It was a great day to be a Rotarian, welcoming fellowing Rotarian Carl Dickerson from the Cantonment Rotary Club in Florida. Carl founded Dickerson Literacy Initiatives and shared about Rotary International Projects in Costa Rica. Dickerson Literacy Initiatives, LLC (DLI) is a specialized consulting company that designs literacy projects. We work with individuals, businesses, literacy foundations, churches and civic organizations to create and develop literacy projects which benefit children. Our projects support literacy, encourage a love of reading, raise awareness, strengthen and inspire community unity through collaboration. DLI donates well written and beautifully illustrated new books to support the reading initiative set forth in each literacy project. Age and culturally appropriate titles are carefully selected and approved for donation to school libraries, classrooms and given directly to children to create home libraries. DLI projects include: - Reading to and with children
- Encouraging a love of reading
- Creating opportunity and special memories with role models
- Strengthening the communities we serve
- Collaborative structure and design to make a significant impact
- Initiatives to raise awareness and create unity
- Sustainability
- Fun and memorable presentations
- Improving reading proficiency
- Promoting the continued growth of Rotary through collaboration
- Marketing for our sponsors and all those involved
- Preventing the Summer Slide
- Special events around National holidays with educational resources
- Donating new, high quality books to support a reading initiative
- Investing in our most precious resource, children
Today's illustrious Sergeant was Bill Rieth, raising funds that support our local not for profit partners through Rotary Grants made in the spring.
 Bill shared some incredibly important information about some September holidays... Including: Rotarians are an integral and engaged part of our community! The following is a running list of events represented by Rotarians from the Elkhart Rotary Club. If you’d like more information, contact the Rotarian from the event or email elkhartnoonrotary@gmail.com and your message will be forwarded to them. - September 27, 4 p.m. Life Enhancement-Literacy Link “Read With Me’ session with the Red Ribbon Rookies. Location: Prairie Street Mennonite Church, 1316 Prairie Street, Elkhart. We could ALWAYS use more Rotary Readers! Contact: Jim Snodgrass
- September 28, 6 p.m. Page to Stage District 6540 Grant Project with the Elkhart Public Library! We will be performing at the Elkhart Public Library Atrium. Come watch the show for FREE or maybe come early to help us set up as we transform the Library into a Magical Garden Set for these talented youth to edu-tain us all! WE REALLY NEED VOLUNTEERS for this event: 3-4 people to help with set up, handing out programs, and selling concessions (5-6:15 p.m.) and another 3-4 people to help sell concessions and tear-down/clean up (6:15 – 7:30ish). Those interesting in helping should contact Lisa as soon as possible.Contacts: Julie Cotton and Lisa Guedea-Carreno
- September 29, gates open at 4 p.m. Five Star Life presents Horses & Heroes. Bust out your cowboy boots and get ready for an evening full of equine demonstrations, live music, food, drinks, face painting, crafts for the kids, and more! Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends! All proceeds raised will support Five Star Life's Equine Program. Location: Summit, 14260 US 12, Union, MI 49130. For more info and to RSVP visit https://form.jotform.com/232145026918151 Contact: Larry Knight
- October 6-7, 6-9 p.m. Garden of Villains. Heroes and Villains invade Wellfield! Presented in partnership with the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, this Halloween-themed event combines the natural beauty of Wellfield with your favorite superheroes and villains and the fun of trick-or-treating. Full details and tickets at: https://wellfieldgardens.org/garden-of-villains-at-wellfield-botanic-gardens/ Contact: Eric Garton
- October 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Freedom Walk. Join the Goshen Rotary as they partner with Destiny Rescue to walk our way to rescue kids from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free! Location: Goshen High School Track, 401 Lincolnway East in Goshen. Info and registration at https://freedomwalkgoshen2023.funraise.org/ Contact: Terri Rickel
- October 8, 2-4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Reception for Jim and Vernease Pyles - long term Elkhart residents and Morning Club Rotarian charter member. The Pyles are moving to North Carolina after a long and distinguished career as part of the Elkhart community, Jim with Miles Laboratories, and Vernease with Elkhart Community Schools Medical staff. Friends are hosting an informal reception in their honor. 200 East Beardsley Ave. (adjacent to Ruthmere Mansion). Contact: Andy McCaskey
- October 14, 7 p.m. Elkhart County Symphony and Goshen Theater present the concert version of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man". For more information and tickets visit https://elkhartsymphony.org/ Contact: John Hill
- October 21, 9 a.m. Elkhart Rotary Club County Road 6 Cleanup! Meet in the parking lot at 3414 Co Rd 6, Elkhart, IN 46514. Signup with/Contact: Tom McArthur
- October 21, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The Center for Community Justice (CCJ) invites you to the Restorative Justice Award (RJA) Dinner, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Victim Offender Reconciliation Program in the United States. Location: Matterhorn Conference Center. For more information and tickets visit https://www.centerforcommunityjustice.org/ Contact: Irwin Larrier
- November 16, 5:30 p.m. Social, 6:15 p.m. Dinner. District 6540 Foundation Fundraising Dinner at the Crystal Ballroom in Elkhart. The event is seeking silent and live auction items, donations, and sponsors. Guest Speaker is John Smarge, Rotary International Director 2010-2012 and RI-USAID Partnership Steering Committee 2021-2024. Contact: Terri Rickel
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Books, Beards, and Being a Bright Spot in our Community - Elkhart Rotary Club September 25
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Eric Garton
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2023-09-25 04:00:00Z |
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On Monday we welcomed Mark Mow - Interim Superintendent of Elkhart Community Schools. The School Board approved Mow as interim superintendent in July. He replaces ECS superintendent Steve Thalheimer, who departed the district in June. Mow previously served as the district’s superintendent form 2002 until his retirement in 2012. He began with Elkhart Community Schools in 1970 as a middle school science teacher and served in multiple administrative position before becoming superintendent in 2002. Mow also served as interim superintendent for the district from July to December 2018. Mark shared the district is beginning their search for a new superintendent, the challenges and opportunities we face not only a school district, but as a community. Today we welcomed two NEW ROTARIANS to our Club! Priscilla Brown of Beacon Health Foundation and Natalie Evans of Crossroads United Way were inducted and provided brief introductions of themselves from the podium. We look forward to getting to know Priscilla and Natalie better and thank them in advance, for their service to our community.   Rotarians are an integral and engaged part of our community! The following is a running list of events represented by Rotarians from the Elkhart Rotary Club. If you’d like more information, contact the Rotarian from the event or email elkhartnoonrotary@gmail.com and your message will be forwarded to them. - September 21, 5 p.m. at Elkhart Rotary Club Thirsty Thursday! Jackson Rooftop. Contact: Peter Norton
- September 21, 3-6 p.m. “Demystifying Digital Transformation” Bring Technology to Your Operations. Join manufacturing and technology experts as they break down the myths and obstacles to integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into your organization. It is easier than you think! This event is open to all manufacturers and entrepreneurs, regardless of size and capabilities. To learn more, visit: https://loom.ly/WvhKiaU. 3-3:30 p.m.: Networking; 3:30-5 p.m.: Presentations from industry experts; 5-6 p.m.: Cocktails and Q&A. Location: LEX 530, 530 E. Lexington Avenue, Elkhart. Depending on your organization, the right attendee might be: -Decision maker of factory floor production; -Company leadership; -Plant/Operations manager; -Technology specialist. Contact: David Damerow.
- September 23, 9 a.m. 2nd Annual Larry Roberts and Bob Lindahl Bike Ride; location: Studebaker Park, 1020 McDonald St, Elkhart, IN 46516; Help raise awareness and money for a cure for Multiple Myeloma. The ride goes along the new River Trail to the Maplehart into Goshen connecting with the Pumpkinvine to Mooys, an Amish Ice Cream shop located about 6 miles northeast of Goshen on the Pumpkinvine. Total distance is about 36 miles but shorter rides are also an option. Contact: Don Stohler
- September 27, 4 p.m. Life Enhancement-Literacy Link “Read With Me’ session with the Red Ribbon Rookies. Location: Prairie Street Mennonite Church, 1316 Prairie Street, Elkhart. We could ALWAYS use more Rotary Readers! Contact: Jim Snodgrass
- September 29, gates open at 4 p.m. Five Star Life presents Horses & Heroes. Bust out your cowboy boots and get ready for an evening full of equine demonstrations, live music, food, drinks, face painting, crafts for the kids, and more! Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends! All proceeds raised will support Five Star Life's Equine Program. Location: Summit, 14260 US 12, Union, MI 49130. For more info and to RSVP visit https://form.jotform.com/232145026918151 Contact: Larry Knight
- October 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Freedom Walk. Join the Goshen Rotary as they partner with Destiny Rescue to walk our way to rescue kids from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free! Location: Goshen High School Track, 401 Lincolnway East in Goshen. Info and registration at https://freedomwalkgoshen2023.funraise.org/ Contact: Terri Rickel
- October 8, 2-4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Reception for Jim and Vernease Pyles - long term Elkhart residents and Morning Club Rotarian charter member. The Pyles are moving to North Carolina after a long and distinguished career as part of the Elkhart community, Jim with Miles Laboratories, and Vernease with Elkhart Community Schools Medical staff. Friends are hosting an informal reception in their honor. 200 East Beardsley Ave. (adjacent to Ruthmere Mansion). Contact: Andy McCaskey
- October 14, 7 p.m. Elkhart County Symphony and Goshen Theater present the concert version of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man". For more information and tickets visit https://elkhartsymphony.org/ Contact: John Hill
- October 21, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The Center for Community Justice (CCJ) invites you to the Restorative Justice Award (RJA) Dinner, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Victim Offender Reconciliation Program in the United States. Location: Matterhorn Conference Center. For more information and tickets visit https://www.centerforcommunityjustice.org/ Contact: Irwin Larrier
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Rotary September 18, 2023 - Mark Mow, Interim Superintendent ECS
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Eric Garton
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2023-09-18 04:00:00Z |
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Today we took the show on the road to ETHOS Innovation Center! The club gathered for a brief business meeting and delicious boxed lunches from Matterhorn before learning about ETHOS Innovation Center and their ETHOS in a Bag program, culminating in a hands-on project to help stock the ETHOS in a Bag kits. And to #CelebrateCommunity, today we also welcomed members of the Elkhart Luncheon Optimist Club who joined us at ETHOS and our service project in order to further a spirit of cooperation and community among our area service clubs. ETHOS' Core Values: - Entrepreneurship: ETHOS fosters a culture of STEM innovation and healthy risk-taking to allow for success.
- Innovation: ETHOS believes in staying curious, adventurous, and creative in all pursuits.
- Community: ETHOS is focused on being a asset in promoting STEM learning and careers in our community.
- Relationships: Relationships are key in helping learn, play and connect STEM to the world.
Megan Baughman, CEO, presented a thorough overview of the ETHOS in a Bag program, complete with handouts on the tables. ETHOS in a Bag is a take-home STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) series aimed at families with children between K-6th grade. Each bag contains activities that expose children to STEM concepts in real life and the community, by following along with videos on Youtube Live! After lunch, club members volunteered to help prepare ETHOS in a Bag kits in their expansive onsite warehouse.
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Elkhart Rotary Club at ETHOS - Monday, September 11, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-09-11 04:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed attorneys Cory Hildebrandt, Associate, and Matthew J. Anderson, Senior Associate from May, Oberfell, and Lorber and they shared some of the challenges and strengths of AI/Chat GPT. AI is not a single technology. It exists in many different forms through different functions and applications. Some examples of AI include: - Natural language processing (NLP), Logical AI/inferencing, which creates decision trees based on user input, such as online tax preparation programs.
- Machine learning, which is AI that learns from its past performance, such as predictive text.
- Artificial neural networks, for instance, used in image recognition technology.
- Machine perception and motion manipulation, for instance, used in industrial robotics.
- Generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, that often utilize large language models (LLMs)
AI technologies can be used to perform various functions, including: - Content generation, including text, video, audio, and computer code/
- Expertise automation.
- Image recognition and classification.
- Speech-to-text and text-to-speech conversion.
- Text analytics and generation.
- Voice-controlled assistance (like Amazon Echo and Google Home).
- Language translation
CHALLENGES A recent case, Cruz v. Raymond Talmadge d/b/a Calvary Coach, involved a GPS device, which is a common AI-driven device. In Cruz, the plaintiffs were injured when a bus struck an overpass. The plaintiffs brought claims against the manufacturers of the GPS devices used by the bus driver based on traditional theories of negligence, breach of warranty, and strict liability. The plaintiffs alleged that the devices were defectively designed because they: - Directed the driver to follow a route under an overpass that was too low for the vehicle.
- Failed to warn the driver of the dangerous situation created by driving underneath the overpass.
- The plaintiffs claimed that their injuries were foreseeable because faulty directions onto height restricted roadways by GPS devices have resulted in numerous bridge strikes. Additionally, plaintiffs claimed that feasible alternative designs existed because the device manufacturers had the data necessary to give users information about height restrictions.
The Cruz plaintiffs based their claims on traditional product liability principles. Given the semi-autonomous nature of the GPS devices at issue, the plaintiffs' claimed injuries could be traced back to: - Design components that were developed by specific companies and substantially unchanged from the time the devices left the companies' control.
- The companies' alleged failure to adequately warn about foreseeable dangers of their products.
However, applying product liability concepts is less straightforward when the product at issue incorporates more fully autonomous AI technology. For example, in cases where fault cannot be traced directly back to a human actor, the law must determine - Whether to consider the AI product itself to be the actor and, if so, the applicable standard of care governing the AI (for example, a reasonable human versus a new "reasonable machine" standard).
- How to treat foreseeability when an AI product is intended to act autonomously. The use of AI raises questions not only about what is foreseeable for AI, but also whether humans might eventually be held to a different standard, especially in cases where AI was available to perform the task.
Creating and using AI and related technology, such as computer hardware, can present unique intellectual property (IP) issues regarding: - Protection of AI through IP
- Ownership of AI IP
- AI IP infringement
About May, Oberfell, and Lorber Based in Michiana since 1856, the full-service law firm of May Oberfell Lorber provides a broad range of legal experience. From individuals, to companies large and small, to firms outside Michiana needing an accessible local partner, we use a responsive team approach at competitive rates. Blending a passionate commitment to the local community with a full spectrum of legal services, we fulfill our promise of principled, professional service to our clients. About our Speakers Matt joined May Oberfell Lorber in 2020. For over fifteen years, he has handled all phases of litigation in large markets, including Chicago and Indianapolis, and has successfully argued for reversals in the appellate courts of Indiana, Michigan, and the Seventh Circuit. Matt has extensive experience in personal injury matters, appellate law, litigation, medical malpractice, and domestic and family law and continues to focus his practice in these areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Appeals & Appellate, Medical Malpractice, Labor, Employment & Worker’s Compensation, Family & Domestic, and Professional Affiliations. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, St. Joseph County Bar Association. Matt has a B.A. in French and Russian from the University of Notre Dame, cum laude 2000, a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, 2003. He is a South Bend native, Adjunct Professor at IUSB, and has Studied abroad in France, Russia, and Singapore Cory joined May Oberfell Lorber in 2021 as a summer associate. While attending Michigan State College of Law, Cory worked as an intern in the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office and took part in the Fresh Start Fridays expungement clinics. Prior to attending law school, Cory received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and worked professionally as a Relationship Manager for several years. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the world with his wife and their two kids. His practice areas include: Corporate and Business, Banking and Finance, Litigation, Labor, and Employment & Worker’s Compensation. Cory's Professional Affiliations: Indiana State Bar Association, St. Joseph County Bar Association. Cory has a B.S. in Finance, Indiana University Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics, 2016 and J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law, 2022. Cory is a South Bend native, a proud father of twins, and enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and grappling sports.
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August 28, 2023 - Cory Hildebrandt and Matthew Anderson - AI/ChatGPT
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Eric Garton
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2023-08-28 04:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed Tami Hicks, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. Hicks joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County with more than 17 years’ experience in the field of public education. She was the principal at Model Elementary School in Goshen, where she led professional development, developed a social media presence for her school to increase community engagement and served on the district safety committee. During her tenure, she worked collaboratively with her team in the creation of the Kid Mayor program for all fourth-grade students in partnership with the City of Goshen. In 2021, Hicks was named Indiana Elementary School Principal of the Year for District 2. Prior to being principal at Model, she was assistant principal at Goshen Middle School and an instructional coach and teacher for Goshen Community Schools. As CEO, Hicks replaced Kevin Deary, who retired after serving in his role for 28 years. Hicks’ responsibilities include leading the organization’s strategic direction, oversight of organizational operations, financials, programming, brand reputation, talent recruitment, resource development and stakeholder relationships. The CEO also serves as the organization’s primary ambassador and lead communicator. About the Boys & Girls Clubs The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County began operations in 1956. The Clubs offer programming and service opportunities for children & teens to reach their full potential within the community. Each day, the Clubs provide powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across their community by offering safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed.
Each day, they welcome more than 1,500 youth between the ages of six and 18 to their Clubhouses. As soon as our club members walk through our doors, they enter an environment of stability, consistency, and physical and emotional safety. Each day they build deeply powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across our community. B&GCs offer safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed. They provide a quality Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, equipped with the skills needed to have a successful life, and demonstrating good character and citizenship.  Rotary Foundation Chair and Club Secretary Howard Edwards presented Honorary Rotarians Mike and Jenny Nolan with Paul Harris Fellow awards. Mike and Jenny have been Interact Club liaisons for many years in service to the Elkhart Rotary Club and the many high school students who's participated for the past years, including chaperoning the club's annual trips to Costa Rica.
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Elkhart Rotary Club August 21 - Tami Hicks, Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County
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Eric Garton
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2023-08-21 04:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed Holy Cross College President Marco Clark. He talked about the tri-campus community and the role Holy Cross has in the tri-campus and Michiana communities and how the College prepares its students to be a force for good in this world. Marco Clark, Ed.D. has been the President of Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, Indiana since July 1, 2022. Dr. Clark is the first president of the College who is not a Holy Cross brother or priest. Dr. Clark comes to Holy Cross College from St. Edward’s University, sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Moreau Province, located in Austin, Texas and has worked for over thirty years as a Catholic educator and leader in higher education and secondary schools sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. He succeeded Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C., who retired. Dr. Clark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross, Massachusetts, a Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Bowie State University, Maryland, and a Doctorate in Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, Nebraska. He has spent the entirety of his 33+-year career as a Catholic educator, 25 of those years serving alongside the Brothers of Holy Cross. He and his wife Peggy, a Catholic school math teacher, have three grown children and five grandchildren. As a former Division I student-athlete (Football) and coach, Marco is also an avid sports fan. He loves to bike, kayak, hike, spend time with his family, travel, relax on the beach, and play golf.  Are you ready for the Cardboard Boat Races? Join us Friday afternoon, August 18 at LaSalle Bristol Pond This will be the largest fleet to date with 64 boats participating. Grab your crew and come cruising with our "CRUW" as we sail the seas to our favorite travel destinations. 11am-3pm: Food trucks, bountiful beverages, & adventurous activities 3pm - 5pm: The cardboard boats set sail The Great Cardboard Boat Race is the official kickoff of CRUW's annual fundraising campaign that culminates with a must-see race of handmade cardboard boats. Will they sink? Will they float? Join us to find out on August 18. This year's race features a Cruisin' with the CRUW theme! Represent your favorite travel destination as we sail the seas in 2023. Mediterranean Getaway... Australian Down Under... Caribbean Cruise... California Dreamin'... you get the idea! Show us your best dream vacation! 2nd Annual Larry Roberts and Bob Lindahl Bike Ride Sep 23, 2023 9:00 AM at Studebaker Park 1020 McDonald St Elkhart, IN 46516 On Saturday September 23 at 9:00 a.m., the 2nd Annual Larry Roberts and Bob Lindahl bike ride to raise awareness and money for a cure for Multiple Myeloma begins at Studebaker Park. The ride goes along the new River Trail to the Maplehart into Goshen connecting with the Pumpkinvine to Mooys, an Amish Ice Cream shop located about 6 miles northeast of Goshen on the Pumpkinvine. Those riders going that far can purchase ice cream, sandwiches etc. We then turn around and repeat the ride back to Studebaker Park in Elkhart. Total distance is about 36 miles but shorter rides are also an option. Please email or text Don Stohler to register or with questions. donstohler@comcast.net / Cell 574-286-2386
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Elkhart Rotary Club August 15: Holy Cross College President Marco Clark
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Eric Garton
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2023-08-14 04:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed Director of Development Margie Anella, Executive Director Josh Sisk, and Board of Directors Amber Pulford of the Potawatomi Zoo for an update on the exciting projects happening at our regional zoo. For details and more about Potawatomi Zoo visit: https://www.potawatomizoo.org/ 

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Elkahrt Rotary Club August 7 - Potawatomi Zoo Updates
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2023-08-07 04:00:00Z |
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Lots of fun stuff today at the Elkhart Rotary Club! In case you missed it.... We inducted a NEW MEMBER—Dustin Miller—to the Club. Dustin is a lifetime Elkhart County community member and Manager of Project Development with DJ Construction in Goshen. President Julie Cotton conducted the induction and Membership Chair and former club president, Eric Garton, passed along the hardware. Dustin provided a brief intro of himself from podium - - Please make Dustin feel welcome in the club! Today's Sergeant, Peter Norton, extracted fun fines from club members with the theme of 'The Open Champtionship' and trivia surrounding it. That's GOLF for those keeping score. Brian Harman stunned the golf world by capturing the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on Sunday, finishing 13 under and won the Claret Jug by 6 strokes, which tied for the second-largest margin of victory by an American golfer in the storied tournament's history. Tiger Woods won by 8 at St. Andrews in Scotland in 2000. Nice job, Peter! Remember, fines collected support our not for profit grants in the spring. Julie Cotton reminded the club that NEXT MONDAY, July 31, we will be meeting for lunch and our regular noon Rotary Meeting OFFSITE at: The Historic Roosevelt Center, 215 E Indiana Ave in Elkhart. After lunch and business we will tour Tolson at 1320 Denham. Rotarians can either walk over or we can shuttle those needing assistance in cars. We had 47 people RSVP, there will be 50 lunches provided by the Matterhorn in case a couple folks forgot to let us know you are coming. Please let Julie know if you're coming, if you have not already. Thanks! During lunch, we shared some photos of this past Saturday's Rotary Kayak Adventure down Christiana Creek, coordinated by member Jamison Czarnecki. Thanks for arranging, Jamison, looked fun! Here are the happy paddlers.  Eric Garton, Robert and Peggy Weed Executive Director, shared an update on the Events and Visitors Center Expansion Project. The Project realizes four key master plan features—a new 12,000 sq.ft. Visitors Center with event capacity, an Open Air Pavilion, relocation and repurposing of the existing Visitors Cottage, and increased parking capacity. As outlined, these features will provide not only a transformational guest experience with necessary infrastructure and amenities, financial sustainability for the future, and increased mission-effectiveness, but also deliver increased quality of place and promote economic development of our area. Since its founding by the Elkhart Rotary Club in 2005, over 20 beautiful garden spaces and numerous special features have been installed at Wellfield. These major capital projects have been made possible by the vision and generosity of community leaders in the Elkhart, Indiana area. Wellfield is poised for its next transformational stage of development to meet an increasing need as we grow. Eric shared that Elkhart Rotarian Marly Rydson (now living in Florida), inspired the project through a generous lead gift committment in April 2021 in honor of his wife of 59 years, Laura Rydson, one of the original Board of Directors of the Community Foundation (and first woman on the board), who passed away in August of 2021. Marly's gift to help build the Visitors Center also engaged support from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Following his brief presentation about Wellfield's project, Eric also shared some funny Member Trivia in his role as Membership Chair. DO YOU KNOW which Rotarian?.... - ...was born in 1964, attended high school locally, is 1986 graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, a 1991 graduate of IUSB, graduated 1995 from IUSB with two Masters degrees and in 1999 graduated with a third masters degree? OR
- ...had Hall of Famer Bill Fitch as his college basketball coach? AND was the Student host to Louie Armstrong when he visited his college campus? AND spent 3 hours visiting Pete Rose shortly after his baseball career ended? OR
- ...who once rode a motorcycle, solo, to Guatemala on a whim for charity without any spanish language aptitude? AND whose art was described by a newspaper review of his gallery's opening as "Ugly Bathroom Art"?
These are just a FEW of the tidbits that you learn at Elkhart Rotary Club meetings... we'll continue the Member Trivia - - keep sending your interesting member facts to Eric Garton for more fun later.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 24, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-07-24 04:00:00Z |
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Today we welcome Jenny McGee, Founder and Executive Director of the Starfish Project. Their Purpose At Starfish Project, we help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers. The Story of the Starfish Project: We began in 2006 as a small group of friends who could no longer simply walk by the women and girls we observed being exploited around our city in Asia. None of us had a business or jewelry design background. What we shared was a desire to restore hope and bring freedom. We never imaged that today our jewelry brand would be loved by women all around the world who share the same vision. 2006: Young girls sitting in windows under the red lights called us to action. We began by visiting brothels and building relationships with the women and girls we met. Little by little, we’d find a commonality, like our kids or our favorite food, and a conversation would begin. Week after week, we’d return to the same places. Our awkward chats slowly turned into coffee dates, throwing birthday parties for the women and even giving English lessons. As the women began to trust us, they shared their stories. Many were tricked by people they loved and even sold into brothels. The following year, during an Easter party we held in the red light district, five women made the incredibly brave decision to escape their lives of exploitation. Knowing that leaving the brothel was only the first step in experiencing freedom, we launched full force into starting a business that would offer employment to our new friends — some of whom had never been to school a day in their life. Inspired by our vision to celebrate the value and beauty of each woman, our jewelry company was born. We rented a bright and cheery two-bedroom apartment with a hilarious orange sofa, and this space became our shelter and production area. The women made their first pairs of earrings around the dining room table.
By the end of our first year in business, we completed our first large wholesale order of 60,000 pairs of earrings! By June, we outgrew the orange sofa apartment and upgraded to a larger space as the women joining Starfish Project more than doubled! Equally as exciting were the birth of the first Starfish Project baby and the first Starfish Project wedding. It’s astounding how we, a group of women from vastly different backgrounds and stories, became a family. 2011: Five years later, we had established the only safe house and training facility for women escaping exploitation in our city in Asia of over 20 million. With more and more women wanting to join us, we poured ourselves into developing high quality, on-trend jewelry, ready for the international market. To employ more women and offer fair wages, we needed to sell a lot of jewelry because more sales equals more women hired. During this time, we were approached by another group of women seeking to replicate the project in a different part of Asia. We hopped on a train and met the women who shared our dream. After hearing their hearts and seeing their wonderful tenacity, we expanded Starfish Project, and the Riverside Branch was launched. The women in our headquarters were so excited to go on their first business trip to the branch office that you’d have thought we were actually buying them a plane! It was a powerful moment seeing women that came to Starfish Project broken, with less than third grade education levels, going across the country to train up new staff at the Riverside Branch.
As we continued to grow, we saw the potential for women on our production line to develop careers in fields like photography and accounting. We had the incredible privilege to encourage and equip our friends with skills that could take them far beyond Starfish Project. The life transformations were, and still are, incredible! It’s a privilege to work alongside each woman, not only to make jewelry, but also to dream of a future for her and her family. 2022: Though we started as a small group of women hoping on behalf of others who had lost all hope, Starfish Project has grown into a highly successful jewelry brand. We are featured in household-name stores and fair-trade businesses all across America. We are proud that our jewelry business, now mostly run by women who have escaped human trafficking, is leading the way in on-trend designs and industry leading quality for ethical fashion. Yet, there are still many women and girls in exploitation today. We desire to see each one experience freedom. With your help, we can! Your purchases are an investment into this powerful mission to see women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers that will transform lives for generations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations and Thanks to Tom Pletcher, whose donations have earned a Paul Harris Fellow+7 Recognition at today's meeting, presented by immediate Past President, Todd Stone. To learn more about Paul Harris Fellow recognition by giving to the Rotary Foundation, click here.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting July 17, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-07-17 04:00:00Z |
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A terrific day to be an Elkhart Rotarian! As our first meeting in July because of the July 4 holiday, this was the official 'passing of the gavel' meeting in which 2022-2023 President Todd Stone said his presidential farewell and handed the gavel to our NEW 2023-2024 club President, Julie Cotton! THANK YOU, Todd! THANK YOU, Julie! Todd thanked the many members of the club who helped make our 2022-2023 a great year, including Board Members who'd just completed a three year term, including (L-R) Dawn Fisher, Paul Warning, Peter Norton, Andy McCaskey, Eric Garton, and Tom McArthur. Todd presented each with a token of his appreciation of his own creation. Julie shared her inspirations for the year upcoming, including the new Rotary Theme and Flag for 2023-2024: We inducted a NEW MEMBER to the Club today! While she's been attending our Club as a 'visiting Rotarian' for several months, Mary Kaczka has now officially transferred her Membership from the Valparaiso Club to the Elkhart Rotary Club. Mary shared a few of her many experiences with Rotary, including several international conventions she's attended and her Rotary leadership experiences - - she's been a member of four Rotary Clubs, is a Past President, Assistant District Trainer, and was a Group Study Exchange Team leader on a trip to India! Tony Warning introduced our guests, members of the Elkhart High School Interact Club, who made a now-annual spring service trip to Nosara, Costa Rica: - Nick Hardy (parents, Nicole and Nick Hardy)
- Gianni Lucchese (mom, Heather Ek)
- Kaden Kennedy (parents, Amanda and Pat)
- Gavin Sommer (mom, Carrie)
- Savannah Tully (mom, Mindy)
- Emily Davis (parents, Tricia and Matt)
- Chaperones: Jenny and Mike Nolan, Mary and Jason Kuehne)
- Not in attendance: Addi Millslagle and Mom and chaperone, Brandi Millslagle
Tony reminded and thanked the club for our placemat advertising campaign that helps pay for this trip each year, including a monetary donation to the David S. Kitson Library. The Elkhart Rotary Club is a Partner of the David S. Kitson Library. Every summer vacation since 2005, students from the Elkhart, Indiana Youth Rotary Outreach Program have spent a week during their summer vacations visiting Nosara and working to maintain the Library building. Over 245 volunteers have served the Library through this partnership. The Library's Mission: To promote reading, learning, and cross-cultural understanding. And Vision: Fundación Biblioteca David Kitson enriches and empowers the people of our community by encouraging the lifelong habit and love of reading; providing welcoming spaces that offer collections and resources that inform, inspire, enrich, empower and entertain; promoting educational and training opportunities as an integral part of the community; creating a link between cultures that builds local and global awareness through cross-cultural understanding and friendship. The students presented a short video compilation of their trip and shared stories about the experience.  Jenny and Mike Nolan has been working with the Interact Club for 7 years, since 2016! - They've Chaperoned the Nasara, Costa Rica/David Kitson Library trip 5 times - missing 2 years due to covid.
- For Interact, they typically have 10-12 kids per class so that's 40+ kids every year that they are keeping engaged. They meet every month at the Nolan's house.
- Service projects include Taste of the Gardens, Salvation Army bell ringing, Habitat for Humanity, Dollars for Scholars, CR 6 cleanup, Aquatic Center, Church Community services & others.
Thanks to all who attended including our many guests. Thank you for helping to make our community a better place in which to live, work, and play!
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Elkhart Rotary Club July 10, 2023: It's a NEW ROTARY YEAR!
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Eric Garton
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2023-07-10 04:00:00Z |
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Thanks for all who joined us for our final meeting of the Rotary 2022-2023 fiscal year under Club President Todd Stone. Our next meeting will be Monday, July 10, we're off on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. A busy agenda for today, beginning with the awarding of three Paul Harris Fellow awards for individuals' contributions to the Rotary Foundation. As pictured L-R: - Dave Dygert, Paul Harris Fellow+2
- Sherm Hansen, Paul Harris Fellow+5
- Robert Peterson, who passed in May, posthumously awarded his Paul Harris Fellow pin, held by President Todd Stone, and
- Howard Edwards, our Club's Foundation Chair.
Today, we also welcomed three not for profit representatives to receive their Spring 2023 Grant awards: - Whitney Miller, Area Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County
- Jamison Czarnecki, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Superintendent (and fellow Rotarian)
- Peter Norton, Executive Director of Cancer Resources for Elkhart County.
Thanks to everyone who gives generously of their weekly fines, which support the Donation Committee's awarding of 14 local not for profits with nearly $13,000 in funding this year. And thanks to the weekly Sergeants and their Captain, Anthony Hunt, for coordinating the schedule. Our presenter today was Eric Garton, the Robert and Peggy Weed Executive Director at Wellfield Botanic Gardens who provided an update on the Events and Visitors Center Expansion Project. The Project realizes four key master plan features—a new 12,000 sq.ft. Visitors Center with event capacity, an Open Air Pavilion, relocation and repurposing of the existing Visitors Cottage, and increased parking capacity. As outlined, these features will provide not only a transformational guest experience with necessary infrastructure and amenities, financial sustainability for the future, and increased mission-effectiveness, but also deliver increased quality of place and promote economic development of our area. Since its founding by the Elkhart Rotary Club in 2005, over 20 beautiful garden spaces and numerous special features have been installed at Wellfield. These major capital projects have been made possible by the vision and generosity of community leaders in the Elkhart, Indiana area. Wellfield is poised for its next transformational stage of development to meet an increasing need as we grow. Here are some images from the presentation.       
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Rotary Club Meeting June 26, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-06-26 04:00:00Z |
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Our Monday, June 12 meeting had a bit of change in the program with a canceled speaker. But it did not limit our ability to induct a new member. Welcome Luke Lefever to our membership! Sponsored by Rotarian Burne Miller, Luke Lefever was invited to join Rotary about ten years ago but at the time could not commit the time due to family obligations. As his schedule has allowed, Luke felt it was time to make the jump to Rotary, and we're thrilled he has. Luke has much community involvement, having been a past board member of several community organizations including of the Osolo Little League, Elkhart Education Foundation, Elkhart City Historic Review Board, and the Northern Indiana Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Association. Currently, Luke is a board member of the Upper Room Recovery Community in South Bend. Luke is a financial advisor and Director of Client Experience for Pathway Asset and Tax Advisory. Members, please welcome Luke and help him get involved with our club.
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Rotary Meeting June 12 Welcomes New Member Luke Lefever
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Eric Garton
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2023-06-16 04:00:00Z |
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Rod Roberson celebrates Elkhart's quality of place in 2023 State of the City address WVPE 88.1 Elkhart/South Bend | By Marek Mazurek Published June 5, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT For Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, quality of place is the concept driving the city forward as it looks to build on the momentum of the past three years. Speaking at a meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club on Monday, Roberson delivered the annual State of the City address, touting the city’s strong housing market and focus on entertainment. “The dynamics of quality of place simply overwhelm almost everything else local governments do,” Roberson said. “Young people are the future of growth and they’re mobile. What’s going to make them put down roots? Quality of place.” Roberson said all aspects of city government play a role in quality of place, but he highlighted the completion of the River Greenway Trail and city’s recently announced plans to build an 8,000 seat amphitheater as recent successful initiatives. “To make quality of place work, we must capitalize on the things that are uniquely Elkhart,” Roberson said. The mayor, who’s ending his first term at the end of this year, also cited a report from the Wall Street Journal, which has named Elkhart one of the nation’s best emerging housing markets for the third time in two years. Since late 2021, the city has created more than 600 jobs and $85 million in investments through economic incentives for business, according to Roberson. Roberson also credited the Elkhart Police Department, which reported an 11% decrease in violent crimes in 2022, as another component in creating a good quality of place. Use of force complaints are declining and staffing levels are rising, Roberson said, which are signs of the department’s shift away from the negative culture created under past administrations and police chiefs. Monday’s State of the City marked Roberson’s fourth address and the mayor took a moment to celebrate what he sees as the city’s progress in those four years. “If you remember [in 2019], Elkhart was coming off of a massive flood. The police department was being viewed as an embarrassment. Tolson Youth Center was being closed and the city’s administration and council were at war with each other. We’ve come a long way,” Roberson said. Roberson is running for re-election and is so far not opposed by either party. The mayor also touted the city’s 311 system as a successful way to engage neighborhoods in the city and emphasized the importance of of public-private partnerships in addressing housing and other issues. 
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Elkhart Rotary Club June 5, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-06-05 04:00:00Z |
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 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. 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club May 22, 2023 - The Matamba Project
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Eric Garton
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2023-05-22 04:00:00Z |
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On 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. 
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Elkhart Rotary Club - May 15, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-05-15 04:00:00Z |
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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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club May 8, 2023 - Lifeline Youth Ministries
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Eric Garton
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2023-05-08 04:00:00Z |
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 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club, May 1, 2023 — enFocus
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Eric Garton
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2023-05-01 04:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed representatives from the Indiana Youth Institute: - Tami Silverman, President & CEO
- Taylor Johnson, Policy & Data Advocacy Manager
- Chelsea Naylor, Northwest Outreach Manager
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 After being raised in Bloomington, Indiana by a family of educators and having 25 years of experience managing teams to create positive impact and lasting change, Tami Silverman leads the vision of the Indiana Youth Institute by constructing and implementing strategies to fulfill IYI’s mission of statewide child success. Tami serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson, advocating for programs, innovations, and policies that benefit children and youth. Tami brings to IYI a clear understanding of the challenges faced by many children and families through her experience in family violence prevention and youth leadership and service. It was while working with thousands of homeless, often traumatized children that she confronted first-hand how some children face seemingly insurmountable challenges while others are born with immense resources and support. This has sparked her passion for equity, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential. She currently serves on the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Cabinet Youth Committee, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s Partnership Pentagon, the Indiana Criminal Justice Authority’s Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group, the board of directors for the Center for Sports Transformation and Indiana University’s Society of Aeons. 
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 24, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-04-24 04:00:00Z |
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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: - Equine Learning and Horsemanship
- Adventure Learning (high ropes course, rock wall & team building )
- Target Learning with Archery and Hatchet Throwing (in partnership with USA Archery/US Junior Olympics)
- Nature Education (fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, gardening, birds of prey, botany, & more)
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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club at Five Star Life's Summit Campus in Union, MI
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Eric Garton
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2023-04-17 04:00:00Z |
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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. 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting April 10, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-04-10 04:00:00Z |
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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."
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Elkhart Rotary Club April 3, 2023 with Julie Cotton
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Eric Garton
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2023-04-03 04:00:00Z |
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Today 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 27, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-03-27 04:00:00Z |
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Spring 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. CLUB REMINDERS - Deadline for Submission for the J & K Kissinger Award is March 28, 2023. The J & K Kissinger Award was created in 1989 by District 6540's then-Governor William H. Heinhuis to commemorate the Rotary life and service of John M. (Jack) Kissinger, a member of the Elkhart Rotary Club who served as District Governor during the 1963-1964 Rotary year. Find the application and information HERE.
- Deadline for this year's Rotary Grants is April 1. As part of its mission of “Service above Self”, the Elkhart Rotary Club provides an opportunity for financial support for programs benefiting the Elkhart County community. Requests for donations/grants will be accepted by email until April 1, 2023, and normally range from $500-$1000. Funding of approved grants will occur June 19, 2023. Find the application and information HERE.
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Elkhart Rotary Meeting March 20, 2023 - The Elkhart Area Career Center
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Eric Garton
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2023-03-20 04:00:00Z |
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Today 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
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Eric Garton
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2023-03-13 04:00:00Z |
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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 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 6, 2023 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)
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Eric Garton
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2023-03-06 05:00:00Z |
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Today 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: - 30,000 sq. ft
- 2 Indoor Gymnasiums
- Dance and Art Room
- Computer Room
- Childcare Room
- Community Care Room
- Commercial Kitchen
- Outdoor Basketball Courts
- Soccer Field
- Park
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Indigenous Plants
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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 27, 2023 - Breanna Allen, Executive Director, Tolson Center for Community Excellence
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2023-02-27 05:00:00Z |
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What 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: - Keith Sarber put in a plug for community theater! Murder is coming down the tracks to the Bristol Opera House... February 24 – March 5. Elkhart Civic Theatre will present Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express starting February 24 for a two weekend run at the Bristol Opera House. The play is based on Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name. About the play: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed multiple times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Keith Sarber stars as Monsieur Bouc! For more info and tickets visit: https://elkhartcivictheatre.org/murder-on-the-orient-express-opens-february/
- Jim Snodgrass, on behalf of the Red Ribbon Rookies, thanked those who contributed ideas for the committee's inaugural 2023 project. The committee has chosen to partner with Tolson Center for Excellence and their literacy initiative AND Council on Aging, who will help supply volunteers for that initiative. We look forward to hearing more about this project - -great job, Red Ribbon Rookies!
- Julie Cotton announced:
- Junior achievement volunteer training is upcoming - New Volunteer Training and Kit Pick ups are Tuesday 2/21 11:00-12:30. These will take place at JA BizTown 1025 N Michigan St, Elkhart. Please note you only need to come to training if you are a completely new volunteer. There will also be a virtual training on Thursday March 2 at 10am you will need to arrange kit pick up prior to the training. Get inspired with a quick video about JA volunteer opportunities: https://youtu.be/qrj5Hu9qmpM
- Join our upcoming wellness challenge, or "couch to 5k" as we prepare to help out as 'Sparkle Runners' in support of the Girls on the Run Michiana Elkhart 5k run scheduled for Saturday, May 13. You can walk or run to support the participants. More info to follow...
- May 29 we'll have a fifth Monday social - no regular meeting; We'll also coordinate participation in Elkhart's Memorial Day Parade - -more info coming soon!
- Sunday, June 11: South Bend Cubs game! Signup at https://elkhartrotary.org/event/southbend-cubs-game-1/
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 20, 2023 - Jennifer Sager, Sleep in Heavenly Peace
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2023-02-20 05:00:00Z |
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Today 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: - Peter Norton reminded club members that this Thursday, February 16 at 5 p.m. is Thirsty Thursday at Artisan. Come as you are, enjoy a drink and fellowship with fellow Rotarians.
- March 28 is the deadline for nominations for the J & K Kissinger Award, to be presented to District 6540's 'Rotarian of the Year' by President Todd Stone at our district event in April. For more about the award and to find the nomination form, CLICK HERE.
- April 1 is the deadline for grant applications for not-for-profit organizations in our area. Download the application here.
June 11: Join us for Sunday Funday with the South Bend Cubs vs. the Lansing Lugnuts! Where: Four Winds Field in the Owner's Suite When: Sunday June 11th, Game time is 2:05PM, (the Ballpark is open prior to the game if you and your family would like to take advantage of their many Game Day experiences.) Who: All Elkhart Rotarians, families and friends welcome! Cost: $40/person includes ticket for admission, rental of the owner's suite, hat, T-shirt, and lunch! Register online here - - don't miss your chance, this event will sell out! Today, we welcome Elkhart High School senior Shea Hull, who'll be joining us weekly in February. Today, Shea introduced herself from the podium said she looks forward to returning next week to learn more about what Rotary has to offer in the community.

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Elkhart Rotary Club—February 13, 2023: Sean Lanier, Resolve Solutions
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2023-02-13 05:00:00Z |
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Another 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. Congratulations to Rotarians elected to a 3-year term: Rob Hartzler, Paul Warning, and Irwin Larrier 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/
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February 6 - Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting
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Eric Garton
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2023-02-06 05:00:00Z |
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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: - Does the project address the greatest needs in Elkhart County?
- Does the project address youth or youth-oriented needs?
- Does the project or the proposing organization have a broad community impact?
- Does the project empower girls and women?
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. 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Grant Requests are being accepted through April 1, 2023
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Eric Garton
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2023-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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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: - Economic Development
- Community Development, and
- Redevelopment
Trina shared a great video showing some results of the City's Small Business Continuity Program grants. Thank you, Trina, for visiting and sharing more about the City's Development Department.
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January 30 - Trina Harris, City of Elkhart Development Services
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Eric Garton
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2023-01-30 05:00:00Z |
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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: - Student Engagement and Academic Success
- Student Wellbeing,
- Thriving Staff, and
- Community Building
Todd Stone presents Tom Neat the Rotary Foundation's Major Donor award for Tom's generous donations over the years.
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January 23, 2023, Noon Division Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club
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Eric Garton
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2023-01-23 05:00:00Z |
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Jan 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) 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:
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January 16, 2023, Noon Division Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club
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Eric Garton
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2023-01-16 05:00:00Z |
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January 9, 2023 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
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Eric Garton
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2023-01-13 05:00:00Z |
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Get to Know Fellow Rotarians
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Andy McCaskey
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2021-09-07 04:00:00Z |
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Economic Development Corp Projects
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-12-09 05:00:00Z |
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LaCasa 2021 Outlook
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-11-26 05:00:00Z |
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RV Industry Update
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-11-18 05:00:00Z |
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Three Kinds of Journalism
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-11-09 05:00:00Z |
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Diversity in Rotary
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-11-02 05:00:00Z |
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Elkhart Industry Perspective
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-10-19 04:00:00Z |
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Potawatomi Zoo Revitalization
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-10-12 04:00:00Z |
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Ribbon of Hope
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-10-05 04:00:00Z |
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Hotel Elkhart Project
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-09-29 04:00:00Z |
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Kem Shield: a Covid 19 Story
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-08-31 04:00:00Z |
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Wellfield Gardens Event Plans
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-08-18 04:00:00Z |
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Welcome to Morning Division
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-06-25 04:00:00Z |
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District Grant-Community Foundation-Return to Matterhorn
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-06-16 04:00:00Z |
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The Crossing
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-06-10 04:00:00Z |
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Wellfield Japanese Garden Project
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-06-03 04:00:00Z |
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Inovateus Solar - Commercial Solar Projects
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-05-18 04:00:00Z |
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ShelterBox and Guatemala Dress Project Update
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2020-05-11 04:00:00Z |
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Elkhart General Hospital COVID-19 Response
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-05-06 04:00:00Z |
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Virtual Meeting - April 27, 2020
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Bank and Accountant View of PPP
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-04-27 04:00:00Z |
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Indiana Youth Institute
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Andy McCaskey
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2020-03-24 04:00:00Z |
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Sustainable Elkhart - March 16, 2020
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2020-03-22 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-03-09 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-03-02 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-02-24 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-02-17 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-02-10 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-02-03 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-01-27 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-01-20 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-01-13 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2020-01-06 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-12-16 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-12-09 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-12-02 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-11-25 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-11-18 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-11-11 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-11-04 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-10-28 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-10-21 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-10-14 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-10-07 04:00:00Z |
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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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Gathering September 30, 2019
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Eric Garton
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2019-09-30 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-09-23 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-09-16 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-09-09 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-08-26 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-08-05 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-07-29 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-07-22 04:00:00Z |
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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
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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
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-07-01 04:00:00Z |
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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
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2019-06-24 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-06-17 04:00:00Z |
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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
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2019-06-10 04:00:00Z |
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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
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2019-06-03 04:00:00Z |
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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
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2019-05-27 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-05-13 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-04-29 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-04-15 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-04-08 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-04-01 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-03-25 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-03-11 04:00:00Z |
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Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on March 4, 2019; Today we welcomed Elkhart Community Schools new Superintendent, Dr. Steve Thalheimer.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting March 4, 2019
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Eric Garton
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2019-03-04 05:00:00Z |
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Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 25, 2019; Today we welcomed newly appointed Elkhart Chief of Police, Chris Snyder.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 25, 2019
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Eric Garton
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2019-02-26 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 18, 2019
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2019-02-19 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 11, 2019
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Eric Garton
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2019-02-11 05:00:00Z |
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Welcome to the Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting on February 4, 2019; Today we welcomed speaker Levon Johnson, President/CEO, Greater Elkhart Chamber.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting February 4, 2019
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2019-02-04 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting January 28, 2019
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Eric Garton
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2019-01-31 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-01-21 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-01-14 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2019-01-07 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2018-12-18 05:00:00Z |
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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...
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Elkhart Rotary Club Community Organization Grants Available for Spring 2019!
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Eric Garton
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2018-12-06 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2018-12-03 05:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed Jesse Sensenig, owner of Goshen Brewery
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 12, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-11-18 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2018-11-05 05:00:00Z |
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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
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Eric Garton
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2018-10-29 04:00:00Z |
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 15, 2018 Today's Speaker: Jackie Walorski, candidate for congress
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 15, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-10-19 04:00:00Z |
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The 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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 8, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-10-10 04:00:00Z |
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Today's presenter was Mel Hall, candidate for congress
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting October 1, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-10-02 04:00:00Z |
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September 24, 2018 Meeting of the Elkhart Rotary Club featuring a presentation from 91.1 WGCS 'The Globe' Radio's station manager, Jason Samuel
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 24, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-09-24 04:00:00Z |
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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.
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 17, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-09-17 04:00:00Z |
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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!
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting September 10, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-09-10 04:00:00Z |
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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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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting, August 27, 2018
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Eric Garton
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2018-08-27 04:00:00Z |
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Rotary 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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Interact News
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2018-05-01 04:00:00Z |
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Pete McCown, President of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 23, 2018
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2018-04-26 04:00:00Z |
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Richard Aguirre, from the Center for Healing and Hope, Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 16, 2018
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2018-04-26 04:00:00Z |
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Lois Tomaszewski, Managing Editor of the Elkhart Truth, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 2, 2018
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2018-04-09 04:00:00Z |
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Rob Bartles, Jr, CEO of Martin's Supermarkets, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 26, 2018
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2018-03-29 04:00:00Z |
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Astronomer Shane Larson Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 19, 2018
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2018-03-21 04:00:00Z |
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Brian Edwards, General Manager of Lippert Components, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 22, 2018
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2018-01-23 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Troy Weirick, Cardiologist with Beacon Heath System, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--December 4, 2017
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2017-12-05 05:00:00Z |
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Cory Martin, Chaplain of the Elkhart County Jail Ministry, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--November 27, 2017
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2017-11-28 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Interact Group Recently Completed a Clean-up Project for Country Road 6
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Interact Group Activity
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2017-10-31 04:00:00Z |
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Anthony Hunt, WVPE Station Manager, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 23, 2017
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2017-10-24 04:00:00Z |
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District 6540 Governor, Lisa Waterman, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 9, 2017
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2017-10-10 04:00:00Z |
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Brian Dorman, News Anchor from ABC57, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--September 25, 2017
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2017-09-26 04:00:00Z |
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Pete 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--September 11, 2017
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2017-09-13 04:00:00Z |
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Curtis T. Hill, Attorney General for Indiana, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 28, 2017
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2017-09-07 04:00:00Z |
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The Club Welcomes Two Speakers: Patsy Boehler, Director of Ethos and Dr. Phil Sakimato, Astrophysicist from Notre Dame
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Club Meeting Recap--August 14, 2017
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2017-08-15 04:00:00Z |
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Regina Emberton, President and CEO of Michiana Partnership Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 7, 2017
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2017-08-10 04:00:00Z |
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Efrat Noar, an Israeli Emmisary with the Jewish Federation, Tells Her Story to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--July 24, 2017
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2017-07-25 04:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Eric Amt Highlights Some of the Club's Accomplishments Over the Last 25 Years
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Club Meeting Recap--July 10, 2017
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2017-07-11 04:00:00Z |
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Eric Pianowski, Executive Director or Loveway Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--June 19, 2017
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2017-06-23 04:00:00Z |
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Sam Callantine, from Gweedo's Purple Shamrocks, Spoke about the Growing Opioid Epidemic
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Club Meeting Recap--May 22, 2017
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2017-05-23 04:00:00Z |
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Iris Hammel, Director of St. Joe CEO, Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--May 8, 2017
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2017-05-14 04:00:00Z |
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Elkhart 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, May 1, 2017
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2017-05-02 04:00:00Z |
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Magistrate Deborah Domine and Justin Allen, CASA Director for CAPS, Address the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 24, 2017
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2017-04-25 04:00:00Z |
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Glenn Stutzman, Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 20, 2017
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2017-03-28 04:00:00Z |
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Elkhart 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 13, 2017
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2017-03-15 04:00:00Z |
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Dr. Robert Haworth, Superintendent of Elkhart Community Schools,
Spoke to the Club about the Coming School Merger Plans
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Club Meeting Recap--March 6, 2017
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2017-03-12 05:00:00Z |
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Ashley Boling Molyneaux Spoke to the Club
About the Elkhart Education Foundation
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Club Meeting Recap--February 27, 2017
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2017-02-28 05:00:00Z |
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Annual 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--Februrary 13, 2017
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2017-02-14 05:00:00Z |
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Brad Miller, Community Preservation Specialist
from Indiana Landmarks, Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--February 6, 2017
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2017-02-09 05:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Merritt Dilts Spoke to the Club About
the Center for Business Excellence
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Club Meeting Recap--January 30, 2017
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2017-02-02 05:00:00Z |
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Kyle 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 23, 2017
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2017-01-24 05:00:00Z |
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Andy Jones, Director of Downtown Development,
for the City of Elkhart, Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 16, 2017
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2017-01-19 05:00:00Z |
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Marcy Dean, Director of the Patawatomi Zoo,
and Special "Guests" Visit the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 9, 2017
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2017-01-11 05:00:00Z |
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Annual Joint Meeting with
the Elkhart Kiwanis Club
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Club Meeting Recap--December 13, 2016
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2016-12-14 05:00:00Z |
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Elkhart Rotarians, Your Help is Needed
For the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign!
(read the request from Matt Lentsch below)
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For All Elkhart Rotarians
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2016-12-06 05:00:00Z |
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Salvation Army Captain, Nic Montgomery,
Addresses the Club, Kicking Off the 2016
Salvation Army Campaign
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Club Meeting Recap--November 28, 2016
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2016-11-29 05:00:00Z |
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Erin Wagler, Public Relations Manager for
SonSet Solutions, Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--November 21, 2016
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2016-11-22 05:00:00Z |
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Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--November 7, 2016
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2016-11-08 05:00:00Z |
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Notre Dame Professor, Robert J. Bernhard,
Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 31, 2016
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2016-11-02 04:00:00Z |
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Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 17, 2016
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2016-10-24 04:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Pete McCown, President of
Community Foundation of Elkhart County
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 10, 2016
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2016-10-11 04:00:00Z |
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Sara Stewart, President and Executive Director,
of Unity Gardens Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 3, 2016
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2016-10-04 04:00:00Z |
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Iris Hammel, Facilitator at St. Joe CEO,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--September 26, 2016
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2016-09-27 04:00:00Z |
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Andrew Wiand, Executive Director of EnFocus,
Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--September 19, 2016
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2016-09-21 04:00:00Z |
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A Special "Thank You!"
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2016-09-06 04:00:00Z |
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Join us this Saturday,
August 27, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Elkhart Rotary's Signature Event!
(Click here for detailed information)
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Special Event:
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2016-08-24 04:00:00Z |
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Sharon Pohly, CEO of Girls Scouts
of Northern Indiana-Michiana,
Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 22, 2016
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2016-08-24 04:00:00Z |
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Lynn Coleman, Candidate for Indiana's 2nd District,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 15, 2016
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2016-08-16 04:00:00Z |
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District Governor, Dr. Ranjan Kini,
Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 8, 2016
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2016-08-10 04:00:00Z |
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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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Club Meeting Recap--August 1, 2016
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2016-08-05 04:00:00Z |
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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.
(click above for a musical sample)
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2016-08-03 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 26, 2016
Connie Caiceros, from the Center for Community Justice,
Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--July 25, 2016
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2016-07-26 04:00:00Z |
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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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Club Meeting Recap--July 18, 2016
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2016-07-21 04:00:00Z |
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Our Club Secretary, Marie Drake, is Presented with an
Award Honoring Her Many Years of Dedicated Service
Thank You, Marie!
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Thank You, Marie Drake!
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2016-06-23 04:00:00Z |
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Dr. Rob Haworth Tells the Club About the
Elkhart Community School Strategic Plan
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Club Meerting Recap--June 20, 2016
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2016-06-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 15, 2016
Stan Glanders Spoke to the Club about
the American Flag
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Club Meeting Recap--June 13, 2016
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2016-06-15 04:00:00Z |
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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--June 6, 2016
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2016-06-09 04:00:00Z |
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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 23, 2016
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2016-05-24 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 10, 2016
Dr. Shane Larson, from Adler Planetarium,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--May 9, 2016
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2016-05-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 04, 2016
Matt Miller, President of Newmar Corporation,
Tells the Club about the Manufacture
of High-End RVs
Our Club Exchanges Flags with Visiting Rotarian
Ondrej Tuma from the Czech Republic
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Club Meeting Recap--May 2, 2016
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2016-05-04 04:00:00Z |
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Dr. Jonathan Neufeld,
V.P. of I.T. and Integrated Care for Oaklawn,
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 25, 2016
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2016-04-29 04:00:00Z |
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Representatives of "Partnership for Children"
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 18, 2016
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2016-04-21 04:00:00Z |
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Elkhart 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 11, 2016
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2016-04-14 04:00:00Z |
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Drew Buscareno, Assistant Vice President for
University Relations and Notre Dame,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 4, 2016
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2016-04-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 29, 2016
Jeff White, Vice President at the RV/MH Hall of Fame,
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 28, 2016
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2016-03-29 04:00:00Z |
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Elkhart Mayor, Tim Neese,
Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 14, 2016
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2016-03-17 04:00:00Z |
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"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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Volunteer Saturdays
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2016-03-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 11, 2016
Kelby Rose, Director of the Elkhart County
Historical Museum, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 7, 2016
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2016-03-11 05:00:00Z |
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Regina Shands Stolzfus Spoke to the Club on
Peace Education and Civic Engagement
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Club Meeting Recap--February 29, 2016
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2016-03-02 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Cindy Bergeman Adresses the Club
on How Stress Affects Your Health
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Club Meeting Recap--February 22, 2016
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2016-02-26 05:00:00Z |
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Martin Klubeck Addresses the Club on
"How to Measure Success"
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Club Meeting Recap--February 8, 2016
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2016-02-11 05:00:00Z |
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Diana Lawson, Director of Elkhart County
Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--January 25, 2016
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2016-02-05 05:00:00Z |
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Mrs. Thushanti Kamalakanth, an Attorney from Goshen,
Speaks to the Club About Immigration
New Elkhart Rotary Inductees:
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Club Meeting Recap--January 11, 2016
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2016-01-13 05:00:00Z |
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YOU'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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Rotary Foundation Fellowship Event
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2016-01-11 05:00:00Z |
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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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In Memory of Jim Brotherson
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2016-01-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 10, 2015
Dr. David Benak, Director of the
Elkhart Area Career Center,
Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--December 7, 2015
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2015-12-10 05:00:00Z |
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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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Interact in Action!
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2015-12-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 17, 2015
Kay Ball, Director of the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--November 16, 2015
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2015-11-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 09, 2015
Professor Carolyn Schrock-Shenk Spoke to the Club
About the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program
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Club Meeting Recap--November 9, 2015
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2015-11-09 05:00:00Z |
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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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Rotary in the Community
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2015-11-06 05:00:00Z |
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Dr. Barb Bellefeuille, from Bethel College,
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--November 2, 2015
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2015-11-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 05, 2015
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Club Meeting Recap--October 19 & 26, 2015
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2015-11-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 14, 2015
Phil Briski, President of Zion Technologies,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 12, 2015
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2015-10-14 04:00:00Z |
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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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Congratulations, Elkhart Rotarians, on Perfect Attendance!
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2015-10-12 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 09, 2015
Dr. Mark King, CEO of Greencroft Community,
Addressed the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--October 5, 2015
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2015-10-09 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 29, 2015
Merritt Dilts Spoke to the Club
About his Service Trip to Bangladesh
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Club Meeting Recap--September 21, 2015
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2015-09-29 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2015
Beverly Kitson Spoke to the Club
about the David Kitson Library
in Costa Rica
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Club Meeting Recap--September 14, 2015
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2015-09-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 26, 2015
Rob Staley, CEO of The Crossing,
Discusses His Unique Education Program
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Club Meeting Recap--August 24, 2015
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2015-08-26 04:00:00Z |
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Join us this Monday, August 31st, for a Special Evening Meeting
(see details below)
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Don't Miss....
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2015-08-26 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 20, 2015
Robert Hartig, from American Funds,
Addresses the Club on the Stock Market
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Club Meeting Recap--August 17, 2015
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2015-08-20 04:00:00Z |
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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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Join us This Saturday for "Taste of the Gardens"
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2015-08-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 11, 2015
Rick Horn, President of Play Tall Consulting,
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 10, 2015
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2015-08-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2015
Elkhart County Sheriff, Brad Rogers,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--August 3, 2015
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2015-08-04 04:00:00Z |
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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 27, 2015
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2015-07-28 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 23, 2015
Participants Discussed Their Trip to
Nosara, Costa Rica, to Help the Kitson Library
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Club Meeting Recap--July 20, 2015
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2015-07-23 04:00:00Z |
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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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In Memory of Bill Petersen
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2015-07-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 18, 2015
Raz Revah, Emissary from the Jewish Federation,
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--July 13, 2015
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2015-07-18 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 07, 2015
Brian Krider, from Ben's Soft Pretzels,
Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--July 6, 2015
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2015-07-07 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 01, 2015
Outgoing President Chuck Grodnik Passes the Gavel
to Incoming President Terri Rickel
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Club Meeting Recap--June 29, 2015
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2015-07-01 04:00:00Z |
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Terry Rodino and Mike Yoder,
Elkhart County Commissioners,
Discuss Issues Concerning Elkhart County
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Club Meeting Recap--June 8, 2015
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2015-06-10 04:00:00Z |
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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--June 1, 2015
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2015-06-03 04:00:00Z |
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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 18, 2015
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2015-05-20 04:00:00Z |
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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 11, 2015
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2015-05-14 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 05, 2015
Goshen Mayor, Allan Kauffman,
Addresses the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--May 4, 2015
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2015-05-06 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 27, 2015
Bryan Blair, General Manager of the Elkhart County Fair,
Speaks to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--April 27, 2015
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2015-04-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 20, 2015
Dr. Michael Hartman Spoke to the Club
About His Mission Trips to Laos
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Club Meeting Recap--April 20, 2015
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2015-04-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 19, 2015
Bill Stanczykiewicz Speaks to the Club About
The Indiana Youth Institute
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Club Meeting Recap--April 13, 2015
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2015-04-20 00:00:00Z |
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Deanna Gumpf, Notre Dame Softball Coach,
Addresses the Club about
the "Strikeout Cancer" Initiative
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Club Meeting Recap--April 6, 2015
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2015-04-07 00:00:00Z |
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J & K Kissinger Award Presented to Jim Brotherson
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April 3, 2015
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2015-04-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 25, 2015
RYLA Awards Given
Bob Brown, of Lebermuth Company, Spoke to the Club
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Club Meeting Recap--March 23, 2015
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2015-03-26 00:00:00Z |
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Meeting times and locations for some nearby Rotary Clubs
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2015-03-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 17, 2015
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Rotary Dollars
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2015-03-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 11, 2015
Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore Addresses the Club
On the State of the City

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Club Meeting Recap--March 9, 2015
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2015-03-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 03, 2015
Justin Maust Speaks to the Club About
Momentum and Developing Community Leaders

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Club Meeting Recap--March 2, 2015
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2015-03-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 23, 2015
Sharon Risser Speaks to the Club
About the Challenges of Dementia

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Club Meeting Recap--February 23, 2015
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2015-02-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 16, 2015
Donations Committee Presents Cash Awards
to Local Non Profit Groups
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Club Meeting Recap--February 16, 2015
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2015-02-17 00:00:00Z |
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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--February 9, 2015
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2015-02-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 26, 2015
Pete McCown Updates the Club on the
Elkhart County Community Foundation

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Club Meeting Recap--January 26, 2015
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2015-01-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 20, 2015
Educator, Lavon Johnson, Speaks to the Club
About Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Club Meeting Recap--January 19, 2015
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2015-01-21 00:00:00Z |
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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 12, 2015
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2015-01-13 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 05, 2015
Bill Rieth Spoke to the Club About
The United Way

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Club Meeting Recap--January 5, 2015
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2015-01-06 00:00:00Z |
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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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In Memory of Denny Gill
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2015-01-04 05:00:00Z |
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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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Club Meeting Recap--December 15, 2014
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2014-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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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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In Memory of Don Krabill
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2014-12-15 05:00:00Z |
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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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Club Meeting Recap--December 1, 2014
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2014-12-03 00:00:00Z |
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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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Rotary Interact Trip To Nosara, Costa Rica 2014
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2014-07-17 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Congratulations, Elkhart Rotarians!
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Richard Kallenberg
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2014-07-01 00:00:00Z |
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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
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In Memory of Bob Stackhouse
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Richard Kallenberg
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2014-06-10 00:00:00Z |
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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.
While serving in the U. S. Army, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Moore. They had four children and five grandchildren, and they were all at his side when he died May 9, 2014.
For several years, Bob assembled fellow Rotarians, chartered a bus and traveled to Ann Arbor for the University of Michigan football games. Everyone had a grand time, even if Michigan lost the game, which didn't happen often. He was the last person to serve a full year as sergeant-at-arms for the club. I believe that was the 1978-79 Rotary year. He was club president in 1971-72. It was a good year. We, who knew him, feel a loss. Rest in peace, Bob.
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Remembering Bob Pfaff
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Shannon White
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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
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Shannon White
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2014-05-06 00:00:00Z |
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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
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In Memory of Bill Heinhuis
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Shannon White
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2014-04-22 00:00:00Z |
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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:
- Job openings in your company you would like other Rotarians to know about
- Information about your not-for-profit organization and how to contribute
- Upcoming community events you would like to promote
All items should be submitted to Greg Anders by email through the website.
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Members Marketplace
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2013-08-06 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Gregory Anders
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2013-06-25 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Gregory Anders
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2013-06-18 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Gregory Anders
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2013-06-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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Special Thanks on Fifth Monday evening
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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Report on District Conference
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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J & K Kissinger Award
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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Group Study Exchange
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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Welcome New Member Andrew Harman
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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May Anniversaries
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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May Birthdays
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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2013 Taste of the Gardens
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2013
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Membership Changes
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Maria Slager on May 02, 2013
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Elkhart Rotary Caring Committee
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Maria Slager
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 01, 2013
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Congratulations Elkhart Rotary on Foundation Giving!
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2013-04-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 30, 2013
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Thank you letter from Church Community Services
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2013-03-31 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 26, 2013
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Elkhart Rotary Member Chuck Kelson
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2013-02-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 26, 2013
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Welcome New Member Roger Duffy
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2013-02-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 18, 2013
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Elkhart Rotary printed, pocket size club directory
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2013-02-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 18, 2013
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Letter From Charles Miller
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2013-02-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 09, 2013
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District Rotary Grant
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2013-02-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 06, 2013
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Paul Harris Fellows Presented
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2013-01-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 06, 2013
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New member induction
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2013-01-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 30, 2012
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In Memory of Rotarian Janice Ruszkowski
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2012-12-31 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 15, 2012
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District Foundation Dinner
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2012-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 15, 2012
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting December 11, 2012
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2012-12-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Marie Drake on Dec 01, 2012
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District 6540
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Marie Drake
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2012-12-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mike Lobeck on Nov 20, 2012
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2012 Salvation Army Campaign
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Mike Lobeck
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2012-11-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 20, 2012
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Welcome New Member Michael Kemp
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2012-11-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 20, 2012
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 19, 2012
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2012-11-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 20, 2012
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Donations 2012
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2012-11-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 13, 2012
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Thank you from Gene Hungate
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2012-11-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 13, 2012
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Welcome New Member Connie Caiceros
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2012-11-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 11, 2012
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Elkhart Rotary Club Meeting November 12, 2012
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2012-11-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 31, 2012
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Reflections on the Foundation Dinner
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2012-11-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Marie Drake on Oct 15, 2012
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Rotary License Plate
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Marie Drake
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2012-10-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2012
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Visit our Facebook page
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2012-09-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Marie Drake on Aug 11, 2012
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Board of Directors Change
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Marie Drake
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2012-08-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 15, 2012
Welcome new Honorary Rotarian, Nick Simons.
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Welcome New Honorary Rotarian - Nick Simons
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2012-07-16 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Marie Drake
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2012-05-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Marie Drake on Jan 01, 2012
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Attendance Make-up
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Marie Drake
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2012-01-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Marie Drake on Dec 04, 2011
Make-up credit reporting.
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Committee Chairs and Members
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Marie Drake
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2011-12-05 00:00:00Z |
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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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Rotarian Beryl Boss
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2011-07-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Marie Drake on Apr 26, 2011
Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith, presented the Service Above Self award to Elkhart Rotarian Myrl Nofziger.
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Elkhart Rotarian Myrl Nofziger presented the Service Above Self Award.
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Marie Drake
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2011-04-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 16, 2011
About Group Study Exchange
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Group Study Exchange
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2011-04-17 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Marie Drake
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2011-01-02 00:00:00Z |
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REPORTING ON HAITI MISSION TRIP
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Haiti
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Posted by Marie Drake
Elkhart Rotary presentation in Brazil.
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Presentation in Brazil
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Marie Drake
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Eden Children's Village Update
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Eden Update
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Posted by Terri Rickel
Taste of the Gardens
2010
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Taste of the Gardens
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Terri Rickel
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Paul Harris Fellow Presentation
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Dean Hupp Paul Harris
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Posted by Marie Drake
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GSE
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Marie Drake
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