Community Impact Award honors a business or organization that is a “force” for good in making a positive difference in our community.
Educator, Entertainer, Entrepreneur!
Like his fellow nominees, Marty Jalove is an EDUCATOR. He understand the importance of shaping young minds and preparing them for the future. And helping adults realize their dreams.
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Master Happiness teaches a variety of course for kids, ages 7 and up; Debate without Hate, Power of Presentation, and Fun with Cartooning to name a few.
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Marty Jalove is an enthusiastic and energetic volunteer Mentor/Coach in the LZ High School Incubator Program. Helping young inventors bring the next great ideas to market.
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Every Sunday, Master Happiness teaches Free Weekly Communication Workshops for Lake Zurich English as Second Language Adults.
But there is more to IMPACTING the community than just education.
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Proud member of the ROCK THE BLOCK Planning Committee.
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Active member of ALPINEFEST Team.
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Emcee of the first Ela Historical Society “History Day!”
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Emcee of the LZ Rotary Club 3-Day “Oktoberfest” Fundraiser.
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If there is an event happening in Lake Zurich, you’ll find Master Happiness helping out.
IT'S ALL ABOUT GIVING BACK!
And just to help people MASTER HAPPINESS…
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During COVID, Marty enjoyed walking his dog through the neighborhood in a Pink Unicorn or Dinosaur Costume putting smiles on the faces of the kids stuck inside.
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In the summer you will find him at the “Old Coots” booth at the LZ Farmers Market laughing with the shoppers.
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This Christmas, he was instrumental making sure that Santa Claus showed up at “Miracle on Main” and on the Fire Truck that drove through the cold.
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Marty dressed as a Lion on “Lions Candy Days” to help raise money for the sight and hearing impaired.
Plus, Master Happiness enjoys IMPACTING the LZ community by…
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Writing for SW Lake and STROLL Hawthorn Woods CC Magazines; articles that bring smiles to the faces of the community.
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Hosting a Community Radio Show on WRLR.fm, “Bacon Bits with Master Happiness” focused on helping listeners navigate their paths to happiness.