An email was sent to all members, but in case you did not see it, here are the arrangements for Ernie, a dedicated Rotarian in our club for almost 40 years:
Memorial visitation Saturday November 17th from 12 to 2 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S Milwaukee Ave (2 Blocks South of Dundee Rd), Wheeling. A life celebration service will be held at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/ or the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2361 are greatly appreciated. For more information 847.537.6600 or www.funerals.pro
Led by Fundraising and Duck Race Committee Chair Bill Donahue, and Duck Race Committee Co-Chair Shannon O'Connor, Buffalo Grove Rotary members played different roles in raising funds through ticket sales and garnering of sponsorships from area businesses, which altogether raised a net total of $21,800 which is a marked increase compared to the 2017 event that raised $18,800. Our Duck Race is our club's largest yearly fundraising effort and thank you to all of our members who worked so hard to accomplish these results, to our sponsors and to all who supported us!
For the past 30+ years our BG Rotary Club along with the Wheeling Club has been involved with getting food and educational games (and sometimes clothing) to some of the neediest families in the BG and Wheeling area.
For the past month we have collecting food. We will also be purchasing food using budgeted monies from each club and a from a district grant. Each family will also get food, a food gift card, an educational game, and some families will also get winter hats. Now we need some man/woman power. The following will be taking place at 535 Dundee Road at a vacant car dealership (across from the BGHS soccer field). On Thursday Nov 15 3pm - 7pm we will be packaging the food. On Saturday Nov 17 8:30am - noon, we will be delivering the food, games, and food cards.
Please Help - On Saturday high school interact students will be helping with delivery, but we need adults to do the driving (2 per car). Of course you can bring your own kids, grandkids or friends to help.
Lyle Staab organized a very informative and worthwhile Youth Assembly last Saturday that Jing, Martha and Dylan, along with over 200 Interact, past RYLA participants, Rotarians involved in youth programs and exchange students attended. Great event!
Leslie is inviting us to our annual holiday party from 6 pm to 9 pm on December 13 at Pete's restaurant, the Continental. Pete is guaranteeing us an amazing menu, and Leslie is promising great entertainment, prizes and holiday fun! There will be a sign-up sheet going around at the meetings, so look for it or email Leslie that you are attending.
Dylan was very happy to be able to take a Bulls game off of his wish list, and he was able to get Stephen Curry's autograph at the game! If you are able to spend some time with our exchange student, he can be reached at 847-902-1244.
Plans are being made for the 2019 trip to Guatemala for service at Ak' Tenamit from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 17. Click here to download the application. Please talk to Dan Wolf or Stephen Legge regarding the details of this amazing opportunity.
