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!

Thank you to our Lunch Host Barone's of Glen Ellyn

"The Friendliest Club in Rotary"

We meet In Person

Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

Barone's

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

Phone:

(331) 303-0653

Email:

glenellynrotary@gmail.com

District Site

Venue Map

Rotary International Conference in Taipei, Taiwan

President, Patrick Brosnan, has returned from the Rotary International Conference in Taipei, Taiwan. He brought gifts for every member of the club. Thank you Patrick!

TAIPEI (14 June 2026) - More than 37,000 Rotary members and participants from over 140 countries gathered at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and the Taipei Dome from 13-17 June 2026 for the membership service organization’s annual international convention.

This marks the first time in 32 years that Taipei has hosted the Rotary International Convention.

Just Right at Home

Just Right At Home: Julee Lockhard

Just Right at Home offers innovative and practical solutions to promote independence, safety, comfort and living life to the fullest.

Solutions are recommended by an occupational therapist who specializes in accessibility, fall/injury prevention and home modifications.

Just Right at Home can help!

Our Philosophy

Client-centered home modification and goal-setting. We strive to make a positive difference in your life.

Our Promise

Just Right at Home advocates for you and strives to provide excellent service.

Our Core Values

Integrity, honesty with every opportunity. We value collaboration with you and other service providers for the best outcome possible.

World Affairs Seminar

Laurie Marks:

Our Mission

Our mission is to build strong international leaders and foster peace and understanding among participants, staff and speakers in an environment of open dialogue where innovative, rigorous academics are offered through programs that focus on global issues.

Through this one-week global issues summer camp, our vision is to enrich high school students with better understanding of world problems through:

Exposure to current issues from diverse perspectives
Discussion and problem-solving
Interactions with youth from other countries
Opportunities to develop solutions
Platforms from which to present and defend ideas

Christopher Dodd, Eagle Scout Candidate with Troop 100

Christopher Dodd, Eagle Scout Candidate with Troop 100.

I am currently leading an Eagle Scout Service Project to honor our local veterans at

Glenbard South High School.

Installation of the 2026/27 President and Board

Installation of the President and Board of the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn - 2026/27.

This evening the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn was honored to have the newly installed Governor of Rotary District 6440, Rick Reigner, do the honors of installing the incoming president, Patrick Brosnan, and the board of the club for year 2026/27.

World Wide Polio Walk!

We are making a plan.

It is for the good of the world. Rotary has a lofty goal, it is to eradicate Polio. If we accomplish this effort it will be only the second disease ever eradicated and we are with in One inch of completion.

So our Rotary District 6440 and our local Rotary club plan on putting a face to the effort.

On October 24th, 2026 we will walk!

We plan on letting our community know that this disease is still a world wide scourge,

but it is almost extinct, as it has been in the USA since the nineteen eighties.

We are going to ask all of the community to walk with us.

The plans are in the works. Wait for the details , probably in September 2026.

This week Lyle Staab, Past District Governor, spoke to us about the plan.

It is going to be a walk in dozens of communities from Canada to Texas.

The point is to raise awareness of the threat to all the world, until we finish the job.

If you are interested in helping or joining our club ,please contact or local club.

(331) 303-0653

glenellynrotary@gmail.com

Induction of yet another member!

The club has had a good year for membership.

Since June of 2025 we have inducted 5 new members.

The latest is Paul Stephanides who happens to be the attorney for the Village of Glen Ellyn. His sponsor is Mark Franz, Village manager.

We look forward to his active participation in the endeavors of the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn.

Beth Gores Induction!

With pleasure, I inducted a new Member yesterday. Beth Gorez is our newest member. She is already to get to work and has winning smile. Look for news of her accomplishments in the future.

We are taking applications for membership right now! Some of our followers need to come to a meeting and witness us first hand, then sigh up to be a member/volunteer with our club...PJ

DuPage Foundation!

Mission

Doing a World of Good In Our Own Backyard.^®

Senior Philanthropy Office of the Foundation, Michael Trench, brought a definitive description of how and for who the foundation can be a community asset.

The DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact—right here in our own backyard.

Who We Are

DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact.

Together, we are doing a world of good in our own backyard.^®

Vision

To raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County.

To foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs, and build community partnerships.

Raphael's send off to Mexico!

The best server in all of Glen Ellyn, who remembers our names our drinks and where members sit at the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn meetings, is off to see his family in Mexico. He will be missed by our members. Raphael, have a very happy and fulfilling summer! We sent him off with a little gift. Barone's of Glen Ellyn

Community Grant Awards

With great thankfulness the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn is proud to be able to give back to our community. It is at the heart of the work of why this club is in existence, along with our college scholarships. This week 5 qualifying organizations, several of which are close to the hearts of our members, were awarded $15,500.

Foundation President Aimee Morrin did the honors of the presentations. A committee working with Aimee solicited the applications and judged the qualifications and adherence to our club values as to which of the applicants received the awards. Thank you to the entire committee.

Neighborhood Food pantries

Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC)

Senior Home Sharing

Glen House Food Pantry

Glen Ellyn Park District

St James the Apostolic Catholic School

St. James Apostle School Mission

At St. James the Apostle School, we are called to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically as members of our school, parish and the greater community. By combining our Catholic beliefs, strong academics, Christian service, liturgy and prayer, we will become people of faith and lifelong learners who serve the broader community.

St. James Apostle School Vision

We, the St. James the Apostle Catholic School Community, are committed to fostering lifelong learners to become the next generation of leaders by providing a challenging academic program rooted in Catholic beliefs.

Message from Principle James Kelly

A warm welcome and thank you for visiting and learning more about the Faith Community of St. James the Apostle. Our School family is an extension of what takes place in your homes. Our academically superior learning environment, rich Catholic identity and strong character building blocks prepare our students for life beyond our doors. The SJA faculty motivate our young scholars with a curriculum that blends 21st century technology with more traditional learning concepts. We’re blessed to be a 1:1 iPad campus from grades K to 8. The youngest learners in Preschool even have early exposure to iPads in centers in their classroom.

The Pillars of Faith, Academics, Character and Service have grounded us for over 50 years.

Many of our recent graduates comment on how well prepared they were for High School and beyond. The service projects we participate in and our annual school-wide Day of Service, highlights the importance of giving back to the community as a Catholic School. Our Faith grounds us as we share Christ daily, especially at Mass each week as a school family.

We thank you for your interest in our School. The office staff, faculty and I are a phone call away for any questions you may have about School or the enrollment process.

JOY!
Mr. James J. Kelly