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Mequon, WI 53092
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By Celia Giay, past RI vice president and a member of the Rotary Club of Arrecifes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The idea for our firefighter exchange was born when my club received a visit from local volunteer firefighters. Club members listened attentively as our guests explained their dream of continuing to learn better ways to protect their community, and on that very night we set a goal to organize an international exchange to make that possible.
The next day, I talked with our district governor, Osvaldo Lazzati, who immediately liked the idea, but we needed another district and country. So he got on the phone with Alan Cohn, the governor of District 6990 (Grand Bahamas, Florida, USA), who enthusiastically accepted the challenge. And the rest is history.
By Barbara Brotman
Let us now sing the praises of public transportation. It may be a small chorus: Public transit has had a rough ride lately. Ride-hailing services are eating into the customer base, funding is a constant battle, Elon Musk is throwing shade, and the New York City subways seem on the edge of catastrophe.
But I’m singing out. I’m not only a rider; I’m a fan.
Yes, I know all the downsides. People on Chicago’s “L” seem to have forgotten how to use earbuds. They conduct private phone calls at top volume. Everyone is squeezed in cheek – and not only the facial cheek – by jowl with strangers.
Yet I remain a defender. Beyond the convenience, the freedom from sitting in traffic, and the precious minutes to sit and read (should you be blessed with a seat), public transportation has a quality no car ride can match: It is public.
It is an increasingly rare spot where people of all backgrounds and social classes share life for a while.
Dr. Christopher Eernisse (Cedarburg News Graphic 9/11/2018)
Can I catch the flu from the flu vaccine? The flu shot cannot give you the flu. People who report a runny nose or cough symptoms after receiving the flu vaccine are likely experiencing symptoms of a common cold, with which they were infected before they received the flu vaccine.
Isn’t the flu just a really bad cold? No. Influenza may cause cold symptoms, such as sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, hoarseness and cough. However, more than 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 are hospitalized each year because of flu complications, making this virus much more serious than a bad cold.
Is the flu shot just for the elderly and the sick? Even if you aren’t considered “high risk,” a flu shot can protect you, your family, friends and co-workers during the flu season. The more people who get vaccinated, the more people will be protected from the flu, including those who are most vulnerable. This includes the elderly, very young children, pregnant women and those with serious health conditions.
Does a person really need a flu vaccine every year? Yes. The vaccine is reformulated every year. The CDC identifies which influenza virus strains are expected to be the most prevalent for the upcoming year, so this year’s vaccine can be made to specifically protect against those strains. As a result, you need to protect yourself by getting the flu vaccine every year.
Back Story:
Lynn Streeter introduced us to an exceptional young man by the name of Matthew Ceelen. Matt's story began with a letter to our club requesting financial support for his Eagle Scout project of building two bat houses to be placed in the Mequon Nature Preserve. With the request approved, we heard what Paul Harvey used to call "The rest of the story".
Matthew was diagnosed with bone cancer just weeks shy of his 15th birthday. In medical terms it is a high grade sclerosing subtype of osteosarcoma. Approximately 450 children in North America are diagnosed with osteosarcoma each year. He is 1 of approximately 4 children who will be diagnosed with his subtype of osteosarcoma in 2017.
Update:
Matthew is celebrating his 16th birthday today. His birthday weekend started by watching the Badger Football team beat Western Kentucky. An early morning flight to Atlanta followed on Saturday. This trip was one thing Matthew had to look forward as he finished his freshman studies throughout the summer. The highlight of his trip was attending his first Boston Red Sox VICTORY over the Atlanta Braves with his parents and his friend Zach.
What a difference a year makes! He rang the bell on Aug 17 and celebrated the end of his treatment with all of you. He helped move Natalie to her dorm shortly before his school year started. The first week of his sophomore year ended with tests at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. There is no sign of cancer!
Elisabeth, our Rotary Exchange Student, had a great audition with Mr. Emanuelson and she is now a member of the elite HHS Chamber Orchestra. Way to go, Elisabeth!
By A.J. Holzer
As I landed in the Durango airport, cramped into a small airplane, my entire Rotary career flashed before my eyes. I had joined Interact at the beginning of high school as a way to help my community and connect with others. And for most of my high school years, I was able to do just that, growing as a leader and learning from my peers. The experience was uniquely personal – all I knew of Rotary was my club and the work we did in the community. But in the summer of my sophomore year, my knowledge of Rotary was about to explode to an entirely new level.
As president of my Interact club, I had the opportunity to attend the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I felt like a minnow tossed into the ocean. I was overwhelmed by the colossal reach of Rotary around the world. I learned about projects ranging from complex irrigation systems that allow for farming in Turkana, Kenya, to establishing an array of financial help for poor villagers in Guatemala. I met passionate Rotarians from all corners of the world, and was instantly inspired to look for a way to become involved at this level.
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Guests at this morning's meeting included (from left): Elisabeth Burschel (Rotary Exchange Student), Gustavo Arriba, Imelda Arriba, Raquel Arriba, Angie Rester and Jan Blazich. Angie and Gustavo are with the Amigos Club, and the Arribas will be Elisabeth's winter host family. (Photo by Bob Blazich)
By Daniel Vankov, Immediate Past President, Rotary Club of Brisbane, Australia
Rotary’s secret is cooperation. Alone we are useless. Together we are powerful. And together in a million we are unstoppable.
I had the honor of serving as president of the Rotary Club of Brisbane in 2017-18. It was a task that was not only challenging, but highly rewarding. My desire had been to make a difference, which also happened to be the theme 2017-18 Rotary President Ian Riseley put forward for the year.
Reflecting back, I realize that at that point of time, I was unprepared in many ways for the enormity of it, given my limited exposure to both Rotary and the club. But I embraced the opportunity I was given with a passion and desire to learn and grow as a person and as a Rotarian. And I had many great former presidents to learn from.
2019 Rotary Convention - Drop anchor in Germany’s gateway to the world, where it’s easy to feel like a local
By Jenny Llakmani Photos by Samuel Zuder
Walking through Hamburg’s main train station on our first day in the city, my husband, Anton, spots a man sitting in a tiny bar enjoying a beer and a smoke. His peculiar garb – black corduroy jacket, vest, and bell-bottom pants, along with a battered top hat – gives him away. He’s one of Germany’s Wandergesellen, a journeyman carpenter who, in a tradition that dates to the Middle Ages, travels the world for two or three years carrying only a change of clothes, a few euros, and his skills.
Like us, he’s just another visitor to Hamburg. A real person in a real city – a city, as we come to realize, that’s the coolest place we never knew we wanted to visit.
The wavy roofline of Hamburg’s newest landmark, the Elbphilharmonie, breaks above the historic brick warehouses of the Speicherstadt district.
In an age when every destination seems to be making itself over to please tourists, Hamburg steadfastly chooses to please itself. Undeniably authentic, the city greets visitors with a friendly ahoy! and then goes about its business – and business is the business of Hamburg – leaving you to enjoy its many charms.
Kelli Groom was inducted into the MT Sunrise Rotary club during this week's meeting. Pictured from left: Tim Hamilton (President Elect), Danielle Deller (Kelli's sponsor), Kelli Groom and Michael Shay (Secretary). Photo by Bob Blazich.
Vertz Marketing Rotary Small Business Innovation Center at Concordia University to Launch This Week!
MEQUON, WI, August 27 - Vertz Marketing and Concordia University Wisconsin are excited to announce the creation of the Vertz Marketing Rotary Small Business Innovation Center at Concordia University Wisconsin.
Starting in the fall semester, there will be openings for up to 10 Mequon-Thiensville businesses to become a part of this innovative marketing and business mentoring program.
The Vertz Marketing Rotary Small Business Innovation Center at Concordia University partners with select Mequon-Thiensville businesses to provide marketing and business development service to foster economic development in the region.
Three Homestead High School Rotaract students shared their experiences as World Affairs Seminar attendees during our weekly club meeting.
World Affairs Seminar is an international youth initiative of Rotary International District 6270. Our vision is to bring better understanding of world problems to young people from around the globe, using current issues as a learning platform. In the course of this study, the WAS provides opportunities for participants to discuss issues with other young people from around the world. Emphasis is on promoting better understanding of the causes of international conflict. The idea is if the causes are understood and solutions developed in a cooperative environment, problems are more likely to be solved peacefully. Photo by Bob Blazich.
We are excited to announce that our district will be presenting One Rotary Summits again this fall!
One Rotary Summit is training for all Rotarians on the synergy among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service (The Rotary Foundation). Participants will exchange ideas and develop creative ways to achieve and sustain membership growth and retention, increase Rotary Foundation giving and project engagement, and gain enhanced public image in their communities. Rotarians are welcome to attend any session in the district.
Who? All Rotarians are invited and encouraged to attend
What? District 6270 One Rotary Summit (ORS) 2018
When? And Where?
- Thursday, August 9 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Milwaukee Area Technical College - Oak Creek
- Saturday, August 25 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm |Location to be determined (Corrected)
- Thursday, September 13 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | LaSure’s Banquet Hall, Oshkosh
- Saturday, September 22 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Elkhorn High School (Corrected)
- Thursday, October 11 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Milwaukee Area Technical College - Mequon
- Saturday, October 27 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Pine Hills Country Club, Sheboygan
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Why? Return to your club with tools and ways to implement the "People of Action" public image campaign and this year's theme, "Be the Inspiration" while gaining a better understanding of how membership, public image, humanitarian service, and supporting your Rotary Foundation work together.
RSVP to Dana Kohlmeyer at dana.kohlmeyer@rotary6270.org. Please indicate your name, your club, which session you will attend, and if any special accommodations are needed.
