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Heavy Turnout at the Munster Rotary Run-A-Round on June 10

Posted by Subir Bandyopadhyay

Munster Rotarians successfully organized the 34th Rotary Run-a-Round on June 10.

More than 100 runners participated in the 5K/10K runs. Runners thoroughly enjoyed the excellent weather and the beautiful course. Serious runners mingled with casual runners. People came out in great numbers to support the event.

Kudos to all Munster Rotarians who executed the race to perfection. More than 25 volunteers helped us run the event smoothly. A special thanks to Subir Bandyopadhyay and Chuck Kerr for planning the event meticulously. Thanks also to the Munster Police Department for traffic control.

Finally, a big “Thank You” to all the race sponsors for their support.

Money raised from the event will be used to support deserving community projects and initiatives.

Munster Rotary Club Organizes the Annual Munster Police Appreciation Luncheon on June 6

Posted by Subir Bandyopadhyay

Every year, the Rotary Club of Munster organizes the Munster Police Appreciation Luncheon to support the Munster law enforcement officers. This year's luncheon on Tuesday, June 6, was attended by more than seventy guests, including Rotarians, Officers, and distinguished Community members.

The Police Appreciation Luncheon is just a token of our appreciation for the hard-working officers who work day and night to protect our community. As usual, the Munster Police Department distributed its annual awards during the luncheon to deserving officers for their exemplary services to the community.

A special thanks to Chief Steve Scheckel and Dr. Lorin Brown for their leadership in organizing the luncheon over the years.

Munster Rotary Organizes the Highly Popular Spaghetti Dinner

Posted by Subir Bandyopadhyay

The Rotary Club of Munster organized another successful Spaghetti Dinner! More than 130 people participated in the 2023 Spaghetti Dinner on May 4. Munster Rotarians, under the able leadership of Gavin Crowe, planned and executed this highly successful event. A special thanks to the kitchen staff of Munster High School, who helped us organize the event. We are also deeply grateful to all our sponsors of the event.

Another Successful Year of the Dictionary Project

Posted by Subir Bandyopadhyay

It was another successful year for Munster Rotary Club's Dictionary Project!

341 third-grade students and their teachers in Munster elementary schools (15 classes) received dictionaries.

A total of 10 Munster Rotarians participated in this year’s Dictionary Project. Rotarians Linda Dunn, Wendy Mis, Subir Bandyopadhyay, Chuck Kerr, Lee Millies, Terry Quinn, John Doherty, Gavin Crowe, Terry Quinn, Dave Nellans, and volunteer Melissa Crowe participated in this project.

It gave an immense sense of satisfaction to all Munster Rotarians to see 341 smiling faces of third-graders who received a dictionary!

Munster Rotary Helps Install Security Cameras in a Local Shelter.

The Rotary Club of Munster collaborated with SafeCHR, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting human trafficking, to install security cameras in Ashley House, a safe house for victims of human trafficking. This is made possible by a generous grant from the Rotary District 6540.

Pictured below are (from left) Rotarians Chuck Kerr, Ro Loughmiller, Kevin Feldman, Clyde Brown, Ron Millis, Anthony Andello, Dave Shafer, Tim Fesko, Steve Scheckel, SafeCHR Executive Board President Dr. Vijaykumar Dharla, Rotarian John Doherty, and Subir Bandyopadhyay.

Munster Rotarians Participate in the National Night Out Against Crime Event

Members of the Munster Rotary Club enthusiastically participated in the National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2 in Munster. Many Munster residents who stopped by our booth and expressed an interest in what we do, distributed a fair number of Rotary pencils and discussed some ideas to help promote our club in the community.

Pictured below are (from the left) Rotarians John Doherty, Madhu Ranade, Linda Dunn, Wendy Mis, and Subir Bandyopadhyay. Several other Rotarians participated in the event, such as Chuck Kerr, Lorin Brown, and long-time volunteer Soumita Bandyopadhyay.

Munster Rotary Participates in the India Fest

In the true spirit of community outreach, the Munster Rotary Club participated in the 2022 India Fest in Merrillville, IN on August 14. More than one thousand people enjoyed the food and cultural activities at the festival. Many people visited the Munster Rotary booth and inquired about the activities of the Club. Among the notable visitors to our booth were Congressman Frank Mrvan and Indiana State Representative Mike Andrade.

The display material highlighted the recent projects and initiatives of Munster Rotary, including the Dictionary Project, the Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, the Rotary Run-a-Round, and donations to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, the Salvation Army, and the Munster Police Department.

Rotarian Subir Bandyopadhyay and long-time volunteer Soumita Bandyopadhyay responded to the inquiries by the visitors to the Rotary booth.

In the picture below, Congressman Frank Mrvan is seen taking a keen interest in the Munster Rotary projects on display.

The Rotary Club of Munster is Proud to Collaborate with the Munster High School to Install the First Business Incubator in the Region

The Rotary Club of Munster was well represented at the Grand Opening of the Business Incubator and the Wanger Family Fab Lab at Munster Hight School on January 20. We are very happy to sponsor both facilities with our Club funds and a District Grant.

Munster Rotary Club Wins 2020-21 Rotary Citation Award

Posted by Subir Bandyopadhyay

The Rotary Club of Munster is proud to report that we received the 2020-21 Rotary Citation from Rotary International, the parent organization. This is an apt recognition of our community activities in Munster, Northwest Indiana, and in other countries. We accept this honor with humility. This honor will surely encourage our club members to continue with our selfless service to the community in years to come.

The citation letter and the citation certificate are attached below.

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To: 2020-21 club presidents

Dear 2020-21 Club President,

Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2020-21. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future.

Please find your Rotary Citation certificate in this folder. They are named by district, then club name. I encourage you to display it proudly to celebrate your club’s achievement.

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

Sincerely,

Julia Donohoe

Recognition and Service Awards Specialist

ONE ROTARY CENTER

1560 SHERMAN AVENUE

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201-3698 USA

ROTARY.ORG

Drunk Busters Pedal Cart Dedication Ceremony

Rotary Run-A-Round on June 12, 2021

Join us for the Munster Rotary Club 32nd Annual Run-A-Round on Saturday, June 12 at 8:15 am.

Spaghetti Dinner on April 9, 5-7 PM

Join us for the Munster Rotary Club Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 9, 5-7 pm at Munster High School. Details are provided in the flyer below.

Munster Rotarians Fight Hunger during Covid-19 Pandemic

The Rotary Club of Munster recently presented The Salvation Army of Lake County and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana each with a $2,500 donation.The organizations will use the funds to buy food to assist individuals and families impacted by the pandemic.“Food banks and other humanitarian organizations have seen the need for food multiply since the COVID-19 pandemic began,” said Subir Bandyopadhyay, president of the Rotary Club of Munster. “We can think of no better way to put our donation to work to help people in need than to support these two fine organizations.”Between March and May the Food Bank has distributed 2,058,292 meals to individuals in need around the Region. The Salvation Army of Lake County has experienced a 500% increase in demand for its services since March.Source: https://nwindianabusiness.com/community/business-news-bits/support-plentiful-to-groups-assisting-community-during-pandemic/

Munster Rotarians Complete Dictionary Project

For the past several years, 3rd-grade students enrolled in Munster, IN schools, both public and parochial, have benefited from a literacy project sponsored by the Munster Rotary Club.
A handful of Munster Rotarians recently helped present "A Student’s Dictionary & Gazetteer" to nearly 350 students and their teachers. The excitement generated by these dictionaries is palpable, a sentiment echoed by their teachers. According to Munster Rotarian Linda Dunn, “The Dictionary Project is one of the most satisfying projects I’ve been associated with in my 17 years as a Rotarian. It’s a tremendous resource that helps expand students’ knowledge of the English language, geography, American history, and more.”
Our Club takes tremendous pride in contributing to the education of our youth. Thanks, Linda Dunn, for leading our efforts in the Dictionary Project over the years. Thanks to all Munster Rotarians, for labeling and distributing the Dictionaries.

Munster Rotarians Celebrate 2019 Holiday Season

Munster Rotarians and their spouses celebrated the holiday season over a sumptuous dinner at Gino's. Rotarians look forward to a new year of productive and selfless community service.

Munster Rotary 50th Anniversary Dinner

Posted on Jun 27, 2019

Munster Rotary Club is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary tonight at Theo’s Restaurant. We also thank District Governor Dan Ryan to join us in our celebration of this important milestone for our Club. In the picture above, Subir Bandyopadhyay is installed as the new President. In the picture below, the immediate Past President Jorge Benavente addresses the audience.

DG Al Brothers Visits Munster Rotary Club

Posted by Subir Bandyopadhyay on Sep 30, 2019

Rotary Club of Munster is pleased to host District Governor Al Brothers on September 24, 2019. Thanks, DG Brothers, for your valuable suggestions on how our top-performing Club can reach even greater heights!

In the picture above, DG Brothers is with Munster Rotarians who attended the luncheon meeting. In the picture below, DG Brothers presents the Rotary banner to Club President Subir Bandyopadhyay.

Rotary Run-A-Round

Another successful Munster Rotary Run-A-Round on June 8! More than 150 runners participated. Everyone is a Winner. Thanks to all sponsors and volunteers.

Tanzania Bike Shop is Complete!

Posted by Roger Sims on Jul 24, 2018

During the week of July 16, 2018, the Bike Shop built in Tanzania as a joint venture between the Rotary Clubs of Munster and Huntington, Indiana, Rotary District 6540 and globalbike in Spartanburg, South Carolina was completed by C-re-aid and handed over to the local women of Enaboishu in Tanzania.

A community gathering was held to celebrate the handing over of the Bike Shop to the local women's group.

District Grant Completed in Tanzania!

Thanks to a District Grant of $3,000 and $500 from the Munster and $500 from the Huntington Clubs plus additional funds from globalbike, this beautiful Bike Shop is now in existence and functional in Tanzania!