Senior students from 27 schools in west central Illinois were recognized during the Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner in Jacksonville on April 27, 2023. Students were selected based on the recommendations of school administrators and coaches. Lisa Kluge, president of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville, said, “These students exhibit characteristics that...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently honored 12 people for their service and volunteerism by naming them Paul Harris Fellows. Keith Bradbury, Rotarian Pete Carteaux, Guy Crumley, Rotarian April Clarke, Chris Clarke, Jimmie Duncan, Rotarian Lisa Haley, Mike Hayes, Rotarian Sarah Shellhammer, Rotarian Maddie Stevens, Rotarian Breanna VanMatre, and Rotarian...
Thank you to everyone who came out to compete in the 2023 Jacksonville Rotary Club Bass Tournament! A total of 37 teams competed in this year‘s tournament at Lake Jacksonville. This included high school bass fishing teams from area high schools. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, led by Joe...
Thank you to the wonderful donors who made the Fabulous February and March Fun-raiser such a great success! We also want to thank all of the bidders and winners of our auctions. The Rotary Club of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Rotary Club Foundation deeply appreciate your support. We were able...
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville recently assisted the Salvation Army of Jacksonville to purchase a double glass door freezer for its client choice food pantry. Capt. Chris Clarke of The Salvation Army in Jacksonville said, “The Salvation Army served 799 people in the month of February through the client choice...
Registration is now open for the first bass tournament of the season on Lake Jacksonville, taking place on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The tournament is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville. It is the 23rd annual event, and proceeds from the tournament will benefit Jacksonville-area charities. Tournament Co-chair David...
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 and likely continue into March. The fundraiser committee chair, Rotarian Samantha Boston,...
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 Scholarship for college-bound students. This scholarship is a one-time award of $2,000. To be eligible, an applicant must be...
In recognition of Joint Service Club Week, five local service clubs are combining efforts to support three community organizations that address food insecurity in the Jacksonville area. On Friday, Sept 30, representatives of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville, Sunrise Rotary Club, Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, Jacksonville Lions Club, and Jacksonville Pilot...
The Jacksonville Oktoberfest is set for Saturday, Sept. 17 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, home brew beers, wine, and so much more! The event runs from noon to 7:00 p.m. Tickets...