October 24 is World Polio Day, and for me, it’s one of the most meaningful moments in the Rotary year. It’s a time when we’re reminded of what Rotary can do when we come together with focus, heart, and determination.
You are cordially invited to attend the 2025-2026 District Foundation Dinner! The event will be held on November 19, 2025 at the McCormick Event Center at 205 East Third Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. A cash bar will open at 5:30pm and the dinner will commence at 6:00pm. Cost is $50 per person and must be paid via credit card in advance. Registration closes on November 9th. Click to Register.
Rotary District 6420 is now accepting applications for the position of District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND) — a vital leadership role that helps shape the future of our district and Rotary’s impact in northern Illinois.
Our District is lucky enough to be sending not just one but two scholars overseas to study in Great Britian and Greece. These scholars are both the recipients of a $30,000 scholarship from the Rotary Foundation. Thanks goes to a very dedicated scholarship committee led by Laura Davis and supported by Dave Emerick, Gary Rowe, Laura Kann, Marcella O'Brien, David Smith, Dave Hodge, Julie Gelaude, John Hurley, Sue Rector, Craig Devrieze, and Kathy Kwiat-Hess.
The Sterling Noon Rotary Club announced a $25,000 commitment over 10 years to support the Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) Impact Program. This initiative will provide students with the opportunity to earn free tuition and fees through community service.
Rotary District 6420 had a goal for the 2024-25 Rotary year, to improve our environment by planting pollinator plots. Each Club was asked to make a plot at least 25 square feet. The Village of Progress assisted our club with this goal by building and planting raised beds. Thank you for the beautiful work.
Rotary Club of Pecatonica's Secretary, Sue Schomber, presented Laurie Miller Chairman of the Pec Playhouse Theater Capital Campaign, with a $4,114 check as part of its 2025 Grant Project. The title of the project is "Support to Rebuild Pec Playhouse Theater," after its roof collapsed due to a snow, in February, 2021.
The Rotary Club of Ottawa Sunrise helped the Rotary Club of Sandwich sell bratwursts and hot dogs. The Sandwich club has their fundraising event at the Sandwich Fair each September.
Looking to make your next event flyer stand out? Rotary International has added new customizable templates to the Rotary Brand Center! These easy-to-use designs allow Clubs to quickly create professional, Rotary-branded flyers for fundraisers, service projects, and community events. Visit brandcenter.rotary.org to explore the new templates and elevate your Club’s public image while staying on brand.
Putnam County Rotary proudly participated in our County's first-ever Homecoming Parade on September 17, as one of 40 entries. Being the smallest county in the state has its advantages, with a large percentage of the population joining in the occasion either as participants or as cheering bystanders.
The Rotary Club of Sunrise Rotary will be serving the third annual German Dinner. Enjoy Wiener schnitzel, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Spaetzle and more. Sehr Lecker!!
Big News from April House! We are thrilled to share that April House has been recommended for national re-accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA)! During this week’s site review, the reviewers were so impressed with our team, our facility, and the way we work together to serve children and families in Whiteside County
The Rotary Club of Toluca made a monetary donation to the Fieldcrest Backpack SnackPack Program in September. Rotarians also packed 285 weekend Hope Packs for Fieldcrest Elementary students that face the challenge of food insecurity.
Want to see where our district is headed? The District 6420 Strategic Plan is now available on our website! It outlines our priorities, goals, and vision for the year—including our focus on growing membership and strengthening our community impact.
Join us for our 3rd annual spaghetti supper Saturday, November 1 from 5-7 at the Pec High School. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from any Rotary member or at the door.
The Rotary Club of Toluca's Literacy Project is off and running again! The Club donates books that members read monthly to the Minonk Filger Library, the Toluca Public Library, Fieldcrest Primary School (grades K-2), and Fieldcrest Intermediate School (grades 3-5). Pictured above is one of the Rotarians reading to a group of students at the Intermediate School.
Two exceptional young men were awarded the Peru Rotary Ron Peterlin Memorial Scholarship at the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation annual award dinner on Wednesday, September 10.
Some local Rotarians gathered recently to remove the wooden wheelchair ramp at the Newell Bryant Museum. It will be replaced with a new concrete ramp as part of Princeton Rotary’s district grant for the 2025-2026 year.
The Rotary Club of Toluca recently made a donation to the Fieldcrest Community School District #6 to purchase supplies to create kits that will help families get rid of head lice. When a child and their family gets infested with head lice it is an arduous battle to rid them from the family dwelling and the family members.
River Cities Rotary has had a busy fall! In August, we hosted our annual Free Fishing Derby for area residents. We had over 80 kids and their families come out to fish and win prizes.
District 6420 Rotarians -- and Interact Clubs -- can offer students the experience of a lifetime -participation in Rotary Youth Exchange! In addition to our "flagship" Long Term (full year) Youth Exchange opportunities, our District also offers students a chance to participate in our summer-only Short Term Youth Exchange Program!
The Rotary Club of Toluca won First place in the Toluca Labor Day Parade in the Organization category. The theme of the parade was "Toluca, Aloha Style".
Connect with Rotary members from around the world as we unite for good in Taipei City, Taiwan, for the Rotary International Convention, 13-17 June 2026. The convention is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and be inspired in a vibrant city rich in culture, iconic landmarks, and culinary delights.
