Changemakers Rotary Club

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.

 
Leadership Fundamentals
Online program allows leaders to build their skills
The new Leadership Fundamentals program can help Rotary and Rotaract members build the skills they'll need to take on leadership roles. This online program presents key leadership skills and is available through Rotary's Learning Center only for members. 

In this program, members will learn to:
  • Lead and motivate others
  • Create a positive team environment
  • Delegate responsibilities
  • Build consensus and inclusive environments
  • Recognize the strengths in others
  • Understand, manage, and resolve conflict
  • Create and deliver effective speeches and presentations
 
 
This program also features questions that participants can discuss in a community forum and assignments that let them apply what they've learned. Participants identify their leadership strengths, then learn how to use them to be more effective. 

We encourage you to share the sign-up link for this free leadership program with members in your club. 
Key Dates
 
  • Registration closes: 6 February 2023
  • Program begins: 20 February 2023
  • Program ends: 12 June 2023

 
Service Project Committee 01-12-23
     
Service Update
La Clinica Project
We have exciting news, Changemaker Rotarians!  Our application to D6250 for $5,000 in matching funds for our Family Health LaClinica appeal has been approved!  That means that every dollar contributed by a member or club from District 6250 (our district) will be doubled.  If you made a contribution of $20, it will be matched by another $20, resulting in $40 of blood monitoring supplies, doubling the impact on the lives of folks who badly need those life saving supplies. As of today, 10 club members have given $1,116!  If you haven't given yet, I hope you'll take the opportunity to do so at your earliest convenience.  All gifts from our members will be matched!
 
Our appeal will continue with outreach to Rotary clubs in the service area of Family Health La Clinica, as well as requests from Past District Governors and all clubs in D6250.  If any club wishes, we're willing to make a presentation to them about the project, virtually or in person.  And you'll be able to invite family and friends you think may be interested as well.  We're on our way to success in our first big project!  Nice job Rotarians!
 

International Project
John Locke is the subcommittee chair for International Service.  He maintains contact with a group of Rotaracters from Morocco who are working to clean up their city.  We are in a supporting role at this time as the group gets its feet on the ground.  
 
 
 
 
 
Service Continues
John is also working on identifying a project we can collaborate on in conjunction with the TRICON in La Crosse April 28-29.  We're heard from many of you that fellowship is one of your primary interests in Rotary, so this effort will include a social time for us to get together IN PERSON!  I can't wait!  Stay tuned for more information on this.
Please  feel free to let me know if you become aware of any service project, in our communities or international, that you think we might put on the list! 
 
Thanks to you all for your efforts to provide Service Above Self!
 
Cheryl Mader, Service Committee Co-Chair
 

 
 
 
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

 
Rotary Friendship Exchange with India

Friendship Exchange News

District 6250 will have a Rotary Friendship Exchange with District 3170 in India
 
What:  Rotary Friendship Exchange (home and hotel stays, meetings and tours) with various Rotary Clubs and Rotarians in West Central India.  Return leg will bring Indian Rotarians to our District. 
 
When:  District 6250 travel to 3170 … February 4 to 14, 2023.  District 3170 to 6250 … June 10-20, 2023.  There are visa requirements in both directions, but it can be done simply on line. 
 
Where:  We will travel to Mumbai(Bombay), then inland to their district. We will move in their district to visit parts of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
 
Who:  Maximum of 12 interested Rotarians, spouses and/or family members.  If oversubscribed / too much interest, we will use District 6250 RFE policy parameters to put the final group together.  Note that the policy favors RFE novices.  If you travel to India, you are expected to host and to enlist your club members to host when the Indian Rotarians visit Wisconsin.
 
For more information, see our district's friendship exchange page.

 
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
Feb 03, 2023 8:00 AM
Altered Creatures book series
Mar 03, 2023 8:00 AM
Finding Joy in Spite of the Painful Things
Apr 07, 2023 8:00 AM
Afghanistan Refugee Information
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Upcoming Events
Service Project Committee
Jan 31, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Virtual Pre-PETS
Feb 01, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023
 
Club Meeting
Zoom
Feb 03, 2023
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
 
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
 
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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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