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16
Mar
2023
Happy Hour
Mar 16, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
21
Mar
2023
LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting
Mar 21, 2023 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
22
Mar
2023
Amy Wagliardo, Exec Dir, Gorton Community Center

Gorton Community Center Update

Mar 22, 2023

Amy will be joined by Jeremy Kruse, Artistic Director, Gorton Community Center.

Gorton Center's vision: Gorton engages and enriches all generations through vibrant social experiences and exceptional arts and culture.

Gorton is a hub for arts & culture located in Lake Forest, IL. Housing the John & Nancy Hughes Theater, a state-of-the-art performing arts venue, Gorton provides in-demand events for all ages, including live music, comedy, children’s programs, film festivals, performing arts and community programs. Gorton also offers classes for youth and adults on a variety of topics, as well as summer camps.

Gorton includes Gorton Drama Studio, a multifaceted theater education program, offering training and performance opportunities for all ages, with weekly classes, intensive performance seminars, summer camps, private instruction and more. Gorton also houses the Children’s Learning Center which provides flexible, quality, nurturing educational care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years.

Gorton provides collaborative space for local nonprofits to work and thrive, as well as rents space for life’s important events. Weddings, baby showers, birthdays, fundraisers, corporate meetings and more happen at Gorton every day.

As a private nonprofit organization, Gorton is thankful for and relies on the generosity of area residents and businesses for support. 

Host:  John Johnson (jj)

22
Mar
2023
Club Meeting
Mar 22, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
23
Mar
2023
Happy Hour
Mar 23, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
24
Mar
2023
Rendezvous Arts: The Steam Quartet
Mar 24, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Join your fellow LFLB Rotarians for a fun night of Irish music and fine art! You can purchase tickets here: https://gortoncenter.org/event/rendezvous-arts-2022-2023-the-steam-quartet/

The Music: The Steam Quartet is a powerful combo of the leading exponents of traditional Irish music from the international acoustic scene. Chicago artists John Williams, Katie Grennan, Steve Morrow and Jeff Lindblade have thrilled audiences from Shanghai to Chicago and from Paris to Pittsburgh. Concertina, fiddle, bodhran and guitar ignite to raise the rafters and warm the heart. Appearances on BBC, PBS, Dreamworks, Riverdance and with the Chieftains round out their various backgrounds and their versatility embraces dance, wit, and road-tested musical integrity. Their energy, heartwarming stories, amazing friendship and unbelievable talent will melt your heart and make your toes tap with joy!

The Artist: Visual Artist, Benjamin Calvert carves his art into woodblocks and then prints the images onto paper. Intrigued? You will get to witness this in action at our events! Ben will be carving before and during the concert and then printing after the music is done so you can see his art form as it happens! How exciting is that?!?
These words from Ben:  “Pulling that first print off the block is pure joy. The excitement multiplies when there are multiple blocks for each color involved. Each successive color is a layer that informs the mystery and appeal of the final image. I take much pleasure in hearing interpretations of my work from others. I enjoy creating images that are at once familiar, yet open to interpretation.

 

29
Mar
2023
Ralph Hansen, Jr.

Auto Racing

Mar 29, 2023

Ralph Hansen’s experience in racing dates back to 1967 when he first became friends with Anton “Tony” Hulman, the owner of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Upon graduating from Indiana State University in 1970, Ralph went to work during the racing season at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway as an assistant to Tony Hulman.  From 1970 to 1978, Ralph got to know many race team owners and drivers. He became aware that they needed help in acquiring and managing corporate sponsors, as there were little or no professional sports marketing operations at the time.

In 1985 Ralph was introduced to the highly respected IndyCar team owner, Carl Haas, by his good friend Jack Safro. During the first year of Ralph’s involvement with Carl Haas and Paul Newman, he conceived of what is now the most successful sponsorship acquisition concept today.  Still referred to by many as the “Kmart concept,” it was the idea of a major retailer working with its vendors to support a significant sponsorship program. These programs had never been tried before their introduction by Ralph and Pegasus Marketing Group.

Many years later, and with over 400 hundred million dollars in sponsorship raised, the concept is still valid and in use today around the world.  Ralph has innovated other major creative programs for prominent companies like Eli Lilly and Company, McDonald’s Corporation, as well as many others.  Believing in and following “The Golden Rule” has been the standard that Ralph and his firm continue to live and do business by today.

Host: John Looby

29
Mar
2023
Club Meeting
Mar 29, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
30
Mar
2023
Happy Hour
Mar 30, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
05
Apr
2023
Jerry Kelly, Club President

Club Assembly

Apr 05, 2023
05
Apr
2023
Club Meeting
Apr 05, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
06
Apr
2023
Happy Hour
Apr 06, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
12
Apr
2023
Host: Sunny Lu

TBA

Apr 12, 2023
12
Apr
2023
Club Meeting
Apr 12, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
13
Apr
2023
LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Apr 13, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Foundation Board meets at Lifeworking Coworking office in Lake Forest
13
Apr
2023
Happy Hour
Apr 13, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
18
Apr
2023
LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting
Apr 18, 2023 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
19
Apr
2023
Jason Wicha, Lake Forest City Manager

Lake Forest Athletic Field Improvements

Apr 19, 2023

Jason will provide an update on City's improvments to the athletic fields at Deerpath Community Park.

At the Lake Forest City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, the City Council formally approved construction of synthetic turf athletic fields and additional park amenities at Deerpath Community Park. City Council approved the base athletic field project for $12.9 million plus $3.1 million for additional amenities, including two restroom buildings with shaded open air pavilions, a playground, fitness stations, and natural area enhancements. Other park improvements include new tennis courts and the City’s first dedicated pickleball courts in the existing court footprint. This project is the culmination of a years-long planning effort that began with City Council approval of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan in 2019. 

Host:  Fred Jackson

19
Apr
2023
Club Meeting
Apr 19, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
20
Apr
2023
Happy Hour
Apr 20, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
26
Apr
2023
Host: Jack Manierre

TBA

Apr 26, 2023
26
Apr
2023
Club Meeting
Apr 26, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
27
Apr
2023
Happy Hour
Apr 27, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
03
May
2023
Host: John Johnson (JJ)

TBA

May 03, 2023
03
May
2023
Club Meeting
May 03, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
04
May
2023
Happy Hour
May 04, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
10
May
2023
Host: Tom Marks

TBA

May 10, 2023
10
May
2023
Club Meeting
May 10, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
11
May
2023
LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
May 11, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Foundation Board meets at Lifeworking Coworking office in Lake Forest
11
May
2023
Happy Hour
May 11, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
16
May
2023
LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting
May 16, 2023 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
17
May
2023
Host: Tony Michalski

TBA

May 17, 2023
17
May
2023
Club Meeting
May 17, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
18
May
2023
Happy Hour
May 18, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
24
May
2023
Dr. Matt Montgomery - Superintendent of Schools

Lake Forest Schools Update

May 24, 2023

Dr. Montgomery, the Superintendent of Lake Forest Schools, will provide and update on the Lake Forest School Elementary and High School Districts.

The Superintendent’s office is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of Lake Forest Community High School District 115 and Lake Forest Elementary School District 67. The Superintendent is the Districts' chief executive officer, reporting directly to the Boards of Education, and is responsible for the administration and management of the Districts' schools, educational programs, fiscal matters, and all matters related to personnel in accordance with Board of Education policies, directives, and state and federal law.

Dr. Montgomery began his career at Waterloo Local School District in Atwater, Ohio as a science teacher, and later, as principal of Waterloo Middle School and Waterloo High School. After working in the school buildings, he became the Superintendent of Waterloo Local School District in July 2013 and focused heavily on enhancing STEM curriculum. The position of Superintendent of Waterloo Local School District led Dr. Montgomery to Revere Local School District in Bath, OH where he served as Superintendent beginning in July 2015. There, he successfully led the development of a five-year strategic plan, created the “Vision of a Minuteman” in partnership with the community, and increased the District’s state ranking on the Ohio School Report Card Performance Index. 

Dr. Montgomery is a lifelong learner and educational leader. He serves as the Co-Chair of the The School Superintendents Association (AASA) STEM Leadership Consortia and as a Steering Committee member of the National Superintendents Roundtable. He also serves on the Superintendent Advisory Board of JASON Learning. In addition, Dr. Montgomery is an instructor in the Department of Leadership and Administration at the American College of Education, facilitating professional coursework for graduate students. 

Dr. Montgomery is also a passionate reader and author. You can learn more by following his blog, Basics of Leadership.

Dr. Montgomery lives in Lake Forest, with his wife, Blayna, and his four children, Elizabeth, Jacquelyn, Everett, and Avery. In his spare time, Dr. Montgomery enjoys running, exercising, listening to a wide range of music, reading, and spending time with family.

Host: Matt Montgomery

24
May
2023
Club Meeting
May 24, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
25
May
2023
Happy Hour
May 25, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
31
May
2023
John Mariani, Principal, LandServe, LLC

Sustainable Landscapes

May 31, 2023

While my landscape design has been strongly influenced by the traditional architecture prevalent on the North Shore of Chicago, and of which any good landscape architecture is meant to compliment-I have always been especially passionate about the natural world. Promoting a healthy environment and richer outdoor experience by including plants that attract wildlife such as song birds, butterflies, and pollinating insects, etc, back into the landscape has always been part of the “program”. Recognizing that we are presently experiencing the most critical decline in native wildlife populations ever recorded, primarily due to habitat loss-and my potential for championing positive change-has prompted me to leave my family business and found my new company: LandServe, LLC...“Landscapes for life!”. Through ‘LandServe’ I have the opportunity to promote a unique “hybrid” design approach for “true”, long-term sustainability: landscapes with “widely accepted visual appeal” utilizing native plants and other locally resourced materials. By creating landscapes which meet the client’s needs for function and aesthetics, I’m able to make my case for including native plant species in literally all landscapes and land developments, of any scale or style! As such, both the needs of my clients and creature are served!

I brought my own special skill sets to bear in helping create the largest privately-held residential landscape company in the country.  I understand the enduring legacies that will stand the test of time are not only the many landscape designs that I’ve created in the past, but more importantly, the healthier, environmentally responsible landscapes I am providing now as I lead my new company - 'LandServe, LLC...Landscapes for life!'- into the future.

Host: Bob Kinnucan

31
May
2023
Club Meeting
May 31, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
01
Jun
2023
Happy Hour
Jun 01, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
07
Jun
2023
Host: TBA

TBA

Jun 07, 2023
07
Jun
2023
Club Meeting
Jun 07, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
08
Jun
2023
LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Jun 08, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Foundation Board meets at Lifeworking Coworking office in Lake Forest
08
Jun
2023
Happy Hour
Jun 08, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
14
Jun
2023
Host: Mark Pickett

TBA

Jun 14, 2023
14
Jun
2023
Club Meeting
Jun 14, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
15
Jun
2023
Happy Hour
Jun 15, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
20
Jun
2023
LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting
Jun 20, 2023 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
21
Jun
2023
Host: Dave Schaefer

TBA

Jun 21, 2023
21
Jun
2023
Club Meeting
Jun 21, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
22
Jun
2023
Happy Hour
Jun 22, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
28
Jun
2023
No Morning Meeting

Changing of the Guard - Dinner and Officer Installation

Jun 28, 2023
28
Jun
2023
Club Meeting
Jun 28, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
29
Jun
2023
Happy Hour
Jun 29, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
05
Jul
2023
Club Meeting
Jul 05, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
06
Jul
2023
Happy Hour
Jul 06, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
12
Jul
2023
Club Meeting
Jul 12, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
13
Jul
2023
LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Jul 13, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Foundation Board meets at Lifeworking Coworking office in Lake Forest
13
Jul
2023
Happy Hour
Jul 13, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
18
Jul
2023
LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting
Jul 18, 2023 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
19
Jul
2023
Club Meeting
Jul 19, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
20
Jul
2023
Happy Hour
Jul 20, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
26
Jul
2023
Club Meeting
Jul 26, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
27
Jul
2023
Happy Hour
Jul 27, 2023 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
02
Aug
2023
Club Meeting
Aug 02, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
09
Aug
2023
Club Meeting
Aug 09, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
10
Aug
2023
LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Aug 10, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Foundation Board meets at Lifeworking Coworking office in Lake Forest
15
Aug
2023
LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting
Aug 15, 2023 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
16
Aug
2023
Club Meeting
Aug 16, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
23
Aug
2023
Club Meeting
Aug 23, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
30
Aug
2023
Club Meeting
Aug 30, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
06
Sep
2023
Club Meeting
Sep 06, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
13
Sep
2023
Club Meeting
Sep 13, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Generally, meetings are in the following format:
  • Breakfast and socializing
  • Welcome: Pledge of Allegiance, Rotary's principles, reflections/blessing, announcements
  • Sharing of joys with 'Happy Dollars' which help fund club activities
  • Focus on a Member's career or life story
  • Speaker on a topic of the week
14
Sep
2023
LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Sep 14, 2023 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Foundation Board meets at Lifeworking Coworking office in Lake Forest

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