April, 2006 My Fellow Rotarians - Rotary's Global History Fellowship

District 6440 Histories 2005
Beautification Program; participated in several “Casino Nights” for various organizations which
provided substantial source of funds which Club was able to continue active donations; participated in
annual food drive for needy families during Thanksgiving Holiday; continued to sponsor Interact
program; organized Annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast and sponsored Bingo Night at Buffalo Grove
Festival; held three Casino-Nite events for other non-charitable organizations as fund raisers.
Major fundraisers included our annual Pancake Breakfast and raffle at Buffalo Grove Days and annual
auction. Club received a 644 Distinguished Club Citation and Star Emblem.
Presidents include:
1996-98 - Ron Jonas
1998-99 - Eric Smith
1999-00 - John Green
Youth Exchange Activity:
1980 - Sent student to Mexico.
2000-01 - Mark Meyers
2001-02 - Ranny Welborn
2002-03 - Greg Lundgren
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2003-04 - Al Viehman
2004-05 - Rick Drazner
2005-06 Martha Weiss
Rotary Club of Carol Stream Chartered Dec. 30, 1980
On December 30, 1980, the Rotary Club of Carol Stream was chartered with about 25 members.
1980-Worked with Carol Stream Police department and Park District on Bike Rodeo Safety Project.
1981-Worked on Bike Rodeo, held first annual Blood Drive, participated in Anti-Vandalism Campaign
with local merchants and police department, hosted “Octoberfest” for club members and guests. Passed
the “Baby” to the newly formed Glendale Heights Club as the new club in the district. Co-sponsored
Citizen of the Year dinner to honor outstanding village residents. Donated American and State of Illinois
flags to newly dedicated village hall. Participated in Circle of Sharing clothing drive program of
Salvation Army. Held annual picnic and supported Youth Soccer Boosters with $100 donation. Procured
“Tot Lot” equipment for playground, distributed 720 cases of cookies to needy and underprivileged of
community.
1982- Instituted first annual membership drive, continued annual projects; Blood Drive two times a year,
Citizen of the Year banquet, Anti-Vandalism campaign, Circle of Sharing Clothing Drive, Bike Rodeo,
etc. Held “Octoberfest” at Hans Bavarian Lodge, donated wheel chair to paralyzed Vietnam refugee,
gave basketball bleachers to park district. Sponsored “Donkey Basketball” fund raiser, donated $100 to
local resident who had lost husband, held Valentine Party, Fishing Derby, club shoot, held a banner
design contest for club with local high school and Rotarians, and made patchwork quilt project at
District Conference.
1983- Continued annual projects previously mentioned; installed “Horseshoe Courts” at park district;
co-sponsored Carol Stream’s 25th Anniversary Industrial luncheon at Indian Lakes Resort; held Las
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