Rotary Club of Chicago-O'Hare

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10/30/2026

Today, we were happy to welcome six RYLA students from East and West Leyden High Schools to our Rotary Club meeting!
The students shared their wonderful experiences from the three-day Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program at YMCA Camp Duncan, where they developed leadership skills, built teamwork, and made new friendships.
It was inspiring to hear their stories and see the next generation of leaders in action!

10/24/2026

🌍 Rotary Club of Chicago O’Hare – End Polio Now! ❤️

Today, our club proudly participated in the Polio Walk in Rosemont, joining fellow Rotarians and community members to raise awareness and support Rotary International’s mission to end polio worldwide.

Together, we can make a difference and help create a polio-free world! 🌎

10/16/2026

🚶‍♂️ JOIN US FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST POLIO WALK! 🌍❤️

The Rotary Club of Chicago-O’Hare invites everyone to join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Rosemont Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL.

Together, we can raise awareness, support the fight to end polio, and make a difference in our community!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Everyone is welcome!

Let's walk together to END POLIO NOW! 💪🌎

10/03/2026

During the last week of September, members of the Rotary Club of Chicago O’Hare participated in a Feeding Children Worldwide Food Pack at the Leyden Community Center in Franklin Park, coordinated with Eldon Tracey.

Our Rotarians worked together to pack meals for children in need and put Service Above Self into action.

A big thank you to Eldon and everyone who participated!

💙 Want to make a difference? Join us and help serve our community!

09/21/2026

🌹 This week, our guest speaker was Debi Ross, who spoke to us about the Rotary Rose Parade Float.

Rotary has been part of the Rose Parade tradition since 1923. The Rotary float is a great way to share our message of service, friendship, and helping communities around the world.

Debi told us about the history of the float, how it is created, and the many volunteers who help make it possible.

Thank you, Debi, for visiting our club and sharing this wonderful Rotary tradition with us!

09/15/2026

Last week, we were honored to welcome Mary Dankowski, Governor of Rotary District 6450, as our guest speaker. She was joined by District Governor-Elect Marshall Schmitt.
Mary shared her vision for the District and discussed important Rotary programs, priorities, and opportunities for the year ahead. It was an informative and inspiring conversation about how Rotary clubs can continue strengthening our communities and expanding our impact through Service Above Self.
We sincerely thank Governor Mary Dankowski and Governor-Elect Marshall Schmitt for joining us and for their leadership and dedication to Rotary.

09/05/2026

The Rotary Club of Chicago O’Hare is proud to announce that Barbara LaSpesa has donated $100,000 to establish the Barbara LaSpesa Rotary Scholarship.

The interest earned from this donation will fund yearly scholarships for graduating students from East Leyden and West Leyden High Schools who plan to pursue careers in the skilled trades.

Thank you, Barbara, for your incredible generosity and support of education! Your gift will help local students build successful careers and brighter futures for many years to come.

08/31/2026

During the last week of August, we welcomed Bryan McDonald of On Purpose Growth as our guest speaker. Bryan shared valuable insights from his 26-year sales career and his experience helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals.
Thank you, Bryan, for an excellent presentation!

08/13/2026

What a Wonderful Month for the Rotary Club of Chicago O’Hare!

July was filled with great meetings, inspiring speakers, and special guests.

We welcomed Barbara La Spesa, who shared her experience in marketing and advertising; Erin Burns from My Joyful Heart, who spoke about supporting children in need; and Brett H. Weiss of the Weiss Scholarship Foundation, who shared his work providing educational opportunities to underserved youth in Kenya.

We were also delighted to welcome student visitors from Italy and Alaska.

On August 6, Rich Tatara spoke about Rotary’s theme, “Create Lasting Impact,” and District 6450 Governor Mary Dankowski’s campaign to inspire Rotarians to make a lasting difference.

Thank you to all our speakers, guests, and Rotarians who made these weeks so special!

07/17/2026

Today at the Rotary Club of Chicago O'Hare, we recognized two outstanding members for their dedication and achievements.
We sincerely thanked our Past President, Masuo Ishida, for his exceptional leadership and service during the 2025–2026 Rotary year. We were also honored to present the Paul Harris Fellow Award to Andrew Sharos, Chief Financial Officer at Leyden High School District 212. Andrew has worked with schools and organizations in more than 30 states, helping teachers and school leaders build strong cultures of success. He is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book All 4s and 5s: A Guide to Teaching and Leading AP Programs, which has sold over 10,000 copies.
We are proud to have both Masuo and Andrew as valued members of our Rotary family. Congratulations, and thank you for making a difference in our club and our community!
Congratulations to both of them, and thank you for your commitment to Service Above Self.

Address

9540 Irving Park Road
Schiller Park, IL
60176

Opening Hours

12pm - 1:30pm

Telephone

+17733079687

Website

http://www.rotarychicagoohare.org/

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