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Diveheart, Jim Elliott

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Driving through town years ago, Kent Ebersold noticed a motor home parked on the street.  In need of a headquarters for our club's Oktoberfest fundraiser, Kent approached the owner, Jim Elliott.  Jim was more than willing to donate the motor home for the weekend fundraiser and as Jim learned about Rotary and its mission, he joined and has been a worldwide ambassador for Rotary ever since.  

In 1996, Jim left his career in the media industry to become a full-time volunteer and teach individuals with disabilities how to scuba dive. Five years later, he founded Diveheart, a volunteer-driven organization focused on building confidence and independence in disabled children, adults and veterans through scuba diving.

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Club Events
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Downers Grove Weekly Club Meeting
June 6th 2023 at 7:00 am
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Rotary GroveFest Meeting
June 7th 2023 at 5:30 pm
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Downers Grove Weekly Club Meeting - Club Assembly
June 13th 2023 at 7:00 am
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Rotary GroveFest Volunteer Training
June 15th 2023 at 6:30 pm
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Downers Grove Weekly Club Meeting
June 20th 2023 at 7:00 am
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Rotary GroveFest Street Closures
June 20th 2023 at 6:00 pm
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Rotary GroveFest Setup
June 22nd 2023 at 9:00 am
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Rotary GroveFest Street Closures
June 22nd 2023 at 1:00 pm
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Rotary GroveFest
June 22nd - June 25th 2023 at 5:00 pm
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Governor Installation Sponsorship Opportunities
June 24th 2023 at 8:00 am
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2023-24 District Governor Installation
June 24th 2023 at 11:30 am
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Downers Grove Weekly Club Meeting
June 27th 2023 at 7:00 am
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