Linda Johnson has been involved with the Rotary Academy from its inception.  First as an advisor at West Middle School and then as the chairperson after she "retired" from District 205.  Through all of the years with the ups and downs, Linda has managed to keep the Rotary Academy moving forward.  It is safe to say that were it not for Linda, this program would not have lasted these 20+ years. 

     Linda joined Rockford Rotary on June 23, 2005, and is the only person to serve as President two times in the 107 years of Rockford Rotary.  Her first term was the 2016-17 years and then when we had a perfect storm of Presidential succession, she stepped up and took over as President in 2021-22.

     As the program title implies, Linda will tell us "All About the Rotary Academy" and how we can get involved and show or support for our signature project.

     As an added incentive to attend, Schnuck's pizza and cookies will be served.  

 

 

      District Foundation Chair Kathy Kwiat-Hess recognized Paul Von Driska at our March 9th meeting for joining the Paul Harris Society.  When a person joins the Paul Harris Society, it means they have made a commitment of a minimum contribution to the Rotary Foundation of $1,000 per year.

     Congratulations to Paul for his support of the Rotary Foundation. 

 

 

 

 

      Rotary Social Events

 

 

11:45 – 1 Lunch at a local downtown restaurant to be determined

 

1:30 ~ 2:30 Tour of Indian Hill Manor, 6901 Kishwaukee Road. We will have a tour of this lovely estate building with time for looking at the grounds. There is a suggested donation of $15.

 

 

 

5 p.m. – Womanspace Labyrinth, 3333 Maria Linden Drive at the Anjali Pavillion. Elaine Hirschenberger will give us a presentation about the development of the labyrinth. Then we will proceed to the site and walk the labyrinth.

 

6:15 – Dinner at Lucha Cantina, 1641 N. Alpine Road.

 

Both of these events are open to members and guests. If you cannot join us for the meal and event, please feel free to come to whichever is convenient for you.

 

 

 

     Rotary Academy students enjoy a pizza lunch while visiting Rock Valley College this week.

     Paul Von Driska's son can be seen helping pass out sodas.

     Students took a campus tour, did a goal setting activity, and played a game related to what they had learned while there.