Community Grants:
We hosted representatives from three of the organizations receiving funding from our community grants program. The representatives from Family Service Center, Youth Servies of Glenview and Northbrook and A Safe Haven thanked the Club for its support and talked about the services and programs they provide to residents of our community.
Jane McCarthy and Renee Dominguez represented Family Service Center. Jane told us about the important mental health services The Family Service Center provides to our community. She shared the story about a "regular" guy who hit a rough patch in life and through counseling and support has started to turn his life around.
Amy O'Leary from Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook shared some statistics about the number of children in need and how our support will help children in our community. Amy also thanked the members of our Club who volunteered at Youth Services during our Week of Service.
Brian Rowland accepted the grant on behalf of A Safe Haven. A Safe Haven helps people aspire, transform ans sustain their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. Brian thanked the Club for its support.
Vocation Service Committee:
Courtney Olson introduced Brian Ohr. Brian was the recipient of the Ken Thiel Academic Scholarship last year. The scholarship has helped Brian achieve his goal of playing collegiate golf while studying business at Miami University-Ohio.
Community Service Committee:
The Rotary Club of Northbrook has been named the marshal for the 4th of July parade. Dr. Smith was originally selected for this honor. Following his death his family asked the 4th of July committee to give the honor to our Club.
B.A.G.E.L. winner was Bob Caldwell.
Lucky Bucks winner was Rick Hanetho.
Get ready to sell, sell, sell. Rubber Ducky Race tickets will be available at our next regular meeting.
Scott Rose announced that we raised $1,000 for End Polio during the Bulls season.
Volunteers are needed to help out with the 4th of July festivities. There are many opportunities to help either with the pancake breakfast, parade or Rubber Ducky Race. Contact Vera Mayer for more information or to volunteer.
Bob Caldwell is looking for 4 people to volunteer at the upcoming golf outing. The volunteer shifts are for 1 1/2 hours. For more details or to volunteer, please contact Bob..
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