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!

On May 21, 2006, our guest speaker was Peter Volpe, President of the Grand Chamber by O'Hare. The Grand Chamber by O’Hare serves the community by promoting, supporting, encouraging, and developing local businesses. The Chamber is committed to building cooperation and goodwill among businesses, civic organizations, and residents throughout our established communities.

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming three distinguished leaders in public safety:

• Anthony Hatcher, Fire Chief – Village of Schiller Park
• Mark DiCosola, Police Chief – Village of Schiller Park
• Brian Goss, Police Chief – Village of Norridge

They shared valuable insights and updates on strategic leadership and the delivery of critical emergency services in our communities.

Thank you to our speakers for an informative and engaging discussion!

Last week, we welcomed John P. Ishu, Director of Travelers Aid Chicago (part of Heartland Human Care Services). As needs at the airport continue to evolve, Travelers Aid remains committed to providing compassionate support and critical assistance—especially for vulnerable populations—while connecting individuals to a broader network of resources beyond the airport.

The Rotary Club of Chicago O’Hare Foundation is proud to host the 9th Annual Jack Frawley Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the beautiful Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, Illinois. The event will begin with check-in and driving range access at 7:30 a.m., followed by a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.

This annual tournament brings together community members, business leaders, and Rotary supporters for a great day of golf while raising funds for important local charitable causes. All proceeds from the event support scholarships and community programs benefiting organizations in the O’Hare area.

Participants can register as individual golfers or foursomes, and several sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses wishing to support the event and the Rotary Club’s charitable mission.

We invite golfers, sponsors, and community partners to join us for a day of fellowship, golf, and giving back.

Today we were honored to have Aleta Williams, District Youth Exchange Chair, as our guest speaker. She spoke about the Rotary Youth Exchange program, supported by Rotary International, which provides incredible opportunities for students.

The Youth Exchange program has two primary goals: to promote international goodwill and understanding, and to give students the opportunity to study abroad for one year while experiencing a new culture and building lifelong connections.