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Riverbend Rotarian Matt Kotzamanis

Kotzamanis - Riverbend Rotary Member Spotlight

January 17, 20241 min read

Matt Kotzamanis

Riverbend Rotary Member Spotlight: Matt Kotzamanis

This month’s Riverbend Rotarian Spotlight is Matthew Kotzamanis, a loan officer with Liberty Bank at their Godfrey location, where he helps area residents with their mortgage and personal loans.

Originally from Chicago and now a Bethalto resident, Matt graduated from Hall High School in Spring Valley, as well as from Millikin University in Decatur. He and his wife, Brandy, have two children: John, a junior at Civic Memorial High School, and Lacy, an ER nurse in Texas. His hobbies include hunting, fitness and rooting on his son playing CM Eagles basketball and baseball!

As an active member of the Bethalto Kiwanis and a founding member of Riverbend Rotary, Matt understands that community service and volunteerism are investments in both communities and people. “Giving back to the community is important to me.  

“And our focus on children and elderly are important focuses of our organization.”

Riverbend Rotary meets on Thursdays at Noon at Senior Services Plus in Alton. To learn more about Riverbend Rotary and/or become a member, visit our website at riverbendrotary.com

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If you're interested in making a real difference in our community, join the Riverbend Rotary Club and become part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to positive change. If you have a cause close to your heart, we also provide a platform for you to share and promote it. Engage with us, share your passion, and together, let's amplify the impact!

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What is Rotary?

You've certainly heard about it, but do you really know what is ROTARY? There are several chapters around your neighborhood.

Riverbend Rotary

Our commitment to making a difference extends beyond our local community to create lasting change on a global scale.

We are proud to be part of international efforts, such as END POLIO NOW, which showcases the power of collaboration and dedication in achieving shared goals.

However, our most significant impact

is felt right here in the Riverbend area, where our passion for service and community development is truly transformative.

Our club members work tirelessly to champion local causes, support community projects, and drive sustainable initiatives that enrich the lives of our neighbors.

From mentoring youth and promoting education to fostering environmental stewardship and addressing social challenges, Riverbend Rotary is a catalyst for positive change.

We invite you to join us in our mission to create a brighter future for our community and the world, one project at a time.

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About Rotary District 6460

The Rotary motto: Service Above Self. Rotary, the world’s first service club organization, is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders.

Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Rotary District 6460 contains Rotary clubs that serve west central Illinois in the United States of America.

Nourishing
Hope

Riverbend Rotary Packs Nutritious Meals for Hungry Children in Nicaragua

Shred Day

Safeguarding Identities and Supporting Our Community through Secure Document Disposal

Caring for
Our Community

Riverbend Rotary Members Beautify Local Homes by Tidying Yards and Landscapes

Ringing in the
Spirit of Giving

Riverbend Rotary Members Support the Salvation Army's Mission to Transform Lives

Started from the vision of one person.

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Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000.

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1.4 million friends, neighbors, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Just A Little Help Can Make Big Difference

1.2 million

There are over 36,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas worldwide, with approximately 1.2 million members.

$4 Billion

The Rotary Foundation, which supports Rotary's humanitarian and educational programs worldwide, has invested over $4 billion in life-changing, sustainable projects since it was founded in 1917.

$2.1 Billion

Rotary in the USA has played a key role in the global effort to eradicate polio, with Rotary members contributing over $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to the cause.

Rotary International's Unwavering Mission: Eradicating Polio and Empowering a Polio-Free World.

Rotary International has been at the forefront of the global fight against polio for over three decades, working tirelessly to eradicate this devastating disease.

Through strategic partnerships with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary has made remarkable strides in immunization efforts, reaching millions of children in even the most remote corners of the world.

Since launching the PolioPlus program in 1985, Rotary International and its partners have helped to reduce polio cases by 99.9%, saving countless lives and preventing lifelong disabilities.

The continued dedication and support of Rotary members worldwide are crucial in achieving a polio-free world, ensuring that future generations can live without the fear of this debilitating disease.

Join us in our unwavering commitment to end polio once and for all, and be part of a global movement that is truly transforming lives and making history.