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Thiensville-Mequon Rotary
Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
River Club
12400 N Ville Du Parc
Mequon, WI 53092
United States of America
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Stories
What Is Rotary - Week 15, Ellen MacFarlane
What Rotary Means to Me
As I was the wife of a very active Rotarian, I was active in Rotary even before I became a member. I helped by taking photos at events, editing and spellchecking the newsletter, working on layout, and putting labels on the finished product. Yes, in those days it was a monthly document sent through the mail. 
 
Ray believed very strongly that we should support Rotarians in the local community, so we did. He always arrived early to greet others and made sure everything was in place. The hour after the meeting was devoted to further discussions and problem-solving with members over coffee.  I was a little jealous as my job in other communities kept me too busy to volunteer in my home community.
 
I did what I could by opening our home to Rotary Exchange students.  We attended a number of District and International Conventions which broadened my understanding of Rotary even more.  We heard so many inspirational stories from all across the world.  Being a member of the Rotary Global History Fellowship provided historical perspective and even more international friends.  I built connections and relationships that remain to this day. I know I can go anywhere in the world and find a friend.
 
Rotary is so much more than lunch.  There is something electric about the synergy of coming together to solve a problem and improve our local community, not to mention the bonds of friendship built along the way.  No problem is too big when everyone brings their talents to the table. 
Student of the Month - Emma Spitz
Erika, Emma & Michael Spitz are pictured above (from left to right)
 
On Tuesday, April 5th, we recognized our most recent Student of the Month, Emma Spitz.  Emma was joined by her parents, Erika and Michael Spitz of Mequon.  Emma is a senior at Homestead High School and she was selected as Student of the Month for her volunteer work, community service and leadership within her school and community.  
 
Emma volunteers for her church and also serves the less fortunate by volunteering at a soup kitchen in Madison and St. Ben's Church in Milwaukee.  Emma is the captain of the swim and dive team and is also involved with costume design for the Homestead Theater Club.  She will be attending Winona State in Minnesota this fall and plans to major in elementary education.
 
Congratulations to Emma!
Last Chance! Spring Giving Drive - Diapers and Formula
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Reminder: 
Our Spring Giving Drive continues until Tuesday, April 19. The Ozaukee Nonprofit Center is in need of diapers and formula. In particular, x-small diapers and x-large diapers. Checks can be made payable to the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center. Thank you for your donations! For more information about the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center, https://ozaukeenonprofitcenter.org/, https://ozaukeenonprofitcenter.org/
Donation Boxes - Ukraine Emergency Medical Relief Supplies
A very special thank you to Nancy and Russ Witte-Dycus and Rachel Muchin-Young. Donation boxes have been placed at their places of work, Fantasy Flowers, and the Frank L. Weyenberg Library. Please share that the boxes are available to donate emergency medical supplies. 
 
 
We are assisting in the collection of emergency medical supplies which will be shipped directly to Ukraine from Rotary International District 6450. We will have bins set out in the community the Frank L. Weyenberg Library and Fantasy Flowers. The following items are needed:
 
·         Bandages
·         Gauze
·         Neosporin or other topical creams
·         Warm socks - both adult and children's sizes
·         Female hygiene menstrual kits
·         Slings
·         Emergency kits
·         Combat action tourniquets
·         Israeli gauze compression bandages
·         14 gauze, at least 2 inch long 
·         Angiocatheter needles
·         Quickclot gauze
·         Chlorine tablets for clean water
·         Trauma clotting kits
 
Monetary donations can be made via the following links:
 
- The Disaster Response Fund through The Rotary Foundation (Priority will be given to Ukraine and nearby countries receiving refugees), https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
 
 
- District 6450 Collection for Medical Supply Funds (Please put "Ukraine Medical Supplies" in the comment or memo section), https://rotary6450.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=931079&item_id=9520
MAM Art in Bloom Features Nancy Witte-Dycus
 
The creative work of Thiensville-Mequon Rotary's Nancy Witte-Dycus was featured at Art in Bloom at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The annual event was back this year and included the artistry of 27 area floral designers. The designers are asked to create a piece that emulates a work of art from the museum. 
pictures  April 11 2022
 
Last week's speaker
 
Student of the month and her proud Daddy.
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Humor 04122022
Humor 
 
This is our sample stool......
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Upcoming Speakers
Jun 28, 2022 5:00 PM
Changing of the Guard
Jul 05, 2022 12:00 PM
No Meeting (day after 4th of July)
Jul 12, 2022 12:00 PM
Kick off the summer with a Business Meeting
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Upcoming Events
Changing of the Guard
American Legion
Jun 28, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Gathering on the Green July 9th
Rotary Park
Jul 09, 2022
4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Prayer/Inspiration
 
June 21st
Smith, Stanford
 
July 12th
Sommersberger, Greg
 
July 19th
Vertz, Tim
 
Greeter
 
June 21st
Sommersberger, Greg
 
July 12th
Vertz, Tim
 
July 19th
Wirth, John
 
Pledge
 
June 21st
Witte-Dycus, Nancy
 
July 12th
Witte-Dycus, Russ
 
July 19th
Azinger, Samuel
 
If you cannot fulfill your responsibility, please make arrangements for someone else to take your place.
 
Thanks
 
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