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 (7/10).
Our virtual program will feature three of our members who will discuss how they have adapted to the COVID crisis. Our presenters will be Steve Taylor, Jo Ann Vetter and Kenneth Stelpflub.
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:
Brian Monroe (7/10)
Andy Moss (7/17)
Kay Newell (7/24)
Rachel Newson (7/31)
Note: If you are unable to act as "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled please arrange for your replacement.
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Background on image. This was not at Pukaite woods, but while visiting GMRP team members Tom and Barb Johnson in NC.
How are you staying connected to Rotary during covid-19 restrictions?
Well my connections have been mostly 100% virtual since our last in person meeting on 13 March. I was in town on 26 June and really enjoyed connecting with a few members for an impromptu at Pukaite Woods to see the goats in action. I also connected with two other members the following day. I really miss not being able to see others, but I understand how important it is to follow the health guidelines. I’m on a couple of Rotary committees and Rotary Action Groups that employ Zoom meetings because the members are from other regions and countries.
What are Rotary Action Groups?
Rotary Action Groups are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water.
Action groups offer their technical expertise and support to help clubs plan and implement projects to increase our impact, one of Rotary's strategic priorities. This support includes helping clubs find partners, funding, and other resources. Action groups can also help clubs and districts prepare grant applications, conduct community assessments, and develop plans to monitor and evaluate their projects.
Do you belong to any Rotary Action Groups, if so which ones?
I currently belong to the Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) and the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). There are over 25 different RAG(s), with over 27,000 members, representing collaboration of 1,600 projects between 140 countries, representing $890,000 humanitarian projects just in 2019. I know that we are all very busy, but I know that all of us also have many interests that may take you outside of our club to participate in. Ideas learned in RAG(s) can always be brought back to our club for local projects.
What currently excites you about MT Sunrise and Rotary?
I love all of the positive press regarding the goat project. I’m happy that our club has an Environmental Sustainability Committee. I’m proud of the TM Rotary Foundation’s involvement with the MT Gateway project and I’m really happy that Lucia is putting together an antiracism committee for our club. Rotary has always been about promoting peace, understanding and human rights especially since our 1940 Rotary International convention in Havana, Cuba.
A public policy research organization will look at the possibility of shared services among six Ozaukee County fire departments.
Municipal leaders in Cedarburg, Grafton, Mequon, Thiensville, Saukville and Port Washington have reached out to the Wisconsin Policy Forum to research the operations of local fire departments and recommend possible opportunities for collaboration or possibly the consolidation of two or more departments.
"We look at a broad range of options," said Wisconsin Policy Forum President Rob Henken. "It could be anything from better coordination of training to the sharing of apparatus to greater collaboration in quality control."
Researchers will analyze data related to fire department budgets, personnel and operations. They will also work collaboratively with local fire departments to determine which shared services options would be most effective in their community, Henken said.
The cost of the $22,000 study will be equally split by the city of Cedarburg, town of Cedarburg, village of Grafton, Mequon, Thiensville and the village of Saukville. The project is expected to begin around June 15 and is expected to be finished in six months.
Fredonia officials planned to consider joining the study June 4. The Wisconsin Policy Forum has not heard back from Belgium and Waubeka.
By Tasmain Warren, Rotaract Club of Manhattan New York City, New York, USA
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, our Rotaract club realized the need to stay connected more than ever. We switched to an online platform and started brainstorming ways that we could fight the feelings of isolation that were building up because of social distancing. That’s when we decided to hold a virtual art and wine event as a fundraiser.
“The Wine, Art & Rotaract event” was our take on the common painting party where guests follow step by step instructions from a professional artist in creating a painting. Only ours had a virtual twist.
Instead of providing guests with the necessary art supplies in person, we encouraged our online guests to be creative about their choice of materials – from paper to T-shirts, to canvas. The same rule applied to mediums, with participants deciding to use paint, crayons, or even makeup. The limit was one’s own imagination.
Our club provided the music and an online art instructor, who led participants through the process of creating a painting. Participants supplied their own beverage at home. We were determined to engage members of other Rotaract clubs, Rotary members, and guests for a night of fun.
I must say we were not sure how the event would turn out considering the fact we had never done a virtual event before. But embracing the challenge, we were pleasantly surprised with the results. We had guests sign up and pay a registration fee from all over our district and beyond. We mingled with other Rotaractors, Rotarians, and guests, and shared some laughs at our different levels of artistic talent.
The event opened our eyes to the ability to serve our community and still have fun, all within the restraints of social distancing. The money we raised will support our upcoming community service projects including distributing food to frontline healthcare workers, and making and distributing personal protective equipment.
We look forward to many more creative and innovative events as we embrace our new world.
Homestead's Plan for COVID Past, Present and Future
Matt is the Academic and Career Planning Coordinator at Homestead High School
Sixteen years of classroom experience at the high school level teaching courses such as Marketing, Business Organization and Management and the Product Development Project. During that time, I have overseen and cultivated lasting professional relationships between Homestead High School’s Business Department and area businesses. Two years of graduate assistant experience at Concordia University in Mequon, recruiting student athletes at the collegiate level. Eleven years of high school coaching experience in a variety of sports. Throughout my professional experiences, I have organized and participated in multiple fundraisers; most recently I organized the silent auction to benefit the Navarre family in February of 2012. Lastly, I have a variety of business skills developed over years of involvement and education in sales, social media and communications.
