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Ed Rosenberger was officially installed as President of the Naperville Evening Club on Monday, October 5 at the Lisle-Naperville Hilton. Ed is calling this current year "Our Year of Discovery and Opportunity"--encouraging members to be involved in the Club's Mission of Service with increased Interest, Flexibility and Fun!
Chairpersons Ed Rosenberger, and Tom Tarpey guided the club to a record-setting Peanut Day campaign in September, 2009. Members, along with members of their families and friends, as well as volunteers whose organizations benefit from club donations, helped the club raise approximately $15,000 to be used for charitable donations during the coming year.
At a Monday meeting, KIP Chairman John Bergeson presented his annual report of club activity and participation. Dee Peterman was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year for 2009, and John Dovale was named New Kiwanian of the Year.
In a dinner celebration held at Cress Creek Country Club on Monday, May 23, 2005, 165 club members, partners, guests and others reminisced about the first 50 years of the club. Memorabilia was on display and Gov. John Hall, along with Former Gov. Larry Spone re-presented the original charter to Club President Jim O'Donnell. Special guest was Naperville George Pradel (a former member) who made a special proclamation recognizing the club's contribution to the city.
Download 50th Anniversary Memento Program.
Maintaining a tradition that is as old as the club, the annual Pancake Festival (formerly called Pancake Day) is held annually in March.
Because the activity involves so much more than "just pancakes," the name Pancake FESTIVAL was adopted. Everyone who has attended the activity throughout the years will agree that it has grown to become a real community event--with clowns, face painting, games for children, and entertainment furnished by area bands. A raffle featuring thousands of dollars worth of merchandise prizes has also become an integral part of the festivities during the past 4 years.
The annual Christmas Dinner/Party was held this year at the Courtyard Banquet Hall in Warrenville, December 7. 80 attended the event planned by committee members Millie Mika, Marilynn Cervenka and Pat Cork. Entertainment was provided by the Bell Labs Folk Music Club.
About 80 club members donated toys, clothing and gift certificates that will be donated to Lisle Township and the Family Shelter Services for distribution to needy families.
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The Annual Report of Club Activities filed with the I-I District at the conclusion of the 2001-2002 administrative year has resulted in the club's winning the Elliott Bell--an award that has been circulated within the District since 1922. In the past 10 years, Division 21 Clubs have won the award 5 times; Plainfield is a 3-time winner while Aurora Noon and Aurora Golden K have each won once.
The award is based on a report outlining 5 service projects that the club undertook during that year. The five projects selected were: Baby Showers for Birthright of DuPage (a YCPO project), wood-cutting at the DuPage Childrens Museum, construction of a playhouse to benefit Little Friends, driving the employee bus at Edward Hospital, and "Meals on Wheels" at Martin Avenue Apartments.
Projects had to be described on the basis of need within the community, a plan of action by the club, and and evaluation of the project.
Created February 2001. Last updated Sunday, December 27, 2009
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