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Jul 11, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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State of the City
Jul 17, 2024
Mayor Dr. Stanford “Randy” Tack was sworn in as the Mayor of the City of Lake Forest, Illinois on May 1, 2023. Dr. Tack earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Tack graduated with honors and completed his residency at the University of Illinois in Orthopedic Surgery. While in residency, he was recruited by Lake Forest Orthopedics and specialized in Spine Surgery, prompting a fellowship at Rush Medical Center. He moved to Lake Forest upon completion of his fellowship. Dr. Tack was founding board member of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. He was appointed Vice President of the Midwest Orthopedic Network and managing partner at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. Dr. Tack also served as President of the Lake Forest Club. Dr. Tack was elected as a Third Ward Alderman in 2011, serving multiple terms from 2012-2018. While Alderman, Dr. Tack served as the Chairman of the Public Works Committee and Fire Services Committee. From 2021-2022, he also served as Chair of the Central Business District Working Group. Host: Bob Kinnucan |
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Jul 17, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jul 18, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Elevating End of Life Experiences
Jul 24, 2024
We Too Shall Pass addresses end of life needs and concerns with tenderness, grace and expertise because everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect when it comes to planning, treatment, care, and their last wishes. We encourage and support individuals in planning their own unique end of life journey--one that will offer peace of mind for the dying individual as well as their loved ones. We stay abreast of trends and share our knowledge of a broad range of options with regard to end of life care and end of life planning. We acknowledge the importance of legacy and how one wishes to be remembered, so we work closely with clients to articulate what that is and how to honor it. We understand the challenges faced during these times, and we are passionate about serving the needs of those who are facing them. Tiffany Noelle Johnson, the Founder of We Too Shall Pass, began visiting nursing homes and sitting with elders when she was a child. At 12-years-old she helped care for her father after he experienced a stroke and for 7 years as he endured endless complications and medical trials. In September of 1996, she, alongside family, sat vigil as her father died peacefully at home. Being at home with family sharing in this natural part of life was obviously formative, and possibly prophetic. Tiffany formally trained as an End-of-life Doula at Doorway Into Light in Maui and became a certified Death Doula in 2018. Prior to that, her studies in art therapy and clinical massage therapy had begun focusing her interest in the power of journeying alongside individuals going through transition. In 2023, after working in memory care and witnessing the pain and confusion family members often experience when loved ones develop cognitive decline, Tiffany completed certification to specialize as a Dementia Death Doula. Tiffany offers holistic support and guidance to those navigating the inevitable challenges that occur during loss. She creates sacred space and ceremony tailored to each unique situation. She incorporates bodywork, nutrition, music, art, and nature into her practice, and she is able to work closely with home healthcare, medical staff, and hospice teams. Her gentle, grounded nature allows individuals to come to their own unique way to process and heal around their circumstances. She is also sensitive, and highly adaptable, to the changing environments and needs that often arise during these difficult times. On several occasions, Tiffany has even been invited to guide pets and support their human families through the end-of-life transition–likely the result of her general love for animals and her deep empathy for the special bond humans have with their pets. Education about options and holistic approaches to the end-of-life journey are driving forces for Tiffany. She is also always seeking to grow her awareness and tools to offer those she serves. Host: Tim Larkowski |
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Jul 24, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Stress Better: A Framework for Cultivating Emotional Resilience
Jul 31, 2024
Matthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, and author. For fifteen years, he has researched the impact of mindfulness-based practices on teaching, learning, and leadership in schools. More recently, he has focused on enhancing emotional health through breathing behavior analysis and heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training. Dr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar, LLC, and the creator of the Stress Better® Framework, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, colleges and universities, first responders, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry and The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens. His work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, the National Wellness Institute, and many podcasts. www.mattdewar.com Host: Erin Lenart |
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Jul 31, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Aug 07, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Aug 08, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Golf for All
Aug 14, 2024
Richard Franklin
Host: Art Lewis |
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Aug 14, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Aug 15, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Lake Forest College
Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Jill M. Baren was unanimously selected by the Lake Forest College Board of Trustees to assume the appointment of the fourteenth president of Lake Forest College. Baren, a medical doctor, educator, and researcher, brings nearly 30 years of academic medicine and higher-education administrative experience as well as a deep appreciation for and understanding of the liberal arts to the presidency. Succeeding President Stephen Schutt’s 21-year tenure, Baren assumed the presidency in July 2022. Baren, who previously served as Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, became the College’s fourteenth president in July 2022. She is the first woman president in the College’s history. As an academic leader and physician, she has proven her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by challenging existing paradigms and positively transforming organizations in which she is involved. “I believe that leadership consistently needs to apply dedicated resources to create an inclusive culture,” Baren said. Host: John Looby |
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Aug 21, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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State of the Village
Aug 28, 2024
Village President Charlot will provide an update on the Village of Lake Bluff. From the Village website: Family: Married to Leigh Ann and they have two children, Emma & Tad. Village Resident: Since 1996. Education:
Occupation: Retired / Enterprise leader & enterprise architect in software engineering and Medical Informatics. Community Involvement:
Hobbies and Interests: Engineering & Information management, skiing, running, sailing & woodworking. Village Issues Most Concerned With (not listed in any particular order):
Host: Mark Dewart |
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Aug 28, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Gorton Center - Celebrating 50 Years
Sep 04, 2024
Ann Kiesling is Manager of Donor Relations for Gorton Center and Megan Engelberg is the Venue Rental Coordinator/Community Programming Liaison. They provided the following highlights of their presentation: As summer comes to a close, we are busy preparing for our biggest season yet at Gorton-the last quarter of our 50th Anniversary Year! This fall/winter the community can find a wealth of classes, workshops, films, fests, wine tastings, performing arts shows and theater programs -all programmed with this special occasion in mind-aimed to elevate the patron experience. Our season kicks off on September 14th with a spectacular Birthday Bash, featuring a jam-packed day of festivities. Highlights include Dog Day, fun-filled games and activities like a dunk tank and mini golf, and live music by Hollywood musician and American Pie actor Thom Nicholas. The evening will crescendo with a special performance by the legendary '90s band Fastball in our John & Nancy Hughes Theater! This fall boasts robust programming with our first ever Cirque show in September-fun for the entire family, and Bruce in the USA in October-for Springsteen fans, or anyone who enjoys nostalgia. Speaking of October, you won't want to miss our first ever Oktoberfest, where you and your friends can gather under a tent to enjoy a night of lively music, authentic German fare and traditional German beer in true Bavarian style! Gorton always has something going on, whether it be films (old and new alike, documentaries and festivals such as Mountainfilm), classes (mahjong, health/wellness, yoga, salsa dancing, finance, and the list goes on) and even our very own Children, youth and adult theater/acting programs. Host: Megan Morris |
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Sep 04, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Wilbert Stroeve, member and past president of the Chicago Map Society
Sep 11, 2024
In this presentation, Wilbert Stroeve of the Chicago Map Society will introduce the Society’s book Chicago-Lake Geneva: A 100 Year Round Trip, which reproduces a 1905 guide that was used to navigate from Chicago to Lake Geneva, with photos of the same scenes a century later. Pictured: Louis K. Gillson and family in an open car, ca. 1903-1904. Host: Sunny Lu |
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Sep 11, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Sep 12, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Sep 12, 2024 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Reading Power: Fostering the Promise of Literacy
Sep 18, 2024
Beth Zender, Community Engagement & Volunteer Manager, has been with Reading Power for 5 years; she joined Reading Power in 2019 as a volunteer tutor and then joined staff in 2022 after the pandemic, when Reading Power decided to actively work to reach more students at risk of literacy failure. Teaching reading has always been a passion of hers. Prior to staying home to raise her two boys, she was a Communication Arts Teacher at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois. High-quality education for all students has always been a passion of hers, and Reading Power is providing that to students in under-resourced schools. Olivia Shinners recently joined Reading Power as a Volunteer Coordinator. She will be helping recruit more volunteer tutors, so that Reading Power can continue to reach more students. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Diplomacy & World Affairs from Occidental College and brings her experience from working on research and data management for international organizations. Olivia currently teaches fitness and yoga classes at Life Time Lake Zurich, where she's proud to build community around the goal of people living happier, healthier lives. She chose to join Reading Power because she's passionate about making progress toward equity for young students in her local community Rotary International's Basic Education and Literacy Month is celebrated in September. Rotary clubs and districts are encourged to work on a variety of projects to promote literacy and basic education. In recognition of Literacy Month, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary Club has invited Reading Power to provide an update on its programs. Several members of our Club are Reading Power tutors. Joining us from Reading Power will be Beth Zender, Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager and Olivia, Reading Power's newly appointed Recruitment Coordinator. Reading Power provides individualized, high-dosage, one-to-one tutoring in person during the school day for children in preschool through second grade. We do this by partnering with schools needing supplemental literacy support, where needs exceed resources. Reading Power’s highly trained volunteer tutors provide one-to-one literacy instruction during the school day under the guidance of educational professionals. Lesson plans structure each tutoring session and are individualized daily for each student. Each kindergarten through second grade session encompasses reading, writing, and speaking to foster the promise of literacy. The target population for the kindergarten through second grade programs is students scoring below the 25th percentile on universal assessments, thus reading below grade level. This past school year many students started below the 10th percentile. Host: John (JJ) Johnson |
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Sep 18, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Sep 19, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Our Two Rotary Foundations: An Update
Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Sep 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Introduction to Special Children's Charities
Oct 02, 2024
Special Children's Charities was founded in 1969 to fund special recreation programs administered by the Chicago Park District, which later expanded to Chicago Public Schools and other agencies throughout the city. Special Children's Charities currently develops and funds a wide range of recreational, educational and social activities that encourage physical and mental health for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that all individuals have access to high-quality programming. Kelly Powers will discuss the mission, history and work of the Charity and will explain the impact of their work and how others can be involved. A passionate social justice advocate, Kelly has dedicated her career to leading innovative work to positively impact people. An accomplished social entrepreneur and executive leader, Kelly has spent her career building and leading organizations in the social sector. She founded her consulting practice in 2022 and merged with Hatch Gemini in 2024. Kelly supports mission-driven organizations to advance their work through strategic operations consulting with a focus on people operations and stakeholder engagement. Currently Kelly serves as the Interim Executive Director of Special Children’s Charities, which, since 1968, has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago. Throughout her career, Kelly has co-founded and led a start-up, non-profit education organization, building it from the ground up. She has worked in the classroom with young children and in systems change teaching other teachers. Kelly has led operations, finance, and human resources as the chief operating officer at an established non-profit agency. During her tenure as COO, Kelly led and re-built the people & culture department, supported the reorganization of the finance function, spearheaded the implementation of a new HRIS system and successfully operationalized an acquisition with a local community organization. Prior to her COO role, Kelly was founding Executive Director of VOCEL, an early childhood education non-profit she co-founded in 2013. Under Kelly’s leadership, she grew the organization from an early-stage start-up to a well-established, change-maker in Chicago. Before founding VOCEL, Kelly’s career included teaching 1st & 2nd grade in St. Louis, Missouri as a Teach For America corps member; coaching teachers in community-based organizations and elementary schools across Chicago; and managing a team of educational coaches at Teach For America. Kelly holds an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business with concentrations in Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Managerial & Organizational Behavior and Operations Management. She was a member of the inaugural cohort of Neubauer Civic Scholars at Booth. In undergrad, Kelly was a Hunt Leadership Scholar at SMU where she earned her BA in Communications & English. Kelly’s professional background in education, operations and entrepreneurship allow her to deliver value to clients as they grow their impact. Host: Kevin Magnuson (and member of Special Children's Charities Board of Directors) |
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Oct 02, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Oct 03, 2024 10:00 AM - Nov 21, 2024 10:00 AM
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Oct 08, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Rotary's Polio Plus Initiative: An Update
Oct 09, 2024
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Oct 09, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Oct 10, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Basics of Estate Planning and Fiduciary Litigation
Oct 16, 2024
Jeffrey P. O'Kelley is a partner at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP specializing in estate and trust litigation. He is also the lead chair of the Lake County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Committee, a role he has served in for several years. Mr. O'Kelley specializes in estate and trust disputes such as will and trust contests, claims for financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled, will and trust construction cases, complex fiduciary litigation and contested guardianship proceedings. In addition, Mr. O'Kelley has extensive appellate litigation experience, including the published decisions of In re Estate of Walsh (2012 IL App (2d) 110938) and In re Estate of LaPlume (2014 IL App (2d) 130945). Mr. O'Kelley also practices in the fields of estate planning and commercial litigation, as well as estate and trust administration. He has lectured at Loyola University School of Law, and he has written for the Illinois Bar Journal, the Illinois State Bar Association Trusts & Estates Newsletter, and the Lake County Bar Association Docket. He is an active member of both the Illinois State Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association. Mr. O'Kelley graduated with honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, and he has been licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois since 2009. Host: Carl Marcyan |
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Oct 16, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Oct 17, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Oct 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Oct 19, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:13 PM
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Using ClubRunner to Engage with Our Club and Fellow Rotarians
Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 23, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Oct 24, 2024 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
On October 24th, Rotary Club Lake Forest-Lake Bluff is partnering with the Lake Bluff Brewery Company to raise awareness and money by supporting, ‘‘PINTS for POLIO”. Every customer who purchases a beer or drink at the Lake Bluff Brewery Company, a portion of the proceeds will help support the eradication of polio on World Polio Day.
Rotary members of the Rotary Club Lake Forest-Lake Bluff have long supported and worked to end this paralyzing virus. This will be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
“As long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat everywhere”.
Can't join us at Lake Bluff Brewing Company, you can still donate to END POLIO NOW here.*
*All donations to the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Club’s Foundation between October 7th through October 31st, go to the END POLIO NOW initiative, and after October 31st, all donations go to the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Club’s Foundation. |
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Career Pathways at Lake Forest High School
Oct 30, 2024
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Oct 30, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Rotary Projects in Northern Peru & The Magic of WASH-RAG
Nov 06, 2024
WASH Rotary Action Group supports and ensures sustainable long-lasting clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to communities in need. Marianna is a member of the Lincolnshire Morning Star Rotary Club, Member of the WASH-RAG Operations Team Subcommittee and Rotary District 6440 WASH Ambassator. Host: Doris Lim |
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Nov 06, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Nov 10, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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American Higher Education and the Public Good
Nov 13, 2024
Traditionally, American Higher Education has enjoyed the relative luxury of being immune to the consequences of public opinion. In the past, the American public believed in the basic worth of a college degree, in the research contributions of college intellectuals, and the value of a traditional college experience to prepare its young people for our economy, to contribute to our communities, and to act responsibly in a civil/democratic society. Recent data and evidence show that public confidence in higher education is changing. According to recent polls such as one done by New America, less than half of Americans believe that colleges are having a positive effect on the country. In this talk, I will discuss the impact that this change in public opinion is having on higher education and present possible solutions for consideration. Lake Forest College offers an MLS (Master of Liberal Studies) degree, which includes eight interdisciplinary courses at the graduate level. Dr. Abt-Perkins will be teaching the spring 2025 evening seminar MLS572, "Higher Education in the U.S.: Goals and Outcomes, Current Challenges, and Sustainability". For more information, see: https://www.lakeforest.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/master-of-liberal-studies In her roles at Lake Forest College, Special Assistant to the Dean of Faculty for Student Success and Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Success, Professor of Education Dr. Dawn Abt-Perkins has been in the center of current issues challenging higher education—investments in changes in technology, belief systems about the value proposition of higher education, and the growing public concern about the increasing costs of the higher education experience. Dawn's recent book project, Professors Matter, is about the role that professors play in these important conversations about higher education reform. Host: Paul Lemieux |
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Nov 13, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Nov 14, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Rotary Update
Nov 20, 2024
Thor Davidson has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Wheaton (Noon Club) since 2015 and a Rotarian since 2001. He has previously been a member of the Hunt Valley Rotary Club (Hunt Valley, MD) where he served as Treasurer, as well as the Rotary Club of Springdale (Springdale, AR). He served the Rotary Club of Wheaton as President, Membership Co-Chair, Foundation Chair, and currently as Public Image Coordinator. In addition to his club roles, he has served as Assistant Governor the past three years in District 6440. Host: Peter Elmer |
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Nov 20, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Nov 21, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Nov 27, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Nov 29, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Dec 03, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Lake Bluff will have a community service event to support youth literacy. This event will be a joint event with the Interact Clubs from Lake Forest High School and Highland Park High School. It will provide an opportunity for the volunteers to sort used books and assembly book bags for children. The Bernie's Book Bank volunteer event will be followed with a pizza dinner Silo's Pizza in Lake Bluff, IL. the pizza dinner event will begin at 5:45 pm.
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Dec 04, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Dec 10, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Dec 11, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Dec 12, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Dec 14, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Lake Forest Library – A Beloved Community Institution!
Dec 18, 2024
Ishwar will share highlights of the library’s history over the past 125 years and an exciting preview of things to come. Ishwar joined the Lake Forest Library as its Executive Director in May 2023. Born in India, he earned undergraduate degrees in business and library science from the University of Calcutta (now Kolkata). His career in India included progressively responsible roles with the libraries of the United States Information Agency in Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. After moving to the United States in 1997, Ishwar first worked for the Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee, Illinois, and then served at the Norfolk Public Library in Virginia and the OCLC Online Computer Library Center based in Ohio. For more than twelve years, he served as director of the Jackson District Library and William P. Faust Public Library of Westland, both in Michigan. Prior to joining the Lake Forest Library, Ishwar was a Library Consultant with The Ivy Group that assists libraries in strategic planning, community engagement, and marketing. Ishwar has a master's degree in librarianship from Emory University. |
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Dec 18, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Dec 19, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Dec 25, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 01, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 08, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 09, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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