Rotary Club of Aurora United Grant Request Form

Rotary Club of Aurora United Grant Request Form

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Rotarians Making a Difference for Seniors

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Rotarians Making a Difference for Seniors

Committee Opportunities

Did you know there are several existing committees that you could join?

Are you currently on a committee?

Is your committee meeting?

Do you have an idea about forming a new one?

Please Read More and let us (Board of Directors) know how you want to be involved.

All committees welcome new participation and ideas.

Committee Name
Aurora United
1.Club Administration & Fellowship - programs, member communications, club events
2. Relaxation Wednesday Committee
3. Club Contributions-Grants
4. Community Service - Service Projects
5. DEI-Scholarships, District Liaison
6. Fundraising - Wine & Chocolate and new ideas
7. International Service
8. Membership- Orientation, Engagement, Retention
9. Public Relations-website, social media, print
10. Rotary Foundation- Grants, Paul Harris, Polio Plus, District Liason
11. Youth Services-Youth Exchange, Interact Clubs
12. Board of Directors 2023-2024

Rotary Club of Aurora Foundation Scholarships

Aurora Rotary John M. Lies Service Above Self Scholarship Endowment Fund
$1,250 per year

The Rotary Club of Aurora created a scholarship endowment fund in 2013 to honor John M. Lies, a former club president. Scholarships from the fund are intended to recognize local students who demonstrate a strong commitment of service to their community and a sincere resolve to become exemplary members of society.

John Lies was born in Aurora on June 8, 1946, and lived in Aurora his entire life. He attended West Aurora High School, the University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University. He married his wife Lynn in 1965. The couple has three children – Robert, Michael and Kathy. Mr. Lies was the president of the Arnold Lies Company. He joined the family business in 1965 and worked at fully developing West Aurora Plaza.

He also was a community leader who served as a director of the First American Bank, Merchants National Bank, Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Easter Seals, Rush-Copley Foundation, Rush-Copley Medical Center (chairman from 2002 to 2007), Rush-Copley Medical Center-Chicago and the Aurora Country Club. A dedicated Rotarian for thirty-seven years, Mr. Lies served as president of the club from 1987-1988. As an aviation enthusiast, he became a private pilot and a multi-engine instructor. Mr. Lies loved golf, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.

Aurora Rotary Lyle E. Oncken Scholarship Endowment Fund
$6,000 ($1,500 per year, renewable for 4 years)

The Rotary Club of Aurora created a scholarship fund in 1991 to honor Lyle E. Oncken (1924-2014), a Rotarian who served as club secretary from 1973-1992.

Mr. Oncken retired from his position as executive director of INC Mental Health Alliance. In 1990. Scholarships from this fund are available to students from throughout the Foundation’s service area who are entering any field of study. However, preference is given to students entering fields that reflect Mr. Oncken’s lifetime interests, primarily in the area of social services.

Rotary Club of Aurora Scholarship Endowment Fund
$2,000 ($1,000 per year, renewable for 2 years)

The Rotary Club of Aurora established this scholarship fund to support local graduating high school seniors who will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university. Preference will be given to students studying healthcare or education.

For a complete list of available Scholarships through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, click here

Rotary Club of Aurora United Sponsored Interact Clubs

The Rotary Club of Aurora United sponsors two Interact Clubs. Rosary High School and Marmion Academy, both located in Aurora. The clubs do several service projects and fundraising throughout the year. We are very proud of the work they do and the students truly capture our motto "Service Above Self".

Service Projects 2023-2024

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Rotary Club of Aurora United is a service oriented organization and we volunteer and assist many local and global organizations. #PeopleofAction

The Rotary Club of Aurora United recently received the "Spirit Award" from the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry at the annual Fill The Bowl Fundraising Event. We are truly honored, thank you!