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554 N. Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
United States of America

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Rotary Promotes Peace-building

Mothers Trust Receives $1000 Grant

January 28, 2026 - The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary Club Foundation contributed $1,000 to Mothers Trust Foundation, an organization providing immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income families with children living in Lake County, IL. Our club was delighted to welcome leaders from the organization to our weekly breakfast meeting.

Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Distributes Nearly 1,000 Winter Coats to Children in Need

November 22, 2025 – The Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff proudly announces the success of its largest Operation Warm campaign to date, distributing nearly 1,000 brand-new winter coats to children and families in need across Lake County, Illinois. This year’s effort was made possible through partnerships with Waukegan Family and Community Engagement, Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, Cool Ministries, Fill a Heart 4 Kids, North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP), and Service and Learning Together (SaLT). Rotarians led a dedicated team of volunteers to raise funds and coordinate distribution, ensuring that children receive warm, high-quality coats just in time for winter.

Peter Elmer completes successful year as Club President

Peter Elmer standing behind the Rotary Club of Lake Forest - Lake Bluff podium

Thank you to our outgoing 2024-2025 Club President, Peter Elmer. Under Peter's leadership, club members, including 2024-2025 board members, accomplished key goals in donations, memberships, social events, service events, and more! Peter also restarted our club's support for ending polio!

End Polio Now - Zero Dose Children

We’re on a mission to find the 12.5 million unvaccinated children around the world. Learn about what Rotary is doing to End Polio Now, starting with "zero dose" children!

Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Displays Polio Iron Lung on April 11th

On April 11th, visit Lake Forest High School (9 AM – 4 PM) to see a real Iron Lung, a powerful reminder of polio’s impact. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, this exhibit highlights the fight against polio and efforts to eradicate it worldwide.

More Club Stories

Stephen Dunn, Instructional Director, LFHS

Mar 18, 2026

Portrait of a Learner

The Lake Forest High School (District 115) Portrait of a Learner is a strategic framework aiming to define essential 21st-century competencies for student success in college, career, and life. Key pillars for students include developing adaptability, citizenship, communication, confidence, critical thinking, and empathy.

Key Components of the Portrait of a Learner:

Visionary Goals: The framework serves as a "North Star" for the district, focusing on developing students who are adaptable, communicative, and empathetic leaders.
Skill Development: The initiative aims to move beyond traditional test scores to foster skills like critical thinking and civic engagement.
Action Plan: Districts 67 and 115 are collaborating to align this vision with classroom practices, ensuring it is integrated into the educational experience.
Community Partnership: The process involves input from stakeholders across Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood to create a shared vision for student growth.
This initiative is part of the broader "One LFHS" strategic plan, which emphasizes nurturing character alongside academic excellence.

Host: Erin Lenart

Dr. Renée Fitzsimmons, Asst Superintendent, D67

Mar 25, 2026

Update on Lake Forest District 67

John Westly, GM, Deerpath Golf Course

Apr 01, 2026

Getting the Course Ready for the Season

Host: Matt Montgomery

Apr 08, 2026

TBA

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Mar 18, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM

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LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting

Mar 19, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Webb Insurance Group

Club Meeting

Mar 25, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM

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Club Meeting

Apr 01, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM

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Rotary District 6440

Rotary International

Thea Colwell

Rotary’s vision is that “together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

And have fun… We gather for weekly breakfasts with a speaker and social hours. We enjoy events such as socials at member’s homes, a beach party, a holiday party, golf outings, and a bocce ball outing. When traveling, we connect with fellow business and community leaders.

Each of our members brings a unique set of skills and interests. Through Rotary, you can make connections, share ideas, and take actions. Find purpose in making a positive difference. Local hands-on service projects include providing food, warm coats, and books to children in neighboring communities. Our club and local foundation, the Lake Forest – Lake Bluff Rotary Club Foundation, have donated more than $1 million to local and global causes.

When you join Rotary, you’re joining both a local club and one of the world’s largest service and fellowship organizations. Globally, Rotary works toward peace, disaster recovery, clean water, fighting diseases, saving mothers and children, literacy and education, growing economies, and protecting the environment. Over one million members around the globe unite for good. Rotary International’s foundation, The Rotary Foundation, has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects such as working to end polio.

We have a greater impact serving together!

Email info@lflbrotary.org to join us for a Wednesday morning breakfast or to express interest in meeting at a different time.

- Thea Colwell

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