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Evanston Lighthouse

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We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
We are meeting hybrid - Zoom or One Rotary Center
Email info@evlrc.org for Zoom invitation
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
United States of America
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Club News
2026 Community Service Grants

Mission: Supporting the Growth and Potential of Evanston Youth

The Community Service Committee (CSC) of the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club (ELRC) invites Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the 2026 Community Service Grant Process.

This year, the CSC is focusing its support on programs that foster the growth, learning, and well-being of Evanston area youth, including opportunity youth ages 16 to 24 who are disconnected from school or work. Grants of $500 to $3,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that help young people build skills, confidence, and pathways to success
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We'd love to meet you!

The Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club is always looking for new members!  

If you are interested in community service, philanthropy & fellowship, please contact our Membership Chair Kathy Tate-Bradish to learn more about our activities.  

The Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club meets Tuesdays from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the Rotary International, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston IL 60201, for breakfast and a speaker.  Membership is open to service-oriented residents and workers of the area.  Guests are welcome to attend the meetings. 

Please join us for a breakfast meeting!

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Rebuilding Together
Bundled Blessings 2024
Packaging Diapers for Bundled Blessings
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Cleaning up Golf Road
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Members Marching in the Fourth of July Parade
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Building a Work Room at Reba Place
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Members at Ride To End Polio
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Planting Trees in Evanston Parks
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Planting Trees in Evanston
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Taste of Evanston
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Iron Lung for Polio Eradication Campaign
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About Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back.

Our club accepts new members by invitation.

 

Rotary at a Glance

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels.

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Yinka Babalola, President
Rotary International
2026-27
Speakers
Holly Greenberg
Sep 01, 2026
Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene
Jason Kaiser
Sep 08, 2026
Education and Literacy: Howard & Evanston Community Center
Lea Pinsky
Sep 15, 2026
Encountering art on the Evanston Streets
District Govenor Rick Reigner
Sep 22, 2026
State of the District
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Upcoming Events
  • Taste of Evanston
    Evanston History Center
    Aug 30, 2026
    3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • TASTE OF EVANSTON
    Evanston History Center
    Aug 30, 2026
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • EVLRC Board Meeting
    Evanston Library
    Sep 01, 2026
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless
    St. Joseph's Church
    Sep 01, 2026
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monthly ISC Meeting
    Zoom call
    Sep 03, 2026
    7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
  • Club Service Committee meeting
    Sep 09, 2026 9:00 AM
  • ToE Leads on Zoom
    Sep 10, 2026
    8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • EVLRC Board Meeting
    TBD
    Sep 22, 2026
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • ToE Leads on Zoom
    Sep 24, 2026
    8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Paul Harris Home and Pullman National Historic Park
    10856 South Longwood Drive
    Sep 26, 2026 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (UTC-05:00)
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Club Leadership
President
Jean Saunders
President Elect
Linda Brennan
Immediate Past President
Jackie Mack
Club Secretary
Elizabeth Goodbody
Club Treasurer
Ivette Ramirez
Club Foundation Chair
Dave Harrison
Club Service Chair
Helen Oloroso
Community Service Chair
Susan Prout
DEI Co-Chair
Linda Gerber
DEI Co-Chair
Clarence Weaver
Environmental Action Chair
Zbig Skiba
Grants Advisor
Bruce Baumberger
Housing Committee Co-Chair
Ann Weatherhead
Housing Committee Co-Chair
Linda Gerber
International Service Chair
Dave Baker
Membership Co-Chair
Dan Coyne
Program Chair
Linda Brennan
Public Image Chair
Ekram Hanna
Rotary Foundation
Dave Turner
Technology Chair
Luke Gerdes
Young Leaders Co- Chair
Keith Banks
Young Leaders Co-Chair
Michael Merdinger
Club Membership Co-Chair
Bill Glader

 

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