For outstanding achievement and service, The Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise was recognized with the Governor's Vibrant Challenge Award for the 2020-2021 Rotary Year!
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Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise!
Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise!
President
President Elect
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Chair
Vocational Service Chair
Community Service Chair
Club Service Chair
Club Service Chair
International Service Chair
Rotary Foundation
Environmental Chair
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Sunrise Events
The Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise and the Glenbrook South Interact Club were pleased to present Karen Hitzman and Barbara Silver of the Debra Gelfand Foundation with the proceeds of supply drive fundraisers. The funds will benefit needy Glenview school students and their families.
The 2025 Coat Off Your Back drive was a great success with over 2,000 coats collected, sorted and distributed!
Club members eenjoyed participating in the Glenview Park District's Festival of Trees.
Coats may be dropped at the following locations:
- Village Hall
- Glenview Public Library
- Police Station (Lobby 24/7)
- Glenview Park Center
- Glenview Tennis Club
- Weiss Ace Hardware
- The Sheila Healy Academy of Irish Dance
- Glenbrook South (for students/faculty/staff)
Over 1,000 coats have been distributed so far. There's still time to donate until December 15th.
Our club cleans up a section of Waukegan Road a couple of times a year. Last weekend we collected 15.4 pounds of garbage, far less than last fall's 30.8 pounds. Thank you to our village and its citizens for keeping Glrenview clean!
Club members enjoyed a beautiful morning at Lake Michigan participating in the annual beach cleanup.
The third annual Taste of Glenview will give attendees a chance to taste dishes from multiple local restaurants and support local community organizations. Purchase tickets here:
Members of the Rotary Clubs of Glenview Sunrise and Park Ridge worked together to help Project C.U.R.E. pack medical supplies and equipment to meet the healthcare needs of people in poverty, disasters and violence. https://projectcure.org/
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A youth exchange student from Turkey joined us at a recent meeting. His father happens to be a Rotarian in Turkey. Rotary is truly international.
A youth exchange student from Turkey joined us at a recent meeting. His father happens to be a Rotarian in Turkey. Rotary is truly international.Lunch is on the way to Connections for the Homeless after Rotarians made sandwiches at today's meeting.
Glenview Sunrise Rotarins joined members of other local clubs to clean up a Cook County Forest Preserve.
The Glenbrook South Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise have teamed up to combat the growing threat of buckthorn in the Village of Glenview. This collaborative initiative aims to raise awareness about the invasive species and engage the community in efforts to restore the health of local ecosystems. Check out the story in the Patch:
https://patch.com/illinois/glenview/glenbrook-south-students-critical-environmental-initiative
https://patch.com/illinois/glenview/glenbrook-south-students-critical-environmental-initiativeMark the Calendar for Free Family Fun!
https://mailchi.mp/986a4757de28/httpswwwglenviewfit-14034346 The Family Fitness Fun Fest is a lively health and fitness gathering for parents and kids ages 6-12. Join us for sports such as karate, rope climbing, an obstacle course, boxing and more!🎓🔧💼 $1,500 Vocational Scholarships Available! 💼🔧🎓
Are you or someone you know pursuing a vocational or trade career? The Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise and the Friedman Foundation are offering 15 scholarships worth $1,500 each for students working toward an associate degree, diploma, or certificate in career fields like:
âś… Welding
âś… Auto Mechanics
âś… Business Administration
âś… Computer Tech
âś… Law Enforcement
âś… Elder Care & More!
âś… Auto Mechanics
âś… Business Administration
âś… Computer Tech
âś… Law Enforcement
âś… Elder Care & More!
Applicants must be sponsored by a local Rotary Club and demonstrate good grades, work experience, volunteer work, and strong character. Their Rotary Club must be in Chicago’s north, northwest or many western suburbs.
đź“… Deadline: March 1, 2025.đź“Ť Apply Now: https://www.rotary6440.org/sitepage/vocational-service.
Tag and share with someone who could benefit! #RotaryScholarship #CareerSuccess #TradeCareers #EducationMatters
Rotarians and friends started 2025 by taking action, helping pack meals for shipment to hungry people around the world.
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Event - Visioning Session
Johns Park FieldhouseOct. 01, 2026
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Committee Meeting - Taste of Glenview
Oct. 03, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -
Committee Meeting - Membership
Oct. 06, 2026 6:30 p.m.
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Field Trip - Jack's Iron Collection
Oct. 08, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
Committee Meeting - Taste of Glenview
Oct. 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -
Meeting @ Ice Center - Speaker CATCH
Glenview Ice CenterOct. 15, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
Committee Meeting - Taste of Glenview
Oct. 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -
Board Meeting
Oct. 21, 2026 7:00 a.m.
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Club Social
Oct. 22, 2026
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Committee Meeting - Taste of Glenview
Oct. 24, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
To discover the 2027 Rotary International Convention host city of Barcelona, start by getting lost.
The Oil Creek Classic, a fly-fishing tournament held each May, has been sponsored by the Rotary Club of Titusville, Pennsylvania, since 2014 to raise money for youth programs and scholarships.
In California, volunteers root out an invasive plant with a fiery nature
Otis Redding’s family is fulfilling the singer’s legacy by lifting up today’s young musicians
Indian Rotarian Bharat Pandya confirmed to lead Rotary in 2028-29
Rotary International has confirmed Dr. Bharat Pandya of the Rotary Club of Borivali, Mumbai, as its president-nominee for 2028-29.
Member Birthdays:
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Farideh RafaelSeptember 3
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Jill BrickmanSeptember 11
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Caryl ScottSeptember 12
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
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Michele GemskieSeptember 20
Anniversaries:
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Thomas MeierMichele GemskieSeptember 2
Join Date:
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Janis BathgateSeptember 1, 199135 years
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Dane DelliSeptember 21, 20179 years
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Matthew BerrafatoSeptember 26, 20242 years
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Marcia CebulaSeptember 27, 20188 years
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Ronald DakeSeptember 27, 20188 years
Service Above Self
Glenview, IL 60026
United States of America