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Stories of Service and Impact from Our Rotary Club
Member Spotlight: DarlaHooks
Meet Darla Hooks, IT leader, martial artist, and dedicated volunteer. Discover her journey from IT management to empowering women through self-defense, and her commitment to giving back as a proud Riv... ...more
Presentation
December 13, 2024•2 min read
Empowering Families Through Compassion: Erin Camfield's Journey with Centerstone
Erin Camfield, a specialist at Centerstone, stands alongside Rotarian Leslie Schobernd. Both women are smiling warmly as they connect after Erin’s heartfelt speech at the Rotary Club meeting, where sh... ...more
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November 07, 2024•1 min read
Member Spotlight - Pat Taulbee
Meet Pat Taulbee, a true Alton icon and Riverbend Rotary champion! From her early days at East Junior High to decades in sales and media, Pat’s impact is undeniable. Currently at Logo It in Alton, she... ...more
Member
November 01, 2024•2 min read
SOAR Program Equips Madison County Youth with Resilience and Life Skills
Riverbend Rotary recently hosted an enlightening presentation by Marissa Kohlrus-Green and Nathaniel Carlson, coordinators of SOAR (Students learning the Ongoing Approach to Resilience) ...more
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October 24, 2024•3 min read
Addiction to Advocacy: Ty Bechel’s Inspiring Journey of Recovery and Legacy
Discover how Ty Bechel, founder of AMARE, transformed his life from addiction to community advocacy. Learn how his grandmother's wisdom helped him leave a lasting legacy for his children and those in ... ...more
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September 26, 2024•3 min read
Grafton Art Gallery
This gallery began with a vision of bringing an art gallery to the community of Grafton, Illinois. Grafton has such a rich history and art has a profound impact on small communities, often serving as... ...more
Member
September 13, 2024•1 min read
