ROTARY CLUB OF LA PORTE La Porte, Indiana Club 3371, District 6540, Chartered June 14, 1944
Service Above Self

CLUB LINKS ROTARY LINKS ADDITIONAL LINKS This gazebo was completed as a Rotary Club of La Porte service project and is located in the Rotary Gardens section of Soldiers Memorial Park in La Porte, Indiana	Our club meets at noon every Monday Best Western - La Porte Hotel and Conference Center 444 Pinelake Avenue La Porte, IN 46530 Check upcoming events - other times and locations on some dates Visitors are always welcome at our club meetings and events	CLUB OFFICERS Jonathan Salisbury, President jonsalisbury7@hotmail.com Lilliana Ake, President-Elect pkavacha@yahoo.com Doug Busby, Vice President pinecountry@verizon.net Norm Juday, Secretary normanjuday@comcast.net Michael Arnett, Treasurer arnettm@1stsource.com Tim Gropp, Past President groppt@msn.com CLUB DIRECTORS 2 Year Term Kevin Gould Ron Gigliotti Marv Goad Jim Blint Debra Varnak 1 Year Term John Cannon Yvonne Lindborg Dale Parkinson Linda Knoll Judy Hamilton CLUB OFFICIALS Dale Parkison, Auditor Doug Busby, Chaplain Christina Dougherty, Rotary Foundation Tim Gropp, Sergeant at Arms DISTRICT GOVERNOR Floyd A. Lancia c/o Barbara Mort Administrative Assistant Rotary District Rotary 6540 1065 N 350 E Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-1789 Office 866-926-1789 Toll Free 219-926-2779 Fax 219-405-0590 Mobile barb@rotary6540.org John Kenny Rotary International. President 2009-2010
	CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS The Rotary Club of La Porte has a long history of community service projects that have provided benefits to residents of La Porte and the surrounding area.  We have also participated in activities that have provided much needed assistance to people in less fortunate areas throughout the world.  Here are some of the more recent projects and activities supported by club members through their volunteer efforts and financial contributions. Craven Pond Clean Up · Club members work with local area youth to keep trails around Craven Pond trimmed, neat and accessible Gazebo - Park Department · Gazebo built as a service project and located in the Rotary Gardens section of Soldiers Memorial Park International Exchange · Funds to support local recipients participating in Rotary International Exchange program, which sends teams of ambassadors to visits other countries.  WE also host incoming exchange guests who are visiting our area from other countries  to build better friendships worldwide. July 4th Parade · Look for the Rotary Club of La Porte entry in the annual city parade John and Helen Haverstock Memorial Scholarship · Scholarships are awarded annually from this memorial fund entrusted to the Rotary Club of La Porte.  Recipients are honored at an annual scholarship banquet Literacy · Children's books are regularly donated to the La Porte County Public Library from funds raised in the club to support and promote literacy among children. List of books donated July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 List of books donated July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 · Financial support given to the Literacy Council of La Porte Council Little League Sponsorship · Annual support of local little league. Nothing but Nets · Club funds are donated to purchase nets for people in Africa to use for covering while sleeping in order to reduce cases of malaria. Rotaract · The Rotaract Club of Purdue University North Central is sponsored by the Rotary Club of La Porte. Rotary Foundation · All club members are encouraged to donate $100 every year to the Rotary Foundation to support service projects throughout the world, including Polio Plus, a program to eradicate the world of polio. Salvation Army Bell Ringing · Rotary members volunteer each year to "Ring the Bells" and raise funds for the Salvation Army of La Porte.  Many people in need are assisted with the funds raised through this partnership effort. Shoes for Kids · Funds are raised from members to provide children in need with shoes, boots, and other necessary footwear each school year Sunflower Festival · In support of our hometown annual event, Rotary members sponsor a booth each year at the Sunflower Festival.  Festival attendees enjoy corn on the cob and other treats served up by our local Rotarians. Thanksgiving Dinner · Each year, members of the Rotary Club of La Porte host and serve a special Thanksgiving Dinner to residents and staff from the La Porte County Home. World Affairs Conference · Funds provided for local high school students to attend Rotary International regional discussions on world affairs YMCA Strong Kids Program · Gifts to YMCA from Rotary of La Porte Community Grants to support program for children.