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Apply for Rolling Meadows Rotary community grant

The Rotary Club of Rolling Meadows is accepting applications from local community organizations serving Rolling Meadows and the surrounding area. Each year the club reviews its community-giving budget and sets the criteria for support. These grants range from a $100 request to a $2,000 request depending upon the need and the club's financial condition. Organizations are required to fill out a form that is available at www.RollingMeadowsRotary.org. Application deadline is May 15. Alternatively, you can request the form by emailing acharlesworth@rmparks.org.

The Rolling Meadows Rotary Club has supported many local, national and international projects over the years. Past grant recipients include: Northwest Compass, Bethel Lutheran Church Pantry, Special Leisure Services Foundation, Wings, Clearbrook and Crime Stoppers. International programs include support of Ak' Tenamit School in Guatemala and clean water projects in a variety of countries.

Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace. About 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas conduct projects to address today's challenges, including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water and environmental concerns, all while encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations. The Rotary Club supports students by annually funding the Matt Hill Academic Scholarship and the Al Yuen Vocational Scholarship. Polio Plus is Rotary's flagship program; Rolling Meadows Rotary has faithfully supported the efforts toward polio eradication.

Founded in Chicago in 1905, as the world's first volunteer service organization, Rotary quickly expanded around the globe. Today, club members meet weekly to plan service projects, discuss community and international issues, and enjoy fellowship. The club meets at noon on Mondays at Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Businesspersons interested in membership can find information at www.RollingMeadowsRotary.org.

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