“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein
 
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something.” —Neil Gaiman
 
As we transition into 2024 this is a time of new beginnings and positive thoughts. We are pushing ourselves into doing good in our world.  Our Service Committee is off to a great start with a multi-club project for supplies for a Ukrainian school in Hungary – thank you Sharon!  That is evidence of the great things that can come from Rotary and the Friendship Exchange.
 
Other things to keep in mind this month –
Mental Health Focus:
 
Mark your calendars:  January 16, 2024, 11:30 - 12:30 PM - Virtual
Balancing Life Transitions in the Office & at Home - NAMI Wisconsin will provide suggestions on how to best navigate changes in your personal and professional life, wellness tips and tricks, statewide resources to utilize and other suggestions on wellness best practices.  Click HERE to join.
 
Tri-Con: April 18-20, 2024, Green Bay
 
Registration is now open!  Click HERE to register.  Tri-Con is a wonderful way to unite your club, educate new members, or re-energize experienced club members.  We are excited to see you in Green Bay this April.
 
District 6250 is also looking for some gracious members to become sponsors for Tri-Con.  We have a plethora of wonderful opportunities to support our mission, educate our members, and showcase your business/organization. Please reach out to me if you’d like to learn more!
 
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” —Hal Borland
I am so grateful for all of you.  Together we can create hope in the world.
 
Val