Rotary Club of Arlington Heights

Rotary Club of Arlington Heights Rotary is a global community of more than 1.4 million men and women dedicated to building a better w

Rotary is a global community of more than 1.4 million men and women dedicated to building a better world. By adding individual skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the club communities, we advance at home as well as on a global scale. Together, Rotarians strive to eradicate polio, train more skilled peacemakers, and provide lasting solutions for communities fighting disease, hunger, illiteracy, a

nd poverty. Through the Rotary community, ideas are exchanged and lifelong friendships built. Spending time with like-minded people to take advantage of resources and activities available through your club, district, and Rotary International. Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable. Our distinct point of view and approach gives us unique advantages:
• We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways.
• We think differently: We apply leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions.
• We act responsibly: Our passion and perseverance create lasting change.
• We make a difference at home and around the world: Our members can be found in your community and across the globe. Rotary has been making history and bringing our world closer together for over 100 years. Since forming in 1905, Rotary has taken on some of the world's toughest challenges and helped a wide range of international and service organizations—from the UN to Easter Seals—get started. We have identified specific causes to target, maximizing our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns. Through our network of resources and partners, we focus service efforts in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies.

08/20/2026

Thank you Rotarian Amy Rogers!

Maggie Sraga,Thank you for your excellent presentation about the Farmers Market in Arlington Heights! Thanks for keeping...
08/15/2026

Maggie Sraga,
Thank you for your excellent presentation about the Farmers Market in Arlington Heights! Thanks for keeping the focus local!

Our Rotary Club can’t wait to volunteer in October!

08/07/2026

🌟 Exciting News for Local Non-Profits! 🌟

The Rotary Club of Arlington Heights is accepting applications for our Community Grants!

If your organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit making a difference in our community, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re focused on promoting peace, fighting disease, improving clean water and sanitation, supporting mothers and children, advancing education and literacy, growing local economies, or addressing environmental issues, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline: September 15, 2026

Details and the grant application can be downloaded at www.arlingtonheightsrotary.org.

Let’s work together to make a positive impact in our community!

Hello Rotarians,               I was mowing the lawn on Sunday and thinking about a response I received from last weeks ...
08/01/2026

Hello Rotarians,

I was mowing the lawn on Sunday and thinking about a response I received from last weeks Polio informational email. The Rotarian, a new club President, seems to read my emails on a regular basis, however he wondered why I was always focused on money. It was suggested that I talk more about the accomplishments of Rotarians and less about donations. I read all of the responses, and I do like to hear how my message is getting received. I always like to disseminate the Polio information in a clear and accurate manner. If you believe I talk about donations to much, it’s because I’m the D6440 End Polio Now Funding Chair. However, I'll try to put a different twist on this week’s email and talk about some accomplishments.

Over 3 billion Children Immunized
Over $3 billion raised by Rotary for Polio Eradication
21,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio
1.6 million lives saved thanks to the Polio Vaccines

All the above accomplishments were due to the great work in the field vaccinating children day and night, and the generous donations from people all over the world like you. This year we had the best donation totals we have ever had so a big “Thank You” to all who fulfilled our obligation as Rotarians. Unfortunately, we only had a little more than a third of the total number of Rotarians donate money towards the eradication of Polio. We also had thirteen D6440 Rotary Clubs that did not donate any money to eradicate Polio. If you have not donated in the past, please try donating through “Rotary Direct” $8.50/month. So, I will once again be available to come to your Rotary Club and give a presentation on why I believe you should donate to eradicate Polio in the world. My presentations are both informational and about donations. If your club would like a presentation, please set aside two dates that I could come and speak. My presentation will last approximately twenty minutes. Once I receive the requested presentation dates, I’ll put together my schedule by the end of August and notify all of the Rotary clubs. Please understand that I have to juggle fifty Rotary clubs and my work schedule, so I hope you understand.

Four new Wild Polio paralysis cases were reported this week. We are now 4 weeks since the most recent report of a child being paralyzed by the Wild Polio Virus in Afghanistan.

Let's Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!


Total Wild Polio cases
Year-to-date 2026

Total
2025
Total
2024

Total
2023
Total
2022
Globally
18
52
99
12
30
- in endemic countries:
18
52
99
12
22










2026 YTD Total Polio Cases (18 Wild + 90 Variant) = 108
2025 Year Total Polio Cases (52 Wild + 233 Variant) = 285
2024 Total Polio Cases (99 Wild + 466 Variant) = 565
2023 Total Polio Cases (12 Wild + 524 Variant) = 536
2022 Total Polio Cases (30 Wild + 914 Variant) = 944

Pakistan No new (2026) Wild Polio cases reported this week. Three Wild Polio cases reported in 2026. Thirty-one Wild Polio cases reported in 2025. Seventy-four Wild Polio cases reported in 2024.Six Wild Polio Cases reported in 2023. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 4/7/26. No new WPV1 Environmental Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Pakistan.

Afghanistan Four new Wild Polio cases reported this week. Fifteen Wild Polio cases reported in 2026. Twenty One Wild Polio cases reported in 2025. Twenty-five Wild Polio cases reported in 2024. Six Wild Polio Cases reported in 2023. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 6/25/26. Seven new WPV1 Environmental Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.

Glenn T. Garlick
D6440 EPNC
Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club
[email protected]

Behind every successful Santa Run is an amazing team of volunteers who help create a fun, safe, and memorable experience...
07/15/2026

Behind every successful Santa Run is an amazing team of volunteers who help create a fun, safe, and memorable experience for everyone involved. Whether you’re helping on race day or behind the scenes, your time truly makes a difference.

Join us and be part of a tradition that brings our community together! ❤️🎅

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