The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently recognized Dominick York as the recipient of the Rotary Vocational Student of the Month Award for February. Jenna Tucker, Past President of the Rotary Club, presented the award at the club’s February 20 meeting. Reg Ankrom, Chair of the Rotary Vocational Committee, said, “Our...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently recognized Rudy McCulloch as the recipient of the Rotary Vocational Student of the Month Award for January. Kelly Pool, President of the Rotary Club, presented the award at the club’s February 6 meeting. Reg Ankrom, Chair of the Rotary Vocational Committee, said, “Society often...
Applications are now being accepted for Scholarships funded by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville. The Rotary Club of Jacksonville offers two scholarship programs. Category 1 is the Rotary Club of Jacksonville Senior Scholarship for college-bound students. This scholarship is a one-time award of $2,000. To be eligible, an applicant MUST...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the public to participate in its Fabulous February Fun-raiser. The event will include daily Facebook auctions on the club’s Facebook page, “Rotary Club of Jacksonville #3227.” Auctions will begin on February 1, with a new auction being posted daily through the month. The fundraiser...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently recognized Corbin Kuhn, a senior at the Illinois School for the Deaf, as the first student recipient of the Rotary Vocational Student of the Month Award. Reg Ankrom, Chair of the Rotary Vocational Committee, introduced this new Rotary initiative at the club’s December 19...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to come out to Community Park on Halloween night to ride the Big Eli Ferris Wheel and celebrate a haunted Halloween with a FUN and FREE event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rotarian Stefanie Ballinger said, “This slightly spooky, family-friendly event is...
The Jacksonville Oktoberfest is set for Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. This fun, family-friendly festival includes live music, German food specialties, games and contests, dog parade and races, Oktoberfest beers and wine, and so much more! The event runs from noon to 7:00 p.m. Food, beer and...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites you to join in the fun at our Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025! This year the parade’s focus is “Unite for Good,” celebrating agencies, organizations, and individuals who work together to create a positive community impact for all. We honor...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville announced that $60 tickets are now available for Rotary Day at the Ball Park on Saturday, August 9. This game features the rival St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The game begins at 6:15 p.m. Seats are Loge Reserved...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville has announced the summer 2025 schedule for the Big Eli Ferris Wheel in Community Park, and is inviting additional sponsors to participate. With the support of local companies and organizations, the club provides free rides to the community on every summer Sunday. Rotary Club President Daniel...