Changemakers Rotary Club

Service Project Committee 02-06-23
     
Service Update
La Clinica Project
Our Family Health La Clinica (FHLC) project to raise $11,000 for supplies for monitoring diabetes is off and running.  We have already received gifts from Changemakers Rotarians, Past District Governors as well as from our friends and family networks.  So far we have raised approximately $1,633, of which $1,593 will be matched by the district, resulting in over $3,200 raised so far!  We have three in person presentations to Rotary clubs on the calendar for February and March, and are hoping to get another five.    Next week we'll be emailing templates to Changemaker Rotarians to use in emailing your family and friends--people who you think will be interested in supporting this appeal.  Please be thinking about those people you know who love to give, and who will respond to an appeal to help the people who put the food on our tables!  This is an important project and will make a terrific difference in many lives.  Let's do this!  As always, let me know if you have questions.
 
Cheryl
 
P.S.  Congrats to Service Committee member Peter Groth and his wife Sammi on the birth of their new baby boy!!  

 
 
 
TriCon 2023

Join Rotarians from Districts 6220, 6250 & 6270

SAVE THE DATE: April 28 - 29, 2023, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

The Rotary Western Great Lakes District Conference, intended for any Rotarian, not just leadership, is set for Friday April 28 and Saturday April 29, 2023. Attendance will be in person at The La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI. Attendees from Districts 6220, 6250 and 6270 will have the opportunity to gain useful skills that can be used in their Rotary club, and inspiration that will motivate them to embrace Rotary even more.

Internationally-known featured speakers will provide keen insights about their passion projects during the addresses on both days.


Club President Duties
Have you ever wondered what a Rotary club president does?  Well, here is the answer for inquiring minds.
 
As president, you lead and motivate your club, ensuring that club members feel valuable, inspired, and connected to each other.  You also need to be mindful of the club vision and make sure that the club actions align with the vision.

1. Preside over the club, happy hour, and  board meetings
       a. Create agendas
       b. Run meetings
       c. Find speakers for meetings
               1. Communicate to Public Relations and Web Master
                2. Follow up with speakers for schedules
       d. Decide on topics for the meetings
       e. Find new online games for happy hours
       
2. Appoint committee chairs and members
       a. Meet with new chairs to share vision and plans for the role
       b. Touch base with chairs to see if they need help
       c.  Assist with providing help
       d. Follow thru with reaching out and asking people 
       e. Motivate chairs to complete tasks on time and completely
       f.  Check out and approve any public notice about the club

3. Conduct club assemblies
       a. Create agenda
       b. Decide when to have an assembly 

4. Create a budget and manage club finances, including an annual audit
       a. Sign/co-account owner of bank accounts
       b. Follow up with finance planning/budgeting

5. Develop a safe environment for youth participants
      a. Advocate for more communications with the club members
      b. Show/share enthusiasm for the club and for the club activities, build excitement with club members
 
6. Work with your district governor and assistant governor
 
7.  Be the point of contact for the club online
 
This is 99% of the things that a club president does.  It has excellent opportunities for networking and broadening the horizons.

 
Guatemala Travel Opportunities
Upcoming opportunities for travel to Guatemala with Jennifer Demar!  Maybe you or someone else might be interested?
 
You would get to experience the delivery of water filters exactly like the ones Rotarians funded last year, as well as have a wonderful week of service experiencing many other things too!

The next trip is from March 25 - April 2nd.

The other two this year will be July 8-16 and October 28 - November 5th.
 
Anyone with an interest in considering it to reach out to Jennifer by email or by phone/text.
 
Jennifer Demar
Guatemala Service Projects
262-468-8445

 
Friendship Exchange to Budapest Hungary
The District 6250 RFE committee would like to announce a new Friendship Exchange to Budapest Hungary, from April 9 to the 19th of 2023.  Up to 10 team members. 
Probably staying in a central Hotel in Budapest, some homestays possible.
 
9 Rotary clubs in Budapest will be taking turns showing us the city and important historical Stories and locations.  10 maximum team members.
 
The cost will be Airfare, probably hotel, meals, and incidentals.  We would coordinate the flights with the team members if possible, so if you are a bit nervous don’t be, the team will take care of you!
 
If you have not been on one of these they are an amazing experience of seeing the sights, experiencing local culture and making real Rotarian friends
Group Leader will be Mark Etrheim, mark@mchlax.com, 608-769-7200.  Any questions, please contact me directly.  mark@mchlax.com, 

 
Now taking applications!


 
How to Give
Two new ways to make payments to Changemakers:
 
                   
https://venmo.com/account/sign-in    Pay Venmo @Changemakers_Rotary
 
                - or - 
 
       
Make Check Payable and Send to:
       Changemakers Rotary
       P.O. Box 282
       Plover, WI 54467-0282
 


Donate to the Rotary Foundation through Rotary Direct.    Note - You must be logged into My Rotary to access Rotary Direct.
 
 
Changemakers Club ID 224620


 
Volunteer!
Volunteer Opportunity LCEC Food Pantry
Title:  LCEC Food Pantry
When: Recurring - Second Saturday of the month from 10:30-12:30 
Where: 55 N. Gammon, Madison
Contact: Brad Matthiesen  bradleymatthiesen@gmail.com    608-469-9555
Website:
Description:  We should be there by 10:30 a.m., and our shift ends at 12:30 pm.  The food pantry is now providing in-person shopping.
 
Please let me know as soon as possible if you can make it, and I’ll confirm with you.  
Changemakers Rotary Club
Speakers
Mar 03, 2023 8:00 AM
Finding Joy in Spite of the Painful Things
Apr 07, 2023 8:00 AM
Afghanistan Refugee Information
May 05, 2023 8:00 AM
Autism Advocate
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Upcoming Events
Virtual Pre-PETS
Feb 01, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023
 
Board Meeting
Feb 14, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Feb 21, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Service Project Committee
Feb 28, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Midwest PETS
Mar 03, 2023 - Mar 05, 2023
 
Club Meeting
Zoom
Mar 03, 2023
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Web Master
 
Membership
 
Public Relations/Social Media
 
Club Service Chair
 
Club Service Chair
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Club Administrator / Executive
 
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