Last week Pauline DeGrazio from National Lewis University told us about all that is offered at the Wheeling campus of the University and talked about a new, innovative Harrison Professional Pathways Program, students can earn a bachelor’s degree at a significantly reduced tuition rate of $40,000 ($10,000 per year) and choose any of NLU's undergraduate degree options in business, education, human services, criminal justice, health care, communications and more.
Kevin Weasler is organizing the Pizza Fest 2016 at Buffalo Grove High School on May 4. Volunteers will be needed starting at 4:30. Please contact him if you can help.kcweasler@gmail.com
Join us on Saturday July 23rd for the 2016 District 6440 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park and honor our Veteran friends from Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. The game features the Chicago Cubs at the Milwaukee Brewers - and we begin our event with a classic Wisconsin tailgate party including brats, beverages, all the necessary fixins' and live entertainment! Tailgate party begins at 3:10 p.m. and game time is 6:10 p.m. Please be aware event ticket purchases DO NOT include transportation to Miller Park or refreshments inside the park. Parking passes for vehicles and busses can be purchased with your event tickets on the attached event order form or through the online portal.
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is pleased to offer Rotary 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.
Does your organization help build our community?
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.
An effective project or cause should do more than just offer a quick fix for problems. The most effective service projects
· Respond to real issues
· Improve community members’ lives
· Are based on a realistic assessment of available resources
· Aim for specific goals and objectives with measurable results
· Build effective networks
· Empower people and communities
Click here to access the fillable application for the grant. The deadline is May 25, 2016. Please talk to Deenie if you have questions.
The District Conference this year is at the Lincolnshire Marriott, so it is close. Consider at least attending the luncheon on Friday. Please note that the Youth Exchange Talent Show has been moved to Saturday night. More information and registration is found on the district's website, rotary6440.org - See you there!
Past President Quintin has prepared the application to nominate an individual 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 June 1, 2016. Please click here for the application.
Our exchange student, Fran, will be here in our community for 11 months and we asked her what she would like to do or see, because it seems that the exchange year goes very quickly. Here is what she said
"Thank you for asking me about it, I know that maybe I won't do all of those things, but if I can do some them would be amazing"
APRIL 28: Greeter: Rob Seitz
Pledge: Neil Zweiban
4-Way Test: Josh Brand Thought for the Day: Dennis Depcik
Foundation Fact: Adriane Johnson
Member Moment: Greg Lundgren
Fun and Frolics: Mike Rylko
MAY 5: Greeter: Brian Shepard
Pledge: Chris Altieri
4-Way Test: Amanda Burton Thought for the Day: Bill Donahue
Foundation Fact: Jing O'Brien
Member Moment: Lenny Manewith
Fun and Frolics: Melanie Santostefano
Martha Weiss - April 11
Larry Kushner - April 12
Aaron Appell - April 14
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES:
Chris Altieri - 25 years - April 1, 1991
Ernie Karge - 37 years - April 1, 1979
Greg Lundgren - 25 years - April 1, 1991
Steve Koebernick - 13 years - April 3, 2003
Rich Klein - 10 years - April 13, 2006
Quintin Sleigh - 6 years - April 15, 2010
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