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Speakers
May 28, 2026
Classification Speech
Jun. 04, 2026
Fireside
Jun. 11, 2026
Business Meeting
Jun. 18, 2026
Guatemala Trip
Jul. 02, 2026
Business Meeting
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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
May 21, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Jun. 18, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Stories
This Week's Meeting
This week Vlada Nakhis will do her classification talk.
 
Join us on Zoom if you cannot attend the meeting this week.
 
Meeting ID: 897 8977 2824
Passcode: 986149
 
Last Week's Meeting
Erica S. was our greeter, Brian S, gave his last minute member moment, and Glenn provided fund n frolics about Memorial Day. Pete purchased new flags for the club. Thank you Pete.
Last week we had Leah Rudy and Sharon Folliard talk about Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS).  JCFS Chicago Services provide Community Support, disability services, family support, grief and loss support with Jewish values. They work to provide Employment Talent Services 1. Vocational services (peer counseling, resume assistance 2. Service for People with Disabilities 3. HIAS  - Immigrants support.  All services are free for employers and people looking for work.
 
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LAZY DOG
Club Runner App
1. Provides easy access to find member information MEMBER LIST.
2. Find members within our district Member Search.
3. To donate to RI select MY TRF Recognition - shows your Paul Harris level. Select Donate to Foundation tab to contribute.
     Need to sign into Rotary International to continue.
4. My Profile is where you can update your information, picture, address, phone #s, etc.
Buffalo Grove Golf Outing 8-5-26
World's Largest Polio Walk Oct. 24 - we need a committee
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.
 
Scan the QR code above or go to
 
Contact Juliet or Martha to be a part of this great cause!
Guatemala 2027
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!
 
Upcoming Events
 
The Rotary Club of Northbrook and Glenview clubs are hosting an event on Thursday May 28th (6:30 to 7:45pm) at the Glenview Public Library. Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton will be presenting  State of Cook County. Contact Juliet for reservations and more information.
 
For your calendar - Bowlero with the Village's Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities - October 29, 2026 (Thursday), 6:00 - 8:00
  
 
 
Weekly Donations
Bring in hygiene products for BGHS Comfort Closet.
 
We are also collecting items for Greener-good.org.
Check their web site for items needed.
Glue Stick, broken jewelry including costume, dice, game pieces, charms, glue sticks, felt and much much more.
 
 
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Concerts 2026
Concerts 2026   BG - Buffalo Grove  WH - Wheeling
 
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Birthdays and Service Anniversaries
 
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Snyder, Denny              May 11
Prakasan, Sita               May 12
Sowa, Nanette               May 15
Donahue, Bill                May 18
Erika Strojinc                 May 20
Smith, Eric                     May 25
Davis, Jason                  May 25
Wolf, Dan                       May 31
Bragg, Dane                   May 31
 
MAY SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
Erica Bosso                      1 year             May 15, 2025
Bill Donahue                 11 years            May 21, 2015
 
Duty Roster
May 28, 2026
Greeter:  Nanette Sowa
Pledge:  Miriam Campbell
4-Way Test:  Leslie Forman
Thought of the Day:  Steve Koebernick
Ricky D. Joke:  District 21
Member Moment: Anne Kiwala
Fun & Frolics:  Jerry Levy
 
June 4 – Fireside at Lazy Dog
NO JOBS
 
June 11, 2026
Greeter:   Hetal Wallace
Pledge:  Shawn Collins
4-Way Test:  Tyler Grace
Thought of the Day:  Stephen Legge
Ricky D. Joke:  Dennis Depcik
Member Moment:  Laura Kline
Fun & Frolics: Shannon O’Connor