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This years theme for the Rotary is "To Create Hope In The World"

​The Woodridge Rotary Club hosted its monthly social meeting at Shanahan's Food & Spirits on Tuesday July 11th.

The Woodridge Rotary Club hosted its monthly social meeting at Shanahan's Food & Spirits on Tuesday July 11th.

The club welcomed Katie Hanlon executive director 4PROJECT C. U. R. E., They are located in Woodridge Illinois and have been in business for about 35 years. The company specializes in delivering help and hope by sending donated health equipment to those in need around the world.
This years theme for Rotary is "to create hope in the world".
The dinner was attended by many Rotarians and community leaders and inspired a closer look at how the Woodridge Rotary Club can work with their organization.

The Woodridge Rotary Club also inducted four new members. President Rich Moore spoke about how Rotary started in the Chicago Illinois area and now has over 1.4 million members worldwide. He also talked about the importance of each member and all occupations are important for working side by side as our Rotary Club donates their time and talent to our local community and the world. New members pledge to do their best to abide by the 'Four Way Test" and service above self. The new members included: Diana Lyon, John Lawrence, Janet Hubacek and Debanshu Bhattaacharya. The next social meeting will be held at Shanahan's on August 8th at 6pm. If you are interested in more information about membership you are welcome to attend.

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The Woodridge Rotary Board of Directors continues to dialogue about hosting a special fundraising event sometime in November at Bobak's Banquet. More details to follow.

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