UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd Annual Community Service & Civic Engagement Initiative
Join us for an afternoon of connection, service, and impact at our 3rd Annual Community Service & Civic Engagement Initiative! This special event brings together community members and elected officials to support a meaningful cause while strengthening our network.
📅 Date: Sunday, July 19
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: La Rabida Children’s Hospital
6501 S. Promontory Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
We are proud to partner in support of the La Rabida Children’s Hospital food pantry. As part of this initiative, we are collecting nutritious, non-perishable food items to help families in need.
Suggested Donation Items:
Canned Goods: Soups, fruits (in natural juice), beans
Grains & Pasta: Mac & cheese, oatmeal, rice, whole grain pasta, cereal, mashed potatoes
Snacks: Granola bars, trail mix, crackers, rice cakes (nut-free)
Ready-to-Eat Meals: Ramen, soups, stews, shelf-stable chicken/tuna salad kits, pancake mixes
Shelf-Stable Milk & Beverages: Evaporated milk, plant-based milk, water, juice
Specialty Items: Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, or sugar-free snacks
This is a great opportunity to give back, connect with leaders, and make a tangible difference in our community. All are welcome to participate. Bring a friend, colleague, or family member!
Special thanks to SPN Board Member & La Rabida CEO Dr. Rolla Tayel Sweis for their leadership and support.
Join us on the green for our 3rd Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 South 82nd Avenue in Orland Park, Illinois 60462.
For our Golfers: Registration: 11:30am, with Tee time promptly at 12:30pm
Family-friendly Reception: 4:30pm-8pm, with buffet, music, raffle, and children's activities. We will also proudly present our 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award!
Individual golf tickets and reception-only tickets are available as well as limited sponsorship opportunities via Eventbrite. Sponsor logo deadline for print: July 15th!
To register, visit spngolf2026.eventbrite.com. To avoid the Eventbrite online fee, payments may be submitted via Zelle to: foundation@sweissnetwork.org. All net proceeds will go toward our Sweis(s) Professional Foundation Scholarship Fund!
If you require golf clubs, please notify organizer at info@sweissnetwork.org. There are limited golf club rentals available on site for an additional fee.
See you on August 9th!
2026 Calendar
January
3rd Annual Winter Gala & Awards Dinner :
at Orland Chateau, Orland Park, IL (Jan. 17, 6:30pm-midnight)
February
Executive Board Annual Kickoff Meeting (Feb. 2, Zoom, 8pm)
March
Q1 General Assembly Meeting (March 22, Zoom, 7pm CST)
April
3rd Annual Professional Networking Mixer:
at Melt n Dip Rooftop, Bridgeview, IL (April 18, 5:30pm-8pm)
May
Executive Board Summer Luncheon Meeting
June
Q2 General Assembly Meeting (June 14, Zoom, 7pm CST)
July
3rd Annual Civic Engagement & Community Outreach Event:
at La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL (July 19, Time TBA)
August
3rd Annual Golf Outing & Luncheon: at Silver Lake Country Club, Orland Park, IL (Aug. 9, Tee Time 12:30pm, Reception 5pm)
September
Q3 General Assembly Meeting:
at Orchard Room, Palos Heights Rec Center (Sept. 27, 3pm CST)
October
2027 Scholarship Application Cycle Opens (Details TBA)
November
Q4 General Assembly Meeting:
at Orchard Room, Palos Heights Rec Center (Nov. 15, 3pm-4pm)
December
2027 Scholarship Application Review Period
PAST EVENTS
VIEW GALLERY HERE FOR RECAP OF PAST EVENTS!
