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Established in 1995, the Healthier Barrington Coalition is a partnership of 25 local groups working together to improve the quality of life in the Barrington area by assessing the needs of community members and addressing concerns through partnership and collaboration. In that effort, the coalition conducts a needs assessment survey every five years to gather feedback from community members that will drive priorities as well as provide valuable information to member organizations. |
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Rotary Foundation MinutesWEEK 25 December 19, 2021 WHAT IS THE GOAL OF ROTARY FOUNDATION GRANTS? (2 OF 2) During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent over $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. The Rotary Foundation impacts communities through our grants program, which offers four opportunities for funding. Last week we talked about district grants and global grants – let’s look at the final two options today: Programs of Scale Grants – fund activities that benefit a large number of people in a significant geographic area using a sustainable, evidence- based intervention with measurable outcomes and impact. Each grant will support, for three to five years, activities that align with one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus. How it works: Each year, one approved project will receive $2 million from The Rotary Foundation’s World Fund. Applicants are strongly encouraged to supplement Foundation funding with resources from multiple other sources, and to work with an experienced partner, such as a nongovernmental organization, private institution, or government entity. Disaster Response Grants – fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs caused by natural disasters in your community. Activities include providing basic items such as water, food, medicine, and clothing. How it works: Districts in an affected area or country may apply for a maximum grant of $25,000, based on the availability of funds. A district may apply for subsequent grants after it successfully reports outcomes from previous grants. As Rotarians, we are eligible to participate in any one of these programs. Which interests you? |
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC 3rdKris Young recapped the over $5K that was generated with the BBRC Ride to End Polio. The following riders contributed to the cause: Steve Hollis, Roger Lucas, Mike Young, Suzanne Gibson and Susan Lenz. Steve Hollis thanked Kris Young for delivering the winter coats that were purchased as our Club's donation to Barrington Giving Day. Maria Peterson will be surveying interest in a virtual New Year's Eve celebration. Terry Cullum shared that a Trivia Night is planned for Friday, January 22 at 7PM. |
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Electronics RecyclingBarrington Breakfast Rotary Sponsored Electronics Recycling Barrington Village, North & Lake Barrington Collection Event & Home Pick up by Appointment Friday Sept 11th Collection Event Times 1-4 PM at All American Reclaim Parking Lot 990, W NW Hwy, Lake Barrington Saturday Sept 12th Pick up 9-12 PM Village of Barrington Saturday Sept 12th Pick up 1-4 PM North and Lake Barrington To schedule your appointment visit https://ezelectronicsrecycling.com/ or call Raul Guzman at 847.349.4020 Blue Star Recyclers is an ethical electronic waste recycling company providing training and jobs for the disabled! You can help the environment, the disabled and our local economy by getting rid of your unwanted electronics such as computers, TVs, stereos, small appliances, batteries, and more. BARRINGTON BREAKFAST ROTARY makes it even EZier by providing at-home pickups and waiving the $50 pickup fee! A Win-Win-Win. Recycling fees may apply depending on the item to be recycled. Large Appliances, Refrigerators, AC Units, and Smoke Detectors are not accepted for recycling. A list of fees are at https://ezelectronicsrecycling.com/ Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club at: info@barringtonbreakfastrotary.org |
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Helping Family's Right NowFrom: "Dori Squires-Hough" <dsquires@merixcorp.com> Date: March 25, 2020 at 9:06:36 Subject: Barrington Giving Day HELPING FAMILIES RIGHT NOW!!! Reply-To: <dsquires@merixcorp.com> Barrington 220 and Barrington Children’s Charities have done an impressive job coordinating food deliveries to families in need during this unprecedented time! After speaking with the district, these families also need necessities like Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, hand soap, etc. We are all experiencing the same issue of finding the shelves empty or scarce selections. So BGD is stepping up and providing 400 bogs containing the following: 4 Rolls of Toilet Paper 2 Rolls of Paper Towels 2 Bars of Soap (we do NOT need donations!!) 1 Bottle of Liquid Soap 220 has offered to assemble the bags and will distribute them on Tuesday along with their scheduled meal delivery service. I am working to source the items listed above through my contacts. But if anyone has donations of individually wrapped items, monetary donations or contacts that can help us, please let me know ASAP! Everything has to be delivered by Monday. In an effort to respect social distancing, I will place a bin outside of our suite for in-kind donations and will check it routinely. Thanks everyone! Hope you are all staying safe and not going stir-crazy!!! Sincerely, Dori Squires-Hough Executive Director Barrington Giving Day (847) 727-9391 |
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Guest Speaker on March 5thMARCH 5TH WAS OUR FINAL CLUB MEETING AT "THE GARLANDS" UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Meet Dr. Proctor, Harper's New PresidentDr. Avis Proctor has 25 years of experience working in multicultural environments as an innovative mathematics educator and academic administrator with a focus on teaching, service, and research. As a higher education scholar and an Aspen Presidential Fellow, Dr. Proctor contributes to the professional discourse from local to global levels on progressive leadership in higher education, research-based instructional strategies, strategic community engagement, economic development, and the STEM pipeline for underrepresented groups. Harper College began a comprehensive national presidential search in September 2018. Trustees Pat Stack and Diane Hill led the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, which included members of the Harper College Educational Foundation, faculty and staff, union leadership, and members of the community. Dr. Proctor became the sixth President of Harper College on July 1, 2019, succeeding Dr. Ken Ender, who served as president for 10 years. Dr. Proctor believes in working closely with local school districts, the business community, and higher education institutions. Her work at previous institutions has included expanding articulation, internship, and employment opportunities to enhance student-employer connections for current students as well as alumni. She has also provided collaborative leadership for early childhood education, dual enrollment, and college readiness/completion initiatives which have gained national attention. Dr. Proctor earned her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics at Florida Atlantic University, and her Doctorate in Higher Education at Florida International University. Dr. Proctor and her husband are the proud parents of one son. “I am honored to serve as Harper College’s next President, and I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for the opportunity to serve our community to achieve academic, social, and economic progress through higher education,” Dr. Proctor said. “I look forward to collaborating with our faculty and staff to help our students and community succeed.” |
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FIESTA FRIDAY IN FEBRUARYTHIS WAS OUR LAST PUBLIC EVENT HELD ON FEBRUARY 21ST PRIOR TO OUR STATE OF EMERGENCYRENDEZVOUS EVENT 2020Success! Our Fundraising Committee is standing in front of a Shelter Box https://shelterboxusa.org was the featured fundraising effort of the evening. The Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club Spring Rendezvous Event was held on February 21, 2020 from: 6:00 TO 11:00 pm at Concorde Banquets 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer IL. Club Members Joe Dorociak, Joe Connelly Terry Cullum, Kris Young and Maria Peterson Maria Peterson Event Chair with Bob the DJ Our current Club President Steve Hollis in the front with guests at his table Locally, BBRC funds vocational scholarships, community service scholarships, Rotary Youth Leadership Camp for BHS students, Interact Club, Barrington Giving Day, At Risk kids programs at BHS and BMS, the BHS Latin Dance Club, BHS Flag Club, ESL Programs for adults, I-Wish programs at Sunny Hill for Christmas, BStrong programming, The Home Team, KidFest with Barrington Park District, Stop the Bleed trauma kits in school district classrooms, local food pantries and the Hidden Talents employment program for teens with disabilities. Globally we fund clean water and sanitation projects in schools in Guatemala which have affected 40,000 students. We also support Healing the Children which brings children to the US to receive life changing surgery. We also support Rotary International ‘s effort to eradicate polio worldwide |
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FIESTA FRIDAY IN FEBRUARYRendezvous Event for 2020The Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club Spring Rendezvous Event is binging held on February 21, 2020 from: 6:00 TO 11:00 pm at Concorde Banquets 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer IL. This year’s Theme is: FIESTA FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY. The evening will start off with Karen Bloom a profession Salsa dance instructor working teaching our guests with the assistance of the Barrington High School Latin dance club headed by Nora Carranza. Yes, were all going to learn how to Salsa and more so buckle up. Our live music will be performed by Chicago’s own Mambo All Stars a special entertainment group of wonderful musicians. Dinner/Event tickets are $100 per person Open Bar Great Food Live & Silent Auctions Two Raffle Prizes of either $500 or $1,000 dollars minimum Great Company at a beautiful venue Locally, BBRC funds vocational scholarships, community service scholarships, Rotary Youth Leadership Camp for BHS students, Interact Club, Barrington Giving Day, At Risk kids programs at BHS and BMS, the BHS Latin Dance Club, BHS Flag Club, ESL Programs for adults, I-Wish programs at Sunny Hill for Christmas, BStrong programming, The Home Team, KidFest with Barrington Park District, Stop the Bleed trauma kits in school district classrooms, local food pantries and the Hidden Talents employment program for teens with disabilities. Globally we fund clean water and sanitation projects in schools in Guatemala which have affected 40,000 students. We also support Healing the Children which brings children to the US to receive life changing surgery. We also support Rotary International ‘s effort to eradicate polio worldwide We look forward to seeing you at our event and hope you have a wonderful evening. I know I will. For tickets and information please go to: barrington-breakfast-rotary-club.ticketleap.com |
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Presidents AnnouncementsJeff Degner, with Healing the Children, an organization that provides cardiac care to children in underserved countries. President's Announcements:
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RYLA 2019Dan Naranjo with Students at our RYLA EventRotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. What are the benefits? Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
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KID FEST 2019KID FEST 2019 WAS GREAT! BEAUTIFUL WEATHER & A LARGE TURN OUT. THANK YOU BARRINGTON PARK DISTRICT AND OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS. |
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Guest SpeakerThis Weeks Guest SpeakersKendall Bussie and Michelle Phillips with “BE SMART” The topic was Gun Violence and its devastating impact on American Children. |
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LYRIC OPERALive At The Barrington Hills Country ClubThe Lyric Opera Barrington Chapter and The Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club Please join us for a performance of opera arias and broadway tunes followed by a three course luncheon |
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BBRC 30th Anniversary |
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BBRC 7th Annual Rendezvous Spring EventGo to Auction Event Website for more details http://www.BBRClub.gesture.com |
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Around The World With Rotary informational updateInternational Decor looking goodMonique with Suzanne Gibson are busy working on the international decor for the Around the World with Rotary fundraiser taking place this Saturday evening at the New LBS Lodge. |
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Announcements & Reminders 3-23-17ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS Terry, Lew & Mary - All spoke to the club about our Around the World with Rotary Event being held on April 22, 2017 at the New LBS Lodge. Mark Gibson – Announced that our club has donated $1,000.00 to The Healing the Children Program Louis Yee - Reminded us that on April 7th there is a Fatherhood initiative project being held at Saint Anne Church, Barrington from 11-1 PM. Steve Olker - Sign up for your t-shirt for streetfest, if you have already ordered please remember to pay if you have not done so. Steve Hollis - Reminded us that Kid Fest is coming up soon. The event date is May 6th and Steve is the Kite assembly supervisor. BHS Interact Club: Meetings on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Jim Quigley for further information. The Rotary World Peace Conference is being held in Ann Arbor Michigan on March 31-April 1, 2017. The conference moves around the country. Last year it was held in San Francisco, so we are fortunate to have it so close to home this year. John Germ our RI President will be attending the conference. You can contact either Suzanne Gibson or Maria Coons for further details on how to attend. BRAG BUCKS Monique - For the Healing children program. We have found 2 foster homes for El Salvador children arriving in early May. Maria Coons & Narayan Murarka – For the people that participated in picking up the Blankets, Pillow Cases and other things from the Chicago O’Hare Rotary Club and delivering them the same day to Sunny Hill School. Susanne Mark Gibson – About leaving for the Rotary World Conference being held in Ann Arbor Michigan. Jeanne Hanson – Thanked those that helped distribute the Suicide Awareness Posters. Rose Grace – Gave a shout out to Steve Hollis for Hollis Brother’s great work on her car. Maria, Narayan & Monique’s proposal to Rotary District 6440 for project ideas they have put together and executed over the past few years, have been accepted as finalists. RAFFLE Eric Lin won the $10 dollar weekly price and Terry Cullum did not pick the magic white marble. Fun & Frolics Jim Otis filled balloons with fortune cookie saying (I think). Anyway, way we all were to keep tapping them up in the air until they reach the floor. Once they reach the floor we got popped them and read the message inside. Jim was a teacher for many years so he did this with his students. |
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Guest on 1-12-17Club Guests on January 12, 2017
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Liz Luby Guest Speaker Jan 5 2017Our guest speaker on January 5, 2017 was Liz Luby owner of 365Barrington.com. 365Barrington.com is a well read local on-line news service. Liz and her reporting staff write stories about the positive things that are happening in our community. Liz has a background as a Network TV news reporter and program producer. In 2010 on April Fools Day she published the first post at 365Barrington.com and has continued to build this valuable online news service ever since. Liz is also a Principle & Broker Associate with The Luby Group & Properties. Liz says that while one of her jobs is to sell houses, she also spends a lot of time answering questions about what it's like to live in Barrington. She created 365Barrington.com to offer a new and different local resource to learn more about the community that we have in common.
At our meeting Liz shared her insight into best use practices for social media. The Rotary, like any organization or business, needs to take full advantage of communications through the internet. Liz shared with us some ways we could proceed. She stressed the use of Facebook, Instagram and Hashtags. In the near future she will be teaching a private class on the subject. If you are interested please contact her at Liz@365Barrington.com.
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Mikayla Nelson Visits BBRCHough Street student Mikayla Nelson visited the Club on November 3 and provided an update on the Guatemala philanthropy initiatives she is involved in! What an impressive young lady.
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BBRC Paddleboat on the Fox RiverThirteen of our BBRC members enjoyed a warm Sunday afternoon on a paddle boat up and down the Fox River. Fun was had by all.
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Barrington Rotary Clubs Donate to Splash Pad InitiativeOn Thursday, June 23, 2016 the Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club and the Barrington Noon Rotary Club donated $10,000 to the Barrington Splash Pad Initiative.
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KidsFest/KiteFly A Wonderful SuccessKidFest/Kite Fly is an event coordinated by Barrington Breakfast Rotary, Barrington Park District, and Leave No Child Inside. This year the outdoor event on May 7, 2016 was at Barrington's Citizen's Park and was for families and featured 30 stations featuring nature learning and the outdoors. The stations had outdoor activities and crafts for children and families. Attendance was 2,727 which was a new record. Of these, 1,226 were children. Barrington Breakfast Rotary gave out 1,700 free kites, conducted a Kids Fun Run, and sponsored the Rotary Grill for drinks, snacks and lunch. At other stations, children could make a Bird House, climb a tree, learn about alpacas, do a pond exploration, and do nature crafts. The event is striving to be zero waste and we also worked with Mindful Waste to learn about recycling. This is a fun and also educational community event that has continued to grow every year.
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BBRC Presents Check to Carpentersville School"Barrington Breakfast Rotary presents $1,000 check to Children's Home and Aid in Carpentersville for an educational garden at the Jerri Hoffmann preschool and daycare center. This project is in collaboration with the Carpentersville Rotary Club."
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Barrington Giving DayBarrington Giving DayFriday afternoon a Rotary contingency helped at the Barrington Giving Day at the Barrington Middle School. The BBRC was well represented. |
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A Unique Organization.....A Unique Club |
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BHS Interact Club make a huge impact to promote education in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump Communities 8/29/2015 9:13:00 AM James QuigleyThrough efforts of the local BHS Interact Club, Rotary Foundation just transferred $54,000 to Guatemala to improve the education opportunities for 400 children living in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump Communities. These children attend an afterschool tutoring and mentoring program. Specifically the grant will fund a computer lab with 16 new computers, desks and chairs; renovate and equip a library; provide tables, chairs, and printer and audio video equipment in a new community center; and equip a commercial kitchen to provide a healthy meal each day to the children.
There are over 6,000 children living in these communities. Among their challenges is the poverty of education. A 2013 Social Study concluded that only 57% of these school age children have “any” education with only 5% reaching high school. Improvement is a slow and steady process because many of these families have lived by recycling garbage for 3-4 generations. It is hard to break a viscous cycle. The after school program provided by Potter’s House, was at maximum capacity with 250 children. The new community center provides the opportunity for an additional 150 students to enroll. There is high demand and 75 students have already enrolled in advance of the grant being funded. That means 75 students off the street after school and being mentored rather than getting into mischief. Local Barrington students had visited the Guatemalan communities over the last five years. In 2013 they learned that they could create their own service project through Rotary’s High School Club called “Interact”.
The BHS Interact Club is associated with the two Barrington area Rotary Clubs – Barrington Breakfast and Barrington Noon clubs. The project was sponsored by the Barrington Breakfast Rotary club with partnerships between Barrington Noon, Lake Zurich, Schaumburg AM Rotary Clubs, and the BHS Interact Club, each contributing funds towards the project. The Rotary Foundation provided matching funds. The BHS Interact Club members are to be commended for their drive to raise approximately $26,000 of which about $10,000 was used for this project with the remaining available for future projects.
Rotary Global Grants are only available for projects that are sustainable and fall under one of several “areas of focus”. For this project, “education” was selected as the focus. The grant process is very vigorous and requires cooperation between a US based Rotary Club (Barrington Breakfast), a host club (in this case, Ciudad de Guatemala), and a local partner (Potter’s House International). The grant must be sustainable and have measurable outcomes. In this case, Potter’s House has been working in the communities for nearly 30 years and has set up criteria to improve the number of students continuing in school. Ciudad de Guatemala will handle monitoring the implementation and follow up.
Interact allows students to develop service projects that are close to individual students hearts. Other Interact projects completed in 2014/15 included Bowling with the Buddies (students with special needs), Music and Memory (memory improvement for the elderly), and Hope’s In Stride and Merry Meals for 500 pounds of shoes and clothing and 22,500 meals for the poor in Guatemala. Interact looks forward to welcoming many new students into the club this year.
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Fatherhood Initiative Update |
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John Haniotes
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Curt Larson
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Keith Hanson
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Bruce Grabenkort
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Ron Hamelberg
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Vern Heeren
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John ColeClassification: Manufacturer Representative
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Barrington Middle Schools and Sunny Hill Continue |
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