The first American Business Club (AMBUC) was founded in Birmingham, Alabama by William L. White in 1919.
The Loves Park Chapter of AMBUCS™ was chartered in April, 1977 and is now know as the Rock River Valley AMBUCS™. The club membership has grown to over 40
professional business people who are committed to serving their community. Nationally, there are
approximately 6,000 members in 156 clubs in 16 states.
The purpose of the club is to jointly serve those less fortunate than ourselves, to meet in friendship,
and to learn from one another. The national project is "Scholarships For Therapists". This is funded
through the Living Endowment Fund, Inc. which helps provide scholarships for college students in their
Junior/Senior year, or Graduate studies working on degrees in occupational therapy, physical therapy,
therapeutic recreation, speech pathology, hearing audiology, and music therapy.
We are also very active on the local level. Our major local project is the Harlem School District Special
Education Department. The Rock River Valley AMBUCS™ help to bring mainstream physically challenged students into
the classroom setting by using funds to purchase:
• Adaptive equipment that allows these students to participate in basic activities, such as "sitting"
at a table or "standing" at a counter.
• High tech devices that facilitate the use of computer learning systems.
• Synthesized speech equipment that helps speech impaired students to achieve independent communication.
Other charities and organizations that have benefited from the Rock River Valley AMBUCS™ are:
• Special Olympics
• Wantz Park Project
• Children's Development Center
• Roc Vale Children's Home
• Goldie Floberg Center
• Lekotek Center
• Center of Hope
Is AMBUCS™ FOR YOU?
AMBUCS™ is dedicated to creating independence for people with disabilities.
If you would like to help achieve our mission and are:
• Willing to give of yourself to help others
• Aware of talents and generous with them
• Willing to participate and attend meetings
• Interested in other people
• Community minded
• A team member, who works well with others
• Enthusiastic
• Anxious to learn from others
• Dependable
• Friendly
• Able to afford membership
Then the Rocvk River Valley AMBUCS™ is for YOU!
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