Kaitlin Bautz and Amy Hopkins presented on the workings of the International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan. The location was originally scheduled for 2021 and the planning started back in 2014. There were 38,089 attendees and 144 countries.
District 6440, Club Number 3139
Rotary Club of Park Ridge
PO Box 130
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
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Alice Crawford (Service project) 8:45 to Noon
Sep 19, 2026 8:45 AM
Project C.U.R.E. 10305 Argonne Dr. Ste 200 Woodridge, IL
Sunday Supper Preparation - First United Methodist
Nov 28, 2026 10:00 AM
Volunteers needed!! 10:00-Noon
Sunday Supper at Park Ridge First United Methodist
Nov 29, 2026 3:15 PM
Meals will be served indoors!! Volunteers needed!!
Nadya Zimmerman being presented with her Paul Harris Fellow pin in recognition of her support to the Rotary Foundation from President Carol Benz.
Pastor Bob Campbell was an inspiration addressing PEACE and CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
BOB CAMPBELL sent out a challenge- WHAT can what our club do?
Our meetings this year have been so insightful and motivating.
Roger and Alice Crawford & John and Ellis VadenBrink are honored as Major Rotary Donors.
The Rotary Club of Park Ridge rang the Salvation Army bells at The Jewel.
A Rotarian group created a website MedicalDecisions.Info to help individuals create their medical directives.
No personal information is stored on the website.
Sunday Supper – December 1, 2024
Great guest turnout for Spaghetti and Meatballs! Good service turnout too, as well as Interact members from both Maine South and East.
October 26, Park Ridge Rotary Club raised $641 for Polio by Canning for Polio at various stores & intersections In Park Ridge.
The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer fundraiser at Harp & Fiddle. The event raised $6,000 for College, Teacher and Trade scholarships.
District 207 Maine Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tatiana Bonuma, spoke to us of her background and of plans for the district’s three high schools.
Eight Maine Township seniors received college scholarships in recognition for the good deeds that they have done for the community.
District Governor Thor Davidson spoke to the Park Ridge Rotary Club. He discussed volunteering and keeping the Community engaged.
Three District 64 teachers received scholarships to enhance their teaching skills.
A Rotary Vocational Scholarship was awarded to a deserving individual.
Dr. Ben Collins, Superintendent of District 64, spoke about the aging school buildings and many facility challenges. Several buildings are over 100 years old but need updating for future school needs. The District is considering placing a bond referendum on the upcoming November ballot.
Melanie Keen spoke about the new Ronald McDonald Family Room that just opened in Park Ridge.
Moh Eid, Peace Scholar, spoke to the Park Ridge Rotary Club on February 21, 2024.
The Rotary Club of Park Ridge collected 16 bags of clothes plus blankets which were delivered to St. Edwards.
St Edward’s is one of several churches working to provide basic needs for migrants, access to shower facilities, quality meals, and pertinent goods including clothing and housewares.
The Rotary Club of Park Ridge rang the Salvation Army bells at The Jewel.
The Rotary Club of Park Ridge served 75 meals to our neighbors who are food insecure.
The Rotary Club of Park Ridge Citrus Sale sold over $9,200 in product. The proceeds pay for scholarships and Good Deeds in the community.
The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer fundraiser at Harp & Fiddle. The event raised $5,000 for College and Trade scholarships.
Home Page News
Sep 12, 2014
by Steve Hunst
The new Maine East Rotary Interact Executive Officers planned, promoted, and hosted the most successful Interact event in our short history. Over 300 interested students attended the 2014-2015 Rotary Interact Kick-off meeting in our school cafeteria. Big thanks to John VandenBrink for being at the meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNlrfRwGEW0&feature=youtu.be
Aug 17, 2011
by Raymond Oschger
Jan 26, 2011
by Marta Hoover
Rotary Provides X-ray System for Street Children of Guatemala City.
Two-thirds of the world’s population does not have access to basic X-ray services? That is a huge problem since sixty percent of all medical diagnoses require X-ray analysis.
Rotary Club Fundraiser at the Harp and Fiddle - October 14, 2026! Buy tickets below!
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