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Thiensville-Mequon Rotary
Service Above Self
We meet Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Ozaukee County Club
10823 North River Road
Mequon, WI 53092
United States of America
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Stories
Changing of the Guard June 30, 2020
Changing of the Guard this year was a truly special event, as we gathered together in person for the first time in several months. We thanked our 2019-2020 leadership, enjoyed a year in review presented by Rob Kos, gave out a ton of awards (both legitimate awards and the ones that Sam gave out), and introduced the 2020 Board of Directors:
 
Officers and Directors
 
President and Director:                              Samuel Azinger
President Elect and Director:                     Heather Mader
Secretary and Director:                              Maureen L. O’Leary
Director of Club Service:                           Kathleen Schneider
Director of Community Service:                Jennifer J.C. Hohn
Director of International Service:               Ellen MacFarlane
Director of Vocational Service:                  Megan Borland
 
Sam Azinger presents Rob Kos with First Place Trophy from the T-M Rotary Makeshift March Madness Bracket Challenge.
 
Sam Azinger Presents Sandy Custer with Runner-Up Trophy from the T-M Rotary Makeshift March Madness Bracket Challenge.
 
Sam Azinger prepares to present Rob Kos with Paul Harris Award.
 
Sandy Custer graciously poses after being presented with his Paul Harris +9 as Sam Azinger attempts to pose but cannot refrain from looking fondly upon Sandy in admiration.  
 
Our youngest Rotarian with the hardest name to spell, Peterson Apfelbach, graciously accepts Service Above Self Award.  Peterson will be off to UW Madison Law School in the fall. 
 
 Tim and Joy Vertz pose for a picture with Greg Sommersberger as Peterson orders his first legal alcoholic beverage in the background. 
 
Several Rotarians and family members attempt to pose for a picture with everyone's eyes open before Rob and Dawn finally "totally nail it."
 
Sam Azinger claps for the recipient of some award that he probably made up and named after himself, followed by an inspiring speech resulting in everyone present being confident that this year is probably going to be the best year ever for the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club!   
Anyone Been to Village Park Lately?
Although an official meeting wasn’t called, several Rotarians had an impromptu meeting at Thiensville Village Park on a warm afternoon, which ultimately resulted in the presentation of the Rotarian of the Year award being given to John Rosing.

On a separate note, check out the newly carved stone around the Giving Tree. (Rotating this image seems to be outside of the scope of this author's capabilities, but fee free to turn your head 90 degrees to get the full effect.)
 
Family Fun Before the Fourth
 
On Saturday, a group of our members gathered to participate in the annual ice cream give away at our communities independence day celebration. While the day was far from normal, the visitors to the park were eager and excited to get their hands on this free dessert. Some patrons even returned for multiple helpings! Watching the community come together in a brief return to some normal activity was a sight to behold and we look forward to returning next year!
 
Pictured above: Ellen MacFarlane, Herb Hillman, Sandy Custer, Peterson Apfelbach
Changing of the Guard
We're ready not only to bring on the 2020-2021 Rotary Year, but also to begin meeting in person once again. 
 
Changing of the Guard will therefore take place in person at the American Legion in Mequon, starting at 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Additional information about Changing of the Guard will be available and sent out in the next few days.
 
With our in person meetings resuming, we want to assure that all members are comfortable and included. We understand that there are some members who are unable to attend in person meetings either because they are immunocompromised or simply not comfortable with gathering in person.
 
I would therefore like to ask anyone in either of these categories to reach out to me in a reply email to discuss ideas of ways to include you in our meetings virtually during the pandemic.
 
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at our Zoom meeting on Tuesday, and at Changing of the Guard in 3 short weeks.
 
Regards,
Sam  
Calendar of Upcoming Events and Dates!
June 30th: Changing of the guard 5pm at the American Legion in Mequon. I am looking forward to seeing those attending in person. A zoom meeting invitation should be following in your email soon if you are unable. Please register for this event via a link emailed to you my Sam!
 
July7- August 25: Meetings at Rotary Park Please inform us if you will not be attending these meetings! it will be important for us to have an accurate count when purchasing meals!
 
July 30: Rotary at the Lakeshore Chinooks game! $45 buys two drinks and all the brats and burgers you can stomach! (This event has officially been cancelled)
 
August 20: Ozaukee County Relay for Life event! (Cancelled)
 
October 15: Fall Into Comedy
Award Standings
Sam Azinger Trophy:
Halfway Point Club Contribution Report:
Sunrise $3,570.50
Noon $7,001.00
Let's keep the pressure up. don't give them a chance for a comeback!
 
Peterson Apfelbach Award for Excellence in Attraction
 
Sam Azinger 5
Stan Smith 3
Maureen O'Leary 2
Stan Lind 2
Tim Carr 1
 
Astounding! a few people are starting to pull away from the pack!
Totals to date 2/17/20 Please be respectful of other Member's Guests in reference to this award.
 
Goats-as-Buckthorn-Busters
Goats-as-Buckthorn-Busters. If you haven't heard, the Sunrise Rotary Club has come up with a solution to deal with Buckthorn in Pukaite Woods. What fantastic idea is that? You may be asking... Well, presence at the Zoom meeting, a thorough reading of the News Graphic, and/or context will tell you that it is goats!
 
Are you interested in helping with the Goats-as-Buckthorn-Busters? The Sunrise Club still needs volunteers especially for both morning (around 7 am) and afternoon (around 4 or 5 pm) shifts on Saturdays & Sundays, and afternoon shifts most days.  They really only need two volunteers for each shift. Please note, there is no riding of the goats.
 
The tasks are not difficult, and do not include riding the goats ... (1) check the fence line to be sure nothing has fallen against it that would interrupt the low-voltage electrical impulse, (2) eyeball the goats to be sure all are inside the fence, moving around, happily chewing, and not being ridden by small children, and (3) refill the water tank ... they'll have a small 4-wheel vehicle available capable of moving 20 gallons of water at a time from Reuter Pavilion where they have a water source to wherever the goat paddock is.
 
They do need all volunteers to attend the short orientation/training session next Sunday afternoon, which will immediately follow installation of the mesh fencing.  So far they have a crew of 5 Rotarians to install the fence, starting about noon.  They think they should be done by about 2:30, so would like volunteers to arrive then for the training session, which they'll start start as soon as everyone is there or at 3 pm the latest.
 
If you're interested reach out to Sandy Custer at cust1234@aol.com ... but a final reminder, no riding the goats!
 
You might want to watch a couple of short videos to see why they're doing this and what it will look like when the goats arrive.    
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhrittts1yE         2 mins     woods in Minn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8fU5Shh06E     3.5 mins   Goats in St. Paul Park
 
Email information originally came from Connie Pukaite, through Sandy Custer, with comical stylings added courtesy of Sam Azinger.
GMRP Stories and Photos
Adam Carr - Future Milwaukee/Open Housing Marches
Our speaker this week was Adam Carr, who is the deputy editor for community engagement at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Adam is a lifelong Milwaukeean, and co-chaired on March On Milwaukee 50th, which commemorated Milwaukee's Open Housing Marches. 
 
Adam shared the Milwaukee story through photographs. He also gives tours of Milwaukee, where he brings his tour guests on a ride through Milwaukee where he tries to bring them into contact with the community and community leaders.
 
Adam is a graduate of the program Future Milwaukee, which is a leadership development program in Milwaukee, and brought him into a contact with leaders of Milwaukee. Several Rotarians are currently working to develop an Ozaukee County Leadership program, which mirrors the objectives of Future Milwaukee. If you're interested in being involved, please reach out to Jenne Hohn, Maureen O'Leary, or Sam Azinger. 
 
Finally Adam presented on the history of the Milwaukee Open Housing Marches in the late 1960s, which were an important aspect of the Civil Rights movement of Milwaukee which drove the elimination of racial redlining and restrictive real estate covenants.  
Veteran Track - Dr. Erich Roush and Dr. Gregory Burek
 
 
Dr. Erich Roush and Dr. Gregory Burek spoke at our weekly Zoom meeting about the Veteran Track program they are developing and running through the Aurora Behavioral Health Center. Dr. Roush is a Psychologist who served active duty for 5 years starting in 2007, and has since served in the reserves.  Dr. Burek is a psychologist who served from the late 1990s to early 2000s.  They are working to get veterans the unique service that they need, and are attempting to make Milwaukee the most veteran friendly city in the country.
 
Their Mission Statement is "To guide veterans to become the best version of themselves by providing treatment within the veteran culture." 
 
GMRP in Need - How You Can Help
People in Guatemala are struggling and in need of food. If you want to send donations for food to help people in need in Guatemala, please send checks made out to the T-M Rotary Foundation - GMRP. Checks can be mailed to T-M Rotary-GMRP, PO Box 182, Washington Island, WI 54246. Any amount helps. 
 
GMRP is a project our club started back in 2003 and is still going strong. Continued support in these times of need are particularly appreciated. 
 
 
 
Student of the Month - Morgan Klug
 
 
 
The Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club honored Morgan Klug as their final winner of the Student of the Month Award on Tuesday, 5/5/2020.  Morgan is a senior at Homestead High School and will be attending University of Wisconsin Milwaukee this fall and will major in Psychology.  Morgan aspires to attain a career in the non-profit sector upon graduating college.
 
Morgan was selected as the May Student of the Month for her community service and leadership among various clubs and organizations within her school and community.  Morgan is the Vice President of the Interact Club, a youth chapter of Rotary that focuses on community service within her school and community.  Some of the projects she lead included the annual Trick or Treat 4 Hunger supporting Ozaukee Family Sharing, book drives, and making blankets for local shelters.  She helped to raise over $1,000 by selling bracelets for a Guatemala service project.  Morgan was also recognized as a Student of the Year candidate in the Milwaukee Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for helping to raise $45,000 for the organization.
 
Morgan is a member of the Homestead National Honor Society and a Merit Award recipient for the past 3 years.  One of her passions is within the Speech / Forensics club at Homestead.  She is the president of the club and qualified for nationals and placed 6th in the state for speech. 
 
Morgan, we thank you for your “service above self” and all that you do for your service and community!
Student of the Month - Anna Gilgur
 
The Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club honored Anna Gilgur as the April Student of the Month.  Anna is a senior at Homestead High School and is the daughter of Vladimir and Elina Gilgur of Mequon.  Anna is a member of the National Honor Society, a 2 year Merit Award recipient, a 4 year member of the cross country team, the lead scorer for Homestead’s JV soccer team and was a first violin for Homestead’s symphony orchestra.
 
Anna has distinguished herself as someone who truly cares about giving back to her school and community.  From 8th grade through her senior year of high school she has volunteered at the Ovation Senior Living Center in Mequon.  She primarily volunteered within the Memory Care unit, helping with different stimulating activities for the residents.  Anna was nationally recognized with a grant for GEMS (Girls Exploring Math & Science) by the EgGS Initiative (Engaging Girls in Steam), which is a foundation that supports young women in the field of STEM.  She is also a founder of the local chapter of “She’s the First”, which is an organization that fights for gender equality in oppressive countries by fundraising for education.
 
Anna is also passionate about her research projects.  She is as an AP Scholar at Homestead and is currently working on a research project studying to lower sedation / general anesthesia rates for MRIs among pediatric patients.  She has worked with various prestigious hospitals getting them to complete her surveys and plans to submit her work to the college board within the next month.
 
Anna will be attending University of Southern California this fall and will major in bio-chemical engineering.  Anna was named a Presidential Scholar by USC.  She plans to attend medical school afterward to become a surgeon.  Anna, we are very proud of all of your accomplishments and thank you for your “service above self”!
Rotary Speaker: Dan Depies
This week, Our speaker was Dan Depies. During his time with us, Dan shared details on how Goodwill is providing benefit to our communities as well as ways we can continue to support our local stores through the COVID-19 crisis. Dan  also took time to provide on update on troop 852, the boy scout troop we sponsor.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Student of the Month January: Aubrey Wycklendt

 

Pictured above from left to right:  Shawn Wycklendt (Aubrey's mom), Aubrey Wycklendt (Student of the Month), Debra (Aubrey's aunt) and Rachel Wycklendt (Aubrey's sister)

 

The Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club honored Aubrey Wycklendt as the January Student of the Month.  Aubrey is a senior at Homestead High School and is the daughter of Shawn & Craig Wycklendt of Mequon.

Aubrey is an honor student at Homestead High School and a member of the National Honor Society. She has been an active member of the Latin Club for the past 4 years, and has participated in the Roses program as well as the theatre costume department. She has also volunteered at Ascension’s Ozaukee campus in the pharmacy department.

One of her most impactful service projects was the mentor program she participated in at Wilson Elementary School. She has been a mentor to 4th grade female African American students for the past 2 years. She has been a leader to these young students helping them to become confident future leaders like herself.

Aubrey will be attending the University of Alabama this fall. Aubrey, we thank you for your “service above self” and all that you do for your school and community!

 

 

Business Meeting 4/28
We will be having our regularly scheduled business meeting During our next meeting. In order to not have each committee talking over each other, each committee will, following initial announcements, separate into their own conference call. You should look for an email coming from your committee chair, or take an opportunity to reach out to them before the meeting on Tuesday. 
 
As in previous weeks, our large group zoom call will begin at 12:30 and can be found using the following information.
 
If clicking this link does not work, here are a few alternatives to gain access to the meeting. Copy and paste the link into your search, visit zoom.com and use the meeting ID and password, or access the Zoom app on a smart device and use the ID and Password. I apologize for the added inconvenience.
COVID-19 #RotaryResponds one-hour Telethon
We are pleased to invite you to participate in a COVID-19 #RotaryResponds one-hour Telethon to raise critical funds for disaster response. This Facebook Live event will be simulcast on the Rotary International Facebook page. The goal is to raise more than $1 million dollars. (the link is now live)

Rotary’s 1.2 million members across the globe have taken swift action to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $3.4 million in Rotary Disaster Response Grants have already been put into action on the frontlines to battle COVID-19. Additionally, millions more have been raised by our #PeopleofAction - they have responded quickly and are truly saving lives. Now, we need to do more and the need for additional funding is a priority.

Join this live event to hear stories of hope, inspiration and gratitude from Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends of Rotary from across the globe as they share what they are doing to help their communities. The telethon will also showcase how our polio eradication infrastructure is helping to combat COVID-19.

How can you participate:

1. Participate in the telethon on Facebook Live on 2 May at Rotary International's Facebook Page (facebook.com/rotary). The live stream will be simulcast in eight languages.

2. Share this event & spread the word through your social media channels.

3. Invite friends, family, and members of your community to watch and see first-hand what Rotary's People of Action are doing to combat COVID-19.

4. Post on social media during the broadcast and on the day of the event using the hashtag #RotaryResponds.

5. Donate as an individual or as a club at http://on.rotary.org/drf [Note: Be sure to login to your My Rotary account to receive your Paul Harris Fellow recognition points.]

6. Encourage your Rotary District to donate District Designated Funds (DDF) at https://on.rotary.org/ddf-donate. (Note: DDF received between April 22st and May 3rd will be considered part of the telethon fundraising total.)
 
Thank you for all of your assistance in creating awareness about this opportunity to do more Good in the World!
Rotary Roadside Clean Up
6 members of Thiensville Mequon Rotary spent 1 1/2 hour picking up Cedarburg Road on Saturday, April 25.  We left 8 bags of trash in front of the Kwik Trip on the corner of Cedarburg and Donges Bay Roads. We were very careful of social distancing and cross contamination problems. Participating members included Rob Kos, John Rosing (on his youngest daughter's wedding day), Tim Carr, Kathleen Schneider, Jenne Hohn, and Sandy Custer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Speaker: Christine Hill

HISTORY OF THE FUTURE MILWAUKEE PROGRAM

For more than 40 years, Future Milwaukee (FM) served as a community partner in the development of Milwaukee's area leaders. Many public, private, and nonprofit professionals have traveled along the FM path, creating an ever broadening web of connected and committed residents. Over 1,500 alumni have contributed their leadership gifts to positions in government, business education, religious and non-profit institutions.

Future Milwaukee Graduates

  • Ethnic diversity: 38 percent people of color (including African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and those from the Asian-Pacific and Indian subcontinent)
  • Gender diversity: 60 percent women; 40 percent men
  • People with disabilities
  • Age diversity from early 20s to mid-60s
  • Employment diversity: 50 percent from private sector; 40 percent from nonprofit sector; 10 percent from government sector
  • Geographic diversity from the four-county Greater Milwaukee area
Final Bracket Results and Winners
 
In a stunning turn of events, the Final 4 games were played on Facebook Live (that's not the stunning turn of events). Kansas outscored Duke on a buzzer beater to move onto the Championship Game. In the second game Maryland showed its dominance over Oregon and would also move on. After a stunning rendition of the National Anthem by Shaka Khan, Maryland played the game of their lives, but still fell short to the Makeshift NCAA Champions. 
 
For those of you who fill out brackets every year, you know that the last thing you do after you pick a champion is to predict the Championship Game score, which would serve as a tiebreaker. Being that (1) there wasn't going to be a score, and (2) I've never seen a tie before, I elected to skip this step, but here are the results:
 
          Rob Kos 1 Bracket had 1,150 points,
          Sandy Custer 1 Bracket has 1,150 points, tying for first place,
          Sam Azinger 1 Bracket came in 3rd place with 1,100 points, and
          Maureen O'Leary 4 Bracket came in a close 4th with 1,080 points. 
 
So what now? Is there such thing as a tie in the TM Rotary Makeshift March Madness Tournament? I think not. 
 
This Tuesday at our regularly scheduled meeting we will have a virtual match to determine the winner. Sandy and Rob will each be asked to select a final score and a score will be randomly generated between 140 and 200. Whoever selects the closer score will be crowned the winner.
Rotary Speaker: Kathleen Schilling and Tim Vertz
Last week our speakers were Kathleen Schilling, executive director of Ozaukee Economic Development, and our own Tim Vertz to discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on our local economy and small businesses across the state. The key message I received from their time is a lack of coherent plan within our legislature to get necessary relief funds where they are needed the most. If you are interested about what you personally can do to get the ball moving in the right direction, contact Kathleen Schilling at kschilling@co.ozaukee.wi.us or our past president Tim Vertz. They has many great talking points you can bring up with our state representatives.
TM Rotary Zoom schedule and info
Topic: Thiensville-Mequon Rotary
Time: Apr 14, 2020 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
        Every week on Tue, until May 26, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
        Apr 14, 2020 12:30 PM
        Apr 21, 2020 12:30 PM
        Apr 28, 2020 12:30 PM
        May 5, 2020 12:30 PM
        May 12, 2020 12:30 PM
        May 19, 2020 12:30 PM
        May 26, 2020 12:30 PM
 
 
 
If clicking this link does not work, here are a few alternatives to gain access to the meeting. Copy and paste the link into your search, visit zoom.com and use the meeting ID and password, or access the Zoom app on a smart device and use the ID and Password. I apologize for the added inconvenience.
 
 
 
If you can't access the meeting via the app, you may join through calling these numbers
 
Dial by your location
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 253 215 8782 US
        +1 301 715 8592 US
Meeting ID: 409 911 778
Password: 636224
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/atM4btTXl
 
 
Although these meetings are currently optional, if you will not be able to do the pledge or inspiration as scheduled, please find someone who can cover for you. Check the weekly Rotary email.
Rotary clubs help fight the COVID-19 pandemic 
The COVID19 global pandemic is threatening our health, safety, and way of life. But Rotary International President Mark Maloney reminds members hw we can set an example from others by doing what Rotary does best - working together and caring for each other. you can watch his message here: http://owa.edwardjones.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=6ZhUdtHbT-FbURB15J6zyuPzvmOCjLWkvLueZvhSV0HYglf3LNrXCA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmsgfocus.rotary.org%2fc%2f18ESeyufKEVxAfGzPPlI76oM4CT
 
Using the vast infrastructure developed to identify the poliovirus and deliver vaccination campaigns, the polio eradication program is pitching in to protect the vulnerable from COVID19, especially in Polio-endemic countries. learn more here: http://owa.edwardjones.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=PaKwm97vDel5rDLhg-g3V9wOgtAgn3GMx5F6Fs4ndM7Yglf3LNrXCA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmsgfocus.rotary.org%2fc%2f18ESeGgYpu62xGK7YYTMDvb4py6
Official Bracket Standings and Final 4
 
The Final 4 is set for the TM Rotary March Madness Makeshift Tournament. Games took place on Facebook Live at 3:30 PM on Friday to narrow the pack from 16 teams to the last 4 standing. A path to victory remains for almost 20 Brackets, but only 2 Brackets still have their Championship Game selections still in tact. Top three Brackets will receive Trophies, and the Best bracket will have $760 donated to the Rotary Foundation in their name, and they will receive an additional 240 points toward a Paul Harris Award. Second place will receive 500 points towards and Paul Harris Award, and Third Place will receive 250 points towards a Paul Harris Award. If you otherwise have questions about giving to the Rotary Foundation or would like to make a contribution, please email Sam and he'll give you all the info you need. All points will be given by Sandy Custer (who repeatedly requests to not be recognized, but forgot in this instance). Unfortunately, the bottom three Bracket positions have already been determined. Fortunately, Maureen can claim (and Sam can verify) that someone else filled out those Brackets for her. 
 
Club Updates
Meetings will be suspended until further notice! We encourage everyone to continue this practice of social distancing. This will not be taken into account for your attendance for those pursuing perfect attendance. Also, you will not be charged for your lunches at this time. I recommend putting those excess funds to work with the Rotary Foundation or to local non profits such as Ozaukee Family Sharing.
 
For those looking to continue to find ways to be of service during this event, I encourage you to visit  http://volunteerwisconsin.galaxydigital.com/. there are a number of opportunities including things that can be done from home!
 
While it seems distant, summer meetings are just around the corner. Anyone interested in being a head chef for one of these meetings should reach out to Sandy at cust1234@aol.com. These meetings will be July 7- Aug 25.
 
For those who had expressed interest in our March Madness tournament competition, Sam Azinger has devised an alternate format for the tournament. the goal is to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. For everyone who is curious about how the tournament would have played out, here is the ESPN Basketball Power Index simulation. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28915817/bpi-projects-how-2020-ncaa-tournament-played-out
 
 

 

Official Bracket and Standings Through Round of 32
 
It was a wild Round of 64 and Round of 32 that took place the the T-M Rotary Club's Facebook page live at 3:30 last week Friday. As expected there were several upsets, including 15 seed Stephen F. Austin taking down Dayton in the first round. In the second round we saw 9 Seed LSU take down 1 seed Baylor and 2 seed Michigan State eliminated by 7 seed Colorado.
 
Many brackets are decimated, but many still stand strong. Brackets have been graded and standings through the Round of 32 can be found below. Although some brackets seem to be performing well, many have seen their Final 4, Championship game, and Champion's eliminated early, leaving them with few points possible. Be sure to tune in next week Friday at 3:30 to the T-M Rotary Facebook page for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games. It's guaranteed to be a good time!
 
Rotary Speaker: Dr. Matt Joynt
This week our speaker was our fellow member and superintendent of schools Dr. Matthew Joynt. His presentation provided information regarding the proposed referendum for the Mequon-Thiensville School District. The referendum has many goals: maintaining a commitment to facilities, providing high quality adaptable physical environments for students, addressing current and future learning needs, providing value to all stake holders, and staying financially responsible.
 
Following an initial review, six areas were identified for potential support.
 
The area highlighted as the main concern was enrollment and growth. the existing capacity for our elementary schools is 1524 students; the current enrollment is 1561.  before adjusting for expected growth in the next 5-10 years, we are above our limit. The plan would call for renovations at the three elementary schools to increase space available for all classes, expand cafeterias, and renovating targeted spaces at the middle schools including musics specialist for current needs.
 
The next important area identified was safety/security. In a world with ever evolving dangers and threats, it is important students feel safe in our schools. That in mind, the district is looking to improve traffic circulation and parking lot queuing space, make restrooms and play grounds more accessible for those with mobility impairments, create a more identifiable main entrance at homestead and district wide, improvements to control visitor, and connect municipal water and enhance fire suppression at middle and elementary levels.
 
The other four issues, outdated learning environments, maintenance, community and recreation use, and athletics are important; however, they are not the current priority of the district.
 
If you have additional questions, I encourage you to visit https://www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/district/facilities/referendum or talk with Dr. Joynt.
 
Rotary Speaker: Amanda M. Roddy
Amanda M. Roddy is the Field Organizer with Marsy's Law for Wisconsin. She is also a newer member of the Waukesha Noon Rotary Club. Amanda has been married 15 years this summer, and her and her husband have 3 daughters. They enjoys road trips with the family and live theater and music. She also loves to help plan and run events, which, as we all know, will make her an excellent addition to her Rotary Club.

Amanda is here to tell us about Marsy's law, which is a proposed constitutional amendment which will support rights of crime victims and their families. If passed, Wisconsin would become the 14th state to pass ballot measure for the adoption of Marsy's law. The resolution was co-sponsored by Senator Alberta Darling and Representative Jim Ott, among 51 State Senators and Representatives.
 
 
 
Doc turns 101!
Last week we celebrated a birthday number 101 for our esteemed member, Dr. George Witte. At 72 years, he is our longest active member and a true servant of the Thiensville-Mequon community. We wish him another year of health and happiness.
 
 
Meeting Responsibilities
If you cannot fulfill your responsibility, please make arrangements for someone else to take your place.
 
Thanks
 
Prayer/Inspiration
 
July 7
Schneider, Kathleen
 
July 14
Shneyder, Melissa
 
July 21
Sommersberger, Greg
 
Greeter
 
July 7
Naggs, Karle
 
July 14
O'Connor, David
 
July 21
O'Leary, Maureen
 
Pledge
 
July 7
Holtz, Rob
 
July 14
Joynt, Matthew
 
July 21
Kirgues, Roger
 
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