Thank you again Phil for your dedication to our club.

Sauk Valley Community College Scholarship – Gillian Larson

MIT Scholarship – Grant Slater

Vo/Tech – Jack Ottosen Agricultural Scholarship – Derek Bush

Rotary Good Citizen Award – Kaleb McCoy

Rotary All Around Achievement Award – Female –Madison Steines

Rotary All Around Achievement Award – Male – Isaac Damhoff

 

Congratulations to all of these students!

 

The Morrison Rotary Club is proud to announce the February 2018 Students of the Month are Avary Bielema and Grant Slater.

Avary is the daughter of Cory and Jennifer Bielema. She was a member of Student Council all 4 years of high school. She was recently captain of the MHS Pons Team that won the IDTA State competition. She also qualified for the IHSA State Competitive Dance competition. She was a member of Key Club and she enjoyed trick or treat for UNICEF and she also collected canned goods to donate to food drives. She loves to dance at Jennifer’s Dance Center and also work at Sterling Federal Bank as a teller. She plans to major in Physical Therapy at Bradley University.

 

 

Grant is the son of Tom and Faith Slater. He was captain of the football team and he also participated in basketball and track. In addition he was a member of the Key club and National Honor Society and FFA. He loves to work with youth at his church and volunteer at events. Grant plans to attend Morrison Tech to major in Mechanical Engineering and then transfer to a 4 year college to get a bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering.

 

 

 

The Morrison Rotary Club was treated to a program by CGH Foundation chair, Joan Hermes. Joan has been with the CGH Foundation for 26 years. She talked about programs they sponsor with foundation funds including: Love on a Leash, Eyeglasses for kids/adults, and Nursing/Healthcare Sponsorships. Joan is pictured with a comfort bag that is given to patients who are receiving chemo treatments. This bag contains cold/hot packs, lip balm, a water mug and food and gas cards. These bags are designed to help patients who may be suffering from side effects of chemo treatments. Thank you for your presentation Joan.

 

 

Morgan is active with Student council, the Key Club, the BLIND club and she is the marching band drum major. She also plays in the concert and pep band. She loves to spend time with family and friends, scrapbooking, and playing her clarinet. She will attend Sauk Valley College next year and then transfer to Carl Sandburg College to study Dental Hygiene.

 

Kaleb enjoys playing basketball and he is also a member of FFA. He has participated in student council in prior years. He is very interested in Biology and Ecology. His hobbies include outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and playing basketball. His goal after high school is to become a research biologist with a degree in Natural Science and Ecology.

 

Pictured here is Phil Renkes, Morrison Rotary Phil Harris award chair presenting a pin to Stephanie Deckro. The pin is adorned with 5 rubies on the front symbolizing a total contribution of $6,000 from Stephanie to the Paul Harris Fellow Foundation

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

It was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. 

Congratulations Stephanie!

 

 

Madison is the daughter of Stanley Steines and Deb Milder. She is active in sports playing volleyball, basketball and softball. She also participates in student council, key club and band. She loves to work in her community by helping at the Harvest Hammer, Trick or Treat for UNICEF, the Christmas walk and Blood Drives. Her hobbies include the great outdoors, watching movies, going shopping and spending time with friends. Her future plans include college majoring in Biology and Forensic Science.

 

Aaron is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He loves sports including football and basketball. He also participates on Key Club, Student Council and BLIND. He assists with the community by participating in FFA and local food drives. He loves weightlifting, running and of course- paintball. He plans to attend college and major in Athletic Training or Exercise Science.

 

 

On September 13, 1967 Don Miller attended his first Rotary meeting. Now, 50 years later we had the pleasure of honoring Don on his golden anniversary. President Dr. Brad Yacklich went to Odell Library to unearth some Rotary treasures from days gone by. Don was a big part of the memories of many of those years. He has assumed the role of honorary song leader and he does his best to lead us to sing happy birthday to all of our Rotarians on their big day. Don recalled a year where he had to step into the presidency due to an unexpected vacancy. He finished that year and then served the next. We honor Don who began teaching in Morrison back in the early 50’s. Don said he just got out of the Air Force and he was taking the place of a teacher who was drafted into the military. Don has had a career in acting in many plays in the Morrison area including Fiddler on the Roof where he had to grow a beard to play the part of a rabbi. We wish Don many more years with our club. Fellow Rotarian Gary Steinert said it best “Don has been a role model and a mentor to so many” Congratulations Don Miller on your 50^th Anniversary with the Morrison Rotary Club!