Stevenson High School graduate Shidong Yan received the 2024 Lincolnshire Morning Star Rotary Club scholarship made possible by the Daniel & Nancy Bruzzini Scholarship Fund. At this morning's club meeting, Jill Bruzzini presented the scholarship on behalf of her beloved late parents with a heartfelt speech that highlighted the criteria that made Shidong win this award. Obviously, academic achievement and hard work are recognized by most student advocates. Shidong's attitude of placing Service Above Self and his willingness to give forward, earned Rotary's attention. Moreover, Shidong's work on the disparity of mental health services received by students in different school districts was very impactful as well. Former club member Nancy Bruzzini, who passed suddenly last April 17th, would have been 80 years old tomorrow. Presenting the scholarship about her birthday brought an additional meaning to the occasion.
On July 4, family and friends cheered on over 200 racers at Lincolnshire's annual 5K race. This event raises money to help local organizations in need.
Pictured: Marty Kaprelian, Sedgebrook resident
Through a generous grant from the Osaic Foundation, the club was able to work with Rich Lalley and Operation Warm to purchase 144 brand new pairs of youth sneakers. Local nonprofits, Sue's Pantry of Vernon Hills and Grandparent and Kins Raising Children were the recipients of these shoes.
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Over 130 people dropped by the Volunteer Fair to explore opportunities in the community. Stan Roelker and Nancy Bruzzini represented the club at this event and shared information what projects our club has supported and ways to get involved .
The Stevenson High School Choir entertained the club bringing holiday cheer at our annual holiday breakfast.Pictured: Members of the Stevenson High School Choir and Choir Director Roland Hatcher
Guests: John Alan Boryk, Glenn Meier, Hetal Wallace and Jen Ernsteen
Curts' Cafe provides an opportunity to at-risk or formerly incarcerated young adults. With few resources available to these young adults, this program provides them teaching marketable skills and then assists them with job placement and transition into full-time employment.
Vernon Area Library Volunteer Fair - 2023
The Lincolnshire Rotary Club participated in a Volunteer Fair hosted by the library in mid-March. More than two dozen volunteer organizations from the area were represented at the fair. We had the opportunity to meet with potential new club members, as well as made connections with members of other organizations whom we have invited to future club breakfast meetings.
Pictured: Rotarians Bill Urbon, Stan Roelker (not pictured: Alan Nerad).
Thursday, January 12, 2022 Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club members toured the Deerfield Free Store, a community based refugee assistance initiative. With the support of many community members, faith members and local businesses, last year alone they helped 241 households that have been relocated to the Chicagoland area.
Pictured: Bill Urbon, Dale McClain, Mark Ingram and Stan Roelker
Thursday, December 15 2022 - Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club members hosted the Stevenson High School Choir for some holiday cheer at the club's annual holiday meeting.
Pictured: Members of the Stevenson High School Choir and Choir Director Alice Nuteson.
Friday, November 4, 2022 Lincolnshire Morningstar
Rotary Club members dropped off donations received
at 2022 Boo Bash. Thank you to the Lincolnshire community
for their generous support of the Vernon Township Food
Pantry and the Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club.
Members pictured include Dale McClain, Brad Burke, and
Alan Nerad with Vernon Township Food Pantry staff member
Nancy Urice.
Alan Nerad with Vernon Township Food Pantry staff member
Nancy Urice.
Thursday evening, November 8, 2022 Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club members volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. They hand packed meals of rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, and shipped around the world to improve the lives of malnourished children.
Pictured: Bill Urbon, Guest Bob Weldon, Alan Nerad, Janice Kellman and Stan Roelker
Friday, October 28, 2022 Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club member volunteered at Village of Lincolnshire's annual Boo Bash. Members received donations for the Vernon Township Food Pantry. Pictured above include club members Dale McClain, Stan Roelker, and Bill Urbon. Thank you to the Lincolnshire community for their generous support of the Vernon Township Food Pantry and the Lincolnshire Morningstar Rotary Club.
September 12, 2024 Meeting Notes
Walker Brothers, 200 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Attendance: Janice Kellman - President; Stan Roelker - Treasurer; Alan Nerad - Charitable Fund/Rotary Youth Club; Laura , Barb Tolbert
Guests: Reading Power Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager Beth Zender, Reading Power staff Olivia, Andrew Rejebian, Northeast Illinois Council (Scouting America)
Pledge: Brad Burke
Four-Way Test: Janice Kellman
Thought-for-the-Day: Janice Kellman
Fun & Frolic: Stan Roelker
Happy Bucks/Sad Bucks: Alan Nerad
Pledge: Brad Burke
Four-Way Test: Janice Kellman
Thought-for-the-Day: Janice Kellman
Fun & Frolic: Stan Roelker
Happy Bucks/Sad Bucks: Alan Nerad
September 5, 2024 Meeting Notes
Walker Brothers, 200 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Attendance: Janice Kellman - President; Stan Roelker - Treasurer; Alan Nerad - Charitable Fund/Rotary Youth Club; Dale McClain; Marianna Zeidler; Dessi Panomitrous; Barb Tolbert; Robin Becker
Guests: Lawson Barter
Pledge: Marianna Zeidler
Four-Way Test: Alan Nerad
Thought-for-the-Day: Dale McClain
Fun & Frolic: Alan Nerad
Happy Bucks/Sad Bucks: Stan Roelker
Pledge: Marianna Zeidler
Four-Way Test: Alan Nerad
Thought-for-the-Day: Dale McClain
Fun & Frolic: Alan Nerad
Happy Bucks/Sad Bucks: Stan Roelker
June 27, 2024 Meeting Notes
Walker Brothers, 200 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Attendance: Janice Kellman - President; Brad Burke - Secretary; Stan Roelker - Treasurer; Dale McClain; Laura McAndrew
Guests: None
Pledge: Brad Burke
Four-Way Test: Dale McClain
Thought-for-the-Day: Janice Kellman
Fun & Frolic: Janice Kellman
Happy Bucks/Sad Bucks: Laura McAndrew
Four-Way Test: Dale McClain
Thought-for-the-Day: Janice Kellman
Fun & Frolic: Janice Kellman
Happy Bucks/Sad Bucks: Laura McAndrew
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