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Club Meeting Information

Our next meeting will be Friday (3/9) at Newcastle Place - 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092.

Our program for Friday's meeting will feature our own Dr. Bobby Fisher who will talk on Blood Circulation, Essential Oils and Chiropractic.

The greeter will provide either the thought, a Rotary minute, share a family moment or a cultural tradition ... anything they would like to start off the day positive.

Upcoming "It's your Rotary moment" assignees:

  • Bob Blazich (3/9)
  • Bruce Carter (3/16)
  • Danielle Deller (3/23)
  • Seth Duhnke (3/30)

Note: If you are unable to to act as "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled please arrange for your replacement.

Visit our website at mtsunriserotary.org.

A Rotary LOL Moment

Dilbert by Scott Adams

Member Spotlight - Bob Blazich

BACKGROUND:  I was born in Sheboygan but grew up in Cedarburg.  My family moved to Kansas City during my senior year of high school, and the woman who was to become my wife served as the Meeter and Greeter in my new homeroom.  She did her job very well, and three years later, while I was in the Air Force, we married and headed off to Italy.  Jan and I spent two wonderful years in sunny Southern Italy where I transcribed communications of Russian military pilots flying over what was then Yugoslavia.

EDUCATION AND WORK:  We came back to MIlwaukee in the late 60’s.  I returned to school under the GI Bill and Jan became a systems consultant.  Yes, those were crazy times.  I went in as a Math and Physics major with 40+ credits in Russian and left with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.  In the early 80’s, I started a clinical practice in Thiensville with one of my former professors.  Our specialty was working with mental health practitioners’ children and families, so there was never a shortage of clients.  I stayed in private practice until I retired in 2011.  I also had a great day job as a School Social Worker in Fox Point - Bayside which kept my family in health insurance.

If I were to do it all over again, I’d love to be able to repeat what I’ve done.  Jan and I have two great kids, we’ve traveled to over 50 countries, hosted dozens of international guests and lived/traveled outside the US for about five years in total.  Jan and I do not travel as tourists … no beaches, cruises, golf courses or 4/5-star digs.  We try to travel as and with locals as much as possible.  Most people we meet will never travel to the US and know only what they read, hear or assume about America.  We always try to connect with people and humanize America for them.

MEMORABLE ROTARY EVENT:   My greatest Rotary moment came in 2006 when I became our club’s Paul Harris recipient.  I had only been a member for four years at that point and was blown away when my name was announced.   A more private Rotary moment was when I was at a meeting in West Bend where my old friend Angie Rester talked about the difference between being a Member of Rotary and being a Rotarian.  Having been to Guatemala four times at that point and serving as team leader twice, I realized that I was a Rotarian!!

Awards Nominations Due by  April 6

If you're planning to nominate someone for a Paul Harris Fellow, Avenues of Service Citation, Mequon Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Service Above Self Award or Family and Community Service Award you need to get your completed nomination form(s) to Lynn Streeter no later than April 6.

You should have received an award criteria document and nomination form via. email yesterday afternoon.

Questions should be directed to Lynn at Lynn.Streeter@Froedtert.com.

Thought of the Week

“If work were so pleasant, the rich would keep it for themselves.” ~ Mark Twain

Hyper-Reach: Emergency Notification System

As part of National Preparedness, The Mequon Police Department is encouraging residents to register their mobile telephones to receive emergency alerts from the department.

The Mequon 911 Dispatch Center will use the “Hyper-Reach” emergency telephone notification system. “Hyper-Reach” allows the 911 Center to quickly send a recorded message to telephones in specific areas and alert residents to any emergency situations that may require immediate action. The system is designed to deliver more than 5,000 calls per hour and has been successfully used on a number of occasions for incidents such as hazardous chemical releases, missing persons and severe weather alerts. The “Hyper-Reach” message delivers critical information to residents and provides guidance on what precautions need to be taken by residents during and after the incident.

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Meet Geoff Morgan

Geoff Morgan shared his classification talk with club members at this Fridays meeting.

Want to learn more about the causes we support? Check out these videos:
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Upcoming Speakers
Mar 16, 2018
Food Allergies, Nutrition and Hormone Imbalance
Food Allergies, Nutrition and Hormone Imbalance

Dr. Andrew graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, magna cum laude, and specializes in sports-related injuries of all levels and disciplines. Dr. Andrew also specializes in the Gonstead technique, including 100+ hours at Gonstead seminars and 1000+ hours educating students outside the Palmer curriculum.
 
Dr. Andrew completed his undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin: Oshkosh, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. During completion of his undergraduate courses, Dr. Andrew also competed at the National level in Track & Field and Cross Country. Being an endurance athlete himself, Dr. Andrew understands the complexity of athletic-related injuries and preventative treatments necessary to avoid reoccurring injuries in the future.
 
Dr. Andrew currently manages the Wellness Way in Mequon, WI and lives in Jackson, WI with his wife Ashley and dog named Bella. In his free time, Dr. Andrew enjoys running, biking, and spending time with his wife, who is a Registered Nurse.

Mar 23, 2018
His work around the world in the cause of clean water and sanitation.
Mar 30, 2018
Her expeiences as an exchange student
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