Timeline

1968

The Rotary Club of Peoria-North was chartered by Rotary International on September 19, 1968, with 43 members.

In 1968, Central Illinois Rotary Clubs, including the Rotary Club of Peoria North, took on responsibility for the Sterling Merit Awards banquet to honor the top 8% of high school seniors. The event remains one of the many worthwhile projects and initiatives of the area’s Rotary Clubs.

Began Reading Buddies??

1993

1993 special project for 25th Anniversary?

1997

In November 1997, Rotary International approved the Articles of Incorporation for the Rotary Club of Peoria North Foundation.

2018

2018 bike trail shelter at Donovan Park

Past Club Presidents

  • O. Wayne Shelksohn (2020-2021)
  • Adam Hawks (2019-2020)
  • Mark Whitlock (2018-2019)
  • Lynn Coleman (2017-2018)
  • Frank Gutwein (2016-2017)
  • Matt Machala (2015-2016)
  • Scott Paulsen (2014-2015)
  • Douglas Huff (2013-2014)
  • James Barrack (2012-2013)
  • Jeremy Semonis (2011-2012)
  • Mark Roberts (2010-2011)
  • Kimberly Sanders (2009-2010)
  • William Pape (2008-2009)
  • Mike Baietto (2007-2008)
  • Jeff Randolph (2006-2007)
  • Herb Stoller (2005-2006)
  • Tom Bower (2004-2005)
  • Andy Paulson (2003-2004)
  • Steve Wilkinson (2002-2003)
  • Ron Riggins (2001-2002)
  • Lynn Banta (2000-2001)
  • Jay McCormick (1999-2000)
  • Rolland Maser (1998-1999)
  • Susie Smith (1997-1998)
  • Jeffrey Shelton (1996-1997)
  • Ronald Quilhot (1995-1996)
  • Robert Lamoureaux (1994-1995)
  • J. Bryce Hessing (1993-1994)
  • James Donnelly (1992-1993)
  • Rodney Ringger (1991-1992)
  • Douglas Thorson (1990-1991)
  • Frederick Sweat (1989-1990)
  • Dale A. Clary (1988-1989)
  • Brock L. Hessing (1987-1988)
  • Robert O. Viets (1986-1987)
  • John Riter (1985-1986)
  • Richard Nelson (1984-1985)
  • B.B. “Charlie” Muvdi (1983-1984)
  • Thomas Simpson (1982-1983)
  • Jan Holterman (1981-1982)
  • Jack Wilkins (1980-1981)
  • Jerry Santangelo (1979-1980)
  • Donald Story (1978-1979)
  • Robert Edwards (1977-1978)
  • Robert Baietto (1976-1977)
  • Jay Vonachen (1975-1976)
  • Robert Ashley (1974-1975)
  • Dennis Shealy (1973-1974)
  • Harold Ratcliff (1972-1973)
  • John Brandon (1971-1972)
  • Daniel Whalen (1970-1971)
  • Dr. Sid Neuwirth (1969-1970)
  • Robert Hubert (1968-1969)