Inclusive Playground and the planning process to date for such a project
John has called Mequon home since he was 16. He is married to Stacey, a lifelong Mequon resident, and raised his daughters Tori and Erin in Mequon. He is now the proud grandfather of two young boys. John has long been active in a variety of civic and community organizations; however, he is a relatively new Rotarian, having joined Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club in 2019. John has been a practicing business lawyer for 35 years.
Dr. Jenne Hohn is a 2015 graduate of Life University in Marietta, Georgia. She graduated with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude and was one of two students inducted into the Pi Tau Delta Chiropractic Honor Society. She is also the recipient of Life University's Lasting Purpose Award, an honor that recognizes that as a citizen in the world community, it is one’s duty to give, to do, to love, to serve, out of one's own abundance.
Although raised in Cedarburg, WI, Dr. Hohn has lived all over the country. She was an award-winning event planner in Napa Valley before attending chiropractic school. She returned to Wisconsin in 2017 as a full-time caregiver for her father.
Dr. Hohn is actively engaged in community service. She is the President of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club and serves on the Mequon Festivals Committee, the Mequon-Thiensville Trails Foundation Committee, and is a Friends of the Domes board member. She was recently recognized by the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce as the 2023 Citizen of the Year.
Dr. Hohn coaches golf, basketball, and volleyball for Special Olympics Wisconsin and she is a volunteer instructor for the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center. Her hobbies include sailing and golf, and she was recently introduced to pickleball. She loves being outdoors, no matter the season and is happy to have returned to her home state of Wisconsin.
The Grants and Donations Committee, an advisory committee to our Board of Directors, is charged with reviewing requests for funds, ensuring a fit with our mission, and being good stewards of donated monies. This is a summary report to our members regarding the first half of our Rotary year.
Our “Around the World” fundraiser, though a fund-a-cause auction, raised $7,025 for the Guatemala Medical Research Fund and $7,025 for the Oliveros Scholarship Fund.
Written requests for grants and donations are reviewed on a biannual basis. Our fall cycle resulted in approval of funds for the following organizations:
The Adult Literacy Center- support to expand their tutoring training program. ($2,000)
Trinity Freistadt Historical Society- funding of an electrical restoration project following a fire in August 2023. ($1,500)
Northshore United Soccer Club- funding of an AED (automated external defibrillator) to be available at soccer practices and tournaments at all locations, including Rotary Park. ($2,500).
I wish to thank the following committee members for their time and thoughtful deliberation: Seth Duhnke, Steve Peterman, Connie Pukaite, Carol Wessels and Father Mike Shay.
Editors Note: Lucia was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2002. She would like to take this opportunity to share the fact that April is Parkinson's disease awareness month.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.
In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, your face may show little or no expression. Your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred. Parkinson's disease symptoms worsen as your condition progresses over time.
Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, medications might significantly improve your symptoms. Occasionally, your doctor may suggest surgery to regulate certain regions of your brain and improve your symptoms.
10 million people worldwide are living with PD
one million people will be living with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the U.S. (more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. 15,000 n Wisconsin living with PD 4% (2,400) of people with PD are diagnosed before age 50.
$52 billion, per year in the United States alone is the is estimated combined direct and indirect cost of Parkinson’s, including treatment, social security payments and lost income Medications alone cost an average of $2,500 a year Therapeutic surgery can cost up to $100,000 per person.
Yup, our intrepid oenologist, John Cabaniss, joined Judine Phillips in what seems to be beating very narrow odds. John won the Ballard Lane cabernet November 17 with a ticket stub and the accumulated “jackpot” of $26.00 by drawing the Joker from the hat with only two cards having been destroyed prior to his drawing. Not only that, but his February, 2022 win of $14.00 was also against super odds.
Also in February of 2022, Judine drew the winning Joker, and because of the unfavorable odds against her, celebrated the win by demanding she may keep the Joker. Judine’s wish was granted. Her bank account swelled by the munificent sum of $39.
Raffle committee chair Mike Shay says the lesson is, that even with 50 cards, the odds are pretty even, that is, 1-in-2, that you will draw out the Joker. Why? Well, you either will, or you will not. 1-in-2! Further, he says, belaboring the obvious, these winners won only because they bought tickets! Two other winners’ takes were over $600.00!
Buying tickets for the wine raffle grows the pot by 40%, while the Club retains 60% for seed money for the various Avenues of Service and Committees.
The fun of the drawings is complemented by the good done by the club and the charities the winners select for their eleemosynary considerations.
When: We meet Friday mornings from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Where: We meet at the Mequon Public Market, 6300 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092; (Entrance in rear.)
Next scheduled meeting 12/15
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:
Bobby Fisher Jr. (12/8)
Mika Frank (12/15)
Corinne Guerin (12/22)
Joe Gutsmiedl (12/29)
Susan Hartman (1/5/2024)
Note: If you cannot act as an "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled, please arrange for your replacement.
Did you know that Rotary has over 100 international Rotary Fellowships that are active in over 150 countries!
Rotary Fellowships are international groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends in other Clubs and around the world, explore a hobby or profession, find new opportunities for service, and enhance your Rotary experience. They are a great way to network with fellow Rotarians!
To gauge our District 6270 member participation in Rotary Fellowships and connect members with active fellowships in our district, please take a minute to indicate your participation in our online poll here. If you are not a member of a Rotary Fellowship, you can learn more about them here.
If you lead a local fellowship activity or group in your club, please contact me at harry.farchmin.rotary@gmail.com with your group information so I can connect other interested members to you.
Harry Farchmin, PE - Rotary Club of Elmbrook
District 6270 Fellowship Chair
International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians Rotary Straight Shooters/International Shooting Sport Rotarians Rotary Means Business/Rotary Means Business D6270 International Fellowship of Fishing Rotarians
We are extending the District Governor nomination period until December 22, 2023. The original nomination notice, adjusted to reflect this extension, is below. Please send all questions and completed Governor-Nominee Data Forms to PDG Mike Phillips mikephillips736@gmail.com prior to December 22, 2023. The Governor-Nominee Data Form is attached.
Thank you.
Mike Phillips
262-573-7083
Rotary District 6270 is now seeking candidate proposals from Rotary Clubs for the position of District Governor in the 2026-2027 Rotary Year.
Serving as Rotary District Governor (DG) is a great honor. Governors are the official representative of Rotary International in the district. The mission of a Governor is to lead clubs, inspire Rotarians, and engage the public by articulating Rotary’s role in our community. District Governors serve for one Rotary year, from July 1 to June 30. Governors are actively engaged in District decision-making leading up to their year as Governor. Serving as District Governor is a life-changing experience. As they prepare, Governors receive training, plan, assemble their teams of volunteers and collaborate to create a budget. You can learn more about serving as District Governor by referring to my.rotary.org/en/governor.
Duties of the District Governor (Rotary International Bylaws 16.030)
The governor is the officer of RI in the district, functioning under the general control
and supervision of the board. The governor shall inspire and motivate the clubs in the
district. The governor shall ensure continuity within the district by working with past,
current, and incoming district leaders. The governor is responsible for:
organizing new clubs;
strengthening existing clubs;
promoting membership growth;
working with district and club leaders to encourage participation in a district leadership plan as developed by the board;
furthering the Object of Rotary by providing leadership and supervision of the clubs in the district;
supporting The Rotary Foundation;
promoting cordial relations among the clubs and Rotaract clubs and between the clubs, Rotaract clubs, and RI;
planning for and presiding at the district conference and assisting the governor-elect in planning and preparing the PETS and the district training assembly;
conducting an official visit to each club, individually or in multi-club meetings, that maximizes the governor’s presence to:
focus attention on important Rotary issues;
provide special attention to weak and struggling clubs;
motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities;
ensure that the club constitution and bylaws comply with the constitutional documents, especially following councils on legislation; and
personally recognize the outstanding contributions of Rotarians in the district;
issuing a monthly communication to each club;
reporting promptly to RI as required by the president or the board;
providing the governor-elect, before the international assembly, full information about the condition of clubs and recommended action to strengthen them;
assuring that district nominations and elections comply with the constitutional documents and RI’s established policies;
inquiring regularly about the activities of Rotarian organizations in the district;
transferring district files to the governor-elect; and
performing any other duties as are inherent of an RI officer
Qualifications of a Governor-nominee (Rotary International Bylaws 16.010)
Unless excused by the board, the person selected as a governor-nominee shall at the time of selection:
be a member in good standing of a functioning club in district 6270;
have served as club president for a full term or as charter president for at least six months;
demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a governor in section 16.030 of Rotary International Bylaws.;
demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the bylaws; and
submit to RI a statement that the Rotarian understands those qualifications, duties, and responsibilities, is qualified for the office of governor, and is willing and able to assume and faithfully perform those duties and responsibilities.
Nominee candidates must complete a Governor-nominee Form accompanying this online notice.
Additional Requirements and Expectations
Rotary International Bylaws 16.020: unless excused by the board, a governor, when taking office, must have attended the international assembly for its full duration, have been a Rotarian for at least seven years, and continue to possess the qualifications in section 16.010 of Rotary International Bylaws.
Candidates must participate in a committee interview process. Date and time will be scheduled and announced.
Proposed candidates should discuss opportunities of this position with Past District Governors and those serving in the current DG leadership roles.
Upon selection as District Governor Nominee Designee (DGND), there are expectations of attendance at District meetings such as District Board Meetings and Events.
For the person selected as 2026-2027 DG for District 6270, attendance is required at Zone Training sessions (held in fall each year prior to taking office), in addition to the Rotary International Bylaws (16.020)-mandated attendance at the international assembly immediately prior to taking office on July 1.
Governor Nominations
Nominations for District Governor are made by Rotary clubs, not by individuals. Rotary Clubs submit members as candidates to be considered for the role of District Governor using a Governor Nominee Data Form to propose their candidate.
Candidates proposed by clubs must be active members of the club making the nomination.
Nominations should include the completed and signed Governor Nominee Data Form and a Rotary Resume for the nominee.
Selection Process
Candidates whose paperwork is received by the deadline in good order, and who meet the qualifications, will be invited to meet for an in-person interview. The interview will be conducted on a date to be set by the District Nominating Committee created in accordance with the provisions of the District 6270 Manual of Policy and Procedure.
Interviews are conducted by the District 6270 Nominating Committee, made up of members of the district.
Interviews typically last 45-60 minutes and cover a wide range of topics.
The full selection process will be completed by February 1, 2024.
The Committee "selects" and proposes a candidate to be District Governor Nominee Designee (DGND).
The DGND must be approved by the district at the 2023 District Annual Meeting, certified by Rotary International, and elected at the RI Annual Meeting one year prior to service.
