Past President Maywood Proviso Club President Karen Yarbrough said in a statement, "In July of 2022, we set many ambitious goals to reach out to new members and increase civic engagement. This has been an exciting year and I want to thank all our club members because no one accomplishes such recognition alone." 

Please find your Rotary Citation certificate. I encourage you to display it proudly to celebrate your club’s achievement. 

Once again, congratulations on a successful year as club president!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Jones
2022-23 RI President

Finally,  we will hear from Dr. Marian Hatcher, who is a national expert on combating the demand, facilitates training on trafficking and prostitution by various law enforcement groups, including the F.B.I. and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has traveled the country and internationally, speaking at various events and conferences, shedding light on the prevalent issue of trafficking and telling her own story as a survivor of sex trafficking and domestic violence.
 
Please join us:

What: Human Trafficking Awareness
When: Tuesday, January 31st
Time: 12 Noon


Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97094257321?pwd=REdWdnB6SUNHSDltdHZ0R0ExVjBVQT09 

Meeting ID: 970 9425 7321
Passcode: 981187


 

The event was held at Ella's in Maywood and attendance included District Governor Ade Onayemi and Osei David Andrew Hutchison.  President Yarbrough challenged the club to focus their attention on the " changing times" for Rotary and other service clubs. " Rotary must continue to evolve and meet the newer membership by being cognizant of the many time constraints and needs of Rotarians' business and family lives. Yet, Rotarians have a very strong desire to provide service to others and meet the goals of the club." She went on to state that, "this year will be the year of the child, to provide resources, leadership and investment into the lives of future generations."


                                                                              

The Rotary Club of Maywood Proviso has embarked upon an exciting journey!  We are researching Maywood-Proviso’s almost 100-year history of Rotary through articles, clippings, pictures, and other artifacts at Maywood’s Public library.





Each first Saturday of the month, through 2023, you will find Rotarians and community residents at work reviewing the archives, searching through boxes, film, and other artifacts. To date, we have located the very first picture of those who established our club, the first black woman President of the Rotary Club of Maywood Proviso and minutes from many meetings. (Rotary did not admit women until 1989. The Council on Legislation voted to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide. It remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary)

“We are excited to engage in this very worthwhile project, commented President Karen Yarbrough. While we are expressly seeking our history, the history of what was occurring throughout Proviso, Chicago and the United States is peppered throughout the clippings.” We invite anyone who enjoys research projects and the desire to learn about the Proviso area to join us in our searches. Additionally, we will, during 2024 be planning a wonderful gala to celebrate our 100 years. A time capsule will also be filled with items to be unveiled one hundred years from 2024.”