Wausau Early Bird Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Aug 14, 2014)

The meeting was a club work day. We decided to move forward with our egg donation project for another year and to form a task force to discuss this further. We also started to focus on our progress with the club’s strategic plan.

TODAY’S PROGRAM

Mary Weber has invited David Daniels of Colossal Fossils.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

For August 21, Mary Weller has invited Linda Grilley to give an update on the Monk Gardens.

It is asked that members get their speaker information to Sheryl Hemp as soon as possible.

We will then be able to print a list of upcoming programs.

And…a reminder on speaker protocol…if you need to leave early, please introduce yourself to the speaker ahead of time and explain this to them. Thanks!

POSSIBLE SPEAKERS

Rhonda Strebel on the Rural Health Initiative (Rhonda.strebel@thedacare.org)
Carrie Coffren at carriec@family-works.com would speak about foster care and the need for foster families
Dave Ross from the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services to talk about the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – contact Brittany Lewin at (608)266-6795

MOBILE MEALS ROTATIONS

First Thursday of the Month: Gary France (Leader), Tom Brunner, Patrick Kinney, Mary Weber and Scott Slajus

Second Thursday of the Month: Ken Moberg (Leader), Mike Schlichte and Janna Hamann

Third Thursday of the Month: JoAnn Draeger (Leader), Tammy Szekeress, Jeff Zriny, Nate Birchler, Travis White and Rachel Rogness

Fourth Thursday of the Month: Dick Jarvis (Leader), Pat Puyleart, Ann Lucas, Tim Strasser and Pat Kemppainen

Fifth Thursday of the Month: Mary Weller (Leader), Rhonda Werner Schultz and Beth Mueller

UPCOMING DATES

August 26 Dinner with District Governor Tom Berkedal – 5:30 – Great Dane

Sept. 4 Board Meeting

Sept. 8 Honor Flight

Oct. 6 Honor Flight

Nov. 1 Music and Martinis

PRESIDENTS PANTRY

Ray Connor – Door County – basket and candle
Ray Connor – Minocqua – bowl
Ali Wolf – Milwaukee – spices

All are reminded to fill out a President’s Pantry form when bringing in an item. This will help keep a record for the annual dinner auction.

RAFFLE

Ray Connor had his winning ticket picked. He then picked a black marble. Better luck next time!

WELCOME

Welcome to our newest club member Craig Kersemeier!

CONGRATULATIONS

Ann Lucas was awarded the 2^nd Service Above Self Award! Congratulations to Ann! A permanent plaque will now be displayed at every meeting listing our two winners so far – Pat Puyleart & Ann Lucas.

Dan Schaut awarded Beth Mueller with her 2^nd level Paul Harris

CLUB GOALS

Our new President, Randy Winter led the club in a discussion of club goals. He suggested the following goals for 2014-2015:

1) Increase membership to 54

2) Increase membership activity

3) Review and rework strategic plan

4) Quarterly club assemblies

5) Create “Light Up” Rotary event with the noon club

6) Have fun!

THANKS

To Tammy Szekeress for the invocation.
To our visitor and potential member Troy Torgerson.

CLUB NEWS

Our Rotary club has sponsored the following groups and programs: The PAF, Honor Flight, Boys and Girls Club, Center Stage, Samoset Council, Hope Pregnancy Center, Meals on Wheels, Literacy Program, High School Scholarships, Radio Control Program, Celebrate Girl Scouts Banquet, Literacy Program at DC Everest, International flags, the Chart family, Women in Action, “A Walk in Their Shoes”, Good News, DC Everest Graduation party, The Grand and the Forrest Goetsch Charity.
Jean Burgener will head up the 2015 scholarship committee.
Reading to Go is collecting materials – please contact Jan Klosinski for more information on what is needed
Our Rotary exchange student for next year will be Nicholas from Estonia
For anyone looking to make up a club meeting you can go on-line at www.oneworldrotary.org Per Ken Moberg, it is easy and takes a short amount of time.

BOARD MEETING

Board meetings will be held on the 1^st Thursday of the month following our regular club meeting. All members are welcome to attend.

NEW NEWSLETTER CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send any newsletter events, contact information changes, general information or ideas to Sheryl Hemp at wishemp@aol.com. Thanks!

Access the club web-site as managed by Rhonda Werner Schultz – www.wausauearlyrotary.org/ In addition, the district rotary web-site is ridistrict6220.org, the foundation web-site is rotary.org/foundation, and the general rotary site is rotary.org.?