Our next regular meeting will be Friday (12/2) at Newcastle Place - 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092.
Our program will feature John Weitzer - CFA SVP Wells Fargo who will speak on the global economic picture. (Read John's Bio)
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:
Connie Pukaite (12/2)
Diana Raasch (12/9)
Note: If you are unable to to act as "It's your Rotary moment" assignee when scheduled please arrange for your replacement.
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
You and your guest(s) are warmly invited to help us share and celebrate this special time of year at our annual Holiday party on Sunday, January 8th, at the American Legion Post at 6050 W. Mequon Road.
6:00 Cocktails/Social (w/cash bar), 7:00 Dinner, 8:00 Entertainment
The cost will be $25.00 per person. Please note that we will be invoicing for the event, so please chose an option;
Best option – pay for your ticket(s) at one of the next meetings.
Better option - mail to MT Rotary, 6079 W. Mequon Road, PMB 123 Mequon 53092.
Mequon – Lake Shore Middle School student Arin Hirsch wanted to do something sports-related for her bat mitzvah project.
When a girl of the Jewish faith reaches age 12 they undergo a bat mitzvah ceremony, which also includes doing a charitable project.
Hirsch collected a few hundred pounds of sporting goods for GloBall Giving, a Milwaukee-based organization that donates new and used sporting equipment to children in developing countries, according to its Facebook page.
Wendy Hirsch, Arin’s mother, said this was a passion project for her daughter, not just something she had to do because she is very into sports. Her favorites are basketball and soccer.
“It’s a passion of hers,” she said. “It’s something she worked towards versus just doing something once to check a box.”
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