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Club Meeting Locations and Events

Our next regular meeting will be Friday (2/10) at Newcastle Place - 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI  53092.

Our meeting will feature club members Alice Sedgwick and Fr. Mike Shay who will be speaking on the Rotary Foundation.

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:

  • Jennifer Sutherland (2/10)
  • Lee Szymborski (2/17) 
  • Abby Thompson (2/24)
  • JoAnn Vetter (3/3)

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

Don't forget your non-perishable food items for the Family Sharing Food Drive! (See article below for more information)

Visit our website at mtsunriserotary.org.

A Rotary LOL Moment
Member Spotlight - Jennifer Sutherland

Where were you born, education/degrees or associations/board seats? I was born at Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee, and I grew up in Mequon. I went to UW-Milwaukee where I received my bachelor’s degree from the School of Social Welfare in criminal justice and a minor in women’s studies.

What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a police officer. Unfortunately, my husband took that title instead. We felt that two of us having the same profession wouldn’t be a good idea, especially while trying to raise children.

Name of company & position, or your very first job: I worked as the director at a local  youth center right out of college. It was an opportunity to provide a safe space with enriching programs and events for middle school students to go to on the weekends.

Family: I am married to my husband, Eric. We have two daughters, Alaina and Alexis. They are both in college. Alaina is graduating from Arizona State University in May, and Alexis is attending Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida. Eric is a detective sergeant at the Grafton Police Dept.

Interests/hobbies/last book read/favorite movie/what’s playing in on your car’s stereo/pastimes: I enjoy warm weather for biking, hiking, exploring parks and beaches and going to places like the Schlitz Audubon Center. I love to collect shells, beach glass and stones from the beach. I’ll be the first one to watch the sun rise at the beach on vacation! I enjoy community festivals and parades in the summer. I love traveling, and my favorite destination is Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. My current favorite music artists are the Lumineers and Willie Nelson. I also really love calypso music. Although I don’t have nearly as much time to read as I’d like to, the last book I read was Persuasion by Jane Austen.

Biggest career accomplishment/highlight to date, or what do you like best about your job? I enjoy the fact that I get to provide unique, enriching experiences for seniors in our retirement community. Each day is a new adventure and the possibilities are endless!

Career mentor/favorite words of wisdom/role model: "When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do." — Walt Disney

Most memorable Rotary moment or event? In my short time as a Rotarian, the most memorable moment for me was preparing meals for the women and families of Advocates at River Barn Park. It was an opportunity to do something for our community, and to bond with other Rotarians at the same time.

Thought of the Week

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. – Oscar Wilde  

Gathering on Green to enter the Danger Zone

MEQUON - The idea came to Rob Kos a few months ago as he was driving to the office.

First, he heard a classic Kenny Loggins song.

Then a legendary hit by Michael McDonald.

And just like that, the concept for the Gathering on the Green’s next big concert was born.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, for “One Night … Two Incredible Performances,” a show featuring the talents of both Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald at 8 p.m. Friday, July 14.

“Neither of these performers have played much around the Wisconsin area, and they’re not touring together or anything,” said Kos, executive director of Gathering on the Green. “This is a unique, one-time event where both acts will play full concerts that will likely include some of the songs they co-wrote.”

Your Support Needed for Family Sharing Food Drive

 

Calling all Rotarians!

We are partnering with Family Sharing of Ozaukee County to collect non-perishable food items through the month of February.

Family Sharing provides food, at no charge, to people in need in Ozaukee County. All donations of food are distributed directly to those who need it. Their supply is at a critical low this time of year, and we’d like to help support their efforts in collecting items.

Please bring your food donations to our Friday meetings.

Thanks for your support!

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