NO LUNCH MEETING 

This week Fireside Talk at Lazy Dog, come for dinner.

 

Last Week Dr Vlada Nakhlis, OD provided her classification talk. She is the owner of EYESEE Optometry in Lincolnshire. She was originally from Ukraine which was actually USSR when she left. She is a mom of 3. She has a passion for community work. Her entire family is in the health care field. She enjoys helping children.  Myopia, effects 50% of the world now days, it was only 4% of the 100 years ago.

 

Juliet, Jason, Santosh and Martha would like help in planning and participating in this walk on October 24, 2026 at 10 am when Rotarians from Zones 25b & 29 will be participating in the World's Largest Polio Walk.  District 6440 is encouraging us to be a part of this event with 22 other districts across 13 states and two countries to raise awareness about Polio.

Stephen and Dan are excited to announce the dates for the next Ak’ Tenamit project:  The trip will be Saturday, February 20 through Tuesday, March 2, 2027.  

Buffalo Grove Rotarians (and family members) will have priority until May 31, 2026.  After that, space will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.  

BG Rotarians making their first trip to Ak’ Tenamit are eligible for a club subsidy of up to $1500.  Please contact Stephen or Dan to reserve your spot!

 

If you can’t make June 6th, Arlington Heights has a great donation center, 25 W Rand Rd next to Trader Joe’s.