Your news: Schaumburg A.M. Rotary presents Paul Harris Fellow honor
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club honored Bob Podgorski, founder and coordinator of the Hoffman Estates-based St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry, for his humanitarian concern and compassion for those in career transition, by making him an honorary Paul Harris Fellow.
In early 2003, Podgorski, along with a small core committee of fellow St. Hubert parishioners, launched this nondenominational career advancement and employment program that has now served more than 20,000 people across the metropolitan Chicago area.
Having experienced first-hand what it felt like to be in career change and transition and having successfully overcome the challenges and barriers to finding new employment, Podgorski and his core committee decided to share with others both the hard knocks and wisdom learned in the process.
During the award presentation, Sharon Perry, Schaumburg AM Rotary Club service director, recognized Podgorski for his leadership skills, grass roots community service and dedication to the ministry, all of which exemplifies Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self." Paul Harris Fellow recognition provides for the continuing support needed to underwrite many programs of The Rotary Foundation that build international understanding, goodwill and peace.
Perry described Podgorski, who resides in Hoffman Estates and works for Harper College in Palatine, as manager of Extension Services, as "A man of warmth, honesty and integrity, and a fountain of knowledge when it comes to job search information. He is well known for the help, knowledge, support, encouragement and inspiration that he, his ministry committee and team of volunteers provide to those seeking new employment opportunities."
Schaumburg A.M. Rotary is a local service organization consisting of community and business leaders dedicated to the concept of "Service Above Self" that meets every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates. For information, visitschaumburgamrotary.org.
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