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!
Welcome to the
Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise!
Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise!
President
President Elect
President Nominee
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Service Chair
Club Service Co-Chair
Community Service Chair
Evironmental Protection & Pollination Chair
Foundation & Polio Chair
International Service Chair
Grants Chair
Taste of Glenview Chair
Public Relations
Membership Chair
Vocational Service Chair

Check out our Calendar Here!
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!๐๐ง๐ผ $1,500 Vocational Scholarships Available! ๐ผ๐ง๐
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:
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Welding
โ Auto Mechanics
โ Business Administration
โ Computer Tech
โ Law Enforcement
โ Elder Care & More!
โ Auto Mechanics
โ Business Administration
โ Computer Tech
โ Law Enforcement
โ 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 Chicagoโs north, northwest or many western suburbs.
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Deadline: March 1, 2025.๐ 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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Meeting @ Ice Center - Grant Breakfast
Glenview Ice CenterJun. 18, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
Meeting @ Ice Center - Speaker
Jun. 25, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
No Meeting
Jul. 02, 2026
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Service Project - July 4th Parade
Jul. 04, 2026 10:45 a.m.
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Committee Meeting - Club Membership
Jul. 07, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. -
Meeting @ Ice Center - Speaker
Jul. 09, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
Field Trip
Jul. 16, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
Meeting @ Ice Center - Speaker
Jul. 23, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. -
Club Social
Jul. 30, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -
Meeting @ Ice Center - The Giving Genie
Glenview Ice CenterAug. 06, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
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Member Birthdays:
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Karen O'GradyJune 10
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Thomas MeierJune 10
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Sophia LeaguediJune 11
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
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Devin SavageJune 6
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Robert LandeJune 8
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Chuck CebulaJune 9
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Laura BerrafatoJune 21
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Bernice Hernendez DietzJune 22
Anniversaries:
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Patrick SleinLaurie BarsellaJune 19
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Howard SilverBarbara SilverJune 22
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Rick RosenfeldMeghan RosenfeldJune 26
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Lori DakeRon DakeJune 27
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Ronald DakeRon DakeJune 27
Join Date:
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Thomas MeierJune 22, 20233 years
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Farideh RafaelJune 25, 20251 year
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Mark DietzJune 25, 20251 year
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Sharon DolezalJune 25, 20251 year
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Karen O'GradyJune 30, 201511 years











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Glenview, IL 60026
United States of America