Where: We meet at the Mequon Public Market, 6300 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092; (Entrance in rear.)
Next scheduled meeting 3/1/2024
At our meetings, the Greeter will provide either the thought, a Rotary minute, share a family moment or a cultural tradition ... anything with which they would like to start off the day positive.
Upcoming "It's your Rotary moment" assignees:
Kay Newell (3/1/2024)
Matthew Monaco (3/8/2024)
Andy Moss (3/15/2024)
Note: If you cannot act as an "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled, please arrange for your replacement.
I was born in Washington DC in the last century. I grew up in Wichita, Kansas. What I enjoyed about growing up in Kansas was the “everything is possible” environment of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. I spent the next several years in the US Air Force and at the University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana. Surviving sports in college and two years in Viet Nam has left me with two metal knees and a total shoulder replacement in my old age.
I met my wife in St. Louis, and we have two children (Ben and Charlotte). We moved to Milwaukee in 1978, (to be here a year). I lost my wife to cancer in 1997.
I am currently semi-retired after selling my money management firm to two great friends, who have expanded the firm in assets and client relationships.
My main hobby is sailboat racing.
I am active as a board member of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, and the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin.
Doreen Lettau has been working to get information published locally and to prepare posters about our Club's environmental stewardship to encourage contributions to help support our efforts ... i.e., purchase plants, protection materials, tools, herbicides or other products we need to care for the trees & gardens we've planted, to help cover cost of labor when OWLT sees a need for action when volunteers aren't available, etc.
Now, we need to know how many Rotarian volunteers we'll be able to count on for help to greet, serve, and make the Walk pleasant for guests and successful as we encourage their support of the environmental protection of the Woods and Prairie Meadow.
Thus far, we've received commitments from only 7 Club members.
Please let Connie (pukaite@sbcglobal.net) know if you can help during any shift of the event.
HERE ARE THE 'TASKS' WE HAVE TO ACCOMPLISH ...
3:00 to 5:00 Shift ... Set-up activities
line FIVE 1/4-mile Sections of trail with white paper bags, candles & stones to anchor them
stack wood & kindling in 4 firepits, get ready for lighting fires @ 5 p.m.
organize tables for serving hot chocolate, hot cider
organize locations for dispensing roasting sticks & marshmallows for roasting over fires around Pavilion
set up Heat Lamps, and make sure they're ready to light
5:00 to 7:00 Shift ... During the Walk
Meet, Greet, and Guide Walkers toward the trails, engage folks in conversation about ... the weather, the joy of being out in the cold on a winter's night, Rotary's stewardship of the Woods & Prairie ... just be friendly Rotarians ... look for and invite prospective members!
keep stoking Four warming fires
serve hot chocolate, hot cider (keep hot beverages coming as needed)
dispense Marshmallows & sticks for roasting
7:00 to 8:30/9 Shift ... End of the Walk and Wrap-up
continue to engage Walkers as long as any are still around trails/pavilion
( Walk publicized to end at 7:30 pm so we can expect few newcomers thereafter)
collect candles & bags from trails
make sure fires are tamped down completely out before leaving
Our annual youth exchange weekend is fast approaching! We are still in need of 2-3 families who could open their hearts & home to an exchange student (or 2) for the weekend.
Friday, March 1: Meet as a group at the Mequon Public Market in the evening to do a planned activity with all 6 students and our Rotary host families at a location TBD (perhaps an Admirals game, dinner, etc.)
Saturday, March 2: Planned activities with all 6 students and our Rotary host families at locations TBD throughout the day and evening (perhaps the Milwaukee Market, museum, sledding, dinner at the Safe House, etc.)
Sunday, March 3: Brunch at a Rotarian's home and then students get picked up to head home afterwards. Event wraps up by noon.
These plans are tentative, but it gives you an idea of the commitment you'd have for the weekend. Expenses will be paid for by the club.
If you can host one night but not the other, we can work with that!
If you would like to help in another way besides hosting, please let me know and I can give you some ideas.
Our Rotary club is hosting the following students:
1. Raghev from India (male)
2. Caterina from Italy
3. Juliette from France
4. Saki from Japan
5. Sara from Denmark
6. Marcela from Brazil
You can reach me at jenquinnies@gmail.com or by phone at (414) 587-4205.
Welcome to February, our brief yet promising month where daylight graciously extends its presence daily. Aside from my usual recap of the stories that I added to the Notes from the District Governor page, I want to draw your attention to a time-sensitive opportunity – the Early Bird Registration for TriCon 2024 concludes on February 15th. Seize this chance to save nearly $50 on registration and meals, enhancing your conference experience.
TriCon 2024 promises a dynamic lineup of conference plenaries, workshops, and the House of Friendship. Beyond these, special engagements await, including The Foundation Dinner at The Automotive Gallery, Lambeau Field Tours, the impactful Pounding the Pavement 4 Polio initiative, the culinary delights of Dine Around, and the thought-provoking Question-Persuade-Refer Workshop. Register now at https://www.rotarywglconf.org/register to ensure you do not miss these enriching opportunities.
Here is a snapshot of the latest stories added last month:
As we progress through the year, I commit to consistently sharing compelling stories. It is worth noting that older stories have been retired, so for the latest updates, make it a habit to visit the district homepage and the Notes from the District Governor page regularly. Stay tuned for more inspiring narratives that showcase the incredible impact of Rotary in our communities.
Don Griffing (He/Him) District Governor
CREATE HOPE in the World Rotary District 6270 – rotary6270.org
Bruce Carter will introduce MT Sunrise Rotary to the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation on March 8, 2024. Bruce has been involved with the Midwest and Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation since his 26 year old son was diagnosed with Severe Hemophilia B at 6 months. Severe Hemophilia B impacts 4,500 patients in the United States and is one of the most expensive chronic diseases to treat. Bruce will provide his family’s personal journey as it relates to the foundation.
Rotarians from Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan will come together at this year's TriCon 2024 and you're invited!
As you are a member of the three represented districts (6220, 6250, 6270) we invite you to come together for a weekend of lively discussions, educational sessions and tons of fun and networking.
Come and be inspired by the plenary speakers and be exposed to the true breadth and depth of Rotary International through the many breakout sessions.
Check out the short video below and visit our website for more information about our speakers, upcoming events and registration!
Terry Schoessow
