March 16 Program: Rotary World Peace Fellow Nai-Hua Wu of Taiwan

Chile Earthquake Relief Fund

On 23 February 2010, Rotary celebrated to END POLIO NOW.

On behalf of the 33,000 Rotary Clubs and 1.2 million members, Rotary International shone its light on the Wrigley Building - To END POLIO NOW!

NBC 5 Reports on Rotary's 105th Anniversary

Chicago Tribune Report on the 105th

Marina City News reports on the 105th

Rotary International Photos of Landmark Buildings being lit with End Polio Now

Ed Futa, Rotary International; Dr. Ciro de Quadros, honoree; Dr. James Galloway, Asst. Surgeon General; Jesse Jackson, Sr.; Governor Pat Quinn

Rotary/One members Dr. James Galloway, Barry Axler, Angelo Loumbas; and, Jesse Jackson, Sr.; Governor Quinn; Dr. de Quadros; and Ed Futa

Titch Harrison starting the 105th Anniversary Meeting of ROTARY/One

Rotary Club of  Chicago

Committed to Our Student's Future

 You are wanted! - Job 1 Employers for Summer 2010…
It is time to line up your Job 1 2010 Summer Intern!

The Rotary Club of Chicago in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools wants to thank you in advance for your commitment to our Job 1 Program by hiring a summer intern.  Because of employers like you, young people are getting the kind of work experience that they otherwise would not have access to.  We really hope that you will make a difference for Job1 in 2010.

Job 1 students are all pre-qualified and screened by the Rotary Club of Chicago, including:

1.    Participation in extra-curricular programs (such as Chicago Public Schools’ Education to Careers and programs of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship).
2.    Recommended by a teacher or guidance counselor.
3.    Attendance at three job training programs sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chicago and designed by professional training partners.
4.    Mentoring and advising by the businessmen and women of the local Rotary community.

We would very much appreciate your commitment to hire a qualified Chicago Public High School student for 8 weeks, starting in June 2010.  Recommended salary is at least $8.50 an hour, 30-40 hours week.  Thank you in advance for your participation and help us to make a difference in the lives of young people this summer!

Please respond today by emailing Denise Jayne  at denise.b.jayne@accenture.com or calling (312) 693-7485 and let us know if you can hire one or more students.  

Returning Employers - Already Committed:

Board of Directors & Committee Leadership

Rotary Club of Chicago

ROTARY/One Foundation, Inc.

The Rotary Club of Chicago was founded on February 23, 1905.  Leaders of the Club went on to establish Rotary International in 1910.  Paul Harris, Rotary's founder, became the first international president.  Ches Perry, of ROTARY/One became the first general secretary of the newly formed international office.

 The Rotary Club of Chicago, operating as ROTARY/One, the world's first service club has for 105 years remained dedicated to the Rotary Movement and it has continued growth to over 200 countries.

 Please consider donating to support Rotary's effort to eradicate Polio from the world and to support the service projects of the club.  Donations may be made online at a secure location by clicking on

 Donations and Payments.

Meetings: Union League Club   Tuesdays noon – 1:30 PM

65 W. Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, IL  60604

(312) 372-3900

Info@RotaryOne.net

Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, CST

David Phelps, Rotary chief administrative officer

Melissa Davis, senior consultant

Marla Green, senior consultant

Nancy Phelps, member services/office manager