Maywood Proviso Rotary Club

06/30/2024

The Rotary Club of Maywood-Proviso, Inc., congratulates all of the 2024 Karen A. Yarbrough Scholarship recipients. Onward and Upwards!

06/22/2024

Today members of the Maywood-Proviso Rotary Club assisted in setting up for the Juneteenth Celebrations at the West Town Museum. The Guest Speaker His Royal Majesty Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI Miafiaga of Anlo Kingdom Volta Region Ghana spoke on atonement, repair and restoration.

06/22/2024

06/06/2024

Time is running short to get registered for the installation of incoming District Governor Rachel Ossyra on June 23, 2024.

We hope you're planning on joining us for this fun and family friendly installation party at Blackberry Farm in Aurora. There will be rides, gardens, fellowship, and a great pig roast dinner (vegetarian & kids meals available). We have a wonderful program planned, so please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://registrations.dacdb.com/Register/index.cfm?EventID=77689813&NoCaptcha

We hope to see you there!

06/03/2024

05/27/2024

Registration is 🎉now open🎉 for the 2025 convention. Next year’s Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Canada! Register and pay by 29 May 2024 for special savings. https://on.rotary.org/3yBr0Qw

05/27/2024

Memorial Day, initially referred to as Decoration Day, was observed by many communities after the Civil War, when the nation suffered more than 620,000 military deaths, roughly 2 percent of the total population at the time. Memorial Day is now designated as an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who have died in service to the United States during peace and war.

05/20/2024

Monday, May 20th at 10:00 am, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting of the Board in Memory of the late Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough.

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05/17/2024

The 11th Annual Chicago Woman of the Year Award Luncheon was phenomenal!

Dr. Sue Flanagan and Dr. Bob Libka, members of the Maywood Proviso Rotary Club joined the Rotary Club of Chicago, and District 6450 Governor, Rotary Conor Gee in celebrating the 2024 Chicago Woman of the Year honorees:

• Sandra Blakemore - Chicago Commissioner for the Dept. of Human Resources Chicago Mayor's Office
• Emilia DiMenco - President & CEO, Women's Business Development Center
• Maria L. Torres, MD - Chair Pain Management Service (Ret) Cook County Health

05/16/2024

No other organization is quite like Rotary. We are Rotary. We are People of Action. Join Us.

05/14/2024

Hey there! Are you a high school graduate looking to continue your education in college? The Maywood Proviso Rotary Club wants to recognize your hard work and dedication by supporting your journey. Our scholarship committee is looking for outstanding individuals who have positively impacted their communities and the people in the Proviso Township Area. We celebrate exceptional men and women who make a difference! That could be you! Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and apply now to showcase your achievements. We can't wait to hear from you!

To qualify for the scholarships, The student should also actively participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, drama, or volunteer work, and demonstrate leadership skills within their community. This could be through initiatives such as organizing charity events, leading community service projects, or mentoring younger students.

The scholarship committee will also consider the candidate's character and personal qualities, including their work ethic, integrity, and responsibility. The student should have consistently fulfilled their duties in and out of school and inspired others around them.

The scholarship award varies based on the availability of funds. The recipients should electronically submit their scholarship application by May 20, 2024.

Please submit the following with your application: (Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/ZHCSu5fnBv24ZzoU6 )
1. Letter of acceptance to 4-year accredited College
2. An introduction paragraph from a parent, counselor, teacher, or friend
3. A paragraph, vision board or video sharing - How a college education can contribute towards supporting your community.