On behalf of the Woodridge Rotary Club and NAMI DuPage we would like to thank all that attended and especially our sponsors and and food vendors, we couldn't have had the success that we did without you, and a special thank you to Vintage Vinyl who donated their talents to...

On behalf of the Woodridge Rotary Club and NAMI DuPage we would like to thank all that attended and especially our sponsors and and food vendors, we couldn't have had the success that we did without you, and a special thank you to Vintage Vinyl who donated their talents to entertain us all evening!
Here is a list of our sponsors.
         Premium                                                                                                        Platinum
Shanahan's Food & Spirits                                                                   Patrick Commercial Real Estate
        Gold                                                                                                                 Silver
Girgis & Ito Orthodontics                                                                   Old National Bank, Home Run Inn Pizza
                                                                  Early Bird
                               Thrivent Financial, Wright & Co., Law Offices of Kevin Pritchett Inc.
                                     Prologis, Woodridge Park District, Royce Realty Management
                                            Deb Conroy - DuPage County Board Chair
Food vendors:
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This was by far the most successful Rotary Club fundraising Gala

The support, participation and attendance by the community was extraordinary. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community .

This event marks a special partnership between NAMI DuPage and the Woodridge Rotary Club. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will support local needs in the Woodridge community.

NAMI DuPage is a non-profit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness through education, advocacy, and free or low-cost programs like support groups, workshops, and social activities. It works to reduce stigma, promote recovery, and empower individuals while collaborating with schools, workplaces, and healthcare providers to spread awareness and resources. Geri Kerger, Executive Director of NAMI DuPage delivered a presentation that touched all those in attendance.

The Woodridge Rotary was honored that this event was supported and attended by VFW Post 1578, Mayor Gina Cunningham and representatives from the Village of Woodridge, Mayor Joseph Marchese of Darien, Dupage County Chair Deborah Conroy and members of the DuPage County Board, Pastor Mark Cote and members of St. Scholastica Catholic Church and so many more!

Small businesses really stepped up too! Big thanks to the following sponsors:
PREMIUM: Shanahan's Food & Spirits

PLATINUM: Patrick Commercial Real Estate

GOLD: Girgis & Ito Orthodontics

SILVER: Old National Bank and Home Run Inn Pizza

EARLY BIRD: Thrivent Financial - Wight & Co - Law Office of Keven Pritchett, Inc - Prologis - Woodridge Park District - Royce Realty Management - Deb Conroy DuPage County - Darien Rotary Club

COCKTAIL HOUR: V3 Companies

TABLE WINE: Paolucci Jewelers

IN KIND: Vintage Vinyl - Cold Stone Creamery - Carrabba's - Bobak's - Doughnut Co. -Legends

Clara's - Lima Fresca - Shanahan's - Rocky Mountain - Yummi-Chocolate Factory - Ike & Oak

Special thanks to the Holiday Gala Committee:

Woodridge Rotary and NAMI Dupage:

Rich & Ruth Moore - Geri Kerger - Mary Onorad - Meredith Kober - Henry & Marilyn Ristic - Andrea Scheirer - Mike Krucek - Cindy Kaczmarczyk - Mark & Pat Samel - Kathy Leimbach

John Lawrence - Rose D'Eccliss - Debbie Mascitti - Mike Martinez

The Woodridge Rotary Club would like to extend special thanks to the District Governors of Rotary past, present and future: Chuck Corrigan, Rachel Ossrya Present District Governor, Bonnie Sanchez and Mary Dankowski for providing leadership to serve and make a difference in our communities and the world. In addition, the club would like to extend big thanks to all the outstanding Rotarians that currently serve every day to make our communities a better place.

"We are truly grateful to everyone who made this event such a great success," continues Rich Moore.
                                                        

           
                       
                                                                                                                                          

At our September 10th meeting the Woodridge Rotary Club collected staple food items to help stock the shelves at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church who offers a 24/7 emergency food pantry for those in  need. Pictured is President Denice Kraft helping to stock shelves with the collected items.

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The 2023 Gala hosted by the Woodridge Rotary club allocated a portion of net proceeds to purchase a memorial statue for the local VFW.  Discussions are underway to establish a short term and permanent location where the statue is visible and accessible for the community to visit. Pictured are. Bob...

The 2023 Gala hosted by the Woodridge Rotary club allocated a portion of net proceeds to purchase a memorial statue for the local VFW.  Discussions are underway to establish a short term and permanent location where the statue is visible and accessible for the community to visit.
Pictured are. Bob Reichert, VFW post1578, Rich Moore, Woodridge Rotary Past President, and Jenny Knitter, Executive Director Woodridge Park District.

 

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24/25 District 6450 Governor Rachel Ossyra visited the Woodridge Rotary Club at our nightly social/meeting held on August 13, 2024 at Shanahan's

On August 13th we had the pleasuer of entertaining our new District Governor Rachel Ossyra to our meeting. She gave us new insights as to what the District has planned for the upcoming year, she also brought along Bonnie Sanchez Carlson who is the Governor Elect for the 25/26 Rotary year. Both were introduced by our Club Advocate Tom Norton from the Hinsdale Club.
We also collected food to be given to the 24hr mini food pantry located in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Woodridge.

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    Mike Adams retireing after 34 as Executive Director of The Woodridge Park District

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Woodridge Rotary Club Operation Pollination Presentation on October 30, 2023

The Rotary Club of Woodridge and the Woodridge Park District sponsored an Operation Pollination event at the Fred Hohnke Community Center. Mary Lynn Onorad, the Rotary District 6450 Environmental Chairperson for Service Projects, and Past President of Woodridge Rotary was the presenter.
Many Rotarians were present from Woodridge, Downers Grove, and Westmont. Several Environmental Organizations were in attendance, including Jim Kleinwachter from the Conservation Foundation, Bruce Blake from the Dupage Monarch Project and Prairie Winds Native Plants, and Jon Yeater, Certified Arborist and Plant specialist from the City of Westmont. Patti Naisbett , Director of the Woodridge Library and Kimberly Tuskey from the Westmont Library also attended.
Five area garden clubs were represented, Lombard, Oakbrook, Westmont, Darien and Downers Grove with the majority of attendees being certified as Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. The energy was contagious as Mary Lynn spoke about local pollinator gardens and projects and offered a $500 District Environmental grant for collaboration of a project with a Garden club and a Rotary club. It was a wonderful networking opportunity for sharing ideas.
Also, Mary Lynn spoke about the Rotary International’s Global Grant from the Rotary club of Monterrey Mexico to plant Oyamel Fir trees in the El Rosario Sanctuary in Michoacán Mexico. This Sanctuary is where all the Monarch butterflies from Canada and the United States migrate to overwinter in the fir trees. Then in the spring, the Monarchs make the trip back north. It takes three generations of Monarchs to arrive in Chicago.
Lunch was served with special Monarch Butterfly Cookies, and Pollination Seeds were given to all. Afterwards, several attendees visited the Rotary and Woodridge Park District Pollination Garden located at the 83rd St Park. Mary Lynn encourages all residents to visit the garden and read the educational sign. If anyone is interested in learning more, please contact [email protected]m
 

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