1919-2019
100 Years of Service
In 2019, The Rotary Club of Oak Park - River Forest will be celebrating its 100th year of service to our communities. The Club began meeting and organizing in 1919 and was recognized as a member unit of Rotary International on November 13, 1919. On January 1, 1920, the Club received its Charter.
To mark this tremendous tenure as our community's premier and oldest humitarian service organization, we will be planning a year-long celebration! Tentative plans / dates are:
FEB 2019
Opening Gala with Peace-focused speech contest for youth
Reverse Global Grant -funded Service Project Kick-Off
MAR 2019
APR 2019
Family Service Project
MAY 2019
Awards Breakfast
Memorial Day Parade, honoring our New Generations, Youth Exchange and Interact Programs
JUN 2019
Installation of President Charlie Williams, with Street-Renaming
Oak Park Day In Our Village
JUL 2019
July 4 Parade
Donut Day Fundraiser
AUG 2019
Ribbon Cutting for Public Art Installation
Rotary Food Truck Rally
SEP 2019
Ribbon Cutting for Courtyard Installation Refresh (TBD)
Golf Outing
OCT 2019
End Polio Day
Dictionary Distribution
NOV 2019
Veterans Recognition
DEC 2019
Holiday Gathering
Ice Cream Social for Seniors
JAN 2020
Charter Day Celebration
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