Thursday's meeting is in-person at Continental and a zoom meeting at 12:15. Please see Brett's email for the zoom link and food order link. Our speakers are Beth Ann Ausnehmer & Joy Borkowski from NSSEO (Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization), a Grant Recipient.
On Monday night, President Brett presented our club's Firefighter of the Year Award to FF/PM Patrick Dinsmore. During his 26 years with the BGFD, Pat has demonstrated an unwavering positive attitude toward both fellow firefighters and citizens in the community.
Pat has been a dedicated member of the department's Technical Rescue Team (TRT) for the past 20 years and has recently transitioned off of the TRT to allow newer members to become involved. He maintained his involvement while passing on his knowledge and experience to train others in various rescue techniques.
Recently, Pat has taken on the responsibility of maintaining the pressurized equipment for the fire department, which includes the self-contained breathing apparatus, associated accessories and OSHA mandated annual fit testing for all personnel.
As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Pat is involved with his local VFW post. Pat was also an original member of the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters Local 3177 Honor Guard. Most recently Pat was selected to be a Guardian for the Lake County Honor Flight #18. In recognition of this award, the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove will contribute $500 in Pat’s name, $250 to the Rotary Foundation, and the remaining $250 to a charity of his choosing,the Honor Flight. Congratulations to him! Here is Pat with Fire Chief Mike Baker and President Brett.
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is happy to announce these opportunities for 2022 scholarships!
Applications are due by June 1, 2022.
Service Above Self Scholarship - $2,000, one-time, four-year undergraduate degree
Public Safety Scholarship - $2,000, one-time, careers in a public safety field
Service Above Self Scholarship
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 undergraduate degree. Grants require acceptance into a Bachelor Degree college program. Applicants must be a current student or graduate of either Buffalo Grove High School or Adlai Stevenson High School. Questions regarding the Service Above Self scholarship can be directed to Martha Weiss at weiss.martha@gmail.com
Public Safety Scholarship
Scholarship grants in the one-time amount of up to $2,000 each will be awarded to support educational programs preparing students for careers in a public safety field – law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services. The grants will be awarded for students choosing to attend a college/degree program in a public safety field (law enforcement, fire science or emergency medical services), a technical/trade school for Emergency Medical Technician (Basic or Paramedic) or a fire academy. Applicants must be a current student or graduate of either Buffalo Grove High School or Adlai Stevenson High School. Questions regarding the Public Safety Scholarship can be directed to Shawn Collins at scollins@vbg.org
Hope to see you this Saturday, May 21 - 9 am to noon - Willow Stream Park at the nature playground near the outdoor pool, at 600 Farrington Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. We will be planting native plants at an overgrown bed and on a berm (unoficially Ryan's Hill) nearby. This is a project that we hope to get many club members out to help. Thanks!
From WINGS: we are having an in-person Open House at the Barrington White House on Thursday, June 16th from 3pm-8pm. We originally put this event together for our 35th anniversary, but had to postpone due to COVID-19.
We will have special graduate guest speakers and engaging displays highlighting all facets of our mission.
Tickets are complimentary and include an open bar, passed appetizers and a dessert table.
Greeter: Martha Weiss Pledge: Danny Moya 4-Way Test: Larry Kushner Thought of the Day: Rosemary Heilemann Ricky D. Joke: Jason Davis Member Moment: Miriam Campbell Fun & Frolics: Martha Weiss
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!
