February 24, 2024   Armed with informative flyers listing essential items in high demand at the Wheeling Township food pantry,  twelve Arlington Heights Rotarians  and spousses urged shoppers at the Vail Street Jewel to consider purchasing one or two items from the list. The response was truly  heartwarming.  In just four hours, the generosity of shoppers led to the complete filling of a large SUV with crucial donations.   To see more pictures, click on the photo above.

February 2, 2024  Our newest club member, Brian Ahern, recently took part in a service mission trip to Bangladesh with Rotaplast International.  Rotaplast International helps children and families worldwide by eliminating the burden of cleft lip and/or palate, burn scarring, and other deformities. Working with local professionals, Rotarians, and other organizations, they  send multidisciplinary medical teams to provide free reconstructive surgery, ancillary treatment, and training for the comprehensive care of these children.  Brian was part of a 20 member team who came together from the US, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Egypt.  They worked at the Sylhet Women's Medical College Hospital and provided life changing surgeries for over 80 children.  Pictured above, Brian is exchanging our club flag with the president of the Rotary Club of Jalalabad, and then presenting their flag to Dave Weiner.  Pictured below is a photo of the celebration ceremony held at the end of the week.