Governor's Update

Please take a few minutes to read about what is happening in our District, and ways that Rotarians can continue to serve, to fundraise, and to network in these challenging times.

District Environmental Committee Seeks Members

Responding to the Rotary Foundation's recognition of Supporting the Environment as a 7th Area of Focus, District 6450 has established a District Environmental Committee. Committee Chair Manon Lyketsos is looking for Rotarians and Rotaractors in our District who would like to serve on the Committee. Check out the Instagram account that she has set up: Instagram: @rotary6450protectingourplanet

Manon's Message:

Calling all nature lovers! Our newest area of Rotary focus and District committee -- Environmental Awareness -- is looking for volunteer committee members. If you have ideas for environmental programs, special skills you can share, or even just a love of our planet, please contact Manon Lyketsos at nonlyketsos@gmail.com. Together, we can make a plan, and most of all, make a difference!

Manon Lyketsos
Vice President of the Rotary Club of Chicago Lakeview
Environmental Chair of Rotary District 6450

Pioneers for Polio Campaign - Final Days

Our October campaign to raise funds for PolioPlus - Pioneers for Polio - is reaching its final days.

Thanks to the many Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Clubs who have already given. We are on the verge of reaching and surpassing our goal of $30,000 raised this month. At last check, we are just over $26,000, and we know some clubs are committed to add to that total.

Please consider a gift of any size to let the world know that the Birthplace of Rotary is supportive of the effort to eliminate Polio from the world.

Here is the link:

Pioneers for Polio Campaign

Disaster Response Committee

The District has formed a Disaster Response Committee, headed by Chris Olson of the Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise.

The Committee will help establish District policy on responding to requests for assistance, whether monetary, for supplies, or for hands-on help. They will also help prepare us to respond to disasters within our District.

Chris welcomes Rotarians and Rotaractors with an interest in this area to join the Committee so we are ready when disaster strikes, either close to home or further away.

For more information, contact Chris:

cjo1316@gmail.com

THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 12, 2020 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET

Please join online, from the comfort of your own home, to celebrate 20 Years of ShelterBox and to honor Rotary’s partnership throughout the years.
Whether disaster, conflict, or a global pandemic, shelter is one of the most tangible differences we can make in someone’s life.

The event is free, however, you must register in advance.

ShelterBox USA Gala Registration

New Rotary Clubs in Formation

Our New Club Committee chair, Mera Johnson (Rotary Club of Montgomery), is busily working with three potential new Rotary Clubs within our District:

A Veterans Club

A LatinX Club centered around Aurora, Illinois

A hands-on volunteering Club

Mera invites anyone with an interest in helping to form these new Clubs to contact her. She would love whatever ideas, assistance, or resources you could provide as we continue to find new ways to bring more people into Rotary. Please provide her with suggestions of anyone you think would have an interest in joining any of these Clubs.

Mera can be reached via email:

merajohnson@gmail.com

A total of 37 Early Childhood Education projects have been approved and funded in District 6450. That is $18,500 being used to enhance early childhood development all throughout our District! Thanks to all of the Rotarians and Rotaractors involved in these projects. We cannot wait to see more pictures of the great work you are doing!

Chuck Corrigan

District Governor 2020-21

email: cjc1@dbcw.com

mobile: (630) 853-9461

To schedule a Zoom meeting with DG Chuck, go to: Schedule a Zoom with DG Chuck

Rotary International District 6450, Inc.