Our next regular meeting will be Friday (12/9) at Newcastle Place - 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092.
This week's meeting will feature a club assembly.
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:
Diana Raasch (12/9)
Terry Schacht (12/16)
Note: If you are unable to to act as "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled please arrange for your replacement.
District Governor Julie Craig is pleased to announce that Steen Sanderhoff of the Rotary Club of Racine Founders has been selected as this district’s District Governor for the year 2019 - 2020.
Steen is now the District Governor Nominee Designate and will become District Governor Nominee July 1, 2017. In accordance with RI & district bylaws District Governor Julie Craig will certify this to RI.
Town Center plans advance, despite concerns - Project could reap $4.09 million in tax revenue By Gary Achterberg - News Graphic Staff
Mequon – After being tabled a month ago, plans for the second phase of the Mequon Town Center moved a step forward Dec. 5, but not without concerns voiced by city staff.
“This is final-design approval,” Jac Zader, assistant director of Community Development, told the Planning Commission. “I just don’t want to go down a path too far … where we’re basically stuck with what we have.”
In the end, commissioners allowed the plans for the project that includes apartments, townhomes, restaurants and retail to continue – but not until imposing a variety of conditions that will assure the city’s concerns ultimately are addressed. The second phase of the Town Center project will be a massive undertaking. Its estimated value of $27.5 million will result in annual property tax income of $409,000, according to the developer. The city invested $1.5 million in the project – much of it purchasing a property to provide adequate frontage along Mequon Road. The developer estimated the 10-year return through tax income will be $4.09 million.
OZAUKEE COUNTY The statewide release of Department of Public Instruction school report cards show the districts of southern Ozaukee County are exceeding expectations across the board.
The Cedarburg School District received a districtwide rating of 86.8, and Mequon-Thiensville School District received 86.5; both fall into the five-star significantly exceeds expectations category of 83 or above.
The Grafton School District received an overall score of 80.7, exceeds expectations. Each district and school receives a report card, including a total rating and four section ratings.
Grafton Superintendent Jeff Nelson said the district was pro! ud all five of their schools had exceeded expectations. Woodview Elementary School scored 91.4, "significantly exceeds expectations," and was ranked 20thin the state of the about 600 elementary schools that were rated, according to Superintendent Jeff Nelson.
My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. - Dave Barry
The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee, a non-profit local organization, is hosting a holiday gift drive for families right here in our county. Last year, they were able to distribute gifts to 546 children (248 families). Our Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club is once again assisting their efforts with this year’s holiday giving project which gathers donations that can be utilized towards the cause. Below is an on-going list of client and organization needs.
Thank you in advance for considering the request for donating new, unused items for the sake of this local charitable organization. Please do not wrap any of the gifts. Together, we can help by taking away some of their stress during this holiday season. If you have any questions about this local organization or their work, please feel free to visit www.volunteerozaukee.org.
Items Needed:
Art supplies such as markers, colored pencils, paper, glue, scissors, etc.
Diapers, bottles, pacifiers, blankets and other baby supplies
Books for children of all ages
Toys for children of all ages (puzzles, legos, dolls, board games, etc.)
Winter hats, boots, mittens and scarves for children
Additionally, we understand that it might be easier to make a cash donation. If you are interested in this option, please bring your monetary donation to one of our upcoming Friday meetings on or before December 9th. We will be happy to go out and purchase items that are of the greatest need to the Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County.
Please know that there is absolutely no obligation to participate in this holiday giving project. We are simply organizing and offering this opportunity for those who would like to be involved and give back to families in need throughout Ozaukee County this holiday season. Additionally, a tax deductible letter can be given to you after your donation is made (upon request).
Many thanks,
Jennifer Sutherland
Community Services Committee
District Governor Julie Craig is pleased to announce that Steen Sanderhoff of the Rotary Club of Racine Founders has been selected as this district’s District Governor for the year 2019 - 2020. 
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