Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary

04/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Brock Spack to Sunrise Rotary this Tuesday morning for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion.

As head coach of Illinois State Redbird Football, Brock will share a Redbird football update and offer insight into the direction of the program, the momentum built in recent seasons, and what lies ahead for Illinois State on and off the field.

Now entering his 18th season leading the Redbirds, Brock Spack has built Illinois State into one of the top programs in the FCS. Since arriving in 2009, he has led the program to multiple playoff appearances, conference championships, and two trips to the FCS National Championship game. His leadership has helped shape a culture of toughness, consistency, and belief within Redbird football.

Illinois State Redbird Football represents a proud tradition of competition, student-athlete development, and community connection. The program continues to be a strong point of pride for Bloomington-Normal and for fans across the region.

For more information: https://goredbirds.com/sports/football

Join us at Eastland Suites Conference Center — doors open at 6:45 AM, and the meeting begins at 7:00 sharp.

We hope you’ll join us for this timely conversation and a great opportunity to hear directly from one of our community’s most recognizable leaders in college athletics.

📬 Have something the community should hear? We’re always looking for speakers with insight, impact, or inspiration to share. Reach out to Ann Harding at [email protected] or Lindsey Meister at [email protected] to schedule a future Tuesday morning.

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

What a great program last week at the BN Sunrise Rotary Club! Well prepared and informative presentation from Tony Coletta, Chief Administrative Officer and Randi Derrig, Community Relations Coordinator at Chestnut Health Systems.
Chestnut was founded in 1973 in Bloomington, Illinois to provide services for substance use. While still delivering quality care for substance use, Chestnut has expanded its services beyond its original mission to now include recovery support, mental health services, primary health care, a pharmacy and is expanding into dental services.
Chestnut has also expanded in Illinois beyond McLean County with a patient care presence in Madison and St Clair Counties. And a small but growing presence in Missouri in addition to a research branch in Eugene, Oregon.
To learn more about the positive impact Chestnut Health Systems is having on the communities they serve, visit Chestnut.org.

04/05/2026

🌟 Celebrating Impact: Peggy Hardy 🌟

Today we’re shining the spotlight on Peggy Hardy, one of BN Sunrise Rotary’s own, and a proud recipient of the Faith in Action “20 Over 60” Awards.

Peggy’s dedication, compassion, and tireless service have touched so many lives in our community, as a teacher, our Club Secretary, Empowering Girls and in Africa with the Pad Project. She truly embodies the spirit of Rotary and what it means to lead through service globally.

💙 We are so lucky to have Peggy as part of our club.

Get your tickets: https://bnfia.org/event/2026-20-over-60-awards/

04/04/2026

🌟 Celebrating Impact: Tom Herr 🌟

We are incredibly proud to recognize our very own Tom Herr as one of the honorees of the Faith in Action “20 Over 60” Awards for 2026.

Tom embodies the very best of BN Sunrise Rotary—service, leadership, and making a meaningful impact in our community. His commitment to giving back inspires us all, from capturing Rotarians at their finest through his photography to supporting Interact, Oktoberfest, and the WBRP Bike Co-op with unwavering dedication.

👏 Thank you, Tom, for the impact you’ve made and continue to make every single day.

Get your tickets: https://bnfia.org/event/2026-20-over-60-awards/

04/03/2026

This week it was our pleasure to witness a check presentation to the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington Normal for $2,000 courtesy of the BN Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation.

Representatives from the Boys & Girls Club, center, holding check, are Kimberly Scheirer, Chief Development Officer, Liz Holtz, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer Tony Morstatter who is also a Sunrise Rotarian. Also in the picture, far left, Lindsey Meister, BN Sunrise Rotary Club president; far right, Sue Seibring, Sunrise Rotarian and Boys & Girls Club board member and back row, Blake Mier, Sunrise Rotarian and Foundation treasurer.

The funds will be used to help offset the cost of food for eight Family Fun Nights planned throughout the year. Thank you BN Sunrise Rotary Foundation! And keep up the great work Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington Normal!

04/03/2026

🌟 Celebrating Impact: Karen Hanson 🌟

Join us in celebrating Karen Hanson, a valued member of BN Sunrise Rotary and a 2026 honoree of the Faith in Action “20 Over 60” Awards.

Karen’s heart for service and unwavering commitment to our community make this honor so well deserved. From her impactful work with the Promise Council to leading and organizing our blood drives, Karen truly brings Rotary’s mission to life every day.

🙌 Congratulations, Karen—we’re proud to call you one of our own!

Get your tickets: https://bnfia.org/event/2026-20-over-60-awards/

04/01/2026

The BN Sunrise Rotary Club blood drive, co-sponsored by the Central Catholic High School Interact Club, will be held at the Central Catholic High School gym on Tuesday, April 21, from 7am until 1pm.

All donors will receive a free burrito or bowl thanks to the generosity of our friends at Moe’s Southwest Grill! AND all donors also receive a $15 e-gift card from the American Red Cross!

Help save lives. Sign up on the Link below. Thanks!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SUNRISE

03/30/2026

This Tuesday morning, we welcome Tony Colletta and Randi Derrig as our guest speakers at Sunrise Rotary.

Tony and Randi will share insights on Chestnut Health Systems and the organization’s strong local impact. Founded in Bloomington, Chestnut now serves communities across Illinois and Missouri, providing substance use and recovery support, primary health care, and mental health services. Their work is centered on improving lives and strengthening the communities they serve.

Tony Colletta is Chief Administrative Officer at Chestnut Health Systems, where he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the organization’s continued growth. Prior to joining Chestnut, Tony served as Vice President of Human Resources at Carle Health, overseeing Talent Development and Employee Relations.

Randi Derrig is Community Relations Coordinator at Chestnut and has held several roles within the organization over the past five years. Most recently, she served as Prevention Coordinator, leading BN Parents, a substance use prevention coalition serving youth from kindergarten through college, along with naloxone education and distribution efforts. Randi earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2018 and her Master of Public Health from Benedictine University in 2020. She lives in Normal with her husband, John, and their young daughter, and remains active as an adviser for Sigma Kappa at IWU and in several professional organizations, including Normal Rotary.

To learn more, visit Chestnut.org.

Join us at Eastland Suites Conference Center — doors open at 6:45 AM, and the meeting begins at 7:00 sharp.

We hope you’ll join us for this informative look at an organization making a meaningful difference close to home.

📬 Have something the community should hear? We’re always looking for speakers with insight, impact, or inspiration to share. Reach out to Ann Harding at [email protected] or Lindsey Meister at [email protected] to schedule a future Tuesday morning.

03/25/2026

Thanks to our Greeter/Speaker team of Sue Seibring and Kim Larson for bringing us Chrissy Jennings as our Speaker for this week’s meeting. Chrissy is the Nurse Manager for inpatient behavioral health at Carle BroMenn and shared her comprehensive presentation, Navigating Emergent Mental Health Services.
Rotarians welcomed home Dr Chris Downing on his return from St Patrick’s Day time travels. Dr Downing selected Julie Howell and Fleet Feet of Bloomington for the Place Sponsor Spotlight for the week. Thanks to Julie and Fleet Feet and all of our place mat sponsors!
Important Dates: Wednesday, March 24 is President’s Happy Hour, 4-6pm, at Crawford’s Corner Pub. Bring a friend!
And our Red Cross blood drive, co-sponsored by our Central Catholic High School Interact Club, is Tuesday, April 21, at Central Catholic, 7am until 1pm. Please sign up. Thanks!

03/23/2026

All around great meeting last week for the BN Sunrise Rotary Club! Outstanding program presented by our own Rotary International Foundation Committee! Clete Winkelman’s monthly Rotary Quiz Contest was won by Cat Woods, new Paul Harris Fellows, busy Committee reports, and entertaining Happy Dollars. And all with a little Irish flair! Slainte!☘️
And don’t forget this month’s President’s Happy Hour is this Wednesday, March 25, from 4pm to 6pm, at Crawford’s Corner Pub!