Our next regular meeting will be Friday (10/21) at Newcastle Place - 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092.
Our program will feature Amy Luft - VP Stars & Stripes Honor Flight. (For more information see article below)
The 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:
Kathleen Newell (10/21)
Dan O'Connor (10/28)
Note: If you are unable to to act as "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled please arrange for your replacement.
Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Inc. was started in 2008 by Joe Dean and a merry band of volunteers, after Dean had seen a brief national news segment (See National Honor Flight Story below). Joe recalls thinking, “someone should do this in Wisconsin.” The next day Dean, son of a WWII Hero (David Dean, US Navy), woke up with one overwhelming thought: “Oh man, I should do this in Wisconsin!”
Within days, the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight wheels were in motion. Recruiting the busiest people he knew, Dean asked each potential board member three questions: “Why not here?” “Why not us?” “Why not now?”.
The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Board of Directors became a reality and the board booked the first flight at their second meeting, with a grand total of $250.00 in the bank. The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight story was told one person, one small group at a time, and grew from tiny fundraisers to partnerships with many local organizations and individuals, who have all stepped forward to ensure that our WWII and Korean War Veterans feel appreciated.
To date, Stars and Stripes Honor Flight has flown over 4,500 veterans. Our community has been phenomenal in its support, and we are forever grateful.
Bobby Fischer is looking for volunteers to help with Haunted Halloween. Reach out to Bobby at fisherfamilychiro@yahoo.com.
Our community services committee is joining forces with the Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County in October for their personal toiletries drive. Questions? Contact Jennifer at jsutherland@newcastleplace.com.
Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Inc. was started in 2008 by Joe Dean and a merry band of volunteers, after Dean had seen a brief national news segment (See National Honor Flight Story below). Joe recalls thinking, “someone should do this in Wisconsin.” The next day Dean, son of a WWII Hero (David Dean, US Navy), woke up with one overwhelming thought: “Oh man, I should do this in Wisconsin!”
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