April, 2006 My Fellow Rotarians - Rotary's Global History Fellowship

District 6440 Histories 2005
most successful event ever with a targeted donation goal of $100,000. The Club also made generous
donation to the Tsunami disaster Relief Program a total $6,000. The club donated $115 to the District’s
goal effort to send funds to by medical equipment ands supplies for a hospital on St. Marrten that treated
District Governor Don Redmon. A number of social events take place frequently: Plays, Bocce Ball
Tournament, Baseball Games, Golf Outing, Christmas Party, and Youth Exchange Welcome Dinner
Party. International Service: We hosted two exchange students, Corinne Liesching from Switzerland and
Igna Felizzia from Argentina and one outbound student, Marki to Spain. Vocational Services: The Club
continued its support of RYLA sending nine (9) students and presented a $500 vocational scholarship to
a Lake Forest High School student. Community Service: We sponsor a Plant Sale in Lake Forest Market
Square and the Antique Auto Show in conjunction with the Antique Automobile Association of America
at the Deerpath Middle School. We raised over $18,000 with a record number of people attending this
all day event. The annual Youth Appreciation Breakfast was held at the Lake Forest beach for all the
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff students that participate in community service. Their names are read aloud
and each receives a certificate of recognition from our Club. We are one of four Clubs sponsoring a
“Night at Ravinia” for 150 visiting Rotarians from around the world on June 18. Also we have a
Centennial Community Project where we are creating a Permanent Rotary Icon at the Gorton
Community Center.
2005-06 - As of July 1, 2006, the Noon Club merged with the Morning Club and is now called the Lake
Forest/Lake Bluff Rotary Club.
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Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills Chartered June 30, 2004
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Rotary Club of Lake Zurich Chartered Sept. 27, 1979
1979-80 - Helped sponsor a drug abuse publication for the community. Sponsored and helped put on the
American Cancer Bike-A-Thon day. Sponsored medical care for a Laotian family. Set up a call-in
service for elderly people of the community.
1981-83 - Donated “Welcome to Lake Zurich” signs. Two $500 scholarships to local high school
students. Participation with Barrington and Cary-Grove in “Life Line” system.
1984-89 - Affiliation with the Lake Zurich Omni House Chapter became a firm commitment of the club.
On-going material and financial support has grown each year. Club visibility within the community is
enhanced with the introduction of our Annual President’s Raffle. The Lake Zurich Rotary Club “Travel
Expo” became an annual event allowing exhibitors such as airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, and
tourist boards to present their services to the community. This event also allows the club to showcase the
World of Rotary.
1989-95 - Still affiliated with Lake Zurich Omni House Chapter and continue to have annual President’s
Raffle. Conducted annual food drive and have local food pantry. Annual donation for library repaired
equipment; participate in “Tree in the Park” project, building a nature walkway in 1992.
Have held a 4th of July Corn Roast in 1992 and 1993 for the Taste of Lake Zurich as a fundraiser.
Sponsor pilot reading program for Sara Adams Elementary School to combat illiteracy. Participated in
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