100 Years
Fairfield Illinois Rotary Club
The Fairfield Rotary Club is proud to celebrate a century of “Service Above Self” in our community. Since 1925, our club has brought together local leaders and volunteers dedicated to making Fairfield a better place to live, work, and grow. This fall, we invite you to join us as we honor our legacy, engage with our neighbors, and look ahead to the next 100 years.
Centennial Events Schedule
October 14 – Proclamation Kickoff
Join us at the Fairfield City Council meeting at 6:00 PM as Mayor Gary Moore officially declares October 14 – November 13 as "Fairfield Rotary Centennial Month." Rotarians and community members are encouraged to attend and help us kick off this special celebration.
October 13 - 17 - Pennies for Polio
During FCHS Homecoming Week, help us make a difference while having some fun! Each class will have a tabu at the high school and around town at local businesses. Pennes add positive points, while silver coins and dollars take points away. The winning class earns points towards their Battle of the Classes score! All proceeds go towards Rotary International’s mission to eradicate Polio worldwide!
October 27–31 – Community Service Week
Help us give back! We’ll spend this week completing local service projects around Fairfield. More details coming soon!
November 4 & 6 – Membership Events
Curious about Rotary? Come learn more about what we do and how you can get involved. We plan to have a Coffee & Conversations membership drive on the morning of November 4th as well as a Meet & Greet on evening of November 6th. More details will be released soon.
Both events are open to the public—bring a friend!
November 14 – 100th Anniversary Dinner
Our centennial celebration concludes with a formal dinner honoring Fairfield Rotary’s history and future. This dinner will be hosted at the Fairfield Elks Lodge and catered by Big Boy BBQ. Meal will include Prime Rib or Smothered Chicken, 2 sides, a roll and 2 dessert options. There will also be a cash bar, guest speakers who have been influential in our history as a club, stand-up comedy with Dave Dugan, and a silent auction! Tickets are $50 each or $300 for a table of 8. The proceeds from this benefit will go towards a future dog park in memory of past Fairfield Mayor and long time Rotarian Mike Dreith.
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
The Fairfield Rotary Club was chartered in 1925 and has grown through decades of service, leadership, and fellowship. Rotary International opened membership to women in 1987 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and today, our club proudly operates under the leadership of co-presidents Abbi Mosson and Claire Vaughan.
As we reflect on 100 years of impact, we’re more energized than ever to continue building a better Fairfield for generations to come. Let’s make this centennial one to remember. Thank you for being part of our Rotary story.
Details
100 Years Celebration Kickoff
October 14th, 2025 @ 6 PM
Fairfield Rotary is turning 100!
Join us for the official Centennial Kickoff at City Hall!
Mayor Moore will proclaim Oct. 14–Nov. 13, 2025 as Rotary Centennial Month!
Open to all Rotarians, alumni, and the public – come help us celebrate 100 years of service, fellowship & community impact!
Fairfield City Hall
109 NE 2nd Street
Fairfield, IL
Details
November 14th, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
100 Years Celebration Dinner
Fairfield IL Elks Lodge
201 SE Second Street
Fairfield IL 62837
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Service Above Self in Fairfield! This once-in-a-century evening will bring together Rotarians, alumni, community members, and friends for food, fellowship, and fun.
This is more than a dinner—it’s a celebration of 100 years of service, fellowship, and community impact. Come enjoy a night of great food, laughter, and history in the making!
