Last week our speaker was Pancho Padilla and his topic was his experiences with Rotary cadre projects. His Rotary work in the field has taken him to 76 countries, where he contributes his skills as a self-taught mechanic who can fix just about anything. He described how at first he was a member of his Rotary Club, but it took him three years to become a Rotarian in his heart, so he says that he has been a member of Rotary for 41 years and a “Rotarian” for 38 years. He was a very inspirational Rotarian who has really devoted his life to service above self.
Our club is taking applications for individuals for the Bill Reid Community Service Award. The award is to be given to an individual whose long term community efforts have resulted in the enhancement, betterment and improved spirit of the Buffalo Grove Community. The late Bill Reid was a long time Village Trustee and a charter member of our Rotary Club. Nominations are due June 1st. Please see our home page for the link for the application.
Our Foundation Chair, Tom, is encouraging members who have not as yet made any monetary contribution to our Rotary Foundation. If they contribute $100, he will generously match it. Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of our donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world. With your help, we can make lives better in our community and around the world.
Our club is offering scholarships in the one-time amount of up to $2,000 to students who are pursing a four-year degree. Grants require acceptance into a Bachelor Degree college program. APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT STUDENT OR PRIOR GRADUATE AT EITHER BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL OR ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL. Please refer students to the information and forms on our website.
Last week our speaker was Pancho Padilla and his topic was his experiences with Rotary cadre projects. His Rotary work in the field has taken him to 76 countries, where he contributes his skills as a self-taught mechanic who can fix just about anything. He described how at first he was a member of his Rotary Club, but it took him three years to become a Rotarian in his heart, so he says that he has been a member of Rotary for 41 years and a “Rotarian” for 38 years. He was a very inspirational Rotarian who has really devoted his life to service above self..jpg)
There was an article in the Chicago Tribune/Countryside about our Little Free Library dedication. Click