The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. is seeking high school students (Freshman–Senior) to attend this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference held at Edwards Camp & Conference Center in East Troy, WI.
Participants can choose to attend one of the following two weekend sessions – March 12-15 or April 9-12, 2026 (Thursday evening – Sunday Noon).
When a representative of the Schaumburg Twp food pantry shared that they were in need of turkeys for Thanksgiving, Schaumburg AM Rotarians quickly stepped in. Club member Joe Sabatino reached out to Costco’s Schaumburg store, who generously donated a gift card. With it, our club was able to purchase 60 turkeys for this food pantry, ensuring that families in need could enjoy a holiday meal together.
Monthly the Schaumburg Twp food pantry provides support to more than 1,300 families facing food insecurity.
Thank you to Costco and Schaumburg store manager Brandon Peck for their generosity that made a difference!
Sample a delicious lineup of soups, cast your vote for your favorite, and help us tackle food insecurity, support children and families in need in addition to other areas of need as determined by Schaumburg A.M. Rotary.
We kindly ask that you bring
a non-perishable food item to this fundraiser.
Your donation will go directly to the Schaumburg Twp. Food Pantry
to help support the more than 1,300 households in our community
Schaumburg AM Rotary was proud to attend today’s School District 54 Annual Partnership Breakfast, where the theme – “Together We Shine Brighter” - reminded us of the power of collaboration and community.
As temperatures begin to drop, the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. stepped up to ensure children in need in our community stay warm this winter.
In a heartwarming show of generosity, this club recently donated dozens of brand-new high quality winter coats to kids from families who are struggling to make ends meet. These children attend Schaumburg’s Brightpoint Marletta Darnall Child & Family Center that offers early childhood care and education for kids age 6 weeks to 5.
That and many more non-perishable food items were donated by Schaumburg AM Rotary and packed into approximately 50 emergency food bags for distribution at the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry.
At our August 20th meeting club president Tom Cunningham (left) inducted our newest member, Dan Origer (center) who was sponsored by Raghu Sundara (right) of Always Be Connecting. Dan is the owner of DJ's Auto Service Center in Schaumburg.
At our June 23rd 35th anniversary celebration dinner held at Schaumburg's Wildfire restaurant, our AG Paul Keenon and incoming 25/26 club president Tom Cunningham inducted our two newest members, Mustafa & Ronke Olowu. Club member Nicole Wozniak served as their sponsor.
It is both an honor and a responsibility to be a Rotarian, and we are thrilled to have them join us in this journey of service, fellowship, and positive impact. As new members, they bring with them fresh perspectives, diverse experiences, and unique talents that will enrich our club and help us continue our mission.
Today Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians and grant recipients representing nine different non-profit organizations gathered at Chandler's in Schaumburg for the club's annual Community Grant Awards Breakfast, a morning dedicated to recognizing and supporting organizations making a difference in the greater Schaumburg & Hoffman Estates area and beyond.
Once known as Decoration Day – which became a federal holiday in 1971 - this day is intended to honor those men and women who gave their lives in active military service to our country ... the ultimate act of "Service Above Self".
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians were present at today’s 37th Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon hosted by the Village of Schaumburg and held at Maggiano’s Little Italy.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to all volunteer nominees in the following three categories – Adult, Organization and Youth – by Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly.
A contingent of club members visited Conant High School on Friday morning April 11 to present the 2025 Souper Bowl of Soups Cook-Off trophy to students enrolled in this school’s culinary program.
Students prepared a variety of pastries for club members to enjoy during their visit.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians recently participated in a club service project that benefited the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry.
The project consisted of the club donating more than $800 worth of essential food items and packing that into fifty emergency food bags for the pantry to give to clients when there is a need, but the client does not have an appointment to shop in this self-select pantry.
The township is currently distributing 60-70 of these emergency bags monthly. These bags are intended to tide the client over for 1-2 days until they can schedule their food pantry visit.
Spring is a time of new beginnings, renewal, and growth and grow we did during the month of March when Asst. Governor Paul Keenon and Club President Joe Sabatino inducted the following new members -
Today we celebrate 35 years of dedicated community service!
This milestone anniversary is a testament to the hard work, generosity, and unwavering support of our club members, partners, and the community who attended our annual fundraising events that make it possible for us to bring hope and positive change for those in need.
Both our club and our sister club, the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates, were recognized for their respective contributions that made a difference in the lives of SD54 students by providing for certain basic needs during the District’s November 20th Partnership Breakfast held at Mead Jr. High.
Our format in this new location is that club members and visiting Rotarians individually order food according to their preference from the restaurant's menu. Each of us pays the restaurant directly for their respective food and beverage purchase prior to departure.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians participated in the August 7thFeed My Starving Children’s “CEO’s Circle” event held at the FMSC Schaumburg warehouse and meal packing site.
The event’s keynote speakers included FMSC’s Executive Director/CEO Mark Crea and Stefan Radelich, President/CEO of Feed The Hungry, one of FMSC’s global distribution partners.
Global partners distribute FMSC food to children in schools, orphanages, medical clinics and feeding programs in 70 countries around the world to break the cycle of poverty. These partners also stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.
The Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club Foundation awarded a total of $10,755 at its June 12th Community Grant Awards Breakfast held at Chandler's Chophouse, Grille & Banquets in Schaumburg.
At our May 1st club meeting Club President Joe Sabatino presented the above mentioned recognition to club members acknowledging their contributions of time, talent and treasure that furthered the goals of the club, Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
Pictured here is Ericka Serio with Rotarians Brian Bieschke (at left) and Jim McKenzie (at right)
during Schaumburg A.M. Rotary’s February 29th Souper Bowl of Soups fundraiser where she assisted both Jim and Brian in selling 50/50 cash raffle tickets.
Schaumburg AM Rotary is proud to announce that Ericka Serio, a seventh grade student and member of the Interact Club at Robert Frost Jr High, was named Youth Volunteer of the Year at Schaumburg’s April 23 Volunteer of the Year luncheon held at Chandler’s Chophouse.
This Rotary Club sponsors and supports the Frost Interact Club.
Worldwide there are 14,000+ Interact Clubs in 145 countries with more than 342,000 members.
Once known as Decoration Day – which became a federal holiday in 1971 - this day is intended to honor those men and women who gave their lives in active military service to our country ... the ultimate act of "Service Above Self".
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Pictured above with Frost Interact club members are Schaumburg AM Rotary Club President Joe Sabatino (at left) and Ms. Diana Duran, Interact Faculty Advisor (at right).
Student representatives from the Frost Interact Club along with one of their faculty advisors visited Schaumburg A.M. Rotary to update us on their club's self directed service projects during the 2023/2024 school year.
These projects included but were not limited to fundraising for the benefit of Maui, Hawaii wildfire relief, engaging with senior citizens at Schaumburg's Encore Village (formerly known as Friendship Village), shopping for and wrapping holiday gifts for Frost's Adopt-A-Family program, Feed My Starving Children meal packing and more.
Frost Interact will hold a fundraising car wash in the school's parking lot in early May.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is pleased to have sponsored 5 students from Hoffman Estates High School at Rotary District 6440's March 7 - 10 RYLA weekend leadership camp held at Edwards Camp & Conference Center located in East Troy, WI.
The purpose of this program is to recognize young people who have demonstrated leadership skills or show the potential to be leaders, and provide them an opportunity to explore and further develop these skills with others having similar capabilities.
District 6440 Rotary Clubs cover 100% of the expense associated with each student's RYLA participation. The weekend emphasizes leadership skills, personal development, community and citizenship and includes education, fun and recreation for all.
At our March 20th meeting club president Joe Sabatino (at right) inducted Dawn Block (center) as our newest member. Dawn was sponsored by Schaumburg A.M. Rotarian Tom Cunningham (at left).
Just prior to this year’s untimely Halloween cold snap and snow, Schaumburg AM Rotarians achieved a major milestone that has been a work in progress since 2011 … that being the cumulative donation of more than 1,000 brand new winter coats over the past 12 years to students at Brightpoint’s Marletta Darnall Child & Family Center located in Schaumburg.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians were in the house this morning along with approx. 200+ community representatives at School District 54’s annual Partnership Breakfast held at Mead Jr. High School.
This annual event recognizes community support provided by local businesses, non-profit & civic organizations, churches, in addition to municipal and government agencies that addresses a wide variety of needs across the diverse D54 student population.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians participated in a club fundraising activity at Schaumburg's 52nd annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration known as Septemberfest by checking ID's for legal drinking age and selling wristbands that fest goers needed to purchase alcoholic beverages. Proceeds from wristband sales will be used by the club to fund its community service projects.
Septemberfest is an outdoor festival featuring entertainment on three stages, a carnival, arts & crafts show, craft beer & wine area, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo and more.
Schaumburg AM Rotary Club members delivered 70 pairs of new athletic style gym shoes to School District 54 headquarters that will be distributed to students from low-income families via the district's social worker network.
The shoes, obtained through Operation Warm, feature a durable rubber sole, are machine washable and come in a variety of colors.
This is the club's third donation of new shoes to District 54 in as many years.
Kudos to Bill Paton, our community service chair, for coordinating the details that made this possible!
See below for SD54's acknowledgment of our donation.
Once known as Decoration Day – which became a federal holiday in 1971 - this day is intended to honor those men and women who gave their lives in active military service to our country ... the ultimate act of "Service Above Self".
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
At the conclusion of our April 19th Souper Bowl of Soups Cook-Off fundraising event held at Schaumburg's Wintrust Field, Schaumburg A.M. Rotarian Tom Cunningham (at left in the photo above) announced our first place winner and runners up along with the soups that they donated -
D211 will hold its first annual Senior Job Fair for graduating seniors from Palatine, Fremd, Conant, Schaumburg, Higgins, North Campus and Hoffman Estates High Schools that are planning to go directly into the workforce after graduation and are looking for full-time, entry-level positions.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is seeking outstanding local high school students to participate in one of two Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) retreats (an all expenses paid, 3 day program) scheduled for either March 9 - 12 or April 13 - 16, 2023 at Edwards YMCA Camp & Conference Center in East Troy, Wisconsin, located near Alpine Valley.
The RYLA program emphasizes both personal growth and leadership skills development in addition to citizenship. It is to designed to provide participants with an opportunity to explore and further develop those skills with their peers having similar capabilities.
The three day weekend includes fun, recreation and education for all involved. Participants hear from nationally recognized speakers and return home both inspired and motivated to make a difference in their school, their community and beyond. Feedback regarding this weekend experience is that it is always outstanding. Take a look at the video below to learn more about the RYLA retreat experience.
At the club's December 7th holiday party Schaumburg AM Rotarians donated a number of Target store gift cards to the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of North & Northwest Cook County that will be distributed to families who utilize services provided by this organization.
CAC's mission is twofold - to prevent violence against children and to empower and heal children and families who have experienced abuse.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians participated in Schaumburg Township's October 27 Trunk or Treat event held in the township's parking lot from 3 - 7 pm. Thanks to all who made it happen!
From left to right - Community Grant Award Recipients Mark Parr and Melanie Pignotti - Children’s Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County; Stacey Hartman – FMSC (Feed My Starving Children); Tim Heneghan – Schaumburg Township; Wes Weems - Boy Scouts; Sarah Swiston-WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger).
In keeping with its club motto of “Caring About Kids & Community” the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. culminated its current year of giving at its June 15th Community Grant Awards Breakfast.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary donated more than $20,000 throughout the 21/22 year and more than $485,000 during its 32-year history of service to the community that betters our world and supports of a variety of humanitarian needs in our back yard and beyond.
Schaumburg AM Rotary Club members stopped in at School District 54 headquarters this morning to deliver 70+ pairs of new athletic style gym shoes that will be distributed to students from low-income families via the district's social worker network. This is the club's second donation of new shoes to District 54 in as many years.
The shoes feature a durable rubber sole, are machine washable and come in a variety of colors and were obtained through Operation Warm’s Warm Soles program.
Kudos to Bill Paton, our community service chair, for coordinating the details that made this possible!
See below for SD54's acknowledgment of our donation.
At the conclusion of our successful March 23rd Souper Bowl of Soups Cook-Off fundraising event held at Schaumburg's Wintrust Field, Club President Tom Cunningham (at left in the photo above) announced our first place winner and runners up along with the soups that they donated -
Event proceeds will be used to address hunger and food insecurity - both locally and internationally - by supporting the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry and Feed My Starving Children, in addition to other areas of need as determined by the Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club Foundation.
to District 54's administrative headquarters for distribution
Schaumburg AM Rotary is making a difference in our community by donating 115 pairs of new athletic shoes to School District 54 students whose families are struggling to make ends meet.
The shoes come in a variety of colors and are sized for children ages pre-k through 3rd grade who outgrow their shoes at a rapid rate. Shoes will be distributed by District 54 school social workers and through the district's network of community closets.
Schaumburg AM Rotary invites local students pursuing vocational or trade careers and working toward an associate degree, diploma, or certificate to apply for club level scholarships valued at between $200 - $2,500, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $1,500 through the Rotary District 6440 level scholarship program.
Rotary encourages education and will grant up to 15 district level scholarships this spring to students living in Chicago’s north, northwest and many western suburbs.
This program is designed to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need who will be pursuing education/training beyond high school in a vocational or technical area. Scholarship awards are intended to defray costs associated with programs that prepare for immediate entry into a career field. It is not intended for students pursuing traditional four-year Bachelor’s degree programs.
Rotarians around the world, including members of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M.,are taking action on World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.
When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. We’ve made great progress against the disease since then.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians - who have been meeting via Zoom video conferencing since early April due to the pandemic – along with spouses and significant others, recently enjoyed a socially distanced outdoor picnic celebration to mark the end of the 2019-20 Rotary year and to transition club leadership as the 2020-21 Rotary year began on July 1.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians personally shopped for, packed and delivered 15 boxes filled with non-perishable food items to the Willow Creek Community Church’s Care Center in support of that organization’s Build-A-Box program whose published goal was to fill 10,000 boxes with food.
Club member Tim Gerhardt spearheaded the club's participation in this service project.
This year's Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Community Memorial Day Observance is cancelled due to COVID-19 related restrictions and stay-at-home orders that are still in effect.
With that said let not forget to remember all the American men and women who served in the US Military, and made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their life in service to their country, their community, their home.
Our community faces unprecedented challenges due to the economic fallout related to the COVID-19 public health crisis, including the increased demand for food assistance. Responding to that need, the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. donated $2,000 to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry to meet the immediate need for help. This donation in part was made possible by a Rotary District 6440 Foundation matching grant.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club president Rev. Jerry Hays stated that "As Rotarians we are committed to service, especially in times such as we are experiencing now. It is a priority for us to assist others in need and supporting the food pantry fits that priority."
Photo by Joe Lewnard | Daily Herald Staff Photographer
The following was written by Eric Peterson of the Daily Herald
March 14, 2020
How military background inspired five decades
of community service for Schaumburg veteran
When Pete Justen moved his young family to Schaumburg in August 1968, the 11 years of military experience he brought with him inspired a need to serve his adopted community.
Now at 83, Justen's service to Schaumburg and fellow veterans continues in a variety of ways.
Schaumburg AM Rotary invites local students pursuing vocational or trade careers and working toward an associate degree, diploma or certificate to apply for $1,500 scholarships. Rotary encourages education and will grant 10 scholarships this spring to students living in Chicago’s north, northwest and many western suburbs.
This program is designed to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need who will be pursuing education/training beyond high school in a vocational or technical area. It is not intended for students pursuing traditional four-year Bachelor’s degree programs.
The power of one multiplied by the power of many was evident for the November 22 - 24, 2019 Feed My Starving Children's Hope Filled Holiday meal packing event at the Schaumburg convention center.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians, family members and friends of the club joined together with many others from the Chicago metropolitan area to participate in the 3 - 5 pm meal packing shift on November 24 that closed out this 3 day event. The 3 day goal of 1.4 million Manna Pack Rice meals was met and exceeded!
All of us working together to make a difference for hungry kids in need in far away lands!
Club members participate in FMSC mobile meal packing event
Schaumburg AM Rotarians recently partnered with Operation Warm to give the gift of warmth, confidence and hope in the form of brand-new winter coats to Head Start Program students attending Schaumburg’s Marletta Darnall Child & Family Center. In return Rotarians received the gift of smiles, laughter and hugs from students after fitting them with these attractive, quality made coats.
Since 2011 Schaumburg AM Rotary has made a difference by providing more than 900 new warm winter coats to kids in need who have passed through the doors of this Children’s Home & Aid facility. These coats also let families know that their community cares about them and the well-being and future of their children.
Interact clubs empower young people ages 12 to 18 to take action in their community, develop leadership skills, and gain a global perspective. Interact is a student led and driven program of Rotary International that is designed to engage and motivate our youth to make a difference and have fun with like-minded peers in doing so.
During World Interact Week - scheduled for November 4 - 10, 2019 - we celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of an estimated half million Interact club members around the world, including those at Schaumburg's Frost Jr. High!
Today we warmly welcomed 19/20 Dist. 6440 Governor Suzanne Gibson for her official club visit (#54 out of 70+ clubs in the district that she will visit during her year as Governor.)
Accompanying Suzanne were her husband, Mark Gibson, who is also a Dist 6440 Asst. Governor, and Bill Kmiecik, our club’s Asst. Governor and Dist. 6440 Governor Nominee Designate for 22/23.
For more than 30 years, Rotary and our partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide.
Our PolioPlus program was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication by vaccinating children on a massive scale. As a core partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary focuses on advocacy, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and awareness-building.
Rotary members have contributed $1.9 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $8 billion to the effort.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is seeking outstanding local high school students to participate in theRotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program retreat (3 nights / 4 days - Thursday - Sunday) scheduled to be held at Edwards Camp & Conference Center in East Troy, Wisconsin, located near Alpine Valley.
Students may choose from any one of the following sessions -
Spring Retreat #1 - March 12 - 15, 2020 (cancelled due to COVID19)
Spring Retreat #2 - April 2 - 5, 2020
The purpose of RYLA is to recognize young people who have demonstrated leadership skills or show potential to be leaders and provide them with an opportunity to explore and further develop these skills with others with similar capabilities. Student feedback on this experience is that it is always outstanding. Take a look at the video below to learn more about the RYLA retreat experience.
Schaumburg AM Rotary and the Schaumburg - Hoffman Lions thank all those who turned out to support our recent fundraiser that benefited Operation Warm (and the students at Schaumburg's Marletta Darnall Child & Family Center) and the Schaumburg Twp. Food Pantry.
We also recognize and thank our respective club members who worked behind the scenes and the night of the event to make it happen!
From left to right - Community Grant Award Recipients Rollen Cooper-Child’s Voice, Denise Urban-WINGS Program, Inc., Wes Weems-Boy Scouts, Maria Zeller Brauer-Shelter, Inc., Stacey Hartman-FMSC, 18/19 Schaumburg AM Rotary club president Lori Corrigan and 19/20 club president Rev. Jerry Hays.
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. culminated its 18/19 club year at its July 10th Community Grant Awards Breakfast. This year, the club donated over $12,000 to various organizations that provide a broad range of services in our local community and beyond and funded need based educational assistance for three residents in the form of vocational scholarships.
Rev. Jerry Hays was inducted as the 19/20 president of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. by 19/20 Rotary District 6440 Governor Suzanne Gibson during the club’s recent Installation & Awards Dinner at Schaumburg’s Stonewood Ale House restaurant.
Hays is senior pastor at Schaumburg’s St. Peter Lutheran Church and School.
Assistant Governor Bill Kmiecik inducted the club’s 19/20 board of directors.
Schaumburg AM Rotary continues its series “Volunteer Member Spotlight of the Month” that features one of our club members who makes a difference in our communities.
Our members are people who wear many hats in their daily lives and who apply Rotary values in all that they do.
18/19 Club President Lori Corrigan and club members Brian Bieschke, Ann Everhart, Sharon Perry and Lisa Petersen attended Schaumburg’s 32nd Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon held at Chandler’s Banquets on Monday, April 15, 2019.
This event recognizes adults, young people, and organizations that, through volunteer efforts, enhance the quality of life in our community and help to make Schaumburg a better place.
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Join us at Schaumburg's Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts as we celebrate the Fab Four and the pop culture of 1968.
The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception followed by the Classic Albums Live performance of The Beatles' White Album featuring skilled vocalists and musicians but no gimmicks, makeup or illusions!
A limited number of tickets are available for this fundraising event that benefits our club's vocational scholarship and RYLA programs, in addition to celebrating our 29th anniversary of community service!
From left to right - Lori Corrigan, Tom Cunningham and Tim Gerhardt
Tom Cunningham was inducted as the club’s newest member by 18/19 President Lori Corrigan and Tim Gerhardt of Allpoints Inc., who served as his membership sponsor, at the club’s January 16th meeting.
Schaumburg AM Rotary is continuing its series called “Volunteer Member Spotlight of the Month” that features one of our club members who makes a difference in our communities.
Our members are people who wear many hats in their daily lives and who apply Rotary values in all that they do.
On November 27th Schaumburg AM Rotarians decorated five Christmas trees at Friendship Village Schaumburg and in doing so brought some holiday cheer to seniors who reside at this facility that provides independent and assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care to its residents.
Schaumburg AM Rotary is launching a series called “Volunteer Member Spotlight of the Month” that features one of our club members who makes a difference in our communities.
Our members are people who wear many hats in their daily lives and who apply Rotary values in all that they do.
November's member spotlight features Sharon Perry.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians in addition to a delegation of members representing the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School and several of their faculty advisors attended Rotary District 6440’s November 10 Youth Assembly gathering held at Forest View Education Center in Arlington Heights.
Schaumburg AM Rotary Club members proudly supported children living in foster care with their donation of 20 comfort cases filled with basic need and personal care items such as new blankets, books, pajamas and toiletries to the “Let It Be Us” non-profit organization dedicated to the adoption and education of children within the Illinois foster care system.
From left to right - Don Brewer, Lori Corrigan, Julie Clark
Congratulations to our 18/19 Club President Lori Corrigan and the club’s Board of Directors who were inducted at our June 5th installation dinner at Schaumburg’s Bahama Breeze by 17/18 Rotary Dist 6440 Governor Don Brewer.
Corrigan joined the club in October 2014 and has served in a variety of positions since then and most recently as the liaison between this club and the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School.
At its May 9th club meeting Rotarians gathered at Lakeview Elementary School in Hoffman Estates to present a $10,000 check to the School District 54 Education Foundation’s Food 4 Thought breakfast program.
This donation, which is the single largest ever made by the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. over its 28-year history of community service, makes it possible for this club to sponsor breakfast for eligible Lakeview students for an entire year.
Rotarians Brian Bieschke, Tim Gerhardt and Sharon Perry served a Mother’s Day lunch consisting of appetizers, salad, finger sandwiches, desserts and tea to more than 40 seniors who gathered at the Schaumburg Township office on Friday, May 11.
Pictured above from left to right are Rotarian Greg Ring, BSA Troop 193 leaders Dave Frank and Craig Durgan,
and Rotarians Brian Bieschke and Bill Paton
At its April 18 club meeting Schaumburg AM Rotary donated $1000 to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for the benefit of our local Pathfinder District which provides Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Exploring programs in the northwest suburban communities of Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Streamwood.
Rotarian and club member Bill Paton currently serves as Pathfinder District Chairman.
Schaumburg AM Rotary is one of several Rotary Clubs participating in a Rotary Foundation Global Grant project that provides after-school academic counseling programs for at-risk students from vulnerable families who attend Da Dau Jr. High School located in the Da-Du District, Taichung City, Taiwan. The program focuses on supporting basic education in addition to improving student literacy.
The grant award is in the amount of $74,000+ and is funded through donations made by participating Rotary Clubs and Districts that were then matched by The Rotary Foundation.
Pictured above is Rotarian Lori Corrigan (second from right) with members of Frost Jr. High Interact
and Schaumburg Village President Al Larson (at left) with keynote speaker, Bill Kurtis
The Village of Schaumburg hosted its 31st Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon on April 18 at Chandler's Banquets, during which time the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School was named its 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year.
Schaumburg AM Rotary is proud sponsor of this group of young humanitarians who are making a difference at their school and in their community. Schaumburg AM Rotarian Lori Corrigan serves as the liaison between the two groups.
From left to right - Tim Gerhardt, Scott Zambo, Brian Bieschke and Sharon Perry
At its April 9th meeting the Schaumburg Business Development Commission named Schaumburg AM Rotary as its April 2018 Business of the Month.
The honor recognizes the club’s civic engagement and investment in our community as a non-profit organization whose focus over its 28-year history has been that of improving the lives of others both here at home and around the world.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary joined a large group of community businesses and organizations in supporting the Schaumburg Police Department's December 10th "Shop with a Cop" holiday event that benefited 26 local children with financial or social needs.
The children were selected with the assistance of the village's officers, Social Services and area school social workers.
On Friday September 1st the Rotaract Club of Harper College held its inaugural meeting on the Harper campus with 15 of its 20 plus members in attendance.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary passed the presidential gavel forward to incoming 17/18 club president Scott Zambo during a late June gathering of club members at Schaumburg’s Granite City Food & Brewery.
Bill Kelley, 16/17 president of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates, officially installed Zambo and his Board of Directors at that time.
Lori Corrigan represented Schaumburg A.M. Rotary when two inbound Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) teams from India's Rotary District 3040 and Taiwan's Rotary District 3460 visited northern Illinois in June.
Club members recently met Winston Churchill Elementary School student garden club advisor Nancy Quintana for an early Saturday morning speed weed ‘n clean project in the school vegetable garden to remove both grass and weeds which had overtaken the raised bed plot.
Five club members and their spouses/significant others will be attending the 108th Rotary International Convention being held in Atlanta, GA from June 10 - 14, in addition to the June 9 & 10 Rotary Presidential Peace Conference. All convention activities will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center which is expected to welcome approximately 40,000 Rotarians from around the world.
In spite of cloudy skies, cool temperatures and light rain club members turned out to visit Churchill Elementary School’s garden club students who tend to both a floral memory garden in addition to a vegetable garden with the guidance of paraprofessional educator, Nancy Quintana.
Nancy educates her gardening students on the importance of and benefits derived from gardening and learning that food comes from more than just the grocery store.
Schaumburg AM Rotarian Lori Corrigan, Rotary Peace Fellow applicant Alyssa Strickland and AG Suzanne Gibson and husband Mark participated in the March 31 - April 1 Rotary World Peace Conference that took place at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Asst Dist 6440 Governor Suzanne Gibson attended our club’s January 18 meeting and presented Schaumburg AM Rotary club president Tim Gerhardt and all those present that day with a small, simple but yet effective token of the District’s recognition of our club’s efforts to change and improve the lives of others in our community.
Schaumburg AM Rotary will be a Bronze Sponsor of FMSC's "Hope Filled Holiday" Mobile Meal Packing Event scheduled for Friday through Sunday, December 9 - 11 at the following location in Schaumburg -
Schaumburg Convention Center / Adventure Hall
1551 Thoreau Drive North
Club members are participating in this Mobile Pack on Saturday, December 10 from 3 - 5 pm.
Schaumburg A.M Rotarians participated in Harper’s October 5 Hullabaloo activity that provides an opportunity for student organizations to set up tables in a designated location on campus to build awareness of their individual organization’s purpose and activities and recruit new members. Rotarians are seeking student volunteers interested in forming a Rotaract Club at Harper.
Club president Tim Gerhardt inducted both Ann Everhart and Lisa Happ as club members at its September 7 meeting. Both are employed by the Village of Schaumburg, with Everhart working as Director of Human Resources and Happ as Director of Finance.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians recently donated 21 backpacks filled with school supplies that included pens, pencils, rulers, notebooks, folders, 3 ring binders, glue, sticky notes, scissors, crayons and markers to the WINGS (Women In Need Growing Stronger) Program which is one of the largest domestic violence service and housing agencies in the state of Illinois. WINGS offers temporary safe shelter, transitional housing, resources and counseling services to single women and women with children who are survivors of domestic violence.
Our July 13 club meeting featured a visit from Hoffman Estates High School’s Team SimpleChip who shared their exciting experience as young entrepreneurs in Twp High School District 211’s inaugural INCubatoredu program that kicked off during the 15/16 school year. Their business idea and plan focused on creating a bracelet containing RFID technology to tackle school security and attendance-taking issues. Rotarian and club member Lori Corrigan (pictured at right above) coached this team for the duration of the school year.
Tim Gerhardt was inducted as the 16/17 president of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. during the club’s June 28 Awards Dinner and installation of officers held at Schaumburg’s Chicago Prime Italian restaurant.
Rotary District 6440 Governor Nominee Julie Clark installed Gerhardt, who is president of Schaumburg based Allpoints Inc, a single source HVAC building services provider focusing on commercial, industrial and institutional facilities, along with his incoming Board of Directors.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary president Tim Gerhardt & Rotary Dist 6440 Governor Nominee Julie Clark
Outgoing Club President Brian Bieschke awarded the honor of 15/16 Rotarians of the Year to Paul and Judy Hennip at the club’s June 28installation and awards dinner held at Chicago Prime Italian restaurant located in Schaumburg.
Both Paul and Judy, who have been active Rotarians for decades, recently announced their retirement from Rotary. Both were first members of the Rotary Club of McHenry and later joined the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. after relocating to this area. Both are past club presidents of Schaumburg A.M. Rotary and have served in numerous club leadership positions during their tenure. Most recently Judy served as club treasurer and Paul as president of the club’s foundation.
At its June 22nd Community Grant Awards Breakfast the Schaumburg AM Rotary Club Foundation awarded a combined total of more than $5,000 to the following organizations – Child’s Voice, Feed My Starving Children, Boy Scout Troop 193 and the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry.
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. and Rotary District 6440 recently awarded $6,500 in vocational scholarships to two deserving individuals who either live or work within Schaumburg Township.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary’s scholarship program is need based and designed to provide educational assistance to full-time students who are preparing for post-secondary vocational or technical careers that require less than a four-year degree (Associate Degree or equivalent certification program) at an accredited school.
From L to R – Rotarian Gary Bublitz, Vocational Service Director Jim McKenzie, scholarship winners Alexis Woodard and Chad Falk and Rotarian Scott Zambo.
Our May 18th meeting featured a field trip to School District 54 headquarters hosted by our newest member, that being SD54 Superintendent Andy DuRoss, who shared a bit of his personal background with us including his professional journey from teacher to school district administrator now responsible for overseeing the education of more than 14,000 elementary students.
Club members donned their hair nets and joined with other participating organizations for a meal packing event at Schaumburg’s Feed My Starving Children facility on May 16. The results of our collective efforts are to be distributed through Global Aid Network to feed hungry children in the South African country of Zimbabwe.
Schaumburg AM Rotary was in the house during Winston Churchill Elementary School’s April 26th Family Celebration of Reading & Writing Night.
Our own Lori Corrigan was one of several guest readers at this annual event that also featured a book fair, student artwork, poetry, a puppet show, and Churchill chorus students performing mini readings and songs from “Seussical, The Musical.”
Schaumburg AM Rotarians departed from the usual weekly club meeting format by visiting Child's Voice located in Wood Dale, IL. Kate Bosum, Director of Advancement, welcomed us to their facility where we divided into two groups to do a hands-on project with students by helping them make rainbows with paper plates, cotton balls, strips of colored construction paper and glue.
15/16 Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran recently announced that His Holiness Pope Francis will officiate at a Mass to Rotarians at St. Peter’s Square, Rome, on April 30, 2016 in recognition of our organization’s humanitarian service to others.
The Jubilee of Rotarians, as established by Pope Francis, is a commitment to serve with joy and in peace across the world and is hosted by Rotary District 2080 and the Vatican.
Consider joining Schaumburg AM Rotary. We are a multi-generational group of men and women serving our community, both around the corner and around the world. Come join us for a complimentary breakfast to meet our members and learn more about us!
A contingent of Schaumburg AM Rotarians recently visited the Central American country of Belize and Our Lady of Guadalupe elementary school, located in the capital city of Belmopan, where our fundraising efforts made the construction of a new outdoor concrete basketball court possible.
In addition, the Interact Club at Schaumburg’s Robert Frost Jr. High School (sponsored by Schaumburg AM Rotary) participated in this joint international service project by holding fundraising events so they could donate the court's backboards and baskets.
Kudos to Rotarian Tim Gerhardt who spearheaded the long distance efforts that brought this project to fruition.
Rotarians and Interactors together “Doing Good in the World”!
Club members dedicate Belize elementary school basketball court
Schaumburg AM Rotary welcomed the officers and directors of the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School at today’s meeting. Club President Brian Bieschke conducted a ceremonial induction of this school’s Interact leaders in addition to recognizing two of its five faculty advisors.
Keynote speaker was Dist. 54 Superintendent Andy DuRoss, who acknowledged that educating students is a collaborative effort that includes parents, school teachers and staff, district administration and a variety of community based partners including Schaumburg AM Rotary.
Schaumburg AM Rotarians presented a $1000 donation to the Schaumburg Twp Food Pantry to support the assistance and services provided to those in need in our community. Accepting the check on behalf of the township were Township Supervisor Mary Wroblewski in addition to Diana Nelson and Barbara McGinn.
The donation represents the accumulated out-of-pocket contributions made by individual club members who pass the hat once a month for the benefit of this pantry that serves 600+ families each month.
At today's club meeting we welcomed Robert Frost Jr. High Interact Club Faculty Advisor Sharon Barrick and the Kohli Family.
Our Interact Club earlier this summer launched a fundraising project - spearheaded by the Kohli daughters who enjoy strong parental support - which will involve tie dying white t-shirts by hand and selling them, with the proceeds benefiting the Asante Africa Foundation whose mission is to help educate kids in East Africa.
Rotarian Ekambram B - a long distance visitor from the Rotary Club of Nanganallur, Chennai, India - exchanged his club’s flag with Schaumburg AM Rotary club president Brian Bieschke at today’s club meeting. Ekambram is chairman of membership development for his club that marked its 20 year anniversary earlier this year.
Our featured guest speaker today included Harper president Dr. Kenneth Ender and Michele Robison, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity & Inclusion/Assistant Provost, who explained the parameters of this community college’s Promise Scholarship Program that makes it possible for every eligible public high school student in Harper's district to earn up to two years of tuition at Harper College if they maintain solid grades, have good attendance, don't repeat classes, graduate on time and provide service to their community.
Brian Bieschke was inducted as the 15/16 president of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. by 15/16 Rotary District 6440 Governor Rodney Adams during the club’s June 24 Installation & Awards Dinner at Schaumburg’s Chicago Prime Italian restaurant.
Bieschke is a Schaumburg resident and employed by Schaumburg based UbiStor, Inc. as Director, Service Delivery & Solutions. He also serves on the Schaumburg Park Foundation Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of The Children’s Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County.
Outgoing president Steve East noted the club’s accomplishments during his pictorial year in review that included the addition of three new members, completion of a basketball court at an elementary school in the Central America nation of Belize and ongoing support of the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School, Boy Scout Troop 193 and the Schaumburg Twp. Food Pantry.
East presented the club’s 14/15 Rotarian of the Year Award to Scott Zambo for his efforts in launching a craft beer festival fundraiser for the club and it’s Rookie of the Year Award to Lori Corrigan in recognition of her enthusiasm and contributions to the club since her October 2014 induction as a new member.
From left to right - 15/16 Rotary Dist 6440 Governor Rodney Adams with
15/16 Schaumburg A.M. Rotary President Brian Bieschke
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians Earl Bateman, Lori Corrigan, Sharon Perry and Greg Ring represented the club at the 2015 “Reading Under the Stars” Family Literacy Night celebration for students and parents taking place at Schaumburg’s Winston Churchill Elementary School.
Literacy Night student activities included a Flashlight Book Reading with flashlights being donated by Earl who is employed by MPG Tandem. Greg acted as a Star Reader for a group of students and parents and Lori & Sharon participated in the Scholastic Book Fair. Our club provided funding to the school so they could award Scholastic Book Gift Certificates to Churchill students that allowed them to purchase books of their choice at the fair.
Rev. Jerry Hays was inducted as the club’s newest member by club president Steve East at its February 25th meeting. Hays is a Schaumburg resident and senior pastor at Schaumburg’s St. Peter Lutheran Church & School. Club member Brian Bieschke served as Hays membership sponsor.
From left to right – Steve East, Rev. Jerry Hays and Brian Bieschke
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians and friends of the club are invited to participate in our third annual food packing event at Schaumburg's Feed My Starving Children facility located at 1072 National Pkwy on Wednesday evening, April 29, 2015 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm with fellowship to follow.
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The Robert Frost Jr. High Interact Club Board of Directors along with Julie Basch, one of their faculty advisors (at left), are welcomed by Schaumburg A.M. Rotary club president Steve East and immediate past president Jeff Winkenwerder (both at right) during their recent visit.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians symbolically inducted the Robert Frost Jr. High School’s 14/15 Interact Club Board of Directors at its January 21st breakfast meeting. Frost Principal Scott Ross and special services teacher Julie Basch, one of 4 Interact faculty advisors, also attended. Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is the proud sponsor of this group that has more than 90 student members and is the school’s largest extracurricular organization.
Approximately 230 + Northern Illinois Rotarians representing Districts 6420, 6440 and 6450 gathered at The Cotillion in Palatine, IL to enjoy an evening with 14/15 Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang and his wife, Corinna.
14/15 Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang’s theme is “Light Up Rotary.”
The 2015 Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade theme was “Inspiring Stories.”
One of Rotary’s most inspiring stories and areas of focus is the work that Rotarians do around the world to bring clean water and sanitation to those who lack these vital resources. More than 2.5 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities. It is reported that at least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water.
Club members spent the morning fitting students at the Marletta Darnall Schaumburg Child & Family Center (a Children's Home + Aid facility) with new winter coats sourced through Operation Warm. This is the 4th consecutive year for this service project.
Club President Steve East (far left) and fellow Rotarians Judy Hennip, Lori Corrigan, Sharon Perry and Jim McKenzie present a $1,000 donation to Mary Wroblewski, Schaumburg Twp. Supervisor; Sandra Wolf, Director of Welfare Services and Barb McGinn, Program Support Services Supervisor to benefit the food pantry that serves more than 600 households each month.
Club presents $1,000 donation to local food pantry
Lori Corrigan was inducted as the club’s newest member by President Steve East at today's meeting. Corrigan is a licensed clinical professional counselor for Barrington based FOUNDATIONS Counseling & Education Center that provides individual, couples, family and group counseling services. She is also certified in mindfulness practices, which is a psychological concept that proposes a ‘wise minded’ approach to life. Jim McKenzie, Chairman of Network Merchants, Inc., acted as Corrigan’s membership sponsor.
From left to right – Jim McKenzie, Lori Corrigan and Steve East
President Steve welcomed Dist 6440 Governor Ellen Young (at right) and Asst. Governor Suzanne Gibson (at left) for their official visit with our club’s Board of Directors and members at this morning's meeting.
As one of multiple event sponsors, Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians participated in Feed My Starving Children’s August 19 & 20 “Be an Engine for Change” MobilePack at Chicago’s Union Station and donated funds that defrayed the cost of purchasing rice, soy, dried vegetables, vitamins, minerals and a vegetarian flavoring that are the ingredients of MannaPack meals that will feed malnourished kids in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians spent the afternoon of July 30th volunteering at a local WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger) facility by doing a variety of projects that included assembling and organizing back-to-school supplies and filling back packs with these items in addition to performing general yard clean-up and maintenance. Club members gathered that evening for fellowship at Chandler’s Restaurant in Schaumburg.
WINGS helps homeless and abused women and children by offering integrated services that meet their needs for shelter, education, guidance and support. They provide safe, secure living environments, through transitional housing and emergency shelter, in residential neighborhoods that allow women to go to school, work, and achieve financial and emotional independence.
Amanda Mytych (far right), a student at Frost Junior High, won Volunteer of the Year in her age category at Schaumburg’s annual Volunteer of the Year Award Recognition Luncheon for her accomplishments on the Frost Interact Club, which focuses on service near and far, her coaching of various Special Olympics teams and work with an organization aimed at ending negative attitudes toward people with disabilities.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is pleased to sponsor the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School and congratulates Amanda for her volunteer efforts. We are proud of you!
On May 1st WGN Radio’s weekday morning drive time host Steve Cochran recognized Amanda as his “Kid of the Week” citing her “Service Above Self” activities that benefit both her school and community.
Frost Interact Student Receives Community Recognition
This morning we welcomed Schaumburg Police Officers Vito Rago, Denis Schmitt and canine Majic to our club meeting. Majic is a purebred German Shepherd born in the Netherlands in 2009 and sworn in as a member of the Schaumburg Police Dept back in October 2011. Police dogs are a vital part of police work these days since they are used for drug searches, tracking offenders and other searches.
Schaumburg AM Rotary sponsored 8 Frost Interact Club students plus faculty advisor Gerritt Snyder at Rotary District 6440’s New Generations Youth Service Assembly that was a part of the District's annual conference taking place at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. Students participated in a meal packing project that benefited “Kids Against Hunger”, a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides nutritious food to impoverished children around the world.
Frost participants also enjoyed lunch with Rotarians from around the District and heard keynote speaker Sr. Danielle Jacob talk about “Leadership: Passion & Vision to Change the World”. Additional student activities included learning about Rotary International's "End Polio Now" initiative, District 6440 Youth Programs, leadership and the importance of volunteerism and community service.
Frost Jr High Interact Students Participate in 2014 Dist 6440 Youth Service Assembly
Club members Jeff Winkenwerder, Sharon Perry and Vibha Tambe attended Winston Churchill School's April 10 Celebrate Reading & Writing Night.Schaumburg AM Rotary donated new books and family literacy games that were awarded as prizes to students participating in the Book Walk and as door prizes.
Early literacy training is critical to the success of a child's later education. Rotarians work with children, parents, and educators to encourage and build reading and writing skills at an early age.
Rotarians Celebrate Reading & Writing Night with Churchill Students & Families
Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians (from left to right) Brian Bieschke, Jeff Winkenwerder and Greg Ring participated in the April 8th Friends of Scouting Community Leadership Breakfast benefiting current and future members of Boy Scouts of America in the Northwest Suburbs.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is proud to be the Charter Partner for Boy Scout Troop 193 who meets weekly at Schaumburg’s Michael Collins School. Troop 193 was named 2013 Troop of the Year by the Northwest Suburban Council BSA Pathfinder District that covers Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg. Congratulations to our scouts and their leaders for this accomplishment!
Club members attend Community Leadership Breakfast
Both the Rotary Clubs of Schaumburg A.M. and Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates had a presence at today’s Northwest Celtic Fest held at the Sears Centre. The day started with a soccer tournament followed by Celtic entertainment featuring numerous dance troupes, the Chicago Highlanders pipe band, a Celtic Marketplace, kids games and beer & scotch tasting (definitely not a game for kids!).
Thanks to festival organizers for a job well done, to Anita Forte Scott of the Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Club for securing the space and suggesting that we join forces with her club to promote Rotary and to Greg Ring for spearheading the effort on behalf of our club!
The Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School, sponsored by Schaumburg A.M. Rotary, conducted a “Super Bowl Food Drive” competition between grade levels to see who could collect the most donations that would ultimately benefit Schaumburg School Dist 54 Food Pantries now located at both Mead & Keller Jr. High Schools. The pantries hope to serve 600 district families in need during the 13/14 school year.
Club members & others joined Interact students and 2 of their 3 staff advisers to sort & pack donations.
From left - Rotarians Tim Gerhardt, Steve East & Jeff Winkenwerder check "best by" use dates on food items donated by Frost Jr. High students & families that will be used to stock Schaumburg School District 54 food pantries.
Rotarians join Interact Club students in food packing service project
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Inc. presented “Engage Rotary, Change Lives” as the theme of this year’s float appearing in the 125th Rose Parade taking place in Pasadena, California.
“Dreams Come True” was the 2014 parade theme.
Rotary International President Ron Burton and all Rotarians have the same dream – the eradication of Polio. By engaging this dream, Rotarians will not only change the lives of those in the three countries where Polio still exists (Nigeria, Pakistan & Afghanistan), but change the world from one where Polio continues to a Polio Free World.
The Annual Tournament of Roses Parade provides a great opportunity to reach millions of people with the message of Rotary's commitment to service and dedication to peace. This is a unique public relations opportunity and one that depends entirely upon the voluntary contributions of Rotary clubs in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean to the multi-district Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee.
“Engage Rotary, Change Lives” relates to Rotary’s top philanthropic goal to eradicate Polio worldwide. When Rotarians are engaged in this large of a task, our dream of our Polio free world will change lives worldwide for the better. When our volunteers across the globe experience the smiles of healthy children and adults walking on their healthy limbs, we know that our dream is becoming a reality. The float’s delightful and engaging train, which is this close to crossing the bridge, reflects the hopes and optimism of Rotarians worldwide and Rotary’s “This Close” public awareness campaign to end Polio.
Visit End Polio Now to learn more about Rotary's polio eradication initiative.
Rotary's commitment to eradicate polio is showcased in the 2014 Tournament of Roses parade.
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. recently became the proud sponsor of the Interact Club of Robert Frost Jr. High School.
Jeff Winkenwerder, Schaumburg A.M. Rotary President, Youth Service Director Tim Gerhardt and Rotarian Brendan Connolly inducted six Frost eight grade students as the Interact club’s board of directors, in addition to Julie Basch, Special Services Teacher, who is one of three adult advisers for the club.
Frost Principal Scott Ross expressed his thanks to Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians for their support of this student-led organization and encouraged the student leaders to model the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” within their club while planning and participating in fun and meaningful service projects that provide the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, with the added benefit of making new friends at the same time.
Interact is Rotary International’s world-wide service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual local Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting.
Interact is one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary, with more than 10,700 clubs in 109 countries and geographical areas. Almost 200,000 young people are involved in Interact. Frost’s Interact Club, with 121 members, is the school’s largest extracurricular organization.
Frost Jr. High School is one of five junior high schools in School District 54 with a current enrollment of 588 students.In 2011 this school was recognized for its academic achievement and educational excellence by being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Schaumburg Elementary School District 54 Superintendent Andy DuRoss welcomed representatives from a wide variety of community & business entities at its 19th annual Partnership Breakfast celebrating collaborative partnerships on Wednesday, November 20th.
At that time the following six partners were honored as "Super Partners" for their contributions:
Marcy Traxler, Alexian Brothers Health Center
Northwest Community Hospital
Hoffman Estates Park District
Hoffman Estates High School
Jeff Yao
Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago
District 54 staff & School Board members in addition to representatives from all 27 of its schools were present to thank and recognize their community partners for their contributions that support the District’s mission of “Ensuring Student Success”.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary provided funding to both Winston Churchill School and Enders-Salk School to support their respective school gardening programs which are being integrated into the traditional educational curriculum of math, reading, writing and science to teach children about gardening and plants, in addition to other subjects, and to help them understand the importance of healthy eating habits, nutrition and exercise. School gardens serve as classrooms that teach children about insect life cycles; environmental science; soil and water conservation; native plants; and habitats for butterflies, birds, insects and pollinators.
In addition the club supports Churchill School’s efforts to improve student literacy skills by donating books that are awarded as student door prizes at the school’s annual Reading & Writing Night Celebration.
Winston Churchill School Principal Lisa Hopkins (3rd from right) thanked Schaumburg A.M. Rotarian Sharon Perry (4th from right) in addition to representatives from Costco, Roosevelt University and Summitview Christian Church Kids Hope Mentoring program for their support of her school and its students at School Dist 54’s Annual Community Partnership Breakfast.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Joins in School Community Partnership Breakfast
2013 marks our 3rd consecutive year of providing new winter coats to at-risk kids from low income families who utilize subsidized child care & education services provided by the Marletta Darnall Schaumburg Child + Family Center.
Our thanks go to Operation Warm for helping make it happen!
Rotarians provide new winter coats to Schaumburg's Children’s Home + Aid facility
Often called "Red Rock Country" Sedona, Arizona is a four seasons playground for everyone that includes history and archaeology; arts and culture; shopping and dining; outdoor sports and much more.
This picturesque city is a backdrop for some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and is surrounded by red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain.
During October Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians will be selling $25 raffle tickets for a maximum 7 day stay at a private and luxurious 2,370 sq. ft. Sedona townhouse, featuring 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths.
This offer expires May 31, 2014. Use of townhouse is subject to availability.
Use of the Jeep featured in the photo above is NOT included.
The Grand Prize Winner will be selected on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Escape the chaos of life, kick back and relax in beautiful Sedona!
For more pictures of the townhouse click on the tab at the top of this website's Home Page titled "Sedona Townhouse Raffle Photos"
For more facts about the house and suggested activities to enjoy during your stay click here.
Thank you for your support that makes it possible for Schaumburg A.M. Rotarians to continue "Doing Good in the World", both around the corner and around the globe.
Raffle proceeds will support Rotary International initiatives in addition to select organizations that promote children & youth, literacy & education and community quality of life initiatives both locally and internationally.
Sedona Townhouse Stay Grand Prize Raffle Winner to be selected on November 2nd
Simon is a lawyer, teacher and mother of two college-age daughters. As Lieutenant Governor, Simon is the second highest executive officer in Illinois, and her mission is to make government more accountable, accessible and transparent for the taxpayers of Illinois. She acts as the Governor’s point person on education reform and is leading efforts to increase college completion, inspire ethical government, protect our military bases from closure, improve services in rural areas, advocate for women and keep our waterways clean and safe.
Come join us for breakfast from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Hoffman Estates' Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club where Simon will touch on education in Illinois and domestic abuse issues.
This event is open to the public. Cost for breakfast is $18.
RSVP no later than Friday, September 13 to Brian Bieschke, Club Service Director, via e-mail, using his contact link found on the home page of this website, left hand side, under the “Directors” heading.
Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon to be keynote speaker on Wednesday, September 18
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club and its members were recognized as one of many supporting personnel and organizations that participated in and contributed to the success of this year’s Memorial Day community observance held at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Site and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. Greg Ring, 2012/2013 Club President, was Master of Ceremony for this year’s observance.
Immediate Past President Greg Ring accepts Certificate of Appreciation
from Chuck Linkenheld, Memorial Day Planning Committee Co-Chair.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary recognized as Memorial Day 2013 community observance major contributor
Jeff Winkenwerder was inducted as the 2013/2014 president of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. and named as its Rotarian of the Year for 2012/2013 during the club’s June 27th Installation & Awards Dinner.
Past District 6440 Governor Michael Ericksen installed Winkenwerder, who is a Sales Account Manager for the Chicago Marriott Northwest located in Hoffman Estates, along with his incoming Board of Directors.
Outgoing president Greg Ring noted the club’s accomplishments during his pictorial year in review that included the club being officially certified by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International as a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club. Rotarians become Paul Harris Fellows when they individually donate $1,000 in support of the major programs of The Rotary Foundation.
Ring presented the club’s Leadership Award to Jim McKenzie for his active role in securing 100% Paul Harris status for the club in addition to his successfully launching a bocce ball tournament as a new club fundraising activity.
Sharon Perry earned the President’s Award in appreciation for her hands-on support of club activities and public relations efforts in promoting the club through social media and website postings.
Brian Bieschke, Club Service Director, earned a “Service Above Self” Awardin recognition of his positive spirit of volunteerism and service and dedication to his community. Bieschke, a Schaumburg resident, serves on the Village of Schaumburg Plan Commission, has successfully completed Schaumburg’s Citizens’ Police Academy program, is vice-chairman of the Schaumburg Park Foundation and was recently appointed as a director for the Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County, located in Hoffman Estates.
Paul Hennip, club foundation president, recognized board members Steve East, Earl Bateman, Candice Milstein and Sharon Perry for their contributions during the past year.
2013/2014 Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Officers & Board of Directors
Front Row - L to R - Tim Gerhardt - International & Youth Service Director, Steve East - President Elect,
Jeff Winkenwerder - President, Greg Hollandsworth - Vocational Service Director,
Judy Hennip - Treasurer, & Greg Ring - Immediate Past President
Back Row - L to R - Brian Bieschke - Club Service Director, Sharon Perry - Public Relations,
Vibha Tambe - Community Service Director, Suzanne Gibson - Dist. 6440 Asst. Governor
& Bill Matthews - Secretary
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary installs new president & board of directors
Erin Merryn receives "Service Above Self" Award from Schaumburg A.M. Rotary president Greg Ring
Club president Greg Ring presented Schaumburg A.M. Rotary’s “Service Above Self” Award to Schaumburg resident Erin Merryn at its June 19meeting citing her “courage, passion, dedication and nationwide efforts to inform, empower, and educate children about child sexual abuse” and dedicating her life to this cause.
Merryn is a child abuse survivor turned advocate, now working tirelessly to heighten awareness of this silent epidemic that continues to be a serious problem in the United States. Starting in 2010, Merryn launched a nationwide campaign to pass “Erin’s Law” in all 50 states that would mandate a sexual abuse prevention curriculum in elementary schools. The law has successfully passed in 8 states, including Illinois during 2011, and has been introduced in 11 more. Merryn travels extensively across America speaking to a wide variety of audiences in addition to testifying before state government officials about her child abuse experience and her desire to protect children from having similar experiences.
Merryn is an accomplished author of three books on the topic and has been interviewed by a variety of major news organizations and appeared on high profile TV talk shows hosted by well known celebrities. In 2012 “Glamour” magazine presented Merryn a “Woman of the Year” award acknowledging her activist role and trailblazing activities focused on preventing child sexual abuse and supporting those who have been victimized by it. To learn more about Erin’s Law visit www.erinslaw.org
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary recognizes local resident for child abuse prevention efforts
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. culminated a year of giving at its June 19th Community Grant Awards Breakfast. Through annual fundraising events held during its 23 year history, this club has donated more than $425,000 to address a wide variety of humanitarian concerns found both in the Northwest Suburbs and worldwide.
This year’s grant recipients include –
Alfred Campanelli YMCA
Child’s Voice
The Children’s Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County
Clearbrook
Countryside Association for People with Disabilities
Enders-Salk School Gardening Program
Erin’s Law
Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS)
Winston Churchill School Gardening & Reading Programs
Boy Scout Troop 193
St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry Program
Feed My Starving Children, who provides life giving nutrition to mal-nourished children all over the world
Additionally the club -
distributed new winter coats, obtained through Operation Warm, to children at the Marletta Darnall Schaumburg Child + Family Center
provided need-based vocational scholarship funds to local residents and
sponsored local high school student participation in RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program), a program that emphasizes leadership, citizenship and personal growth amongst young people
Members collectively contributed their individual out-of-pocket donations to support the Schaumburg Twp Food Pantry and the Campanelli YMCA Super Santa Program.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary awards grants supporting local students and charities
a community organization whose mission is to provide
free services for children and families
who have been traumatized by child sexual and physical abuse.
Thanks to club member and team captain Brian Bieschke for suggesting that our club be an event sponsor and to members Judi Nealey, Jeff Winkenwerder and Sharon Perry and Rotary spouse Lynda Bieschke for participating.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Foundation is Silver Medal Sponsor for the June 9th Champions for Children 5K Walk
Club President Greg Ring inducted Scott Zambo as the club’s newest member at its May 22nd meeting.
Zambo is an attorney and associate at the law firm of Kelley, Kelley, & Kelley located in Schaumburg where he specializes primarily in the areas of civil litigation, intellectual property law, family law, criminal and traffic law. Jim McKenzie, president of Network Merchants Inc., located in Roselle, acted as Zambo’s membership sponsor.
Pictured from left to right - Jim McKenzie, Scott Zambo and Greg Ring.
A diverse group of people numbering approximately 80 - 90 individuals participated in the April 24thFeed My Starving Children meal packing session to provide nutritionally complete meals for starving, malnourished and hungry children and families worldwide.
During the 90 minute hand packing session “MannaPack Rice” packs were assembled consisting of vitamin-packed flavoring, dried vegetables, soy protein, and rice.
Our productivity statistics speak for themselves. The meals we assembled and packed are headed for Swaziland, a landlocked country located in southern Africa, where 60% of the population lives on less than the equivalent of US$1.25 per day.
Rotarians & Friends "Doing Good In The World" through "Service Above Self"!
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Hosts Meal Packing Service Project at Local “Feed My Starving Children” Facility
Around the world and around the corner, the 1.2 million men and women of Rotary -
• Get involved in their communities
• Connect with other professionals
• Share their time and experience with young people
• Support global causes, such as eradicating polio
• Use their skills to help others
Whether you're a veteran volunteer or new to community service, Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is looking for people like you!
The fight to end polio is led by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which includes Rotary International, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and governments of the world, with the support of many others around the globe.
To learn more about this collaborative effort visit End Polio Now .
Rotarians from around the world support Rotary International's #1 Priority to End Polio
In case you missed it this is our latest attempt to increase awareness about Rotary and promote our club's public image in our community. This was taped in late March and aired during April on Schaumburg's CVOS cable channel 17
Speaking of Schaumburg Interview with Village President Al Larson
The Rotary Clubs of Schaumburg A.M., Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates and Long Grove / Kildeer / Hawthorn Woods invite members of Districts 6440, 6450 & 6420 to enjoy a special evening with Gary C.K. Huang, the current Rotary International President.
Festivities take place at The Cotillion located at 360 S Creekside Drive in Palatine beginning at 6 pm with cocktails (cash bar) followed by dinner and program at 7 pm.
Early Bird Registration is $45 if rec'd by Dec 1
Regular Registration is $50 if rec'd by Dec 31
Registration after Jan 1 through day of event is $60
Club Vocational Service Director Greg Hollandsworth announced that the club awarded $4,000 in community vocational scholarship assistance to 3 area residents residing in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates. These individuals will be studying nursing at Palatine’s Harper College and Chicago's Resurrection University and auto mechanics at Jefferson Community & Technical College located in Louisville, KY. Both Bieschke and Gleeson are second time winners of scholarship assistance at the club level. In addition to receiving funding from the club Wegner was also named a 2014 Rotary Dist. 6440 Vocational Scholarship winner.
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary offers financial assistance to students who enroll in an accredited career, vocational, or technical program and who reside within Schaumburg Township. Eligible students will enroll in a program leading to a certificate or degree, and will plan to go directly into employment in that field upon completion of the program. These scholarships are primarily need-based rather than grade-based and are not intended for general academic pursuits or for students pursuing a traditional four-year college or advanced graduate degree. Candidates for vocational scholarship assistance must complete an application and be interviewed by a committee of Rotarians.
For the club’s support of its gardening club by donating a grow light cart that gives students the opportunity to start seedlings for the school’s outdoor garden and to learn more about where food comes from.
For our donation of $500 used to purchase books and family literacy games that will be awarded as student door prizes at the school’s April 10 Reading & Writing Night celebration.
Thank You from Winston Churchill Elementary School Students & Staff…
The Schaumburg A.M. & Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Rotary Clubs will once again offer community vocational scholarship financial assistance to students who enroll in an accredited career, vocational, or technical program and who reside within Schaumburg Township.
Eligible students will enroll in a program leading to a certificate or degree, and will plan to go directly into employment in that field upon completion of the program. Examples of vocational programs include but are not limited to: automotive technology, nursing, child development, fashion design, graphic design, medical assisting, dental hygiene, cosmetology and many others.
These scholarships are primarily need-based rather than grade-based and are not intended for general academic pursuits or for students pursuing a traditional four-year college or advanced graduate degree.
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