February is the month of Peace Building and Conflict Prevention for Rotary International. The Changemakers Rotary Service Committee has chosen to focus on ShelterBox U.S.A. for our next fundraising project. Fran Wargolet, a Kenosha Rotarian and ambassador to ShelterBox, U.S.A. was out guest speaker in July. This partner organization of Rotary International offers shelter and supplies to people in natural disaster areas and to those in areas of conflict, sometimes before a peace settlement has been reached. The shelter comes in various forms and it might be a tent, a tarp, or other house repairs. So, how can our members help? We can tell our friends, families, and associates about this opportunity to make a difference by making a donation to the Changemakers Rotary District 6250 Foundation account. You will find this by choosing “Foundation” in the menu at the top of the page on rotary6250.org.
You will find the Shelterbox-Changemakers Rotary Club on the foundation page. Next, you click on the button “Donate Now” which takes you to the donation page. You will need to select Shelterbox – Changemakers Rotary Club in the drop-down menu and to put in your donation amount. If you prefer, you can write a check to Rotary District 6250 Foundation and mail it directly to our treasurer:
Rotary District 6250 Foundation
c/o Brian Watson
4030 E. Stone Ridge Dr.
Milton, Wi 53563
We would like to wrap the ShelterBox project up by early June.
We are also continuing to collect donations for the Ukrainian-Hungarian Bilingual School in Budapest.
Additionally, we need to be aware of our club goal to donate $400 to the International Rotary Polio Plus. As of the end of January our members have donated $130. You will find a “donate” button on the my.rotary.org web page, or set up easy monthly payments.
If you are looking for a way to do service in person, consider volunteering for Habitat for Humanity or search the websites of Rotary Clubs near you live and volunteer for their service projects. You will be welcomed with open arms!
As your President-Elect for 2025-26, I am looking forward to attending the Midwest President-Elect Training Seminar later this month in Itasca, Illinois. It is a great opportunity to hear inspiring speakers, network, and learn things that will improve my leadership skills. Thank you for entrusting me with the presidency for one more year. Please consider volunteering to be our President-Elect for 2026-2027. It is a rewarding way to serve our Rotary Club!
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