Congratulations to these clubs for winning the 2008 - 2009 Presidential Citation from Rotary International President D. K. Lee: Carol Stream, Cary Grove, Glenview Sunrise, Lake Zurich, Northbrook, Wheeling and West Chicago.
Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates as well for winning the 2008 - 2009 Best Cooperative Project Award from R. I.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
District Reception in Birmingham
Rotarians and guests attending the Rotary International Convention in Birmingham will have a chance to gather on June 20th at the Old Joint Stock Pub. There will be ample hors d'ouevres and a cash bar. Cost is $31.50 and reservations are required.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Rotary Day at Great America
Join other Rotarians and their families at Great America on July 18. The price of $43 per person includes admission and lunch. More information and a registration are available on the district website.
Makeup Possibility
Lord Sinclair, the Earl of Caithness, who was a key member of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's British reforming government, will speak at the Rotary Club of Chicago on June 16. The club meets at noon at the Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago. Cost is $32. The Earl's talk is cosponsored by the Scottish Business Forum. Reservations should be made to kristenguthrie@chicago-scots.org or 708-447-5092.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
New Members
Welcome to these people who've recently joined local Rotary clubs: Maurice Forde and Michael Sperling (Northbrook); Charlie Roberts (Glenview Sunrise); Fran Caan, Bill Glader and Ellen Romberg (Evanston Lighthouse); Dorothy Collins, Melanie Duiguid and Gerhard Fritsen (Deerfield); and Tim Almy, Sara Knight and Lyle Staab (Long Grove).
Ambassadorial Scholar Recognized by Chicago Tribune
Anand Sandesara, who will be an Ambassadorial Scholar in Tanzania sponsored by the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise and District 6440, was written up in the Chicago Tribune at the end of May. Anand graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago in just three years with two majors and Phi Beta Kappa honors. He participated in many extracurricular activities during his time at the university.
Ambassadorial Scholars' Blogs
At least two of the Ambassadorial Scholars sponsored by our district are keeping blogs about their experiences. Visit Ellen Miller's (St. Charles) blog about Dakar at www.ellenintheworld.blogspot.com.
Ellen writes: "Thank you sincerely for your contributions, monetary and morally. It's an honor to represent District 6440-- and I'm not just saying that with the diplomacy that Rotary has instilled in me, I mean it.
I would like you all to know that in conversations with my peer Rotary scholars here and even with some of the clubs in Senegal, I found that not all Rotary clubs are as involved or supportive. It is truly great to know that my district believes in me and supports me."
Robin, who's sponsored by the Evanston Lighthouse Club, is studying in Durban, South Africa. Her blog is at http://www.robinandafrica.blogspot.com/.
Ellen writes: "Thank you sincerely for your contributions, monetary and morally. It's an honor to represent District 6440-- and I'm not just saying that with the diplomacy that Rotary has instilled in me, I mean it.
I would like you all to know that in conversations with my peer Rotary scholars here and even with some of the clubs in Senegal, I found that not all Rotary clubs are as involved or supportive. It is truly great to know that my district believes in me and supports me."
Robin, who's sponsored by the Evanston Lighthouse Club, is studying in Durban, South Africa. Her blog is at http://www.robinandafrica.blogspot.com/.
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