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The Macomb Rotary Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at the The First Presbyterian Church, Macomb.....Come Join Us!

WHAT IS ROTARY:
Rotary is an organization of business and professional people united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help to build good will in the world. OBJECT OF ROTARY:
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
• FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
• SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
• THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
• FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

11/02/2026

🎭 Rotarian Emily Gillett introduced Larissa McShane, Executive Director of The Legacy Theater in Carthage, for our weekly Program! Larissa shared the theater’s incredible growth, its impact on local students and the community, and exciting plans for the future.

From live performances to educational programs, The Legacy Theater is keeping the arts alive and thriving! ❤️

Want to help? Attend a show, volunteer, or support their fundraising efforts. Let’s keep the arts shining in our communities!

Thank you, Larissa, for sharing all the exciting things happening at The Legacy Theater! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to David Batson of Bushnell, our $20,000 raffle winner! David was on hand to receive his check and surprised us with an incredibly generous $2,500 donation back to our Rotary Club!

Thank you, David, for your generosity and for helping Rotary continue making a difference in our community! 👏

11/02/2026

🏀 WIU Basketball & MHS Junior Rotarian Update!

We enjoyed hearing from WIU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chad Boudreau as he shared his vision for the upcoming season, his goals for the Leathernecks, and his excitement about bringing success to WIU and the Macomb community. Go Leathernecks! 💜💛

We also heard from MHS senior and Junior Rotarian Reagan Knowles, who shared updates on school activities and her plans for the future. Reagan is active in cheerleading, softball, Student Council, National Honor Society, and Spanish Club. She was also crowned the 2026 MHS Homecoming Queen! 👑

Thank you to both Chad and Reagan for taking the time to share with us! 👏

10/19/2026

💙💛 A Busy and Inspiring Day at Macomb Rotary! 💛💙

Our October 6th meeting was full of inspiration, recognition, and opportunities to make a difference in our community and around the world!

🌟 A Special Visit from Our District Governor

We were honored to welcome 2026–27 District Governor Musonda Kapatamoyo of the Rotary Club of Edwardsville. Originally from Zambia, Governor Kapatamoyo shared his experiences in Rotary and challenged us to think about how our community would be different without Rotary’s presence and contributions. Photos of past club projects highlighted the lasting impact our members have made right here in Macomb. His inspiring message reminded us why our service matters and earned him a well-deserved standing ovation!

🏆 Celebrating Rotary Foundation Giving

We also welcomed District Rotary Foundation Chair Emily Jacob-Dudesill, who recognized Nick Estes, Tom Stites, and Ann Stites for achieving Major Donor status through their generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation.

Their generosity helps support literacy, education, youth programs, community projects, international service, and the fight to eradicate polio. We are grateful for their commitment to making a difference both locally and globally! 🌎❤️

📚 Supporting Spoon River College

Michelle Howe, Interim Foundation Director at Spoon River College, shared updates on the college’s fundraising efforts and announced that its annual fundraising event has been renamed Founder’s Day, scheduled for October 15, 2026. She encouraged our members to help the college reach its fundraising goal.

✨ What Brings It All Together? The Rotary Four-Way Test!

At the heart of Rotary is a simple but powerful guide for how we think, speak, and act:

1️⃣ Is it the TRUTH?

2️⃣ Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3️⃣ Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4️⃣ Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

These four questions remind us to lead with honesty, fairness, kindness, and a commitment to the greater good.

Our October 6th meeting was a wonderful reminder that Rotary is about more than meetings. It’s about people coming together to serve, support one another, and create lasting, positive change.

💙 Service Above Self — making a difference in Macomb and beyond!

09/28/2026

Last Tuesday, Thad Dohrn, Assistant Vice President for University Advancement at WIU, was our guest speaker.
Dohrn joined WIU in June 2026 and brings 20 years of fundraising experience.
Most recently, he served in a comparable role at DePaul University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications and a master’s degree in exercise andsports science from Iowa State University. He was raised in a small Iowa community.
Thad reported on WIU fundraising, including the $100 million capital campaign, which had reached $75 million.
Dohrn’s presentation addressed several principal areas:
• Capital Projects: Principal priorities include the Commodities Lab in Stipes Hall, which will enable students to study the complexities of the stock market.
• Nursing Program: Development of a virtual nursing laboratory.
• Athletics: Continued efforts to sustain community support and conduct the search for a new athletic director.
• Campus Development: Dedication of the new football turf, the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, and the new Emergency Operations Center in Sallee Hall.

09/10/2026

Looking for a fun way to get your kids outdoors, meet new friends, and discover something new?

Come join Macomb Cub Scout Pack 300 for our Cub Scout Roundup & Fishing Derby at Spring Lake!

Kids can come out, participate in the fishing derby, meet the Scouts and leaders, learn what Cub Scouts is all about, and even join Pack 300 that day. No Scouting experience is needed — this is a great chance for new families to come see the fun for themselves.
Saturday, September 12
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Spring Lake – Camp Chick-A-Gama Area

Cub Scouts is about adventure, friendship, learning new skills, camping, fishing, Pinewood Derby and making memories that last.
Come fish with us and see where your child’s next adventure could begin!

Questions? Contact Cubmaster Art Re*****on at 309-313-1321 or [email protected].

09/08/2026

Great program today!

Kessiena Esther Erebi is a Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate student at Western Illinois University with a background in Pharmacology. Her public health interests include aging and health, maternal and child health (MCH), community health, and health promotion. Her work focuses on promoting health awareness, prevention, and community-based approaches to improving health outcomes. Today, Kessiena discussed extreme heat as a public health concern in Macomb and explore practical ways the community can better prepare and protect vulnerable populations.

09/01/2026

Today’s program was THE MDH Hospice.

Presenters pictured are:
Michaell Zimmerman, THE MDH Hospice Director
Lisa Hood, Hospice Clinical Manager
And Savana Caputo, LCSW

While hospice enrollment signifies a terminal prognosis, it also provides the most unique and personalized health care support for both the patient and family currently available. Hospice care is focused on CARE and COMFORT over cure of the disease.

The MDH Hospice has a Five-Star Family satisfaction rating, recognizing a meaningful reflection of our commitment to making every moment matter for those we serve. We are honored by the trust patients and families place in us and our greatest success is knowing the patients and their families feel cared for, respected, and supported when the focus is care, not cure. The MDH Hospice provides compassionate care for people and their families in the comfort of their own home, nursing home or assisted living facility. Our professional team is made up of physicians, registered nurses, therapists, social workers, certified nurse aides and volunteers.

For more information visit mdh.org or call 309-836-1543.

08/26/2026

Thanks for a great program today, Dr. Robinett!

Jeremy Robinett, Ph.D., serves as Acting Administrator in Charge of Western Illinois University Athletics during Interim Director of Athletics Shelby Borchardt's maternity leave. In this role, Robinett provides executive leadership for the Department of Athletics, overseeing departmental operations and supporting the University's commitment to student-athlete success while maintaining continuity in strategic initiatives and daily operations.

A member of the Western Illinois University faculty since 2014, Robinett is Director of the School of Communication, Media, and Experience Industries and Professor of Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Administration. He has served as Western Illinois University's NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) since 2023 and currently represents the University on the NCAA Division I Academics and Eligibility Committee. As FAR, he serves as the primary liaison between the institution and the NCAA on matters related to academic integrity, student-athlete eligibility, rules compliance, and the overall educational well-being of student-athletes.

"Intercollegiate athletics play an important role in the educational mission of Western Illinois University," Robinett said. "I am honored to serve in this capacity and remain committed to supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and staff while ensuring that our department continues to move forward during this transition."

His work has focused on strengthening academic support for student-athletes, enhancing institutional compliance, fostering collaboration between Athletics and the broader University community, and advancing initiatives that promote student success. His collaborative leadership style and experience in academic administration, NCAA governance, and strategic planning have positioned him to provide leadership during this transitional period for Leatherneck Athletics.

Originally from southern Missouri, Robinett earned his bachelor's degree from Missouri State University and his master's and Ph.D. in Recreation, Sport and Tourism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

For more information on topics Jeremy discussed, such as the Academic Rebuild and WIU's Athletic calendar, please see the links below:

https://www.wiu.edu/rebuild/

https://goleathernecks.com/calendar

08/23/2026

🎟️ The 6th Annual Rotary Club of Macomb $20,000 Cash Raffle is officially underway! 🎟️

Tickets are $100 each, and the drawing for five lucky winners will be held on September 29!

Your support helps local students! Proceeds will once again provide:
🎓 Two $2,500 scholarships for McDonough County high school students interested in attending Western Illinois University
🎓 Two $500 scholarships for students interested in attending Spoon River College

And, of course, there are 5 chances to win!

💰 1st Prize: $20,000
💰 2nd Prize: $2,500
💰 3rd Prize: $1,000
💰 4th Prize: $750
💰 5th Prize: $500

Interested in getting a ticket? Comment below or find a friendly Rotarian who can help you out!

Thank you for supporting the Rotary Club of Macomb and local students!
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Address

400 E. Carroll Street
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

12pm - 1pm

Website

http://macombrotaryclub.org/

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