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2026-09-01 12:15:00Z	Sep. 01, 2026	General Membership Meeting	Sep. 01, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom	Join the Rotary Club of Joliet on Tuesday, September 1, for an insightful presentation from Elizabeth Kepner, Business Economist in the Economic Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Kepner specializes in analyzing economic conditions across the Seventh Federal Reserve District, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Her work focuses on monitoring regional business trends, economic growth, labor markets, and agricultural conditions throughout the Midwest. She also contributes to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book and regularly engages with business and community leaders to better understand current economic challenges and opportunities. During this timely presentation, Kepner will share insights into the regional and national economy, discuss key trends affecting businesses and communities, and provide an outlook on economic conditions impacting the Midwest. This program is ideal for business leaders, nonprofit professionals, community leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the economic forces shaping our region. Guests are welcome. Join us for an informative discussion with one of the Chicago Fed's leading economists and gain valuable insights into the economy's impact on our community and beyond.	View
2026-09-08 11:00:00Z	Sep. 08, 2026	New Member Orientation	Sep. 08, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom	All New(er) members and their sponsors encouraged to attend. All Joliet Rotarians Welcome. For more information, contact Rotarians Ed Dollinger or Ken Mihelich.	View
2026-09-08 12:15:00Z	Sep. 08, 2026	Annual Cash Raffle Kick-Off	Sep. 08, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion	The Rotary Club of Joliet's Annual Cash Raffle officially kicks off on Tuesday, September 8, and we encourage all members to attend the General Membership Meeting to pick up their raffle tickets and help launch one of our club's most important fundraising efforts. For decades, proceeds from the Rotary Raffle have funded projects that have transformed lives throughout the Joliet area, supporting organizations such as MorningStar Mission, the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Habitat for Humanity, Easterseals, the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, and many others. This year's raffle proceeds will benefit MorningStar Mission, helping provide hope, resources, and essential services to individuals and families in need throughout our community. Each Rotarian is asked to participate by purchasing or selling a minimum of five raffle tickets. Tickets are $100 each and purchasers will have the chance to win: 💰 $10,000 First Prize (1 winner) 💰 $1,000 Second Prize (5 winners) 💰 $500 Third Prize (2 winners) In addition to helping support a great cause, members who turn in completed ticket stubs and payments throughout the campaign will be eligible for weekly gift card drawings, and prizes will be awarded to the club's top three ticket sellers. The drawing will be held live during the November 3 Rotary Club Meeting, with all ticket stubs and payments due by Noon on November 3. Help continue Rotary's tradition of making a lasting impact in our community through Service Above Self. Together, we can make the 2026 Rotary Raffle our most successful yet! 🚀💙💛	View
2026-09-15 07:30:00Z	Sep. 15, 2026	Board Meeting	Sep. 15, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Spesia & Taylor	All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Rotary Club of Joliet Board of Directors. They usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month.	View
2026-09-15 12:15:00Z	Sep. 15, 2026	General Membership Meeting	Sep. 15, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom	Join us as Rotary Club of Joliet President John Spesia shares highlights and key takeaways from the 2026 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan, one of Rotary's premier global gatherings. Rotarians from more than 140 countries came together to exchange ideas, celebrate service achievements, and explore innovative solutions to challenges facing communities around the world. President Spesia will provide firsthand insights into the convention experience, including inspiring speakers, international service initiatives, and emerging opportunities for Rotary clubs to strengthen their impact locally and globally. The 2026 convention, held June 13-17 in Taipei, brought together tens of thousands of Rotary members committed to advancing peace, health, education, and community service. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how Rotary's worldwide network is making a difference and how ideas from the international stage can benefit our club and community	View
2026-09-22 12:15:00Z	Sep. 22, 2026	NO General Membership Meeting	Sep. 22, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	15 E Richards St		View
2026-09-22 12:15:00Z	Sep. 22, 2026	NO General Membership Meeting	Sep. 22, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom		View
2026-09-29 12:15:00Z	Sep. 29, 2026	NO General Membership Meeting	Sep. 29, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Ballroom		View
2026-10-06 12:15:00Z	Oct. 06, 2026	Red Badge Presentations	Oct. 06, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom	Rotary Red Badge Presentations Join us for a special Rotary Club of Joliet meeting as three of our newest members share their stories through Rotary's Red Badge Program. Jason Pilon, Treasurer of Martin Mechanical Corporation, Andrea Proulx Buinicki, CEO of Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois, and Emanuel Lopez, Executive Director of the Joliet City Center Partnership, will provide brief classification talks highlighting their professional backgrounds, community involvement, and what inspired them to become Rotarians. This engaging program offers a unique opportunity to learn more about fellow members, strengthen club connections, and celebrate the diverse talents and leadership that make Rotary strong. Come meet these outstanding community leaders and discover how their experiences and passion for service are helping make a difference in Joliet and beyond.	View
2026-10-13 12:15:00Z	Oct. 13, 2026	General Membership Meeting	Oct. 13, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Victorian Ballroom	Speaker: Jeff Scholtes, Manager of the CEJA Clean Energy Contractor Incubator at the Joliet Junior College (JJC) Entrepreneur and Business Center in Joliet. He is an energy sector veteran with nearly 40 years of industry and higher education experience, leading a specialized team that provides no-cost advisory services to small businesses trying to enter the clean energy economy.	View
2026-10-20 07:30:00Z	Oct. 20, 2026	Board Meeting	Oct. 20, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Spesia & Taylor	All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Rotary Club of Joliet Board of Directors. They usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month.	View
2026-10-27 12:15:00Z	Oct. 27, 2026	NO General Membership Meeting	Oct. 27, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom		View
2026-11-17 07:30:00Z	Nov. 17, 2026	Board Meeting	Nov. 17, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Spesia & Taylor	All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Rotary Club of Joliet Board of Directors. They usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month.	View
2026-11-24 12:15:00Z	Nov. 24, 2026	NO General Membership Meeting	Nov. 24, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom		View
2026-12-15 07:30:00Z	Dec. 15, 2026	Board Meeting	Dec. 15, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Spesia & Taylor	All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Rotary Club of Joliet Board of Directors. They usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month.	View
2026-12-22 12:15:00Z	Dec. 22, 2026	NO General Membership Meeting	Dec. 22, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom		View
2027-01-19 07:30:00Z	Jan. 19, 2027	Board Meeting	Jan. 19, 2027 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Spesia & Taylor	All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Rotary Club of Joliet Board of Directors. They usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month.	View
2027-01-26 12:15:00Z	Jan. 26, 2027	NO General Membership Meeting	Jan. 26, 2027 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom		View
2027-02-16 07:30:00Z	Feb. 16, 2027	Board Meeting	Feb. 16, 2027 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Spesia & Taylor	All Joliet Rotarians are invited to attend the meetings of the Rotary Club of Joliet Board of Directors. They usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month.	View
2027-02-23 12:15:00Z	Feb. 23, 2027	NO General Membership Meeting	Feb. 23, 2027 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom		View

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