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Taking action for over 100 years
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The Rotary Club of Oak Park - River Forest is a member of Rotary International, one of the first humanitarian organizations, and is a part of over 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 counties and geographical areas with 1.2 million members worldwide. Our club's membership includes men and women who are leaders in the fields of business, education, non-profit organizations, government, and many other vocations who enjoy doing good in the world.
We are currently completing a $100,000 Rotary Global Grant project (with funding from Rotary International and clubs across the globe) to build a digital lab and provide conflict resolution programming at Kidz Express afterschool program center in the Austin community. In addition, we have an Interact Club for students in 7th-12th grade, sponsor incoming and outgoing high school exchange students, Rotary Global Grant Scholars for graduate students and Rotary Peace Fellowships.
We meet at Cucina Paradiso for a 12 p.m. lunch on the first three Wednesdays of the month. Please contact us if you would like to be our guest.
Join the Fun and Get the Job Done at Maple Meadows!!
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Coming up on Wednesday, September 11, is our 14th annual golf outing at Maple Meadows Golf Course. By joining our golf outing, you will support and fund many of our local and international projects. REGISTER NOW
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Last year's 13th annual golf outing was not subpar, resulting in many funds being raised that helped kickstart our community projects. Thanks to the generous participants, our outcome was above and beyond what we expected. This year, we are hopeful for another great experience and more joyful memories!
If you have any questions about the golf outing or anything pertaining to it, please contact me at billplanek@oakparkapartments.com.
Rotary Youth Exchange is the experience of a lifetime
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We are excited to welcome our two new exchange students, Sam Ala Naziri (Sweden) and Smilla Winnemoller (Germany) for the 2022-23 academic year. Sam is enrolled as a senior at Lyons Township High School and Smilla is enrolled as a junior at Oak Park River Forest High School. Both Sam and Smilla are busy learning their way around their new respective high schools, meeting people, and exploring the Chicago area.
We are most grateful for the wonderful host families who have opened their homes and their hearts to these students. Rotary Youth Exchange brings cultures together, opens communities to the wider world and creates families across the globe. In addition, it inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end. To learn more about hosting a student or participating as a student in the Rotary Youth Exchange program, please contact us.
Fun With a Purpose at the 2024 Food Truck Rally
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The Oak Park – River Forest Rotary Club, River Forest Park District and the Village of River Forest host our Annual Food Truck Rally in Keystone Park West with a variety of food trucks, family activities, inflatables, a beer tent, stage entertainment and more! This family-friendly event is a great finale to summer. Stop by to get some yummy food and enjoy live music on August 24, 2024. Please register to volunteer HERE. This year's rally is sure to be fun, with a variety of food trucks joining us: Billy Bricks Pizza, Spoon Burger, Big Star Tacos, Happy Lobster, Billz Grill BBQ, 5411 Empanadas, My Funnel Truck, Hello Boba, and Ms. Tittles Cupcakes!