Galena Rotary at 40

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Rotarian of the Year

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Lynn Gallagher was recently selected Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Galena.

Lynn has demonstrated "Service Above Self" in taking over the Paul Kindig Student of the Quarter program as well as our annual Trivia Night fundraising event.

Lynn will be our President-Elect for the 2025-2026 year.

Pictured are Lynn Gallagher and Jim Berberet, current President.


Passing the Gavel

Rev. Janet Eggleston, out-going President of the Rotary Club of Galena, was recently recognized for her year of service at the President’s Dinner at the DeSoto House Hotel.

Pictured with Rev. Eggleston is Jim Berberet, Galena, who became Rotary President July 1.

During Janet's reign as president, our club had the most successful Chopper Drop, most profitable Auction, brought back the Youth Exchange program, and sent students to RYLA, moving our club out of our post-pandemic malaise and setting a high bar for future presidents.

Jim Berberet has enthusiastically taken the helm full of ideas to fulfill that challenge, including an upcoming 40th Anniversary party (stay tuned!).

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What a Night!

Crowd gathered for Rotary auction at Ehrler Ranch

What if we could have a party, invite all of our friends, enjoy beverages and a delicious meal, and sell some unique and unusual gifts? Wouldn't that be a great time? What if you could raise $35,000+ for charitable purposes at the same time?

Well, you just did! Congratulations Galena Rotary Club and especially the Auction Committee for creating a spectacular evening!


Trivia Night

Check delivered to Safe Haven by Rotarians

Rotarian / Trivia Meister Lynn Gallagher and Rotarian / Trivia Master Emily Doland present $600 check to Safe Haven Shelter Manager Jeannette Thraen.

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Congratulations to Stadelpalooza, winning team for Trivia for Charity!
Stadelpalooza have chosen Safe Haven to receive the check for $600.

John and Marge Cooke Matching Grant

The Galena Rotary Club has established a charitable fund, named after the late John and Marge Cooke, to provide matching grants to the community. If you'd like to contribute to our endowment, please contact our club. If you'd like to apply for a grant, please click the button below for an application.
John and Marge CookeMatching Grant