Welcome to the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn

DID YOU KNOW?

Rotary is an international membership organization made up of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world.

The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club was established in 1943 and currently has over 40 active members.
We support our community by providing scholarships to high schools students and community grants as well as opportunities to give back through community service projects.
The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club also supports projects and provides help when needed internationally. There are over 35,000 Rotary clubs in more than 220 countries around the world.
We have a lot of fun while we raise funds and serve our community. The friendships made in our club are lifelong!

BE OUR GUEST

We would like you to get to know us! All are welcome to attend one of our weekly lunch programs to meet members and learn more about us. Do you want to give back to your community and beyond? Are you service minded? Join us for lunch and learn more! Contact Liz Mager at gle@stamchocolate.com to express your interest and rsvp for lunch as our guest!

Glen Oak Country Club

Thank you to our
host locations!

"The Friendliest Club in Rotary"

We meet In Person

Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

Barones

475 Pennsylavnia Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
United States of America

Phone:

(331) 303-0653

Email:

glenellynrotary@gmail.com

District Site

Venue Map

East Branch DuPage River Trail

Steve Johnson and Beth Gorz represent the Friends of the EBDRT.

The EBDRT is part of a long-range plan which envisions a network of continuous greenway and trail corridors,

linked across jurisdictions, providing scenic beauty, natural habitat, and recreational and transportation opportunities.

About the Trail:

Trail will run North/South just west of I-355
Between villages of Glen Ellyn & Lombard
Connects Great Western Trail, Illinois Prairie Path Path & Morton Arboretum

Scholarship Awards

Scholarship Awards - 2024/25

While the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn takes part in many worthwhile endeavors,

we are especially interested in the youth of our area.

Every year we award scholarships to deserving students about to enter college from Glenbard West and Glenbard South.

This year we awarded 13 scholarships worth $18,000.

Added to that number, three of these students will receive total scholarships all expenses for two years for vocational studies at the College of DuPage.

In total the awards are approximately $30,000 this year.

These are two of the students and their Principal Mr. Peterselli

Vintage Car Fest - helping the community

Glen Ellyn Historical Society

A couple of days after our meeting at the society, we volunteered to help at the car fest.

Mainly we were check in and guarding the museum from mischievous people. Of course we didn't find andy mischievous people so our job was mainly socializing with the fest goers. It was a beautiful day and there were many gorgeous cars from the past.

Glen Ellyn Historical Society Review

Glen Ellyn Historical Society, Executive Director, Jeffrey Anderson spoke to the club about the longevity and programs provided by the society. We had lunch at their facility. He spoke of future plans and the renovation of their museum, Stacy's Tavern.

Rotary International Learning Center

Amy Hopkins, Curriculum Development Supervisor showed great enthusiasm for her department and the courses that they develop to help clubs and members navigate the larger picture of Rotary International and it's wide reach into the land of helping and giving.

We have a winner! "Big Wheel" is a rap.

The BIG winner is Glen Ellyn Rotarian Patrick Brosnan - $1,500

Two other BIG winners $1,000 and $500.

Thank you to all those that sponsored this amazing fundraiser and to those that donated door prizes.

Everyone went home with some token the clubs appreciation.

Significant Achievers

As Rotarians we are continually looking for young people to honor and support.

Both Glenbard West and Glenbard South faculty recommend students that achieve above the average or have improved greatly this year.

We are impressed with the future they will provide for our town and the world at large.

Dr. Jeff McHugh, Superintendent of Glen Ellyn School District 41

Thank you to Dr. Jeff McHugh, Superintendent of Glen Ellyn School District 41, for joining us at Rotary! Dr. McHugh shared reflections from his first year in the role, outlined the district’s strategic goals, and discussed how success is being measured across schools. We appreciate his leadership and commitment to our community!

#WeAreD41 #ServiceAboveSelf

New Member Installation - Bryan McGowan

Bryan McGowan was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn today.

We had the privilege of hearing Past District Governor give an encouraging explanation of the essence of Rotary.

She then inducted Bryan into our club and the worldwide fellowship of Rotary.

Friendship Exchange
Mary Bak, Past District Gov

Friendship Exchange

Mary Bak, Past District Gov

What is Friendship Exchange?

Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotary members and friends that allows participants to take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs.

Participants may travel as individuals, couples, families, or groups, and may be Rotary members or not.

Benefits of an exchange

Broaden international understanding
Explore a profession or job in a different context
Build enduring friendships
Gain opportunities for active project involvement and support
Learn about a region’s people, food, languages, customs, and history
Find partners for grants
Establish a foundation for peace and service. This can be done virtually or in person in a way that builds peace. Find out more in this guide: Peacebuilding Through virtual and Hybrid Exchanges.

Safe Families for Children

Catherine Lindloff

Family Coach DuPage and Kane Counties

Safe Families for Children seeks to bring the church and community together to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build a network of caring and compassionate volunteers to support families facing social isolation. Our goal is to support and strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare system.