Our speaker for November 13, 2024 was John Alexander, Executive Director, Kankakee YMCA
Alice Kleinert and Jim Byrne from MCA Senior Adult Day Care. October 23, 2024
Justin and Jolene, talking about Sweet Darren’s, a bakery run by and for students with special needs. October 16, 2024
Officer Megan Lanie of the Bradley Police Dept. stopped by on October 9, 2024 and gave a presentation focused on Human Trafficking and how to protect our youth.
Mike O’Shea, Exec. Dir. Bourbonnais Township Park District was our guest speaker on September 25, 2024
Our speaker for August 21, 2024 was Major Landon Miller, Director, Olivet Nazarene University ROTC Roaring Tiger Battalion.
August 14, 2024 we were honored to have our speaker District 6450 Governor Rachel Ossyra. This years District theme – Let’s Make Rotary Irresistible!
Our speaker for July 24, 2024 was Korbin Collins, Manager, Kankakee County Farm Bureau. Korbin talked about the importance of Agriculture and Agribusiness in Kankakee County.
June 12, 2024. Dr. David Hoekman from Olivet Nazarene University, talking about the Swanberg Sanctuary, a 100 acre preserve along the Kankakee River.
Our speaker today is Sam Woodmaster from Fortitude Community Outreach. FCC serves the needs of homeless in Kankakee County, helping them transition from homeless to permanent housing.
Member Ron Gerts shared with us his experiences in tracking the recent solar eclipse at our May 15, 2024 meeting.
Our speaker for April 10, 2024 was Brett Weiss from Naperville Rotary, talking about the Weiss Scholarship Foundation
Our meeting on March 27, 2024 included a presentation from Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Director Kelsey Post.
Our speaker for March 20, 2024 was Dr. Carla Stewart from SerentiTEA Roses of Kankakee County, an organization involved with environmental awareness.
March 13, 2024. Eric Peterson from Project Headspace and Timing. This organization works to promote positive mental health for veterans. BBRotary is partnering with PHAT on a mental health workshop on 3/25 at Kankakee Community College.
Our speaker for February 28, 2024 was Allison Thomas from Rosecrance Mental Health System. They have an office at 505 S Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee.
Honored to have representatives of Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School Latino Student Union present to our Club on February 21, 2024
Our speaker For Feburary 14, 2024 was Amiee Ingalls, Village Administrator Village of PEOTONE.
We were honored to have Grace Bazylewski as our guest speaker on December 20, 2023 . Grace shared with us her love of the Polish Cultural and exhibits at the Chicago History Museum. She also led a workshop on the art of Polish Paper Cutting.
Great presentation on November 8, 2023 from Cmdr. Barrie, Bourbonnais Police Dept and what they are doing to keep us safe. Thank you, Cmdr. Barrie, and thank you, BPD.
Our speaker for October 18, 2023, is our very own Julia Mullikin. She was introducing us to our Sister Club and the town of Los Mochis, Mexico. She and other members of our club will be traveling to Los Mochis later in October.
Our speaker for September 20, 2023, was Mayor Paul Schore of the Village of Bourbonnais, talking about the exciting Community Campus currently under construction.
Our speaker for August 16 2023 was Peggy Sue Munday, talking on behalf of the American Cancer Society and the Road to Recovery. This is a program enlisting volunteers to provide transportation for area residents undergoing cancer treatments. For more info, go to cancer.org/drive
Our speaker for July 26, 2023, was John Bevis, Administrator, Kankakee County Health Department.
Thanks to Bill Yohnka for a great update on the Currents of Kankakee during our meeting on June 21, 2023.
Our speaker for June 14, 2023, was Chuck Corrigan talking about the preservation of the Paul Harris House. More info at PaulHarrishome.org
Our speaker for May 17, 2023 was Ashley Appleton from the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kankakee County
Our speaker for April 12, 2023 was Del Skimerhorn, Director, Kankakee County Planning Dept. He discussed roadway improvements underway or planned for our area.
March 23, 2023. Rotarians Jean Koehler (far left) and Jim DeZwaan welcomed Becky Wilder, Manteno Veterans Home Volunteer Coordinator, to our meeting this week. Thank you Becky for sharing info with us for volunteer opportunities, and for what you do to support our veterans.
Our speaker for March 8, 2023 was Deb Baron, who discussed the need for a sales tax referendum, that if approved, will be used to fund mental health initiatives in Kankakee County.
