As a result of the concerns about strangers joining in to Zoom meetings (aka "zoombombing") we are adding 2 security features to our meeting:
1) A Password will be added to the invitation. Once you click the Zoom link, you will be asked to enter a 6 digit password. You will find that password in the email I send this Thursday morning.
2) Once you enter the meeting, you will go directly into a "Waiting Room". I will get an alert that you are there and I will then click a button to join you into the meeting.
Please make sure to type your NAME in when you join to identify yourself.
Shannon will send out the Zoom link and Password on Thursday morning.
If anyone is new to Zoom and would like to do a quick training with me, please call Shannon at 630-220-6106 or respond to this email.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to get training - it will only take a few minutes and you will be set to go to Zoom with us!
The Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute $100 to help support the Rotary Foundation financially each year. All contributions to the international fund are spent on quality international Rotary projects.
It was mentioned at the Business Meeting last week that this is the time that Foundation Chair Tom usually reminds members that if they have not yet made their $100 Every Rotarian Every Year donation, and would like to do so, this would be time to make it. You can contact Treasurer Brian at bgrotarytreasurer@gmail.com and he will assist you in making the donation by credit card if you wish.
Just to remind you, our club is going forward with scholarships - this information is on our website:
Applications Due - June 1, 2020
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is accepting applications for academic and public safety scholarship programs to support educational programs preparing students for careers with a four-year undergraduate degree and careers in public safety fields. One-time grants in the amount of up to $2,000 each will be awarded in both categories. Applicants must be a current student or graduate of either Buffalo Grove High School or Adlai Stevenson High School.
Academic Scholarship
Scholarship grants in the one-time amount of up to $2,000 each will be awarded to support educational programs preparing students for careers with a four-year undergraduate degree. Grants require acceptance into a Bachelor Degree college program. Applicants must be a current student or graduate of either Buffalo Grove High School or Adlai Stevenson High School.
Applicants must provide the following items:
One completed and legible application with supporting documents (link top left of this page).
Two letters of reference.
Transcript of high school and/or community college (if applicable) grades for all institutions attended.
An essay of up to 500 words explaining how you have demonstrated the Rotary Motto of “Service Above Self."
Questions regarding the Academic Scholarship can be directed to Pat Johannes.
Public Safety Scholarship
Scholarship grants in the one-time amount of up to $2,000 each will be awarded to support educational programs preparing students for careers in a public safety field – law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services. The grants will be awarded for students choosing to attend a college/degree program in a public safety field (law enforcement, fire science or emergency medical services), a technical/trade school for Emergency Medical Technician (Basic or Paramedic) or a fire academy. Applicants must be a current student or graduate of either Buffalo Grove High School or Adlai Stevenson High School.
Applicants must provide the following items:
One completed and legible application with supporting documents (link top left of this page).
Two letters of reference.
Transcript of high school and/or community college (if applicable) grades for all institutions attended.
Information about the college/trade school you would like to attend.
An essay of up to 500 words explaining why you would pursue a career in public safety and how you would apply the Rotary Motto of “Service Above Self” in your chosen public safety career.
Questions regarding the Public Safety Scholarship can be directed to Shawn Collins.
Submitting Your Application
Please email your completed application and supporting documents to Pat Johannes, Academic Scholarship Chair by June 1, 2020.
Our treasurer, Brian, went through the process of setting up Amazon Smile for the Rotary Foundation. Here is the link if you want to check it out: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3653525
It's a great way to support our Foundation any time you are ordering from Amazon!
