Welcome to Our Club

The Rotary Club of Wilmette was chartered in 1924 with 21 members. Today there are over 50 active members who gather to do good for others while enjoying good fellowship.

Our Club members enthusiastically live the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” both locally and internationally. Recent projects include water wells installation at two schools in Zambia, the collection and delivery of over 22,000 books to schools in Chicago, and sponsoring the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors at the Wilmette Park District.

We meet Wednesdays at 12:15 PM at the Wilmette Golf Club, 3900 Fairway Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091.

We’d love to have you join us!

Learning More About Alzheimer's Disease

On March 20, Jill Kennon, RN, spoke at length to Club members about Alzheimer's Disease, which affects a growing number of seniors. She outlined lifestyle and medical interventions that can prevent, treat and sometimes even reverse the affects of this devastating illness.

Another Successful Kids Against Hunger Project

Many Rotary Club of Wilmette members and friends joined scores of others packing 100,000 meals for starving people at the Kids Against Hunger event March 16th at the Winnetka Community House. Thanks to all who participated!

Polio Eradication Update

At the March 13, 2019 meeting, Carole Wells, past president of the Wilmette Harbor Club and district Polio representative brought us up to date on the progress of polio eradication. Only three countries remain on the list of countries still experiencing polio cases: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. While fewer than 28 cases were detected in these countries over the last year, monthly vaccinations of children under age 5 continue until no cases are experienced over a period of 3 years. Efforts to eradicate polio continue with the help of the World Health Organization, UNICEF, ministries of health of involved countries, and major donors such as the Gates Foundation.

Wonderful Night of Celebration

The gala celebration of the Rotary Club of Wilmette's 95th Anniversary was a great success. Thanks to all who attended and who helped to make it happen. Money raised at the event will be used to fund the Club's many service projects benefitting local organizations as well as international projects.

Addams Family Preview by New Trier Cast

Club members enjoyed a preview of the New Trier High School 2019 musical The Addams Family at the February 27 meeting. As part of an annual social event, several club members plan to attend the musical when it is performed at the high school.