Last week our speaker was Mark Ingrum, Employment Opportunities Manager, for the Center for Enriched Living. Mark discussed the history of the Center and how it provides job opportunities and training for teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities. The interests and abilities of the Center’s members are vital in determining the programs available to them. These programs are tailored to the needs and wishes of each member. Mark emphasized how CEL staff members provide significant job support that helps employees succeed in their jobs. He mentioned how fund raising activities directly benefit members of the Center. He invited all Rotarians to visit the Center and observe first hand how the Center programs affect the members.
Please help Jing find host families for the wonderful girl from Venezuela who is arriving in August for her year Rotary exchange. The time commitment will be August - November, December - March, April - July. If someone can do a few weeks here and there, that will will great too. We ask everyone in Stevenson school district to consider. Thank you!!
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.
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.
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.
You can download the application by clicking here.
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 18, 2019. 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.
Our treasurer, Brian, 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.
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