Last week we heard about all the amazing programs and services that the Special Leisure Services Foundation offers. Their mission statement is to support and promote outstanding opportunities through recreation for children and adults with disabilities in cooperation with Northwest Special Recreation Association. Funds raised through business partnerships, fundraising events, grants and individual donors support 5 focus areas, including:
Transportation – Purchasing wheelchair accessible vehicles for attending weekly programs, special events, trips and more. Scholarships – Offers financial support for those in need, enabling them to participate in NWSRA activities Inclusion – Enabling children and adults with disabilities to participate in their home park district Athletics – Providing support to Lightning athletes who have the opportunity to compete in various athletic opportunities. Programs – Purchasing equipment and supplies to enhance recreational experiences
Pictured here are our club member Cathy Splett and Andrea Griffin from SLSF accepting a check from our Community Grant Chair Deenie and President Ryan.
Some of our members recently received the Paul Harris Fellow recognition that acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. This recognition was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to the Foundation. Congratulations to Miriam who received her first, Martha who received her 4th, Denny S. who received his 6th and Tom, our Foundation Chair, who received his 3rd.
Random Acts of Kindness Days were Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17. Here are Rob, Bill D., Martha and Pete giving out flowers, hand warmers and $5 gift cards to Pete's restaurant on Friday. A lot of people were very appreciative and some knew about Random Acts. Felt good.
Dan Wolf and Stephen Legge received the following message from Steve Dudenhoefer re Ak Tenamit needs. Donations can be given to either Dan or Stephen. Thank you !
"It’d be great if you guys could put the word out for collecting pencils, pens, white-board markers, regular and permanent markers, tylenol, antibiotic cream, cold meds, allergy meds, and band-aids for our students - All are in very short supply "
District 6440 has announced that the 2018-19 Vocational Scholarship Application and Information forms are available. 15 Scholarships will be awarded in May and paid in July during 2017-18 Rotary Year. All applications are due by April 6th. District Interviews will be conducted the first or second weekend in May. Awards will be announced within the week following the interviews and the funds will be available to the award winners starting July 1 2018. The 6440 district website is not currently updated with the application, but please contact Martha if you have an interested candidate. Martha will be sending the information and applications to both BG High School and Stevenson High School and will assist in the interviews, etc. Last year our candidate was chosen!
The Outreach Committee has a big event at Bowlero in Buffalo Grove for people with disabilities that Shawn and Bo are planning. We would appreciate as much member participation as possible for April 19th, from 6:00 to 8:00. There will be a signup sheet at our meetings that Lisa will be distributing.
You can follow Michelle (Jing's daughter and our outbound exchange student) during her exchange in Brazil. Click here for her blog!! https://iminbrazilexchange.wordpress.com/author/moobrien/
Some of our members recently received the Paul Harris Fellow recognition that acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. This recognition was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to the Foundation. Congratulations to Miriam who received her first, Martha who received her 4th, Denny S. who received his 6th and Tom, our Foundation Chair, who received his 3rd.
Random Acts of Kindness Days were Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17. Here are Rob, Bill D., Martha and Pete giving out flowers, hand warmers and $5 gift cards to Pete's restaurant on Friday. A lot of people were very appreciative and some 
knew about Random Acts. Felt good.
