Join Rotary at Flyers game on July 30

As you may know, charities throughout the United States are having a hard time raising funds. Since the economy has slowed, contributions are down over 33 percent and charitable programs are in trouble. The long-standing principle: "We are judged by the way we treat those who are least able to take care of themselves" could not be more true than it is today.

We at Schaumburg A.M. Rotary are doing something about it. On July 30, we are teaming up with the Schaumburg Flyers for a night at Alexian Field to raise funds for the many local charities.

Schaumburg Village President Al Larson has proclaimed July 30 "Schaumburg A.M. Rotary night at Alexian Field". One hundred percent of the profits will go to area, local and national charities.

Here in the area we have for nearly 20 years contributed to organizations such as Schaumburg Township Food Pantry, Children's Home & Aid Society, Clearbrook and Alfred Campanelli YMCA among others. In addition, we have received donations that will enable 800 needy young people from Children's Home & Aid, Kenneth Young, Clearbrook and Alfred Campanelli YMCA to attend the game as our special guests.

Our work is not done; our goal is to raise $50,000 in contributions to help our charities meet their budget short falls. We need your support.

Rotary Night with the Flyers features a minor-league baseball game on Thursday, July 30: Schaumburg Flyers vs. Fargo Redhawks. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 5:35 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for lawn seats and $10 for reserved seats with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help organizations in need in our communities.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.rotaryfundraiser.org.

Please order as soon as possible so we can get them to you in time for the event.

Earl Bateman, president

Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club