Another very successful golf outing with Special Leisure Services Foundation - thanks to the amazing golf committee who put in a lot of time planning the event and of course to the hard working staff at SLSF. Thanks also to presenting sponsor CDE Collision Centers Buffalo Grove, Opportunity Partner Northwest Community Hospital / Healthcare and Media Partner Daily Herald for their outstanding support!
Congratulations to Lisa who was presented with the District 6440 Rookie of the Year Award at the District Conference in Sheboygan for how much she contributed to our club during her first year as a club member. Well deserved!!
President Elect Shawn has set the date for the installation of the new officers for the evening of June 19 at the Buffalo Grove Park District's Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road. Save the date!!
Last week our speaker was Dave Wilms, Senior Project Developer for SunPeak. Dave is a former AP Environmental Science and Biology teacher at Stevenson High School and he discussed renewable energy and sustainability. You can find out more about his company at sunpeakpower.com.
Our club 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. Nominations are due June 1st. Please see our home page for the link for the application.
Our Foundation Chair, Tom, is encouraging members who have not as yet made any monetary contribution to our Rotary Foundation. If they contribute $100, he will generously match it. Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of our donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world. With your help, we can make lives better in our community and around the world.
Our club is offering scholarships in the one-time amount of up to $2,000 to students who are pursing a four-year degree. Grants require acceptance into a Bachelor Degree college program. APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT STUDENT OR PRIOR GRADUATE AT EITHER BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL OR ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL. Please refer students to the information and forms on our website.