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12
May
2026
Board Meeting
May 12, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups
13
May
2026
Noon Club Meeting
May 13, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
13
May
2026
Alice Chow & Lyle Staab

World's Largest Polio Walk

May 13, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Past District Governor, Lyle Staab, will give us an overview of the World's Largest Polio Walk planned for October 2026.  This will be a worldwide effort to Increase awareness of Rotary’s efforts to eradicate Polio; Lyle tell us about the current efforts being made in Polio Eradication. Member Alice Chow is our club's coordinator  and will explain how we will be participating in the Polio Walk.

18
May
2026
Community Service & Environment
May 18, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931943056?pwd=gZbJ8LAbHUaYEtzebtiC3aNaXdfug4.1
20
May
2026
Dick Farkas

An Unsung Hero of WWII

May 20, 2026 7:30 a.m.

Dick Farkas is a fascinating speaker who always presents lively topics. He will tell us about an unusual, unlikely, and forgotten hero of world war 2. This brief talk will focus on the person that Yogi Berra called the smartest ball player ever. This character is clearly among the handful of men who affected the outcome of the war. 

 

20
May
2026
Morning Meeting
May 20, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
27
May
2026
Noon Meeting
May 27, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
27
May
2026
Brian Lambel, Wilmette Fire Chief

Update on Wilmette Fire Dept

May 27, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Chief Brian Lambel began his fire service career in 1990 as a firefighter in Lincolnshire and then Village of Mount Prospect in 2000, where he was appointed fire Chief in 2016. Chief Lambel retired from the Mount Prospect Fire Department in April of 2021 and began a new chapter in his career as the Fire Chief for the Wilmette Fire Department. 

Chief Lambel has an AAS in Fire Science, a BS in Fire Science Administration and an MPA from NIU. Brian is associate member of our Rotary Club and also a member of the River Cities Rotary.  He is currently the President of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.

02
Jun.
2026
Lunch-Packing
Jun. 02, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing project to pack lunch bags for the homeless in Evanston and Chicago. This project is done every first Tuesday of the month.  Contact Brian Bradley for more information:  brian.b@comcast.net   A club meeting follows the lunch-packing.

Location: St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; lower level; enter through east door.

09
Jun.
2026
Board Meeting
Jun. 09, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups
10
Jun.
2026
Noon Club Meeting
Jun. 10, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
17
Jun.
2026
Installation/Transition Meeting
Jun. 17, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
We will be installing our new co-presidents, Frank Hussey and Frank Candioto, as well as the new board members for Rotary year 2026/2027. This will be a special catered dinner at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club from 6pm to 8:30pm. 
22
Jun.
2026
Community Service/Environmental Committee
Jun. 22, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting of CSE Committee .  All Members encouraged to attend.
Mon at 5:00pm via Zoom.
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931943056?pwd=gZbJ8LAbHUaYEtzebtiC3aNaXdfug4.1
 
24
Jun.
2026
Noon Meeting
Jun. 24, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
01
Jul.
2026
Trivia Night
Jul. 01, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
07
Jul.
2026
Lunch-Packing
Jul. 07, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing project to pack lunch bags for the homeless in Evanston and Chicago. This project is done every first Tuesday of the month.  Contact Brian Bradley for more information:  brian.b@comcast.net   A club meeting follows the lunch-packing.

Location: St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; lower level; enter through east door.

08
Jul.
2026
Noon Club Meeting
Jul. 08, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
14
Jul.
2026
Board Meeting
Jul. 14, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups
15
Jul.
2026
Morning Meeting
Jul. 15, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
22
Jul.
2026
Noon Meeting
Jul. 22, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
22
Jul.
2026
Glenn Garlic

Polio Plus Update

Jul. 22, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Glenn Garlick, End Polio Now District Chair for District 6440, will update us on what is happening with the global effort to end polio for good.

27
Jul.
2026
Community Service/Environmental Committee
Jul. 27, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting of CSE Committee .  All Members encouraged to attend.
Mon at 5:00pm via Zoom.
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931943056?pwd=gZbJ8LAbHUaYEtzebtiC3aNaXdfug4.1
 
04
Aug.
2026
Lunch-Packing
Aug. 04, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing project to pack lunch bags for the homeless in Evanston and Chicago. This project is done every first Tuesday of the month.  Contact Brian Bradley for more information:  brian.b@comcast.net   A club meeting follows the lunch-packing.

Location: St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; lower level; enter through east door.

11
Aug.
2026
Board Meeting
Aug. 11, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups
12
Aug.
2026
Noon Club Meeting
Aug. 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
19
Aug.
2026
Morning Meeting
Aug. 19, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
24
Aug.
2026
Community Service/Environmental Committee
Aug. 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting of CSE Committee .  All Members encouraged to attend.
Mon at 5:00pm via Zoom.
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931943056?pwd=gZbJ8LAbHUaYEtzebtiC3aNaXdfug4.1
 
26
Aug.
2026
Noon Meeting
Aug. 26, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
01
Sep.
2026
Lunch-Packing
Sep. 01, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing project to pack lunch bags for the homeless in Evanston and Chicago. This project is done every first Tuesday of the month.  Contact Brian Bradley for more information:  brian.b@comcast.net   A club meeting follows the lunch-packing.

Location: St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; lower level; enter through east door.

08
Sep.
2026
Board Meeting
Sep. 08, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups
09
Sep.
2026
Noon Club Meeting
Sep. 09, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
16
Sep.
2026
Morning Meeting
Sep. 16, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
23
Sep.
2026
Noon Meeting
Sep. 23, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
23
Sep.
2026
District Governor Rick Reigner

Official Visit from District Governor

Sep. 23, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Current Distict Governor will tell us what his goals are for Rotary Year 2026-2027, and what is happening with District 6440.

28
Sep.
2026
Community Service/Environmental Committee
Sep. 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting of CSE Committee .  All Members encouraged to attend.
Mon at 5:00pm via Zoom.
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931943056?pwd=gZbJ8LAbHUaYEtzebtiC3aNaXdfug4.1
 
01
Oct.
2026
Big Book Drive
Oct. 01, 2026 - Nov. 13, 2026

Our Annual Big Book Drive in association with Bernie's Book Bank, will collect gently used books for under-resourced kids in Chicago, kindergarten through high school.

06
Oct.
2026
Lunch-Packing
Oct. 06, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing project to pack lunch bags for the homeless in Evanston and Chicago. This project is done every first Tuesday of the month.  Contact Brian Bradley for more information:  brian.b@comcast.net   A club meeting follows the lunch-packing.

Location: St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; lower level; enter through east door.

13
Oct.
2026
Board Meeting
Oct. 13, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups
14
Oct.
2026
Noon Club Meeting
Oct. 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
21
Oct.
2026
Morning Meeting
Oct. 21, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
26
Oct.
2026
Community Service/Environmental Committee
Oct. 26, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting of CSE Committee .  All Members encouraged to attend.
Mon at 5:00pm via Zoom.
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931943056?pwd=gZbJ8LAbHUaYEtzebtiC3aNaXdfug4.1
 
28
Oct.
2026
Noon Meeting
Oct. 28, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
03
Nov.
2026
Lunch-Packing
Nov. 03, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing project to pack lunch bags for the homeless in Evanston and Chicago. This project is done every first Tuesday of the month.  Contact Brian Bradley for more information:  brian.b@comcast.net   A club meeting follows the lunch-packing.

Location: St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette; lower level; enter through east door.

10
Nov.
2026
Board Meeting
Nov. 10, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Board meeting for all groups

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