Linda Hegg (Co-President 2022-26) and Leslie Behnke Hall (Co-President 2025-26)
Overview of Lake Bluff Women's Club
The Lake Bluff Women's Club (LBWC) is a local community service organization that has been active since 1904. Our core mission is empowering the local community by raising funds and contributing them to local agencies in need.
Key points from the poster:
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Donation milestone: Since 2021, LBWC has donated over $100,000 to local causes.
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Funding source: Donations come from community support — meaning local fundraising events, membership involvement, and public contributions.
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Focus: Supporting a wide range of partners, including food banks, libraries, veterans' services, animal shelters, and children's programs.
Membership
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Open to all women in the Lake Bluff area — you don't need to live within village limits
Annual dues are $50 (June 1 - May 31)
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Members attend monthly meetings, vote on grant allocations, and help plan events
Ways to participate
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Role |
What you'd do |
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General member |
Attend meetings, vote on funding decisions, network with locals in meetings and online portal |
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Event volunteer |
Help set up/organize monthly lunches & fundraisers |
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Committee member |
Join specific teams (audit, by-laws, finance, etc.) |
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Board position |
Lead the organization (co-president, programs, membership, treasurer, historian, hostess, publicity, etc.) |
No time for membership?
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Attend our public fundraising events — ticket purchases directly fund grants
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Follow us on social media for updates
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Donate directly through our website
Key takeaway: LBWC acts as a bridge between community generosity and local nonprofits — collecting support and redistributing it where it's needed most.
About Us PDF file