The virtual meeting information can be found below. 

 

We have seen the announcements that the club will meet virtually until further notice for what feels like far too long.  Further notice has arrived at last! The club's leadership is thrilled to announce the return of in-person/virtual hybrid meetings on May 18, 2021 which will take place at the River Club of Mequon and via Zoom. 

 

Masks are required. We are a club with a variety of many members who come from different backgrounds.  Not everyone has had the opportunity to be vaccinated fully yet, and of course there is debate as to pretty much everything surrounding COVID 19. We are working hard under the circumstances to keep the club inclusive and accessible to all, and as such are offering this hybrid meeting option for anyone not comfortable meeting in person and everyone not comfortable wearing a mask.  If you are a part of either of these groups, you are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting.

 

A common theme of Jeff Wagner and Steve Scaffidi asks the question "are we going to wear masks forever?" The answer for our club is most certainly no. However, for the time being, the answer is yes. The board has consistently watched the rates of infection in our zip codes, and it is clear that COVID 19 is still something that needs to be considered when meeting in large groups. The board will continue to evaluate and make decisions on an ongoing basis, but for the time being, we request that everyone be respectful of the decision. 

 

We will not hold a meeting on June 1st in observation of Memorial Day, and the meeting scheduled for June 29th has been moved to 5PM at the American Legion for our Changing of the Guard, which will undoubtedly be a roaring good time.  

 

Tony, if you're reading this, you are missed *clap* (maybe *clap clap*). 

 

Without Tony's presence at our virtual meetings *roaring applause* a vacuum was created in collecting people's money. Although there is truth to Aristotle's observation, that no true vacuums exist in nature because the difference in pressure results in an immediate force that acts to correct the equilibrium, there is also truth to Sandy Custer's observation that if there is a vacuum in the TM Rotary Club, Sam Azinger will fill it and probably include an award that contains Sam's name. 

 

Introducing the Biggest Bragger Award, presented by T. Samuel Azinger. When you brag in March, April, or May during our virtual meetings, you are asked to commit a dollar value to your brag. At the end of the month, you'll receive an email asking you to pay the amount you bragged during the month.  Brag dollars will be contributed to Rotary International Foundation #bringbackthetrophy in the name of the bragger. There are 3 plaques up for grabs, which will be presented to the Biggest Bragger for March, April, and May. Weekly status updates will not be provided.  If you want certifiable confirmation that you are the Biggest Bragger in the club, you'd better get bragging and putting substantial dollar amounts on your brags at our weekly virtual meetings! 

 

Ditty from Ellen

The final results are in (actually, they were in several weeks ago, but hey, people are busy).  the top 3 results are as follows:

 

First Place: John Rosing

Runner Up: Maureen O'Leary

Second Runner Up: Karl Hertz

 

We raised $980 for the Rotary Foundation for this tournament which will be donated in the name of John Rosing.  Additionally, the board has authorized 500 club foundation points to be awarded to Maureen and 250 points to be awarded to Karl! An additional 20 points will be awarded to John Rosing because lets face it, 980 doesn't quite get the job done. Trophy ceremony to take place at Changing of the Guard. 

 

 

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Wilkerson was honored on 3/16/2021 as our March Student of the Month.  Lizzie joined our club meeting via Zoom, along with her grandmother, Mary Puccinelli of Rolling Meadows Illinois.  Lizzie is the daughter of James & Suzanna Wilkerson of Thiensville.

 

Lizzie is currently a senior at Homestead High School where she is very involved with a number of clubs and organizations.  She is the Co-President of the Drama Club, in which she has participated in throughout her high school career and was chosen as the Assistant Director / Stage Manager for Homestead’s winter musical both her junior and senior year.  She has acted as the Co-Secretary and Co-Publicist for the Drama Club and Secretary of the National Honor Society.  Lizzie spent her sophomore year as an exchange student in Marsala Italy. Her family has also hosted exchange students at their home in Thiensville.

 

Lizzie’s community service includes volunteering at Camp Minikani for the past 3 summers.  Camp Minikani has been a place near and dear to her heart and she has enjoyed giving back to an organization that is such an important part of her community. She has assisted with serving meals, directing parking and leading skills, such as archery.  She has also volunteered for the Optimist Club tree lot and various jobs within Homestead’s Theatre Department.

 

She is still considering which university she will attend this fall and will be choosing between Tulane, Northwestern, University of Minnesota, Columbia, University of Southern California and Northeastern.  She will pursue a degree in Political Science or International Relations with hopes to then pursue a degree in medicine.  Lizzie, we truly appreciate all you have done to support your school and community and we thank you for your “Service Above Self”.  Good luck to you!