The online store has been set up for our club to order apparel that will be personalized for our club. Here is the link: https://bgrotary.itemorder.com/sale
They will take your order (that you pay for on the site) until midnight on October 6th. The cost shown for the item includes the personalization and taxes. I will pick up the items and give them out at our meeting, so no shipping cost.
If you want something that is not listed, please contact the vendor, Melon Ink, because they have been very helpful in setting this up and will accommodate us. Also, they have said that if you own an item of clothing that you want our logo on, they will personalize it.
Thank you for getting your orders in promptly. - Martha
Immediate Past President Ryan 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. All nominations are due by June 1, 2019.
Nominate Your Organization and Make Buffalo Grove a Better Place!
Applications Due May 30
Local organizations operating as charitable, faith-based or not-for-profit agencies with a 501(c)3 designation are eligible to apply for one-time grants of up to $2,500. Help us help your organization by submitting your projects and causes that contribute to the success of the community!
We are offering Community Grants to organizations that affect the community of Buffalo Grove and its inhabitants. The Rotary Community Grant will provide funding for projects and causes that contribute to the success of the local community with the objective of making ours a better place to live and work. One-time grants of up to $2500 are given to efforts that have the potential to provide visible, long-term, sustainable benefits for community members. Applicants must be organizations with a clear mission and a structured leadership. Charitable or non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation are encouraged to apply, though this designation is not a requirement to qualify. Faith-based non-profit organizations may qualify, provided their proposed project is for the benefit of the community as a whole rather than just the members of their congregation or organization.
Projects must be initiated by the applying non-profit organization and contribute to Rotary's focus on community service, which includes projects and activities taken to improve life in the Buffalo Grove area. Applications are due by May 30, 2021. For more information, please contact Grants Committee Chair Deenie Pomilia at (847) 533-6605 or grants@bgrotary.org.
Scholarship grants in the one-time amount of up to $2,000 each will be awarded to support educational programs preparing students for careers with a four-year degree. Grants require acceptance into a Bachelor Degree college program.
This is required of an applicant:
One completed and legible application with supporting documents.
Two letters of reference.
Transcript of high school and/or community college (if applicable) grades.
The Rotary Motto is “Service Above Self.” Share how you have demonstrated this motto in an essay of up to 500 words.
EMAIL APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING PAPERS TO: patricejohannes@att.net by June 1, 2019.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT STUDENT OR PRIOR GRADUATE AT EITHER BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL OR ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL.
Here is an addendum to the photos I ran last week about the April 15th meeting of the Village Board. Our club presented the Firefighter of the Year to Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Renshaw. Renshaw was recognized during the meeting for assistance he provided in building a ramp for a disabled village resident, coordinating a major remodeling project at Fire Station 25, and spending numerous hours performing the skilled labor necessary to complete the work. He is also involved in the Water Rescue Team, the Northwest Community Hospital Research and Development Committee, Paramedic Education, as well as the Driving Committee and Safety Committee. Here he is pictured with Fire Chief Mike Baker and President Shawn.
We had a great turnout of our club for that special night when it was announced that the Rotary Village Green Park would now be known as Ernie Karge Rotary Village Green Park in honor of Ernie. Here is Honorary Member Joan Karge.
A reminder that the Bowling With Buddies event that we support with the Village's Commission for Residents with Disabilities will be held on Thursday, April 18 - volunteers need to be at Bowlero at 5 pm to hear instructions about the event. Please wear your Rotary apparel and/or pins. This is a great event that has really grown from last year and we need your help!!
Our treasurer went through the process of setting up Amazon Smile for the Rotary Foundation. Here is the link if you want to check it out: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3653525
It's a great way to support our Foundation any time you are ordering from Amazon!
