Welcome
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Woodridge!
On behalf of the Club Officers and Members we sincerely welcome you to our dynamic club. The Rotary Club of Woodridge is committed to the main objective of Rotary to provide service - in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. We assist in developing community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. We also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary moto is Service Above Self.
It is our hope that you will support the Woodridge Club's efforts to make a difference in the community and abroad to improve the quality of life for those in need.
We welcome you to any of our meetings. The Club meets at Seven Bridges Golf Course, One Mulligan Drive, Woodridge, IL on Tuesdays at 12PM (noon) except the last Tuesday of each month which meets at 7AM.
Special Announcement
We welcome our newest Rotarians: Steven Hettinger & Jim Jacobson .
"Service Above Self" College Scholarship Program:
The Rotary Club of Woodridge's College Scholarship Committee chaired by Mr. Jim Mayo are pleased to annouce applications are being accepted now. Deadline to submit application is April 5, 2010. For more information click here.
Each recipient will be awarded $2,000 to their respecitve university.
Four-Way Test Essay Contest (Junior High Students):
The Rotary Club of Woodridge's Four-Way Test Essay Contest Committee chaired by Mr. Jim Picek are pleased to announce the acceptance of essay's for 2010. Submission deadline date is March 31, 2010. Click on the following link for more details: Essay Information
The winner will recieve a $50 U.S. Savings Bond from the Rotary Club of Woodridge and entry into the Rotary Interntional District 6450 contest that could win a $100 cash prize. Additionally, $50 will be awarded to the winning student's classroom awarded on behalf of the student.
Upcoming Special Events
11th Annual Mini Triathlon
Plans are underway to host the 11th Annual Mini Triathlon to take place at the Woodridge Park District's award winning aquatic park on August 15, 2010. On-line registration will open in March 2010.
Thank you to last year's 280 tri-athletes and 70+ volunteers that participated in the 10th Annual Mini Triathlon. The link to over 1,900 photos taken of this year's event - Photos. Net proceeds of approximately $9,500 will go towards worthwhile projects and donations supported by the Rotary Club of Woodridge for those in need. Tentative date for the 11th Annual Mini Triathlon is August 15, 2010. Registration to open in April 2010.
