Rotary Club of Champaign

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Rotary Club of Champaign The Rotary Club of Champaign, founded on December 11, 1916 (No. 3256, District 6490, Zone 29)

Meetings are Mondays at Noon, Cityview in Champaign (advance reservations to attend in-person are required) & online via Zoom

At this week’s meeting, Champaign Unit 4 Schools Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer, Carla Phelan-Erd...
10/14/2026

At this week’s meeting, Champaign Unit 4 Schools Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer, Carla Phelan-Erdey, shared volunteer sign-up information for the upcoming Kenwood School Playground rebuilding project Oct. 30- Nov. 1.

The Kenwood Elementary School playground is undergoing a community-led rebuild following a fire that destroyed the previous play structure. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to this cause scan the QR code provided.


Rotary Club of Champaign
Kenwood Elementary School

*TAP INTO ROTARY THIS THURSDAY*Join club members this Thursday, October 15th from 5-7 p.m. at Collective Pour in downtow...
10/13/2026

*TAP INTO ROTARY THIS THURSDAY*

Join club members this Thursday, October 15th from 5-7 p.m. at Collective Pour in downtown Champaign for some fall fellowship. Grab a drink or Smith Burger Co. for dinner. Guests are welcome!

Champaign Rotary had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Geovanny Ponce, Superintendent Champaign Unit 4 Schools as our guest ...
10/13/2026

Champaign Rotary had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Geovanny Ponce, Superintendent Champaign Unit 4 Schools as our guest speaker on October 12th.

Thank you for humbly sharing your journey and the impact Rotary International made on your life as a young student in Honduras. Truly inspiring 💙💛

Dr. Ponce is a longtime Rotarian and proudly showed off his Paul Harris Challenge Coin during his visit.

We welcome you back anytime Dr. Ponce!



Rotary Club of Champaign

Marlys Mathesius Scarbrough, Rotary District 6490 Grants Chair, presents Champaign Rotary President Nathan Montgomery an...
10/12/2026

Marlys Mathesius Scarbrough, Rotary District 6490 Grants Chair, presents Champaign Rotary President Nathan Montgomery and President-Elect Andréa Fain with a check for $2,000 to support community service projects.

This check in particular will go towards creating hygiene kits for Hope Center (run by The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois). Hope Center is a community drive-thru food pantry open every Wednesday. 💙💛

Rotary Club of Champaign
Rotary District 6490
Hope Center

The future looks bright 😎Congratulations to the Champaign Central High School Students of the Quarter! Best of luck in y...
10/12/2026

The future looks bright 😎

Congratulations to the Champaign Central High School Students of the Quarter! Best of luck in your future endeavors. 👏🏼👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾

Champaign Rotary honors students from local high schools each quarter for their academic and athletic achievements.

Champaign Central High School
Champaign Unit 4 Schools
Rotary Club of Champaign

Community Service Spotlight! Champaign Rotary Club members recently spent a few hours at Salt & Light helping to sort, o...
10/08/2026

Community Service Spotlight!

Champaign Rotary Club members recently spent a few hours at Salt & Light helping to sort, organize and stock the items donated at Salt & Light’s Urbana location.

Together, we’re putting this year’s motto, “Create Lasting Impact,” into action—one act of service at a time. 💙💛

Salt & Light
Rotary Club of Champaign

The Rotary Club of Champaign is proud to present our September 2026 Cup Collection Check to Maggie Bruns, Executive Dire...
10/06/2026

The Rotary Club of Champaign is proud to present our September 2026 Cup Collection Check to Maggie Bruns, Executive Director of Prairie Rivers Network. Thank you for the work your organization does for our community!

🌿Prairie Rivers Network is the independent, Illinois affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. They work to protect water, heal land, and inspire change in Central Illinois.

Rotary Club of Champaign
National Wildlife Federation

Thank you to Matt Hiser, Ann Jones, and Kerry Jones of the Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Courtsiders for joining us...
10/06/2026

Thank you to Matt Hiser, Ann Jones, and Kerry Jones of the Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Courtsiders for joining us today and sharing how your organization supports our local women’s basketball athletes 🧡💙

🏀For more information on joining the Courtsiders visit illinicourtsiders.com

Courtsiders
Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
Rotary Club of Champaign

At a recent club meeting, club President Nathan Montgomery (far left) and Cup Collection Committee Chair Holly Foster (f...
10/01/2026

At a recent club meeting, club President Nathan Montgomery (far left) and Cup Collection Committee Chair Holly Foster (far right) presented a donation to board members of the CLU-W Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County to help purchase essential hygiene supplies that are available to residents in Champaign County. Thank you for all you’re doing to assist members of our community! 💛💙

Hygiene Pantry of Champaign County
Rotary Club of Champaign

Congratulations to Champaign Rotarian Kaylie Malenius on being named to the Central Illinois Business Magazine’s Forty U...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to Champaign Rotarian Kaylie Malenius on being named to the Central Illinois Business Magazine’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2026! 💛💙👏

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City View, 45 E. University Avenue
Champaign, IL
61820

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Monday 12pm - 1pm

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