PAST LUNCH SPEAKERS – AUGUST 2025
JAMES ESCORTT, JR.
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Organization: DuPage & Chicago South Suburban Habitat for Humanity
Date: August 5, 2025
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The Wheaton Lions welcomed James Escortt, Jr., Director of Community Outreach for Habitat for Humanity. He discussed Habitat for Humanity's mission of creating affordable home-ownership and how community partners can get involved.
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Pictured: Lion Paul Rom, James Escortt Jr., and Lion Ryan Rau
GEORGIA KOCH
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Organization: Career Visions
Date: August 12, 2025
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Georgia Koch from Career Vision was our speaker. Career Vision provides personalized career planning for high school and college students, as well as adult career management.
Pictured: Lion Don Fischer, Georgia Koch and Lion President Dave Olson
SHERIFF JIM MENDRICK
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Organization: DuPage County Sheriff
Date: August 26, 2025
The Wheaton Lions welcomed DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick. He discussed aspects of the department. He also spoke about patrol, the jail and crime statistics.
Pictured: Lion President Dave Olson, Sheriff Jim Mendrick and Lion Jerry Evans
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