Last week our speakers were Veronica Jaeger Accardo and Tatiana Alonso from College Bound Opportunities whose mission is to mentor, empower and inspire low- income, first-generation scholars to overcome barriers, graduate college and achieve success in life.
We also had a Rotarian visit us from Germany - here is Frank, a Siemens employee, accepting our banner from President Ryan.
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!!
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.
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Last week our speakers were Veronica Jaeger Accardo and Tatiana Alonso from College Bound Opportunities whose mission is to mentor, empower and inspire low- .jpg)
income, first-generation scholars to overcome barriers, graduate college and achieve success in life.