On Thursday September 7th 14 Rotarians flew to Chicago and had an exceptional four days.
As Frank Sinatra sang, “I bet your bottom dollar you’ll have some fun in Chicago, Chicago.” And you can bet your bottom dollar that we all had a lot of fun in Chicago. After touring RI headquarters we met some Rotarians of Rotary Club One at the Union League Club for lunch.
Front row second from left is club President Aleta Williams who was kind enough to make this happen. We all received a club banner from Rotary Club One. We went to a Chicago Cubs game Saturday afternoon and took in many sights and experiences that Chicago has to offer.
Here is why your club should plan a trip to Rotary International headquarters and Chicago.
- “It was great to experience Rotary where it all began over 118 years ago.” Debbie Dupler
- “I absolutely enjoyed every aspect of the trip, from learning more about Rotary to taking in the beautiful architectural scenery of Chicago and the fantastic fellowship amongst all of us Rotarians, who were on the trip.” Lori Funck
- “A fantastic pilgrimage to our Rotary roots, which should be experienced by all our club members.” Mark Bruce
- “I joined to grow my business. I stayed because of Job1.” Rotary One current President Aleta Williams. (Note Job1 is a Rotary One initiative to help Chicago youth improve employment ability.) Jeff Marsico
- “The trip to Chicago was to see our Rotary history up close. We did that plus we had some fun in the process.” Glen Bootay
- “It was an amazing experience to visit where Rotary began and to share it with some pretty awesome people!” Laura Jo Funck (less than one year in Rotary)
- “Fantastic Rotary experience with great people, in a very cool city.” Dan Brill
- “Rotary is so much more than just our club in Elizabethtown and to go to Chicago gave the opportunity to get a greater vision for the future and how our club can play a part in changing the world.” Denise Grove
- “Living, learning, laughing - - what a better way to spend a long weekend with my Rotarian friends?” Sandra Bruce.
- “Our Chicago trip was a great way to build goodwill and better friendships!” Dustin Conrad
- “We learned that the spirit of Rotary service and humanity transcends history, cultures, and geography.” Joe Rebman
- “Enough cannot be said about the experience that I had in Chicago with my fellow Rotarians! I learned so much about Rotary…I can not wait until the 2025 International Convention in Calgary! Kevin Schafer
- “Trip to /Rotary International was a unique excuse to spend time with my fellow Rotarians in the true fellowship and get out of town.” Bart Ziegler
- “This has been my fourth trip the RI headquarters and I am ready to go again.” Dennis Zubler