Get ready to don your Derby best and join the Rotary Club of Wheaton for our annual Derby Party on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Klein Creek Golf Club, 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield.

This festive afternoon celebration of the Kentucky Derby features:

  • Appetizers

  • Two drink tickets

  • Music

  • Kentucky Derby and horse table trivia

  • Derby hat and attire contests

  • A live viewing of “the most exciting two minutes in sports!”

A cash bar will be available, including classic Mint Juleps.

Derby attire and fancy hats are encouraged, so come dressed to impress!

Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds support student scholarships and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), helping us invest in the next generation of leaders.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, fellowship, and philanthropy — and place your bets on a great cause!

 
 
 
Click here for tickets and sponsorship opportunities: Wheaton Rotary Kentucky Derby Party
 
 
 
 
Wheaton Rotary Charity Golf Outing
 
Join Us for a Day of Golf, Fun, and Giving Back!
Our upcoming Rock the Drive N’ Roll the Putt charity golf outing is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance to gather with friends, colleagues, and neighbors who care about making a difference.
 
From tee time to dinnertime, you’ll enjoy a fun-filled day surrounded by purpose. Whether you’re on the green or just joining us for the evening, your presence helps fund critical initiatives that change lives — locally and globally.
 
We hope you’ll be part of this unforgettable day!
 
Monday, July 13, 2026
Klein Creek Golf Club
1N333 Pleasant Hill Rd, Winfield, IL
 
 
 
 
 
Wheaton Rotary Joins Forces for a Greener Tomorrow at Recycling Extravaganza
 
On a crisp and sunny April morning, members of the Rotary Club of Wheaton joined community partners and fellow volunteers at the 2025 Recycling Extravaganza, hosted by the City of Wheaton and SCARCE. This annual event, held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, brings together residents and organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability through proper recycling and resource rescue.
 
Rotarians were proud to work side by side with volunteers from the Lions Club and Milton Township, helping direct traffic, unload vehicles, and ensure a smooth experience for all participants. From electronics and household items to textiles, eyeglasses, paint, and more — thousands of pounds of materials were responsibly collected and diverted from landfills.
“Events like this are a powerful reminder of how Rotary lives out our commitment to service,” said a Wheaton Rotarian. “It’s not just about what we do — it’s who we do it with. The community partnerships on display here are exactly what service above self looks like.”
 
We’re grateful to SCARCE for their leadership in environmental education and to the City of Wheaton for their continued commitment to sustainability. For more information on year-round recycling efforts, environmental programs, and ways to get involved, visit www.scarce.org.
 
Want to be part of service projects like this? Join us at an upcoming meeting or event — we’d love to welcome you!
 
 
 
 
 
District 200 Mobile Food Pantry 
 
 
On Wednesday Wheaton Rotary and District 200 assisted in a mobile food pantry. 
 
 
Peoples Resource Center:
 
 
Our speaker was Debbie Dudek.  She presented pictures of the new building and how the demand for assistance has grown.  Club members made every effort to help with contributions

End Polio Now and Paul Harris Society

At this week's meeting, we were honored to welcome Glenn Garlick, District 6440 End Polio Now Chair (and Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club). Never tire of doing good! Also, Club member Ed Lowrie was recognized by Bill McGurr for achieving Paul Harris Society plus five. Ed, you inspire us! #ServiceAboveSelf

2023 World Polio Day

Today is World Polio Day. In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus and spearheaded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Polio cases have dropped by over 99.9% since 1988. The Wheaton A.M. and Noon Clubs were honored to attend Wheaton's City Council meeting last week, when Mayor Phil Suess recognized and proclaimed Oct. 24th as World Polio Day 2023.

Jeff Schuler speaks about Educational Opportunities

Last week the Wheaton noon club welcomed Community Unit School District 200 Superintendent of Schools Jeff Schuler. It was inspiring to hear about the educational opportunities for the children and youth in our district, and the commitment of teachers and educational leaders. Thank you! #YourCommunitySchools
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Dinosaurs in Downtown

Today Club members came together with the Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. to visit the dinosaur we sponsored in Downtown Wheaton (outside Wheaton Public Library). Be sure to check out the dinos around town before they stomp out on October 8!

Downtown Wheaton Dinosaur Invasion

Have you heard about the Downtown Wheaton dinosaur invasion? Wheaton Rotary is a proud sponsor... be sure to stop by the Wheaton Public Library to see our 'saur at #1 on the map when they stomp into town on Monday!

Dinos Downtown Wheaton

Wheaton Rotary is proud to support Downtown Wheaton Association's "Dinos Downtown Wheaton"!

Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals

Earlier this month, club member Erica Loiacono ran the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals and we raised $1,500 for their foundation! In turn, our club matched that and made a donation to our own Rotary International Foundation! She literally ran into another member, Tom Newman, on the race route! We LOVE what we do! #ServiceAboveSelf #WheatonRotary

"Rotary In Bloom" Hydrant

Go visit out “Rotary in Bloom” fire hydrant in front of Adams Park! This hydrant, and the other dozens of hydrants in downtown Wheaton, are our way of welcoming visitors who are enjoying the Andy Warhol exhibit at College of DuPage this summer!

Marlene Frisbie named 2025-26 District Governor

Congratulations to Marlene Frisbie for being named District Governor 2025-26! Marlene has been a member of the Woodstock club since June, 2015. She serves her club as chair of the Public Image Committee, and actively participates on the Christmas Clearinghouse committee, the club’s largest project serving over 1,100 families in the Woodstock school district. She has served as an Assistant Governor for District 6440 since 2020.

College of Dupage Fuel Pantry

This project is several years in the making but we did it - $10,000 to College of DuPage’s Fuel Pantry! Thank you to our member Betsy Adamowski for spearheading this important work. #ServiceAboveSelf

Rotary Park Sign Update

Stop by the Rotary Park sign at the northeast corner of Roosevelt and Main St. in downtown Wheaton and see our incredible landscaping work! Thank you to member Sam Salahi for the design and to the Wheaton Park District for allowing these hardworking Rotarians to beautify the park and our signage! #ServiceAboveSelf
Club Information
Wheaton
We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Egg'Lectic Restaurant
145 N. Hale Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States of America
Speaker on 5/13/26. Robert Brill. Wheaton Fire Chief
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