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.)
This week's Program:
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:
Cindy Shaffer (6/2)
Michael Shay (6/09)
Lynn Streeter (6/23)
Lee Szymborski (6/30)
Steve Taylor (7/7)
Note: If you are unable to act as "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled please arrange for your replacement.
Cindy Shaffer My Rotary Moment June 2023: Cindy Shaffer and John Cabannis at the Bayshore Bike Club
My Rotary sponsor is Stan Smith from the noon club. I owned two small homes next to City Hall and was working on a potential development. I met Stan at the Mequon Town Center Committee, which was trying to create development in the area, Stan recommended that I join Rotary to get involved in the community. Almost 15 years later my membership in Rotary has been life changing both personally and professionally. We often refer to our group as “Our Rotary Family” a group of like-minded individuals who are committed to service and to each other. I have had many “Rotary Moments” over the years, most recently John Cabanas invited me to join his bike club, picked me up and introduced me to a new group of friends. Picture above. Recently a group of us worked together to help say goodbye to our beloved Steve Lettau. Through the many highs and lows in life our Rotary Family sticks together. It is often said that you get more than you give from Rotary. ” Positive People Driven to Serve.” I have found my people!
Bio –
Owner Shaffer Development LLC, a real estate development and management company started in 2021. Local projects include The Mequon Town Center, Grafton 1505, Mequon Spur 16 which includes the Mequon Public Market, St. Paul Seafood Club Pilates, and Mammoth Fitness. Our company mission statement:
To Make a Difference While Making a Living
To Be Good Stewards of Our Land
To Create Collaborative Community Developments That Are Beneficial to All Concerned
Grew up in Shorewood WI, BA from The University of Wisconsin – Madison
30-year resident of Mequon, three grown children living in NY, CA and HI.
After many days' confinement in the hospital, we are happy to note that Alice Sedgwick is back at Newcastle Place, in the rehab facility. She is now able to receive visitors. We all know where Newcastle Place is, the pre-Covid venue for our meetings! We look forward to Alice's return to weekly meetings, and continue to keep her in thought and prayer.
Please join us at Mequon's VFW Post, as we celebrate one year and look forward to the next, by thanking outgoing officers and board members of 2022-2023 and welcoming 2023-2024 officers and board members. We'll be recognizing our new "Paul Harris" recipients and other award nominees. This social event is open to guests, spouses, friends and significant others. Our menu items will include Greek salad, Bbq meatballs, Spinach pie squares, Filet mignon kabobs, Chicken kabobs, Greek oven brown potatoes, Gyro, Rice and Baklava! RSVP Names and Number of Guests to: daniel.oconnor@lpl.com. Please note that this event will replace our regular Friday meeting on 16 June. Cost $25/person. (By check or cash that night, or credit card at club meetings.)
The Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that Andrew Petzold, President and CEO of Concord Development Company, is this year’s recipient of the Pillar of the Community Award.
“Andrew’s dedication and commitment to the growth and development of the Mequon-Thiensville community is nothing short of extraordinary,” says MTCF president Lori Lorenz. “The impact he has had exemplifies what it means to be a Pillar of our Community.”
We'd like to thank Gentian Financial Inc. for sponsoring our Pillars of the Community event! This wouldn't be possible without you!
Our POTC Award Luncheon will be held on June 6th from 11 am- 1 pm, and we'd love for you to join us!
The registration deadline is May 22nd and seats are limited, so be sure to register today by visiting our website.
I have been a volunteer firefighter for the City of Mequon for the past 10 years, serving our community there and through Rotary gives me great satisfaction. I have participated in the Guatemala Medical Resources Project (GMRP) mission for 8 years and service on the Board of Directors for the Oliveras Scholarship Fund (OSF), a group that provide education scholarships to students on the tow that GMRP operates.
I live with my best friend and confidant Jen DeLaura. We share interests in water sports, health & wellness, gardening and music, I have two daughters, Taneal (35), who lives in Greenfield with my two grand daughters, Mila (8) and Ava (6), and my younger daughter Hannah (16) whom many of you know. She is a sophomore at Homestead HS who lives part time at my home and part time at her mothers home in Cedarburg. She just got her drivers temporary license, so look out for her on the roads…
Outside of the office, I enjoy pleasure sailing, sailboat racing, surfing and stand up paddle boards, scuba diving, motorcycling, and live music. I enjoy giving back through Rotary and the Fire Department, but my role as a father and grandfather is the most rewarding.
