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The Petersburg Rotary Club

  • When - Meeting Each Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
  • Where - Meeting at Ted's Tavern 107 N. 7th St.
  • Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
  • The Rotary Sponsors Boy Scouts troop 54, Rotary Park, treats community octogenarians to an annual banquet and performs many other community functions.
  • Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.
  • The Petersburg Rotarians are involved in The Four Avenues of Service.
    Club Service, Community Service, Vocational Service, and International Service
  • The Petersburg Rotary Sponsors Boy Scout troop 54, Rotary Park, treats community octogenarians to annual banquet, and performs many other community functions.
  • The Petersburg Rotary Club is in district 6460
  • The Petersburg Rotary Club has six Paul Harris Fellows.
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    For more information - - - call Jim Combs - 632-7464


    The Kiwanis Club of Petersburg

  • The Kiwanis Club of Petersburg meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 P.M. at Gillmore's Family Cafe located across from the LLCC Education Center (aka the old First of America bank building, Petersburg. Members belong to Kiwanis International, the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District, and Division 28.
  • The Kiwanis Motto is WE BUILD, and our Theme is "Young Children: Priority One." Membership is by invitation only, and is open to both men and women ages 18 and older.
  • The club currently has 33 members.
  • Annual dues are $80 which include International, District and Local dues; subscriptions to the Kiwanis Magazine and the Illeiowan newsletter; and Liability Insurance.
  • The Kiwanis Year begins October 1 and runs through September 30.
  • The club is governed by a Board of Directors who meet the first Tuesday of every month.
  • Interesting and entertaining programs are planned for every meeting except for the first Tuesday of the month.
  • The club's major fund raisers are its Pancake and Sausage Breakfasts which have been held continuously, at least once a year, since 1950.
  • Our club sponsors the PORTA High School Key Club and the local Cub Scout Pack #54. The club now sponsors three (3) community blood drives a year.
  • Every meeting is closed with the Kiwanis Pledge: "As our country's flag signifies purity, valor and justice, may we true Kiwanians exemplify these virtues as We Build".
  • The Kiwanis Club has agreed to continue the Toys-For-Tots program previously supported by the Petersburg Jaycees.

    • Anyone having questions may contact Jerry Davis, Secretary (632-2329) - email


    Roman Catholic Faithful, Inc.

  • A Not-For-Profit corp. incorporated in the state of Illinois
  • Members in 50 states and 9 foreign countries
  • Published Newsletter six times a year
  • Accept all people for membership regardless of religious belief
  • Webpage at http://www.rcf.org
  • Our Motto: AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM
  • Donations only --no required membership fee

    • For information call (217) 632-5920 - or - Fax (217) 632-7054

    Note: Our last meeting was in Anaheim, CA. before that Washington DC. & Albany NY.


    The Menard Archers

  • The Menard Archers meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
  • The Club meetings are held at the 3D archery course (weather permitting.) Please call for alternate location and times, or  point your browser to http://illinoishunter.com/clubs/menardarchers/
  • The Club's course is located adjacent to the west side of New Salem State Park.
  • Regular memberships are $20 and plus $5 for each additional family member including  children.
  • Associate Memberships (without work party requirements) are $200.
  • Menard Archers promote all aspects of archery and supports all types of archery tackle, including traditional recurves and longbows, hunting compounds, and unlimited target equipment.
  • The club hosts five (5) 3-D shoots from February  thru September. The course is set up with thirty (30) Rinehart life size animal targets.

    For more information,  visit  http://menardarchers.com, or call Dave Tanner at 632-2438
     
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    PORTA Athletic Boosters

  • Purpose - to raise funds for all PORTA athletic programs.
  • Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month - excluding summer - unless otherwise advertised in the Petersburg Observer.
  • Dues are $10.00 per year which entitles members to 5 free entries into any sports event.
  • We are always looking for new members and are in need of individuals who are willing to be an active member of the booster club.
  • IF you are interested in becoming involved call Jack Knuppel at 632-4243.

    • ALL ARE WELCOME!


    Menard County SINGERS

  • We meet at St. Paul's UCC Memorial Hall
  • We meet every Tuesday - unless we are preparing for our fall dinner show then we meet every Tuesday and Thursday
  • Contacts:
  • Rachelle Frost at 634-4395
  • Mary Bailie at 634-4133
  • Sally Schafer at 632-7139
  • One of the best things about Singers is there are NO dues.
  • ALL ages are welcome.
  • We encourage anyone who can sing to come and join us!

    • MCS singing for the community!


    Men's Issues ( Support Group )

  • We meet bi-monthly at New Salem Restaurant
  • Meeting starts at 6:30
  • We are a grouped aimed at meeting the needs of all men in Menard County. Discussions include among others:
  • Divorce
  • Drugs
  • Problems in the work place
  • All men 18 years and older are invited to join.
  • For more information call John Holmes @ 632-7662 email


    • Petersburg Chapter # 572, Order of the Eastern Star

  • When: Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month.
  • Time: Meeting starts at 7:30 P.M.
  • Place: Masonic Hall in Petersburg
  • Anyone wanting more information should call (217) 632-2427
  • Linda McCombs email


    • Rock Creek 4-H Club

    • When: Second Tuesday of every month
    • Time: Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.
    • Place: Rock Creek Presbyterian Church
    • Anyone wanting more information should call (217) 632-3787
    • Ages: 8 by Jan. 1 through 18 years old
    • Motto: To Make the Best Better


    Athens Memorial Post 5302
    Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

    • When: 2nd Tuesday of each month
    • Place: Athens Masonic Lodge (across from IGA store)
    • Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

    Membership eligibility requirements: Overseas service in the armed forces during a period of conflict which is recognized by the United States government. If not currently on active duty, the appropriate medal(s) for such service must be present on discharge papers (DD214).

    At present our membership is comprised of World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, and Gulf War veterans. We are constantly looking for new members. If you are interested in joining our organization, please contact one of the officers above.

    Our commitment is to our veterans and to our community. We "Honor the dead by helping the living".



    Rotary Club of Greenview
  • When - 2nd and 4th Thursday Evenings
  • Where - Meeting at the Greenview Community Building
  • We invite you to attend.
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    For more information - - - visit our Web Site - - - Click Here!

     



    Tallula Parents Association

    The Tallula Parents Association meets monthly at Tallula Elem. School, usually the second Tuesday of the month.  We meet in the School Cafeteria (park in the back of the school and enter through the Cafeteria door) and babysitting is available if you wish to bring your children.  All parents and community members are welcome.

    TPA Activities throughout the year include:

    Refreshments provided for the Open House in the Fall
    School Directory compiled and distributed
    Money for Teacher Supplies - beginning of school year
    Ice Cream Sundae Party - around Thanksgiving
    Baskets fof school supplies for the teachers - at Christmas
    Holiday Christmas Program - Santa delivers sweets for the TPA
    Sock Hop - T.P.A. provides DJ/Chaperones cafeteria - Feb./March
    Teacher/Staff Appreciation - Lunch provided in May
    Kite Day - T.P.A. provides kites for all children - May
    School Picnic - T.P.A. Provides frozen treats
    Scholarships - 1 Fall/1 Spring to a former Tallula Student
    Film - Provided by the T.P.A. to capture all school events - these activities are then written about and included in the Petersburg Observer

    For more information: email Michelle McWillians

     

     

    Town and Country Women's Club

    Social Club for women of all ages.  We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm in a club member's home or another location.  There is usually a fun and informative program and refreshments, followed by a business meeting. Dues are $15.00 per year.


    We raise money and support many worthwhile projects in the community. including:  the library, nursing scholarships, playground equipment for Jaycee Park as well as a pavillion, Girl Scouts, the Lincoln League, Ronald McDonald House, etc.  Currently we are selling "Cookies in a Jar" and hosting the Petersburg Home Tour on December 2, 2000.  Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Park, an endeavor taken on by the Future Problem Solvers.

    In addition to regular meetings, we hold an annual Christmas party for our children, sponsor the community Easter Egg Hunt held each year at New Salem, treat our husbands or dates to a "Men's Night," organize a babysitting clinic, volunteer for Meals on Wheels and enjoy our yearly "May Banquet."

    We are always looking for new members.  This is a great club to join if you are new to the area, as you are sure to make many wonderful friends. 

     

     

    Vintage Ag. Association of Menard Co.

    The Vintage Ag. Association was formed in July of 2001 to preserve our agricultural heritage through preservation, restoration, and education of vintage agricultural equipment.

    The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the odd months  (Jan,Mar,May,July,Sept) except November(2nd Thurs.) in the basement of the Menard Co. Farm Bureau at 7:00 p.m. and other announced events throughout the year (tractor shows, parades, etc.).

    The membership is open to anyone in the state of Illinois, the only requirement is having a interest in antique farm equipment.

    Dues are $10 a year which is a family membership.

    Anyone interested in joining may get more information by contacting Norm Claussen at 632-2594 or email us at VintageAgAssnOMC@aol.com

     

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    The United States Junior Chamber is a constructive action organization of young persons male and female, 21-39 who devote a portion of their time to community service in the public interest, developing young persons as leaders of their community.

    A new chapter was chartered in Menard County in July 2002.

    The Menard County Jaycees gives young people between the ages of 21 and 39 the tools they need to build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections.

    We hold membership meetings at The Third Berry Lincoln Tavern in Petersburg on the first Monday of every month at 730pm. Dues are $48.50 annually.

    For more information or to join call Edmund Carley @ 217-632-4252 or e-mail Trianglo@msn.com. Outside Menard County call 1-800-Jaycees or visit www.usjaycees.org.

    New Salem Longbeards NWTF Chapter


    The New Salem Longbeards was begun in 1999 as the local Petersburg chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The chapter holds an annual Menard County NWTF Superfund Banquet on the first Saturday of March every year.

    The chapter supports outdoors activities in our area for women and youth, awards a local scholarship, supports local Hunter Safety Education classes, and provides grants for the improvement of wildlife habitat in Menard County.

    Since the NWTF was founded over 30 years ago, more than $183 million NWTF and cooperator dollars have been spent on more than 24,000 projects benefiting wild turkeys throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    The work of the NWTF's dedicated volunteers and supporters is paying off. In 1973, there were an estimated 1.3 million wild turkeys and 1.5 million turkey hunters. Today, there are an estimated 6.4 million wild turkeys and approximately 2.6 million turkey hunters.

    Further information on the New Salem Longbeards is available on the chapter web site at http://www.newsalemlongbeards.com , or call Doug King at 634-4160.

     

     

    The Menard County School and Community Task Force, a 501 (c)3 charitable organization, formed in 1992 as a collaboration among schools, religious service organizations, local government, law enforcement, social services, business communities, parents, and youth... to improve the lives of children and families in Menard County. 

    Our current efforts include:  Early Intervention Counseling, Mentoring, Rural Family Services, and the Rural Substance Abuse Committee.  We encourage community members and representatives from organizations to attend our general task force meetings. 

    For more information about our organization and to view our calendar of events, please visit our website at www.menardtaskforce.org.


    Pierre Menard Chapter NSDAR

    Pierre Menard Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly, September through June, on the third Thursday or other programmed date.  Objectives are Historic Preservation, Promotion of Education, and Patriotic Endeavor.  The National Motto is "God, Home, and Country."  Pierre Menard Chapter serves the school districts of Athens, Greenview, Havana, Midwest Central, and PORTA.  Any woman eighteen years of age or older with an ancestor having documented military, civil or patriotic service during the period between April 19, 1775, and November 26, 1783, is eligible for membership. Members are available to help with geneological research. 

    Contact:  Rebecca Wier Lock, Regent        217-632-2966


     Menard County Garden Club


    The Menard County Garden Club meets monthly, usually on the 4th Thursday of the month.  Most meetings include an informative program on a gardening or floral decorating topic.

    The club's purpose is to encourage and create a greater interest in the culture and care of plants (including shrubs and trees) and flowers; to aid in the beautifying of our homes and several communities in the county, and to cooperate with other agencies and organizations to further these objectives.

    Our major fundraiser is an annual geranium sale.  Ongoing community projects include maintaining the flowers at the Edgar Lee Masters Home and at the gazebo triangle at the south edge of Petersburg.  Other recent projects include an herb garden contest in Athens and book donations to libraries in Athens, Petersburg, and Greenview.

    New members are always welcome.  Dues are $5.00 per year.  For more information, please contact Betty Farr at 632-7757.


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