 For those of you on vacation or otherwise unable to attend, here is a recap of our July club meeting, held on July 12th. We recited the four way test to remind us of our Rotary ethics of truth, fairness, goodwill, friendships and beneficial to all. (And is it fun) Welcome to Rita Wachuta-Breckel, our newest member. Thank you to 2023-2024 officers and committee chairs LeRoy Kemnitz, Treasurer and Membership ; Val Wachuta, President and Secretary, Peter Groth Public Relations/Social Media; Sharon Bradish, President-Elect, Service Committee Co chair, Interact Liaison; Cathy Statz Youth Protection Officer, Interact Liaison, Service Committee Co chair.  Chain Handing over ceremony: The 2024-25 Rotary Year has begun as of July 1. Officers are: LeRoy Kemnitz, Treasurer and Membership, Val Wachuta, Secretary, Peter Groth Public Relations/Social Media, Sharon Bradish, President, Service Committee Co chair, Interact Liaison; Cathy Statz, Youth Protection Office, Interact Liaison, Service Committee Co chair. We need a Membership Committee Chair and a Foundation Chair for this year and a President Elect, who will attend President Elect Training and be president for 2024-2025. 50/50 raffle: Gayle was the winner, and is putting her winnings toward a cause we are working for.  Please remember that in order for our club to apply for district matching grants we need every member to donate $100 to the International Rotary Foundation. Donations to Polio Plus also count toward this. We are always looking for new members. Please invite people you think might be interested to join us for a monthly meeting. 4th Tuesday of the month is our Committee Meeting time. We would like all members to join the Service Committee or to form a new committee group around something you are passionate about and that would help Rotary to advance its mission. We need a membership committee and a Rotary foundation committee. We are open to new ideas! Just let us know how you would like to serve our club.  Rotary Magazine: Are you receiving the Rotary Magazine? It is part of your dues. Please let one of the officers know if you are not receiving it. We are continuing to fundraise for the Ukrainian Hungarian Bilingual School in Budapest. Our district will match any donations 1:1. The International Grant application will be submitted as soon as the Hungarian government issues a license to the school. Operation Pollination: Our club has signed the pledge backed by Rotary District 6250 and we would like you to send any photos of what you are doing to promote pollinators in your yard or neighborhood. Next meeting: Friday, August 2 Cathy Statz will be sharing her experiences with the District 6250 Friendship to the Philippines.  A warm welcome to our speaker Fran Wargolet from ShelterBox U.S.A. Fran became a member of the Kenosha Rotary Club in July 2017 and she has served as secretary, treasurer of her club foundation, board member, and grant committee chair. Fran continues to be a member of the grant committee. Fran has been an ambassador with Shelter Box for over two years. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity established in 2000 in Helston, Cornwall, UK, that provides emergency shelter and other aid items to families around the world who have lost their homes to disaster or conflict.  In 2012, ShelterBox became Rotary International’s first Project Partner and remains the only disaster relief charity. Clubs can raise funds and become a Rotary Hero Club – awards (Certificates) exist for amounts donated, $1000 - $10,000. |
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