Donate to Libertyville Sunrise Rotary
Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club is committed to providing physical support to local and global charitable organizations. We coordinate with local organizations to hold community service events and to attend their galas, golf events, etc. We also clean up a local highway in the fall and spring, and we provide bingo prizes and call the numbers for seniors and people with disabilities twice a month. In addition, we have a Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club info tent at community events hosted by Adler Cultural Center, Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, Mainstreet Libertyville, and Willow House.
2026-2027 Community Service
Ak Tenamit High School Guatemala – Continued financial and volunteer participation in construction and improvements at the school
Catholic Charities – Donate Gifts to Celebration of Giving
Free Spirits Special Olympics Softball Team – Sponsor and provide volunteer umpires for games
Honor Flight Lake County – Sponsor and participate in annual Golf Outing
IBEW Local 150 – Donate Tool Backpacks for Apprentices
Libertyville Civic Center Foundation – Sponsor and participate in the Libertyville Days Parade
Libertyville School District 70 – Polio Awareness Presentation
Libertyville Township Gift Fund – Donate Holiday Meals and Monthly collection for financial support of the Food Pantry
Liberty Towers Community – Donate Bingo Prizes & Call Numbers
MainStreet Libertyville – Sponsor, volunteer and participate in “Lunch in the Park”, “Wine about Winter” and “Oktoberfest” events
Mickey Finn’s Brewery – Volunteer participation at annual USO Fundraiser
Reading Power – Sponsor and provide volunteer tutors for students
Save-A-Pet – Sponsor and participate in annual golf outing
Super Jake Foundation – Sponsor and participate in annual Gala events
The Salvation Army – Ring Bells for Red Kettle Campaign
Village of Libertyville – Volunteer for “Adopt A Highway” on shoulders of Peterson Road
Youth Conservation Corps – Volunteer and participate in annual Rockegan Fundraiser
Zengeler Cleaners – Collect Winter Clothing for Coats for Vets
Service Above Self Award
Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club is committed to recognize non-Rotarians who demonstrate selfless service to the community. Read the Service above Self Award Overview found on the website Resources page for more information. Club members, please fill out the Service Above Self Nomination Form found on the website Resources page and submit it to the club’s Board of Directors for consideration.
Service Above Self Award Recipients
1997 – Portia Wallace – Overcame adversity in her own life and was very active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters plus other youth and women’s organizations in Lake County.
1998 – Joyce Quilty – Was recognized for her tireless efforts as an advocate for senior citizens.
1999 – Dennis & Ronnie Mudd – They were our first couple recipients. They were recognized for their volunteerism and philanthropic involvement in a wide range of community activities.
2000 – Jim Robbins – Spearheaded the effort to build a veterans memorial to commemorate Libertyville Township soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.
2002 – Cindy Harger – Was recognized for her tireless volunteer efforts with the Lake County Haven.
2004 – John & Pat DeWolf – Were singled out for extraordinary volunteer work at Condell Hospital and other healthcare facilities.
2005 – Diane Chapin – Was honored for over 30 years of Service Above Self with handicapped children and adults.
2006 – Audrey Lewis – Was chosen for founding and running Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
2008 – Stan Taylor – Was recognized for creating Malisita Foundation to develop a financially self-sustaining education center for orphans in Tanzania.
2009 – Barbara Monsor – Was selected as our recipient for founding and running/leading Mothers Trust. She started Mothers Trust when she was 74-years young!
2010 – Doreen Lagoni – Was recognized for founding and single-handedly operating Bear Magic. Also for donating blood over 100 times.
2012 – Diana Schnell – Was honored for starting and running Equestrian Connection.
2021 – Hansu & Sue Gandhi – After losing their corporate jobs in the 2008 economic downturn, they saw a need and began cooking and serving meals for the homeless. This grew to become “Sue’s Pantry” operating out of their garage and providing food and household necessities to approximately 200 families weekly.
2022 – George Capaul – George was recognized for his extremely active involvement in the Libertyville Post 329 American Legion for over 32 years plus very active involvement in several other community volunteer activities.
2024 – Jim Wogan – Jim was actively involved in a number of community organizations, with his primary focus being the coordinator of the Lake County Christmas Gift Program, which covers approximately 14,000 kids and adults in Lake County. He was also the founder and leader of “Sharing Hands Furniture Ministry”.