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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!
 
 
 
 
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, June 9, 2025
Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton
Register now: https://rotary2025.cbo.io
 
 
 
 
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!

Little Seed Library

Kudos to Club member Betsy Adamowski and the Wheaton Public Library for their Little Seed Library, which our Club helped to create!

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!

Annual Philanthropy Luncheon

Last week at our Annual Philanthropy Luncheon, we gave out $15,000 in grants to Radical Hospitality Ministries, Awakenings, SamaraCare, People's Resource Center, NAMI DuPage, Teen Parent Connection, Love You More Animal Rescue, Bridge Community, and Literacy DuPage! We love giving back in the community! #ServiceAboveSelf

COD celebrates long-standing area Rotary Club support

We love making an impact in our community! This project is also an example of Rotary Clubs coming together to make ab even bigger impact. Thank you to College of DuPage for the shoutout in your recent community report! Read more here: https://www.cod.edu/news/2022/october/area-rotary-gift.aspx #ServiceAboveSelf

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.

Mad Fore Plaid Fundraiser

 
Last weekend we sponsored and designed a mini golf hole at the Wheaton Public Library and DuPage County Historical Museum’s fundraiser, Mad Fore Plaid. We love giving back to our community (and having fun)! #ServiceAboveSelf #WheatonRotary

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

WPD Brew Trot Food Collection

We love feeding our community! Last weekend we collected food for People's Resource Center at the Warrenville Park District’s Brew Trot. Thank you to everyone for your generosity! #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

Marion Park Food Distribution

We had a great turnout at Marion Park apartments today for a food distribution in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Thanks for all who showed up to provide this service to our community.
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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
Wednesday’s, We meet at Egg'Lectic Restaurant at 145 N. Hales Steet Wheaton .
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Rotary Club of Wheaton
Post Office Box 68 | Wheaton, Illinois 60187
 
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