At our last meeting, we heard from Ben Bauer, our new District Governor and his vision for the upcoming year! We had lots to talk about but ran out of time!
We have been working hard on our club website. Come check it out and let us know what you think!! We are adding new sections all the time. We have info on places for members to get involved and ways for people to donate and give back! Take a look and let us know what you think. https://changemakersrotary.org/
We have started to feature one member each month on our Facebook page and the website. If you want to be featured and let people know about your business/life, reach out to Peter and he will get you on the schedule for the coming months.
We are seeing a decreasing number of members attending meetings and getting involved with the club. We want to get more people involved with this club and become a 'Change Maker' in your community and the District!
We want to hear from you about barriers that are keeping you from becoming more involved. Does the time or schedule of meetings conflict with your schedule? Do you have ideas about speakers that could make meetings more interesting for everyone? Do you have an idea about a Social event that we could set up? Are there topics for speakers that would interest you? We are a new club so we can do whatever we want - we are flexible. Let's overcome the barriers.
Feel free to reach out and let us know your thoughts!! We want to hear from you!
The Rotary Foundation is making great progress towards eradicating polio, however recent news reminds us that polio anywhere is a threat everywhere. Polio is being detected around the world in places where it hasn’t been found in decades. In the United States, an unvaccinated man was paralyzed by polio. In the UK, poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples. In Malawi, a child contracted polio. And Mozambique announced its first polio outbreak of wild poliovirus in 30 years.
The time for urgent action is now. A new vaccine has been deployed to stop outbreaks. Malawi, Mozambique, and nearby countries are conducting immunization campaigns to stop the spread of the virus. With our partners and advocates like you, we continue to encourage communities worldwide to provide vaccinations.
As we approach World Polio Day, 24 October, you can help us make an impact and stop the spread of polio. You can take action by:
Raising awareness by sharing content from the World Polio Day Toolkit, which you can find on our World Polio Day webpage
World Polio Day will help us provide the resources needed to protect children from the U.S. to Mozambique and around the world. Join us so that no child suffers the paralyzing effects of polio ever again.
I'm pleased to announce that we're are accepting applications for outbound Rotary Youth Exchange students for the 2023-24 school year. Students who are interested in being outbound exchange students should complete the preliminary application right away. We would ask that you please direct any students that you know of that are interested to do so. You can also refer them to our outbound program page.
Student interviews at the district level will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The overall application deadline is November 15, 2022. More information is available here about the application process.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions
Thank you,
John Holevoet
Outbound Co-Coordinator, District 6250 Rotary Club of Sun Prairie
As you might be aware, RID 3181 organizes an International Motorcycle Ride / Drive event - Ride for Rotary, in India. The aim of the event is to promote International fellowship and exchange of Rotary views. The last 6 editions of the event have been an overwhelming success. More than 100 participants from 15 different countries have attended the event and have had wonderful experiences to take back home.
The funds raised through this event go to The Rotary Foundation. We have contributed close to $100,000 to TRF from the last 6 editions.
This year’s event will be held from 13th to 28th January, 2023. The 15 days event will start-off from Mahabalipuram (India) and can either be a motorcycle ride, or a four wheeler drive.
The ride will cover multiple Rotary Districts and many Rotary Clubs. Route map will be - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Madurai - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Madikeri - Mangalore
Below are the Event Highlights:
Motorcycle participants will be provided with a motorcycle, fuel, riding jackets, gloves and knee guards.
Participants are required to carry their own helmets, as it ensures better fit and comfort.
Four wheeler participants will be provided with a Mahindra Scorpio or an equivalent car, along with fuel, on sharing basis.
Stay accommodations will be in 3 Star+ Hotels / Resorts.
Food will be served in clean, sanitized places. The menu will feature a combination of both continental & local delicacies.
The route is well planned and will cover varied landscapes like world famous Beaches, Hill stations, World Heritage Sites, Temples, Churches, Tea Plantations, Reserve Forests, Palaces, etc.
Folk music, dance and other cultural activities will be arranged to showcase Indian culture & heritage during the evening meets.
Various Rotary Clubs & service projects will be involved & showcased to exchange Rotary views & vision.
A Qualified Medical Assistant will be a part of the crew with 24×7 medical assistance available throughout the event.
Experienced Mechanics will be a part of the crew.
Participation Fee:
For Individual: 3000 USD + 18% Tax
For Couple: 5000 USD + 18% Tax
Participation Fee includes:
For Motorcycle: Food, Stay, Riding gears, Motorcycle with fuel
For 4 Wheeler: Food, Stay, Vehicle with fuel
We request you to register for this event and make the event a greater success. Please visit our website: www.rideforrotary.com for more details
We've got SO many books, which is a good problem to have! So I'm scheduling 3 more dates into fall. They are Saturdays, Oct 8, 22 and Nov 5 from 10-12:30 as usual. We may add more dates as we get a sense of the weather temperature. Please let me know if you can help out.
Also, I'm cancelling the Sept. 10 event because of Ironman and also because weonly had 2 volunteers. In addition, I'd like to see if I can get a few more volunteers on Sept. 24 to help out with the peripheral work like breaking down boxes and facilitating packers.
We have 10 volunteers coming as a group through United Way.
Description: A trip to Guatemala next year to get to know our fellow Rotarians and their families, do service projects, see the sights and have some fun!
As many of you know, we are planning a trip to Guatemala next year to get to know our fellow Rotarians and their families, do service projects, see the sights and have some fun! Gary and Ana and I met with Alvaro and Patrick over zoom last week and together we planned a tentative itinerary for January 12-22 that Patrick has attached here. Patrick has included a breakdown of the cost per person for the amazing trip he has planned for us that you'll find at the end of the attached itinerary. We priced air travel costs at around $500/person, but obviously that can vary. Please look over the itinerary carefully because there are lots of options included to facilitate designing your trip for your comfort level. What we would like to know at this planning stage is how many of you feel interested in going on this trip. No commitment required just yet
We are seeing a decreasing number of members attending meetings and getting involved with the club. We want to get more people involved with this club and become a 'Change Maker' in your community and the District!
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