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The Lake Zurich Rotary Club is excited to kick off our 3rd Annual NFL Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser—your chance to win up to $3,000 while supporting meaningful causes both locally and around the globe.
 
This is a fun, easy way to enjoy the Super Bowl and make a difference. Please feel free to share this with friends, family, and colleagues who may want to participate!
 
🏆 Game Details
 
Matchup: NFC Championship Team vs. AFC Championship Team
Game Day: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Buy-In: $50 per square (100 squares total)
Payment Options (must be received by Saturday, February 7th):
  • Venmo @LZRotaryCharitable
  • Zelle @TammiMal135@gmail.com
  • Check payable to Rotary Club of Lake Zurich, PO Box 188, Lake Zurich IL 60047
 
📝 How It Works
 
1. Click this link 2026 Lake Zurich Rotary Club Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser and complete the online sign-up.
If you participated in our pool last year, do NOT join again.  Just log-in to your account from last year. 
 
2. Once logged in, click “Add Entry” to access the squares grid.
 
3. Select any available square(s) numbered 1–100. Your name will automatically populate your chosen square(s).
Squares are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
4. After all squares are filled, the board will be locked and numbers (0–9) will be randomly assigned to each team for each quarter.
 
👉 The finalized board—with numbers and team assignments—will be available to all participants no later than Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 PM. Please check the message board regularly for updates.
 
💰 Ways to Win (Up to $3,000!)
 
End of Quarter Score
Match the last digit of each team’s score at the end of each quarter.
• $500 per quarter
• $2,000 total payouts
 
Reverse End of Quarter Score
Match the last digit of each team’s score—but in reverse order.
• $100 per quarter
• $400 total payouts
 
Score Changes Throughout the Game
Each score change creates a winner (excluding the starting 0–0 score).
• $600 total divided among all score-change winners
• Includes all score changes—even in overtime
 
❤️ Why It Matters
 
The Lake Zurich Rotary Club is a 100% volunteer organization with minimal overhead, allowing the funds raised to go directly toward serving others.  We meet twice a month at the Ela Area Public Library and host events throughout the year to support impactful causes.
 
📩 Questions?
 
Please contact Tammi Malinowski (tmalinow@wintrust.com) or Petra Croneigh (petra@petra4travel.com).
 
Thank you for supporting the Lake Zurich Rotary Club — and good luck! 🏈🎉

The Rotary Club of Lake Zurich recently demonstrated its commitment to Service Above Self by providing essential supplies to two important local organizations: the Lake Zurich Food Pantry and Joanie’s Closet, a community resource that supports families in need through District 95 schools.

This effort was made possible through a combination of club funds and a Rotary District 6440 Grant, which allowed members to purchase and deliver high-demand items that will have an immediate impact on the well-being of local families.

Joanie’s Closet, in particular, plays a critical role in meeting urgent needs for clothing, shoes, school supplies, and other essentials for students throughout the district. The Lake Zurich Food Pantry continues to be a lifeline for many families facing food insecurity.

“Our club is deeply committed to strengthening the community we call home,” said [Insert Name], [Insert Role, e.g., Club President]. “These partnerships allow us to make a tangible difference and reflect Rotary’s enduring mission to serve others.”

The Rotary Club of Lake Zurich thanks all members, donors, and community partners who support these initiatives. Together, we are creating a more compassionate and connected community.

Club Information

Lake Zurich Rotary Club. Your World. Your Community. Our Commitment. Join us in making a difference in our community and across the globe.

Lake Zurich

Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
Ela Area Public Library
275 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
United States of America
Phone:
(847) 496-0049
The Lake Zurich Rotary meets on the *2nd and 4th Mondays* of each month at 6:00 p.m. In those months where there are five weeks, we schedule a service project on that Monday. We also can attend meetings via Zoom.

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