 2019-2020 Rotary year.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 1, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-07-01 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 24, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on June 24, 2019; Today we welcomed Lisa Koop, Associate Director of Legal Services, National Immigrant Justice Center
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 24, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-06-24 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 17, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on June 17, 2019; Today we welcomed Deb Alwine and Stacey Holland who presented about the NEW Southgate Crossing in Elkhart County.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 17, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-06-17 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 10, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on June 10, 2019; Today we welcomed Lisa Guedea Carreño, Director of the Elkhart Public Library
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 10, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-06-10 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 3, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on June 3, 2019; Today we welcomed Scott Ford, associated vice president for economic development at the University of Notre Dame.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting June 3, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-06-03 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting May 20 , 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on May 20, 2019; Today we welcomed Iris Hammel, Executive Director of Regional Innovation and Startup Education. Iris is a creative problem solver and lifelong learner with a passion for helping others to unleash their potential through connecting people, resources and ideas. Iris’s unique background consists of over ten years of both business and education. This experience includes being a co-founder of Connected Classrooms and TeachMe3D.org as well as starting an entrepreneurial middle school. Iris wants to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to make a lasting impact on our community.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting May 20 , 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-05-27 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting May 13 , 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on May 13, 2019; Today we welcomed Brooke Ammerman from the University of Notre Dame Department of Psychology, speaking on "Suicide Prevention in Our Community – What You Can Do". Professor Ammerman’s research examines the spectrum of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, including non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts; she works from the framework that self-injurious thoughts and behaviors serve as an extreme means of emotion regulation.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting May 13 , 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-05-13 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting May 6, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on May 6, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Bryan Ritchie, Ph.D., M.B.A. and vice president and associate provost for innovation at the University of Notre Dame. In this role, Ritchie leads the University’s new IDEA Center initiative and coordinates the University’s innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship programs.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting May 6, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-05-06 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 29, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on April 29, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Dr. Jessica Payne from the University of Notre Dame, whose presentation title was: "Sleep on it! There's More to it that Just the Old Adage". Dr. Payne’s research focuses on how sleep and stress influence human memory and psychological function.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 29, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-04-29 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 15, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on April 15, 2019; Today we hosted a special meeting to conduct a civil debate between contested mayoral primary Democratic candidates Ashley Boling Molyneaux and Rod Roberson.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 15, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-04-15 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 8, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on April 8, 2019; Today we welcomed the committee formed to propose an Elkhart Boat House, rowing program, and Portage Park located at the old Alick's property along the south side of the St. Joe River; namely: Tom Shoff, Tripp Bradford, John Banks, and architect Jeff Helman.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 8, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-04-08 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 1, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on April 1, 2019; Today we welcomed members of our own club: Erin Wagler, Andy McCaskey, Anthony Hunt, Jason Bryant, and Eric Garton as they presented the Marketing Committee's primary tools for promotion and community awareness; namely our elkhartrotary.org website, Clubrunner, the Clubrunner app, FaceBook, and the rotary.org website.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 1, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-04-01 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 25, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on March 25, 2019; Today we welcomed Dr. Jann Joseph, Chancellor, Indiana University South Bend, and her guests Jennifer Essig, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinical Assistant Professor and Dr. Dennis Cleary, OTR/L, Associate Professor, the Program Directors of the IUSB Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy programs.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 25, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-03-25 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 11, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on March 11, 2019; Today we welcomed Tami Silverman, President and CEO Indiana Youth Institute, as well as her colleague Charlie Geier, Impact, Data Solutions & Statewide Advocacy Vice President for IYI.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 11, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-03-11 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 4, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on March 4, 2019; Today we welcomed Elkhart Community Schools new Superintendent, Dr. Steve Thalheimer. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 4, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-03-04 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 25, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 25, 2019; Today we welcomed newly appointed Elkhart Chief of Police, Chris Snyder. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 25, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-02-26 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 18, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 18, 2019; Today we welcomed Elevate Ventures’ Entrepreneurial Engagement Director for the South Bend – Elkhart Region, Gavin Ferlic. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 18, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-02-19 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 11, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 11, 2019; Today we welcomed Elkhart County Commissioner Suzie Weirick, who provided updates on a number of Elkhart County projects. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 11, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-02-11 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 4, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 4, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Levon Johnson, President/CEO, Greater Elkhart Chamber. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 4, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-02-04 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 28, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on a snowy January 28, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Tom Gjelten, NPR Correspondent, who covers issues of religion, faith, and belief for NPR News. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 28, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-01-31 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 21, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 21, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Marcus Winchester, Director of Language and Culture for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 21, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-01-21 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 14, 2019![]() Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 14, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker J. Nelson Kraybill, President, Mennonite World Conference, a community of Anabaptist-related churches
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 14, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-01-14 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 7, 2019![]() HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome back to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 7, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Aileac Deegan, Executive Director of Ryan's Place, Goshen IN.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 7, 2019 | Eric Garton | 2019-01-07 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 17, 2018![]() Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting for December 17, 2018; we welcomed speaker Captain Shawn DeBaar, Salvation Army of Elkhart, Indiana.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 17, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-12-18 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Community Organization Grants Available for Spring 2019!
Posted on Dec 06, 2018
![]() Elkhart Rotary Club announces grant application cycle for 2019 - - emailed grant applications are due Friday, January 11, 2019 for consideration. Learn more... |
Elkhart Rotary Club Community Organization Grants Available for Spring 2019! | Eric Garton | 2018-12-06 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 3, 2018![]() Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting for December 3, 2018; we welcomed speaker Brent Hoober, Owner of Rise'n Roll on Cassopolis in Elkhart. And YES, there WERE free samples!!
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 3, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-12-03 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 12, 2018 |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 12, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-11-18 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 5, 2018![]() Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 5, 2018 featured guest Brian Buckley, Elkhart Central High School Athletic director, with updates on Elkhart athletics and the impending school merger.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 5, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-11-05 05:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 29, 2018![]() Today we were joined by Jack Colwell, political columnist at the South Bend Tribune and a member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame, for his analysis of the upcoming area elections... any predictions?..
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 29, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-10-29 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 15, 2018![]() Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 15, 2018
Today's Speaker: Jackie Walorski, candidate for congress |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 15, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-10-19 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 8, 2018The Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on October 8, 2018 featured two NEW Members, Paul Harris Fellowship awards, and a great presentation by NIBCO CEO Rex Martin. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 8, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-10-10 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 1, 2018 |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 1, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-10-02 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 24, 2018![]() September 24, 2018 Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club featuring a presentation from 91.1 WGCS 'The Globe' Radio's station manager, Jason Samuel |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 24, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-09-24 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 17, 2018![]() Today's meeting welcomed Melinda Konrath-Fielding, executive director/CEO of Child and Parent Services (CAPS) and Magistrate Deborah Domine of the Elkhart County Juvenile Court. |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 17, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-09-17 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 10, 2018![]() After a brief hiatus for the Labor Day Holiday, the Elkhart Rotary Club returned to the Matterhorn for our weekly noon meeting, which included a presentation from a distinguished speaker, District 6540 Governor Dan Ryan! |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 10, 2018 | Eric Garton | 2018-09-10 04:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting, August 27, 2018![]() Weekly meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club - this week held at Wellfield Botanic Gardens featuring a presentation by Amy Collier, Executive Director of Girls on the Run - Michiana.
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Interact NewsRotary Interact Group Assists in a Build For Habiat for Humanity ![]() Several members of the Rotary Interact group particpiated in a build for Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 21st. Included among the group were: Will Nolan, Bryan Ramirez, Henry Gatzemeyer, Elley Kuehne, Abi Downs, Austin Arbaugh, Abraham Hill and John Rehmels. See more pictures by clicking the link below.
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Club Meeting Recap--April 23, 2018 |
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Club Meeting Recap--April 16, 2018 |
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Club Meeting Recap--March 26, 2018 |
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Club Meeting Recap--March 19, 2018 |
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Club Meeting Recap--January 22, 2018 |
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Club Meeting Recap--December 4, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--November 27, 2017 |
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Interact Group ActivityThe Rotary Interact Group Recently Completed a Clean-up Project for Country Road 6 |
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Club Meeting Recap--October 23, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--October 9, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--September 11, 2017Pete McCown, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Addresses the Club about the Coming Elkhart Center |
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Club Meeting Recap--August 28, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--August 14, 2017The Club Welcomes Two Speakers: Patsy Boehler, Director of Ethos and Dr. Phil Sakimato, Astrophysicist from Notre Dame |
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Club Meeting Recap--July 24, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap, May 1, 2017Elkhart Rotarian Dean Hupp Reflects on Some of the Highlights of the Club's Service from 1942 to 1967 ![]() |
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Club Meeting Recap--March 13, 2017Elkhart Rotary Celebrates 100 Years of Service (Click the "read more" link below for more about this historic meeting.)
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Club Meeting Recap--March 6, 2017Dr. Robert Haworth, Superintendent of Elkhart Community Schools,
Spoke to the Club about the Coming School Merger Plans
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Club Meeting Recap--February 27, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--Februrary 13, 2017Annual Grant Committee Awards Announced
(more details available in from the "read more" link below)
The Grant Committee met recently to review 26 applications from well deserved non-profit agencies in our community. A total of $28,800 in funds were requested from these to support positive results for within their agency and our community. This year our club was able to support grant requests to non-profits for a total of $9,000. The recipients for the 2017 year include: ADEC = $500 Church Community Services = $750 Council on Aging = $500 Jr. Achievement & Lemonade Day = $500 LoveWay = $456 Renew = $1,500 Roosevelt STEAM Academy = $400 Ryan's Place = $750 United Cancer Services of Elkhart = $1,000 Wellfield Botanic Gardens = $850 WVPE = $1,000 YWCA North Central Indiana = $800 |
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Club Meeting Recap--February 6, 2017Brad Miller, Community Preservation Specialist
from Indiana Landmarks, Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 30, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--January 23, 2017Kyle Hannon, President/CEO of the Elkhart
Chamber of Commerce, Spoke to the Club
about the "Launch Elkhart" Business Incubator
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Club Meeting Recap--January 16, 2017Andy Jones, Director of Downtown Development,
for the City of Elkhart, Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 9, 2017 |
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Club Meeting Recap--December 13, 2016 |
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For All Elkhart Rotarians![]() Elkhart Rotarians, Your Help is Needed
For the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign!
(read the request from Matt Lentsch below)
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Club Meeting Recap--November 28, 2016Salvation Army Captain, Nic Montgomery,
Addresses the Club, Kicking Off the 2016
Salvation Army Campaign
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Club Meeting Recap--November 7, 2016 |
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Club Meeting Recap--October 17, 2016 |
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Club Meeting Recap--August 1, 2016
Posted on Aug 05, 2016
Rotarian, Doug Risser, Speaks About His
Recent Rotary Friendship Exchange
Trip to Turkey
![]() Former Rotary President, Terri Rickel, Presents
Greg Anders and Cindy Lindahl with a
Distinguished Service Award
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.Wellfield Botanic Gardens Presents:
Groovin' in the Gardens
(rain or shine under the big tent)
Thursday, August 4th, 7:00 p. m.
Featuring "Harmonious Wail"
(click above for a musical sample)
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Club Meeting Recap--July 25, 2016
Posted on Jul 26, 2016
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Club Meeting Recap--July 18, 2016
Posted on Jul 21, 2016
Kreg Gruber, Chief Operating Officer for
Beacon Health System,
Spoke About Beacon Health's Relationship
with the Mayo Clinc
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Thank You, Marie Drake!Our Club Secretary, Marie Drake, is Presented with an
Award Honoring Her Many Years of Dedicated Service
Thank You, Marie!
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Club Meerting Recap--June 20, 2016 |
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Club Meeting Recap--June 13, 2016
Posted on Jun 15, 2016
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Club Meeting Recap--June 6, 2016
Posted on Jun 09, 2016
Doug Risser is Presented with the Lifetime Achievement
Award, "Avenue of Service Citation" by
District Governor, Roger Simms
![]() ![]() Karen Sommers, Director of the Dean Ornish Program
for Beacon Health System, and Knoll Yarger, a Program
Graduate, Tell the Club About the Program
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Club Meeting Recap--May 23, 2016
Posted on May 24, 2016
Dr. Jim Brenneman, President of Goshen College,
Addresses the Club about the Roots of Goshen
College in the City of Elkhart
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Club Meeting Recap--May 9, 2016
Posted on May 10, 2016
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Club Meeting Recap--May 2, 2016
Posted on May 04, 2016
Matt Miller, President of Newmar Corporation,
Tells the Club about the Manufacture
of High-End RVs
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Ondrej Tuma from the Czech Republic
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Club Meeting Recap--April 11, 2016Elkhart Rotary Honors Our First Responders
![]() The April 11th meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club was a special day for the public safety officers of our community. Elkhart Rotary honored the men and women of the 911 Center, Emergency Management, Elkhart Fire and Elkhart Police Departments. Over 100 officers for the respective agency’s attended the luncheon and listened to presentations by Dan Shaffer of 911, John Faigh of Emergency Management, Police Chief Ed Windbigler and Fire Chief Chad Carey. Mayor Timothy Neese made closing remarks.
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Club Meeting Recap--April 4, 2016Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for
University Relations and Notre Dame,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 28, 2016
Posted on Mar 29, 2016
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Club Meeting Recap--March 14, 2016Elkhart Mayor, Tim Neese,
Speaks to the Club
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Volunteer Saturdays"Volunteer Saturdays"
at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
(We need YOU!)
Come out and volunteer at Wellfield Botanic Gardens horticultural area, beginning Saturday May 14, 9:00am - 11:00am. All club members will receive one make-up credit when they volunteer to help. Volunteer Saturdays will be on the 2nd and 4th of each month through October. Bring your family and friends, (children should be 10 and older), and dress appropriately to "dig-in" and help make our gardens grow!
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Club Meeting Recap--March 7, 2016
Posted on Mar 11, 2016
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Club Meeting Recap--February 8, 2016Martin Klubeck Addresses the Club on
"How to Measure Success"
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Club Meeting Recap--January 25, 2016Diana Lawson, Director of Elkhart County
Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 11, 2016Mrs. Thushanti Kamalakanth, an Attorney from Goshen,
Speaks to the Club About Immigration
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Rotary Foundation Fellowship EventYOU'RE INVITED!
Rotary Foundation Fellowship Event
February 12, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Peddler's Village Event Center
Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs from Elkhart, Goshen, and Concord
(Click here for more details and to register)
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In Memory of Jim Brotherson![]() Longtime Elkhart Rotary member, Jim Brotherson, passed away on December 18th. Jim was a Rotary member since May 1, 1979 and past president of Rotary 1993–94. In April of this year the Elkhart Noon Rotary presented Jim with the J & K Kissinger award for his 36 years of service in civic and community affairs.
(please click below for more about Jim)
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Club Meeting Recap--December 7, 2015
Posted on Dec 10, 2015
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Interact in Action!
Posted on Dec 01, 2015
Interact Students Ring Bells for Salvation Army
![]() Pictured above are Alexx Freshour and Michael O'Toole
(more below)
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Club Meeting Recap--November 16, 2015
Posted on Nov 17, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--November 9, 2015
Posted on Nov 09, 2015
Professor Carolyn Schrock-Shenk Spoke to the Club
About the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program
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Rotary in the Community
Posted on Nov 06, 2015
Interact Students Assist with CR 6 Clean-up
Pictured above are: Gabi Nolan, Taylor Sotebeer, Emily Decker, Brandon Ball, and Trevor Piazza
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Club Meeting Recap--November 2, 2015 |
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Club Meeting Recap--October 19 & 26, 2015
Posted on Nov 05, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--October 12, 2015
Posted on Oct 14, 2015
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Congratulations, Elkhart Rotarians, on Perfect Attendance!
Posted on Oct 12, 2015
A Number of Elkhart Rotarians Have Achieved
Perfect Attendance for the Duration of the Years Noted.
Congratulations to All!
(click "read more" below for details)
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Club Meeting Recap--October 5, 2015
Posted on Oct 09, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--September 21, 2015
Posted on Sep 29, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--September 14, 2015
Posted on Sep 17, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--August 24, 2015
Posted on Aug 26, 2015
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Don't Miss....Join us this Monday, August 31st, for a Special Evening Meeting
(see details below)
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Club Meeting Recap--August 17, 2015
Posted on Aug 20, 2015
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Join us This Saturday for "Taste of the Gardens"
Posted on Aug 18, 2015
Join us for our annual "Taste of the Gardens" Event
at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Saturday, August 22nd,
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
(click the image below for more details)
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Club Meeting Recap--August 10, 2015
Posted on Aug 11, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--August 3, 2015
Posted on Aug 04, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--July 27, 2015
Posted on Jul 28, 2015
Reneé Cocanower, from Concord Community Schools,
Addresses the Club about the Early College Program
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Club Meeting Recap--July 20, 2015
Posted on Jul 23, 2015
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In Memory of Bill Petersen
Posted on Jul 19, 2015
![]() Bill Petersen, a longtime Rotary member since 1980, passed away July 16, 2015. Bill was a member of the Membership Caring Committee. One to always call or visit Rotarians who were home bound or in the hospital. A very stoic man with a special warmth to all that knew him.
(click below to read more)
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Club Meeting Recap--July 13, 2015
Posted on Jul 18, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--July 6, 2015
Posted on Jul 07, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--June 29, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--June 8, 2015Terry Rodino and Mike Yoder,
Elkhart County Commissioners,
Discuss Issues Concerning Elkhart County
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Club Meeting Recap--June 1, 2015
Posted on Jun 03, 2015
Mike Crabill, Foundation Chairman
for the local Rotary District,
Spoke to the Club about the Work of the Foundation
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Club Meeting Recap--May 18, 2015
Posted on May 20, 2015
Regina Emberton, President of the Indiana Economic Development Council,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--May 11, 2015
Posted on May 14, 2015
Amish Shah, President of Kem Krest Corporation,
Spoke to the Club on the Regional Cities Initiative
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Club Meeting Recap--May 4, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--April 27, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--April 20, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--April 13, 2015
Posted on Apr 19, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--April 6, 2015Deanna Gumpf, Notre Dame Softball Coach,
Addresses the Club about
the "Strikeout Cancer" Initiative
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Club Meeting Recap--March 23, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--March 9, 2015
Posted on Mar 11, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--March 2, 2015
Posted on Mar 03, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--February 23, 2015
Posted on Feb 23, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--February 16, 2015
Posted on Feb 16, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--February 9, 2015
Posted on Feb 10, 2015
Greg Losasso, President of Elkhart General Hospital, Speaks to the Club Mayor Dick Moore Makes a Proclamation Recognizing Elkhart General Dr. Don Westerhausen Discusses Cardiac Care at Elkhart General |
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Club Meeting Recap--January 26, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--January 19, 2015
Posted on Jan 20, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--January 12, 2015
Posted on Jan 12, 2015
Egg Farmer, Dan Krouse, Speaks to the Club About Eggs and the Process of Egg Production |
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Club Meeting Recap--January 5, 2015
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In Memory of Denny Gill
Posted on Jan 04, 2015
Denny Gill, a long-time member of the Elkhart Rotary Club, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014. A lifetime area resident, Denny graduated from Goshen High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He married Judith Gregory in 1985 and they had two sons, Jeff and Jamie. Denny worked for Stoutco Inc. for over 48 years. During that time rose from his initial position as a metal fabricator, beginning in 1966, to the position of company president in 2000. He served in that capacity for 13 years. Denny was a very active member of Rotary since 1999. He served in many leadership roles, including membership and fellowship. He also served for several years on the advisory board for the Salvation Army, where he was involved in fundraising, fund appropriation and supporting the annual gala. He will be deeply missed by our Rotary club and by all who were privileged to know him. |
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Club Meeting Recap--December 15, 2014
Posted on Dec 15, 2014
Marshall King, Elkhart Truth Food Editor, Speaks to the Club about Hidden Dining Gems in Our Region |
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In Memory of Don Krabill
Posted on Dec 15, 2014
Don Krabill, a long-time member of our Elkhart Rotary Club, died on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Don received his education at Goshen College. He met and married Jurate in Paris. They had two children, Derek and Heather, who reside in New York and Oregon. Don was chair of the Elkhart General Hospital Board of Directors; chair of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce; served on the Elkhart Chamber Education Foundation; chair of the affiliated Elkhart General Hospital-Memorial Hospital governing body, Beacon Health Systems; and a founder and President of the Elkhart Center. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all Rotarians who knew him.
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Club Meeting Recap--December 1, 2014
Posted on Dec 02, 2014
Stacey Anderson and Rotarian Meghann Sullivan Address the Club about the Purpose and Activities of the "Young Professionals of Elkhart"
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Rotary Interact Trip To Nosara, Costa Rica 2014
Posted on Jul 16, 2014
For the past ten years the Elkhart Rotary Club has sponsored the Interact Group for their annual activities and most of all, the Senior Service Project Trip to Nosara, Costa Rica. This year there were not any eligible high school seniors that could make the trip so it was decided to instead take regular Rotary members to do the much needed work. The participants this year were Tony Warning, Martha Peterson, Doug and Sharon Risser, Connie Caiceros, and Kim Clarke. All service trips in the past have been involved with working/volunteering at the David S. Kitson Memorial Library in Nosara, Costa Rica. The library is only one of two lending libraries in the entire country of Costa Rica. In addition to being a library to the local Tico population it is also a computer learning center, English language learning center, senior center, as well as many other uses. Our work at the Library this year was mainly involved with compiling an inventory of all the literature in the building. This is always a huge task as the local people that use the library do not understand the concept of “lending”. Many of the books are not returned and have to be replaced. In years past the Interact Group has been involved with various projects including construction, moving, painting, book repairing, and even helping with English lessons for the local population. The biggest contribution that we continue to do is our annual monetary donation to the Library. This year the Interact Club donated $3500 to the annual operating budget of the Library. The money comes from revenue generated by the Rotary Placemat advertising campaign. The $3500 Interact/Rotary donation amount is 1/10 of the entire annual operating budget for the Library. They appreciate the Elkhart Rotary Club very much! Our Elkhart Rotary name is even on the Founders Plaque located on the wall of the Library. For the 2014-15 calendar year we expect that the Interact Group will have 10-12 Seniors that will make the trip to Nosara. Angie Welter and Vince Von Der Vellen will be club sponsors and will also accompany the Interact Group to Nosara. The Interact group should have a total of 25-30 students as members for this next school year. Over the past years several Elkhart Rotary Members have journeyed to Nosara to check out the Library. Please think about that when planning your next vacation. It is a great place to visit. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on the library. Kind Regards, Tony Warning/Interact Sponsor |
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Congratulations, Elkhart Rotarians!
Posted by Richard Kallenberg on Jun 30, 2014
We have exceeded our annual giving goal for the Rotary International Foundation. The most recent report from RI indicates that our giving for the last Rotary year was $25,803.25. We knew we could do it and you made it happen. Thank you for your wonderful generosity. The world is a better place because you give. -- Dick Kallenberg, Foundation Chair |
Congratulations, Elkhart Rotarians! | Richard Kallenberg | 2014-07-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
In Memory of Bob Stackhouse
Posted by Richard Kallenberg on Jun 09, 2014
Bob Stackhouse died June 4 following a brief illness. An active member of St. John's Church, Bob was one of the first people I met when we moved to Elkhart in June of 1987. Along with Harold Borneman and others from St. John's, Bob was one of the men who invited me to join Elkhart Rotary. He joined this club in April of 1978 and he was faithful in his attendance up until three weeks or so ago when his health began to fail. It is hard to measure a person's life in a few words. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army, which he joined in March of 1945. He was a graduate of Purdue University. He spent his entire professional life working for a local company: CTS where he was engaged in sales and management. He was actively engaged in the life of this community, serving on the boards of the Salvation Army and the Elkhart County Council on Aging. He was on the founding board of the Elkhart Railroad Museum. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Mary Lou, a marriage that lasted 67 1/2 years. He leaves behind three daughters, eight grand children and seven great grandchildren. I knew him best as a member of this Club and as a faithful member and leader of St. John's Episcopal Church where I served as Rector for 20+ years. He was a quiet man, a family man, a gentleman, and a Christian man. He will be missed. --Dick Kallenberg |
In Memory of Bob Stackhouse | Richard Kallenberg | 2014-06-10 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Remembering Bob Pfaff
Posted by Shannon White on May 12, 2014
Robert "Bob" Pfaff, an Elkhart attorney, practicing corporate and civil law, was a Rotarian, a Paul Harris Fellow and a friend to all who knew him. His practice of law gave him opportunity to meet and to know many people of the community. Once he had met you, he remembered your name, a wonderful trait that many of us fail to master. |
Remembering Bob Pfaff | Shannon White | 2014-05-13 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
In Memory of Fred Mischke
Posted by Shannon White on May 05, 2014
Fred, 83, died May 1, 2014. He will be sorely missed by wife, Lori, of 30 years, two children, two grandchildren, family, friends and fellow Rotarians, with whom he had years of fellowship and fun. He was a dedicated Elkhart Rotarian.
In January of 1972 he joined the Elkhart Rotary club with the classification of mobile home manufacturing. He was vice-president and treasurer of Skyline Corporation, a national pioneer and leader of manufactured homes.
The "new guy" became immediately active, serving as chair of the Sergeant-at-Arms Committee. During the 1973-74 Rotary year Fred was elected to the board of directors and served as club president in 1976-77. No other member, before or since, advanced so rapidly to the club's top position.
Over the ensuing years, Fred worked on several service committees: Club, Community, International and Vocational. For the past eighteen years he has been chief money counter as Rotarians rang bells for the Salvation Army "Tree of Lights" campaign. With an extensive background in finance, he could count the money nearly as fast as the coin machine.
Because of failing health the past year Fred was unable to attend club functions but he never dropped his membership, never lost his zeal for " Service Above Self", and he kept in touch with club members via telephone calls and emails.
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In Memory of Fred Mischke | Shannon White | 2014-05-06 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
In Memory of Bill Heinhuis
Posted by Shannon White on Apr 21, 2014
Bill joined Elkhart Rotary in April, 1970, being proposed by his father, William. With his father, Bill owned and operated Bill's Lumber, Inc. on Cassopolis street for many years. Bill served as our president, 1981-82 and as district governor, 1986-87. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and through a very generous gift to Rotary International, he and his wife Pat made it possible for other Rotarians to become Paul Harris Fellows. Bill wore his Rotary pin with pride. Bill was a fine family man, good to his wife and generous to his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren loved to hear his made-up stories about the infamous Harry Horsethief. He was an active member of the Elkhart Municipal Band for fifty-plus years, and in the early years played in our Rotary Roaming Band during our Salvation Army bell ringing event. Bill was a down-to-Earth kind of guy, friendly and a proud American. Sorry to report that he should be added to the list of Elkhart Rotarians who have died this Rotary year. His obituary was in the April 21st edition of the Elkhart Truth--Shan |
In Memory of Bill Heinhuis | Shannon White | 2014-04-22 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Members Marketplace
Posted on Aug 05, 2013
This is a brand new section of the website to give our members an outlet for announcements that may not be appropriate from the meeting podium. These might include things like:
All items should be submitted to Greg Anders by email through the website.
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Club Meeting Recap--June 24, 2013
Posted by Gregory Anders on Jun 24, 2013
Dan Spalding, from the Elkhart Truth Newspaper, spoke about some of the differences between Goshen politics and Elkhart politics.
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Club Meeting Recap--June 24, 2013 | Gregory Anders | 2013-06-25 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Club Meeting Recap--June 17, 2013
Posted by Gregory Anders on Jun 17, 2013
Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney Curtis Hill shares his views on crime, American freedoms, and Elkhart’s education system.
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Club Meeting Recap--June 17, 2013 | Gregory Anders | 2013-06-18 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Club Meeting Recap--June 10, 2013
Posted by Gregory Anders on Jun 10, 2013
Evan Bontrager speaks about the Pumkinvine Nature Trail and the wonderful recreational opportunity it offers for Michiana's bike riders.
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Club Meeting Recap--June 10, 2013 | Gregory Anders | 2013-06-11 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Special Thanks on Fifth Monday evening
Posted on May 02, 2013
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Special Thanks on Fifth Monday evening | 2013-05-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Report on District Conference
Posted on May 02, 2013
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J & K Kissinger Award
Posted on May 02, 2013
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Group Study Exchange
Posted on May 02, 2013
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Group Study Exchange | 2013-05-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Welcome New Member Andrew Harman
Posted on May 02, 2013
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Welcome New Member Andrew Harman | 2013-05-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
May Anniversaries
Posted on May 02, 2013
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May Birthdays
Posted on May 02, 2013
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2013 Taste of the Gardens
Posted on May 02, 2013
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2013 Taste of the Gardens | 2013-05-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Membership Changes
Posted on May 02, 2013
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Membership Changes | 2013-05-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary Caring Committee
Posted by Maria Slager on May 02, 2013
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Elkhart Rotary Caring Committee | Maria Slager | 2013-05-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Congratulations Elkhart Rotary on Foundation Giving!
Posted on Apr 01, 2013
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Congratulations Elkhart Rotary on Foundation Giving! | 2013-04-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Thank you letter from Church Community Services
Posted on Mar 30, 2013
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Thank you letter from Church Community Services | 2013-03-31 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary Member Chuck Kelson
Posted on Feb 26, 2013
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Elkhart Rotary Member Chuck Kelson | 2013-02-27 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Welcome New Member Roger Duffy
Posted on Feb 26, 2013
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Welcome New Member Roger Duffy | 2013-02-27 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary printed, pocket size club directory
Posted on Feb 18, 2013
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Elkhart Rotary printed, pocket size club directory | 2013-02-19 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Letter From Charles Miller
Posted on Feb 18, 2013
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Letter From Charles Miller | 2013-02-19 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
District Rotary Grant
Posted on Feb 09, 2013
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District Rotary Grant | 2013-02-10 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Paul Harris Fellows Presented
Posted on Jan 06, 2013
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Paul Harris Fellows Presented | 2013-01-07 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
New member induction
Posted on Jan 06, 2013
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New member induction | 2013-01-07 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
In Memory of Rotarian Janice Ruszkowski
Posted on Dec 30, 2012
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In Memory of Rotarian Janice Ruszkowski | 2012-12-31 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
District Foundation Dinner
Posted on Dec 15, 2012
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District Foundation Dinner | 2012-12-16 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 11, 2012
Posted on Dec 15, 2012
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 11, 2012 | 2012-12-16 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
District 6540
Posted by Marie Drake on Dec 01, 2012
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District 6540 | Marie Drake | 2012-12-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
2012 Salvation Army Campaign
Posted by Mike Lobeck on Nov 20, 2012
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2012 Salvation Army Campaign | Mike Lobeck | 2012-11-21 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Welcome New Member Michael Kemp
Posted on Nov 20, 2012
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Welcome New Member Michael Kemp | 2012-11-21 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 19, 2012
Posted on Nov 20, 2012
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 19, 2012 | 2012-11-21 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Donations 2012
Posted on Nov 20, 2012
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Thank you from Gene Hungate
Posted on Nov 13, 2012
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Thank you from Gene Hungate | 2012-11-14 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Welcome New Member Connie Caiceros
Posted on Nov 13, 2012
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Welcome New Member Connie Caiceros | 2012-11-14 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 12, 2012
Posted on Nov 11, 2012
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 12, 2012 | 2012-11-12 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Reflections on the Foundation Dinner
Posted on Oct 31, 2012
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Reflections on the Foundation Dinner | 2012-11-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Rotary License Plate
Posted by Marie Drake on Oct 15, 2012
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Rotary License Plate | Marie Drake | 2012-10-16 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Visit our Facebook page
Posted on Sep 17, 2012
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Visit our Facebook page | 2012-09-18 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Board of Directors Change
Posted by Marie Drake on Aug 11, 2012
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Board of Directors Change | Marie Drake | 2012-08-12 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Welcome New Honorary Rotarian - Nick Simons
Posted on Jul 15, 2012
Welcome new Honorary Rotarian, Nick Simons.
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Welcome New Honorary Rotarian - Nick Simons | 2012-07-16 00:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Bulgaria Picnic at the Wellfield Gardens, Monday, June 4th
Posted by Marie Drake on May 21, 2012
You’re Invited! A summer evening at the Wellfield Gardens. Rotary fellowship. Meet our guests from Bulgaria!
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Bulgaria Picnic at the Wellfield Gardens, Monday, June 4th | Marie Drake | 2012-05-22 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Attendance Make-up
Posted by Marie Drake on Jan 01, 2012
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Attendance Make-up | Marie Drake | 2012-01-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Committee Chairs and Members
Posted by Marie Drake on Dec 04, 2011
Make-up credit reporting.
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Committee Chairs and Members | Marie Drake | 2011-12-05 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Rotarian Beryl Boss
Posted on Jul 13, 2011
![]() Beryl E. Boss – Born July 4, 1933 A Rotarian since 1996 died on June 23, 2011. Beryl exemplified Tom Brokaw’s book “The Greatest Generation.”
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Elkhart Rotarian Myrl Nofziger presented the Service Above Self Award.
Posted by Marie Drake on Apr 26, 2011
![]() Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith, presented the Service Above Self award to Elkhart Rotarian Myrl Nofziger. |
Elkhart Rotarian Myrl Nofziger presented the Service Above Self Award. | Marie Drake | 2011-04-27 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Group Study Exchange
Posted on Apr 16, 2011
About Group Study Exchange |
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District Rotary Foundation Dinner 2010
Posted by Marie Drake on Jan 01, 2011
In this photo, Elkhart Rotarian Meryl Nofziger and Past Rotary International President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson
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District Rotary Foundation Dinner 2010 | Marie Drake | 2011-01-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Salvation Army Campaign 2010
Posted by Scott Puckett on Jan 01, 2011
I heard the Bells on Christmas day, |
Salvation Army Campaign 2010 | Scott Puckett | 2011-01-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Club meeting November 22nd
Posted by Tom Shoff
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Presentation in Brazil
Posted by Marie Drake
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Taste of the Gardens
Posted by Terri Rickel
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GSE
Posted by Marie Drake
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