Rotary Club of Palatine distributes 2023 allocations

The Rotary Club of Palatine distributed checks to 33 organizations from the proceeds of last year’s Oktoberfest, as part of their 2023 allocation program on March 13th from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at The Cotillion in Palatine.

The 2022 Oktoberfest was held September 16th through the 18th in downtown Palatine. The money raised allowed the Rotary Club of Palatine to distribute almost $70,000 at the allocations event. “This is the reason I joined the Rotary Club of Palatine,” said Chuck Young, 2022 -2023 President of the Club. “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’s donations were split between 33 different organizations which serve the Palatine community and that had contacted the Rotary Club of Palatine requesting assistance. The donations spanned a wide range with an average amount of about $2,000. 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 Palatine Township Senior Center, Shelter, Inc., Partners for Our Community, The Bridge Youth and Family Services, Journeys the Road Home, St. Josephs Home for the Elderly, WINGS, and the American Cancer Society’s Palatine Relay for Life.

“We had an excellent Oktoberfest that allowed the Rotary Club of Palatine to help those in need within our community,” said Young. “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 Rotary Club of Palatine 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 Young. “If you would like to attend a meeting email us at info@palatinerotary.org 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 motto is Service Above Self.

The Rotary Club of Palatine currently meets every Tuesday at 7:15 AM at The Grand at Twin Lakes, 920 East Northwest Highway, Palatine. For more information, visit the club at PalatineRotary.org.