Burr Ridge Resident Accepts Award for Community Event

Burr Ridge resident Richard Barton received a first place award for his role in organizing the Rotary Run Charity Classic, which raised funds for local charities.

The award was one of several received by the Rotary Club of Hinsdale at the District 6450 Annual Conference in Sheboygan, Wisconsin May 12-15. Awards went to the club and to individuals. Other awards included:

• The Club Builder Award, which recognizes an increase of members, increase in amounts of money raised at various events, a large number of events during the last Rotary year, and being judged as a well-run club overall;
• Third Place Award for Public Relations with praise for consistent press releases to the community; and
• Club Member Roger Herring earned the Membership Leadership Award for serving as chairman of the District 6450 Membership Committee.

The Rotary Club of Hinsdale is one of 63 clubs in District 6450. An annual district conference is held in each of Rotary’s 530 districts around the world.

“As current president of Hinsdale Rotary Club, I am as surprised as I am pleased that we have won these awards,” said Rotary Club of Hinsdale President Michael Sedlak.  “With our 55 members focused on service above self (the motto of Rotary,) you get so immersed in positive activities, that you forget how special your efforts really are.  Our Rotary district has 63 clubs, including the first Rotary Club established more than 100 years ago.  Rotary has about 33,000 clubs internationally, all deserving of awards.  It is truly inspiring to be recognized among this world-class group of peers.”

The Rotary Club of Hinsdale meets weekly at 12:15 p.m. at The Community House in Hinsdale. Founded in 1959, the club consists of men and women of diverse backgrounds whose commitment to service ranges from support of local youth programs to assistance for the poor and sick across the globe. For more information on membership, programs or fundraising, visit www.hinsdalerotary.org.