Rotary Club of Palatine distributes 2017 allocations
The Rotary Club of Palatine distributed checks to 33 organizations as part of its 2017 allocation program, where they distribute the profits from last year's Oktoberfest Friday, March 10, at Falcon Park in Palatine.
During the 2016 Oktoberfest, which was held Sept. 16-18 in downtown Palatine, the Rotary Club of Palatine accumulated nearly $50,000 that they are distributing throughout the community.
"This is the reason I joined the Rotary Club of Palatine," said Hank Sobotka, 2016-2017 president. "When I see how we've helped the community, I realize that all of the hard work we do throughout the year is worthwhile."
This year the $50,000 in donations were split between 33 different organizations that serve the Palatine community that had contacted the Rotary Club of Palatine requesting assistance, according to Ed Fee, chairman of the allocations committee.
The donations ranged from $450 to $6,000, with most falling between $1,000 and $1,500. The donation amount was determined by the allocations committee based on the need exhibited in the request and the impact that the donation would have on the community.
Some of the groups that the Rotary Club of Palatine donated to this year are Crime Stoppers, the Girl Scouts, as well as an Eagle Scout project, Shelter, Inc., Palatine Assisting Through Hope, Escorted Transportation Services Northwest, The Bridge Youth and Family Services, Journeys | the Road Home, St. Joseph's - Little Sisters of the Poor, District 15 Education Foundation and WINGS.
"We had an excellent Oktoberfest that aided the Rotary Club of Palatine in allocating funds to those in need within our community," said Fee.
"It's a great feeling to be part of an organization that can give back so much, especially when so many have had to cut back in recent years. The 2017 donation is once again one of the largest allocation amounts raised and given out by the Rotary Club of Palatine in a single year."
Sobotka invites interested men and women of the Palatine community to learn more about Rotary.
"Those interested in joining our dynamic service organization are welcome to come and learn more about the good work that Rotary does both in our community and around the globe at one of our weekly meetings," said Sobotka.
"If you would like to attend a meeting, email us at info@palatinerotary.com and we'll make the arrangements."
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of Palatine represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women.
The Rotary Club of Palatine meets Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m. at The Red Apple, 2121 Plum Grove Road, in Palatine. For information, visit the club at www.PalatineRotary.com or www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Palatine-57707637615.
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