Last week our speaker was Courtney McGovern, who along with her twin sister, founded HOPE'S IN in 2012 during their junior year of high school. The twins' family had been doing international service work since they were just ten years old so they had developed a strong passion for serving and empowering others throughout their childhood. HOPE’S IN is dedicated to hope, empowerment and the goal of bringing purpose into people’s lives both abroad and here in the United States through serving others. HOPE’S IN has led over 300 volunteers to Guatemala, built 29 homes, and hosted 8 weeks of medical clinics in partnership with Potter’s House Association. HOPE’S IN continues to grow and work toward a more empowered generation of humanitarians and a more hopeful Guatemala.
A message from Jing: This is a chance to meet the other exchange students in our district, as well as to meet and show our support for Dylan's host parents who will be attending!! Please note there has been a time change to 3 pm to 7 pm:
Deenie's home
414 Chatham Circle
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847-533-6605, d.realestate@usa.net
Time: Sunday, October 21, 3-7 pm
Please bring a dish to share and contact Deenie about what you will be bringing. There will be indoor and outdoor games and lots of Rotary spirit and friendship! Please make plans to attend!!
Also, please consider attending the:
Rotary Youth Assembly
on November 10th from 8 am to 3 pm
Forest View Education Center
2121 S. Goebbert Road
Arlington Heights
We want young people in District 6440 - Interactors, RYLA alumni, student leaders - and those supporting them - to attend what will be a terrific event and be inspired to "Service Above Self".
Click here to register and click here for more information - hope to see you there!
Outreach Project for an NWSRA /PURSUIT field trip to assist adults with special needs. Date: Friday, October 19th Time: 10:30 to 1:30 Location: Didier Farms (Buffalo Grove and Aptakisic) meet there.
Please email Lisa if you are able to participate. ldsiwek@comcast.net
This year we are pleased to jointly host Dylan from Taiwan with the Wheeling Club as our youth exchange student for the year. He is attending Stevenson High School and has made a wish list for places he would love to see. Please consider spending time with him and making his wish list a reality. 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.
