On Monday we welcomed Mark Mow - Interim Superintendent of Elkhart Community Schools. The School Board approved Mow as interim superintendent in July. He replaces ECS superintendent Steve Thalheimer, who departed the district in June. Mow previously served as the district’s superintendent form 2002 until his retirement in 2012. He began with Elkhart Community Schools in 1970 as a middle school science teacher and served in multiple administrative position before becoming superintendent in 2002. Mow also served as interim superintendent for the district from July to December 2018.
Mark shared the district is beginning their search for a new superintendent, the challenges and opportunities we face not only a school district, but as a community.
Mark shared the district is beginning their search for a new superintendent, the challenges and opportunities we face not only a school district, but as a community.
Today we welcomed two NEW ROTARIANS to our Club!
Priscilla Brown of Beacon Health Foundation and Natalie Evans of Crossroads United Way were inducted and provided brief introductions of themselves from the podium. We look forward to getting to know Priscilla and Natalie better and thank them in advance, for their service to our community.
Rotarians are an integral and engaged part of our community! The following is a running list of events represented by Rotarians from the Elkhart Rotary Club. If you’d like more information, contact the Rotarian from the event or email elkhartnoonrotary@gmail.com and your message will be forwarded to them.
- September 21, 5 p.m. at Elkhart Rotary Club Thirsty Thursday! Jackson Rooftop. Contact: Peter Norton
- September 21, 3-6 p.m. “Demystifying Digital Transformation” Bring Technology to Your Operations. Join manufacturing and technology experts as they break down the myths and obstacles to integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into your organization. It is easier than you think! This event is open to all manufacturers and entrepreneurs, regardless of size and capabilities. To learn more, visit: https://loom.ly/WvhKiaU. 3-3:30 p.m.: Networking; 3:30-5 p.m.: Presentations from industry experts; 5-6 p.m.: Cocktails and Q&A. Location: LEX 530, 530 E. Lexington Avenue, Elkhart. Depending on your organization, the right attendee might be: -Decision maker of factory floor production; -Company leadership; -Plant/Operations manager; -Technology specialist. Contact: David Damerow.
- September 23, 9 a.m. 2nd Annual Larry Roberts and Bob Lindahl Bike Ride; location: Studebaker Park, 1020 McDonald St, Elkhart, IN 46516; Help raise awareness and money for a cure for Multiple Myeloma. The ride goes along the new River Trail to the Maplehart into Goshen connecting with the Pumpkinvine to Mooys, an Amish Ice Cream shop located about 6 miles northeast of Goshen on the Pumpkinvine. Total distance is about 36 miles but shorter rides are also an option. Contact: Don Stohler
- September 27, 4 p.m. Life Enhancement-Literacy Link “Read With Me’ session with the Red Ribbon Rookies. Location: Prairie Street Mennonite Church, 1316 Prairie Street, Elkhart. We could ALWAYS use more Rotary Readers! Contact: Jim Snodgrass
- September 29, gates open at 4 p.m. Five Star Life presents Horses & Heroes. Bust out your cowboy boots and get ready for an evening full of equine demonstrations, live music, food, drinks, face painting, crafts for the kids, and more! Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends! All proceeds raised will support Five Star Life's Equine Program. Location: Summit, 14260 US 12, Union, MI 49130. For more info and to RSVP visit https://form.jotform.com/232145026918151 Contact: Larry Knight
- October 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Freedom Walk. Join the Goshen Rotary as they partner with Destiny Rescue to walk our way to rescue kids from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free! Location: Goshen High School Track, 401 Lincolnway East in Goshen. Info and registration at https://freedomwalkgoshen2023.funraise.org/ Contact: Terri Rickel
- October 8, 2-4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Reception for Jim and Vernease Pyles - long term Elkhart residents and Morning Club Rotarian charter member. The Pyles are moving to North Carolina after a long and distinguished career as part of the Elkhart community, Jim with Miles Laboratories, and Vernease with Elkhart Community Schools Medical staff. Friends are hosting an informal reception in their honor. 200 East Beardsley Ave. (adjacent to Ruthmere Mansion). Contact: Andy McCaskey
- October 14, 7 p.m. Elkhart County Symphony and Goshen Theater present the concert version of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man". For more information and tickets visit https://elkhartsymphony.org/ Contact: John Hill
- October 21, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The Center for Community Justice (CCJ) invites you to the Restorative Justice Award (RJA) Dinner, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Victim Offender Reconciliation Program in the United States. Location: Matterhorn Conference Center. For more information and tickets visit https://www.centerforcommunityjustice.org/ Contact: Irwin Larrier