In light of COVID-19 mandates, MT Sunrise Rotary will be hosting virtual meetings until further notice. Our next meeting will be 7:00 AM Friday (6/5).

Our virtual program will feature Bill Tobin - Rotary Relations Manager. Bill will be speaking on ShelterBox USA. (See bio below) 

The virtual 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:

• Dick Kinney (6/5)
• Dave Kliber (6/12)
• Steve Lettau (6/19)
• Tom Martin (6/26)

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

While some are familiar with Zoom, there are others for which this will be an opportunity to experience something new

Helpful Resources:

• Joining a Meeting Instructional Video: Click Here
• Join a Test Meeting: Click Here

It's as easy as one-two-three. Honest! (You may want to check off the first two steps in advance of the meeting start time)

1. Device connected to the internet - Check
2. Zoom app installed on your device - Check
3. Click "Join Meeting" button below - Check

The “waiting room” will open at 6:50 AM with our meeting starting at 7:00 AM. Attendees should mute themselves when not speaking, or if they have background noise. Attendees can communicate with one another through the “Chat” icon. Click button below to join our Zoom meeting!

Hope to see you Friday!

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Password: 866487
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Visit our website at mtsunriserotary.org.

A mistake that makes you humble is much better than an achievement that makes you arrogant. - Anonymous

Dilbert by Scott Adams

Why am I a member of Rotary? I have always felt the need to be of service in the community. From my days in scouting back in Wichita, to present day of fulfilling a need in my soul to be of service to others. I really think it came from growing up in a family of six boys (being the oldest). More was expected of me to help take care of my brothers. Unfortunately, two of my brothers had polio, (one moderate case and one serve crippling case). Back in the 50’s both Mom and Dad worked to support the broud. I was there to take care of the brothers.

My family (my wife and two children) moved to Whitefish Bay in 1978 to be here a year. Forty years later, I am still here. (My son lives in New York City and my daughter lives in Washington DC. My wife died in 1997. 

Because I worked downtown... the best service option for me was the Lions Club. Unfortunately, it was a dying club, but I got to experience what happens when the members age out and are not very service oriented. I did enjoy helping the Lion’s camp up in Rosholt, Wisconsin. My deaf daughter spent two weeks every summer up there and it was the highlight of her year. 

I moved to Mequon in 2001, to get a change. I am very happy to be here. I started my own asset management business in 2003 and recently sold it in 2019. I am still consult on client relationships and investment strategy. 

My passion is sailboat racing. I am active in the Soling class and on the board of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center. Next year, I hope to compete internationally and try to qualify for a spot on a international ocean racing team.

I feel very fortunate to be a member of our club. The enthusiasm, the energy is unique and inspiring to be a part of. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your Rotary team.

By Michael Effiong, Rotary Club of Ikeja South, Lagos, Nigeria

All around the world, the coronavirus pandemic is changing our lives and creating a new normal. But our members have seen the need and risen to the challenge. Now, more than ever, we need to show Rotary’s goodness as we practice Service Above Self.

Long before a nation-wide lockdown in Nigeria, Lagos had initiated its own stiff measures to stop the spread of the virus. This meant that our usually engaging meetings had to move online. The platform we decided to use was Zoom, and it has been our playground, a place where we share ideas and make plans to help our community.

In our country, hundreds of people congregate in market places, making it a place susceptible to the spread of the virus. We decided to build an awareness campaign to reach the many different levels of society that come to the markets, and encourage social distancing and hand washing. In conjunction with Fatee Mohammed Foundation, we visited three markets, the first being Abbatoir Market, in Agege, a Lagos suburb. Our team used a megaphone to instruct vendors to maintain a distance of two-meters. We also instructed people how to wash their hands for at least 20 second with soap and water, and handed out bottles of sanitizer. It was hectic but we got the job done!