“Helping You to Be Healthier and Enjoy Life More” was the mantra of Janet’s presentation on Friday. She spoke to us of the six dimensions of wellness: social, occupational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional. Her consultancy on wellness is Blue Jewel Coaching. She had us do some physical exercises and answer group questions by moving about the room. She pointed out that happy, healthy employees are a way to generate high productivity. Workplace culture plays a big role in creating a flourishing wellness environment. And the contemporary workplace … and today’s younger workers … aren’t comfortable with a ‘one size fits all’ approach to dealing with employees.
Posted by Molly M. Ritchie, State Director Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
Interview Judging on April 20, 2017 - Just three weeks until the big event!
I NEED YOUR HELP.
If everyone can recruit just one person, the slots will be filled! I am at the half way mark with Interview judges, with not much time left. Over 250 volunteers in all will be participating; 62 openings remain at the moment.
All available positions are for Thursday, April 20 from 12:45 - 7:00. An optional free shuttle, to and from Monona Terrace, will be available from the Badger Bowl parking lot (sign up to follow soon) and you will be fed! It will be fun!!
In the mean time, you may familiarize yourself with your Interview assignment by going to www.usad.org.
On the home page, scroll to National February packet; click on here.
Then scroll down to and click on Helpful Information;
lastly scroll down to and click on Interview Training Power Point.
Your help is much appreciated. Watch for more info soon.
High school students from across the US, British Columbia, China and the UK will participate in the 36th Annual National Competition on April 20-21, 2017.
Volunteers will receive online instructions, an on-site orientation, a complimentary meal and an optional shuttle ride (from the Badger Bowl parking lot).
Speech Judges: a total of 60 speech judges (2 per station) are needed from approximately 12:45 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20. The assignment includes listening, critiquing and grading of the students’ prepared and impromptu speeches. This time block includes an on-site orientation and a meal.
Speech Timers: a total of 30 timers (1 per station) are needed from approximately 12:45 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20. The assignment involves timing the prepared and impromptu speeches. This time block includes an on-site orientation and a meal.
Interview Judges: a total of 60 interview judges (2 per station) are needed from approximately 12:45 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20. The assignment includes jointly interviewing the students; guidelines and sample questions are provided. This time block includes an on-site orientation and a meal.
Super Quiz Relay: the public is invited to the Monona Terrace to attend the Jeopardy-like quiz show on Friday, April 21 from 2:00 - 4:30 P.M. in the Exhibit Hall.
It is time again to think about whether you want money from our Rotary Club, District 6250 or the Rotary International Foundation. If you are interested in funding a project, please contact me so we can discuss how to write the best grant and to decide which grant application is appropriate. An abbreviated description is as follows:
Money from Our Club--for grants of $5,000 or less. The deadline is May 15th. You must submit a completed application to our Club by that date.
District 6250 Grants--for grants between $5,001 and $30,000. The deadline is May 25th. The grant must be sustainable and fall within 6 focus areas. This requires member involvement. A request for money only will be denied. You must submit he grant application to the District.
Rotary Foundation Grants--for grants of $30,000 or more. There is no deadline for filing. The grant must be sustainable and fall within 6 focus areas. This also requires member involvement.. A request for money only will be denied. It also requires an international partner Rotary Club. The District will assign a mentor to help you write the grant. You must submit the grant to the Rotary Foundation.
Please do not wait until May to begin the project. If changes are needed, they must be made so that you can meet the deadline.
Your Company can put its message in front of 144 of local influential participants. Hole Sponsorship $300.00 Sponsorship includes the display of a custom color logo sign at the Tee Box and listing in the Charity Golf Outing Program.
Golfers prepay $100.00 which includes 18 holes, cart, box lunch, and full cookout
Foursomes prepay $400.00
4 person Scramble Format 2 Putt maximum rule in effect
MULLIGANS may be used for any shot, with the exception of winning the closet to the hole contests on the Par 3's
12 TOTAL HOLE CONTESTS - (such as longest drive, longest putt, closest to the hole, straightest drive, etc.) $25.00 Pro Shop Certificate to each winner
$50.00 per golfer prize for 1st Place Teams for 3 categories Men's Team, Women's Team, Mixed Team
Have some fun and at the same time support the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, Inc. (a 501 3c Charitable Organization). All proceeds from the Charity Golf Outing go to fund our local and international charity projects.
Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience in Guatemala and thanks for making that experience possible. It was great to meet so many of the Rotary Club members. I love the pictures, too!
Dennis Zitnak was approved as a new member at the March Board Meeting held on March 21, 2017. His sponsor is Barry Pace.
Dennis is a Minnesota licensed pharmacist with a forty-two year career in retail pharmacy as well as experience in hospital pharmacy. He earned a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota.
He currently serves as a Volunteer Staff Pharmacist at the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Madison, Wisconsin.
Derek announced that the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, Inc will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 all donations made by Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton members to the Claire Fung Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund was created to support the young twin sons of Claire Fung, Bill Mowbray's daughter, who passed away suddenly a few weeks ago.
Member donations to the Fund can be made in one of two ways:
New Donations: Bring cash or checks made payable to the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation to any Club meeting in March and give the check to Derek Moehring, Dean Ryerson or Ruth Domack.
Donations Already Made: Many Club members have already made a donation to the Memorial Fund via the website that was set up to accept donations on-line. If you made a donation using this website, please let Derek, Dean or Ruth know the amount of your donation and that amount will be counted toward the $1,000 match.,
Jeaninne Desautels and Ed Fink at the Rotary Club of Svishtov, Bulgaria with Orphan Train Intermediary Mitko Nenkov .
The Rotary Club of Svishtov, Bulgaria with 3 members of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton, Wisconsin.
Jeaninne Desautels in Bulgaria with orphanage boys.
Glenn Koepp, Ed Fink, and Jeaninne Desautels at Elhovo Orphanage in Bulgaria 2000.
Attached are some old pictures from a visit by an Orphan Train team to Bulgarian orphanages in 2000. Included in the pictures are Jeannine Desautels and Glenn Koepp. The big group picture is with the Rotary Club of Svishtov. This particular Rotary Club is considered a "conductor on the Orphan Train Project" and has been very instrumental in carrying out several projects involving children's homes in Bulgaria, often adding to whatever has been given by people from the United States. At the time of this visit, Jeannine and her husband Ed Desautels were living in Bulgaria, where the latter was teaching at the American University in Blagrovad.
In recent years, the Rotary Club of Svishtov and Orphan Train Intermediary Mitko Nenkov worked with us in implementing purchases made possible by donations from Svein Morner's Sustainable Engineering group to the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation. These gifts, made over several years, have made life better for the residents of children's homes at Ilakov Rut and Ovcha Mogila, as well as a transitional home.
I am looking for drivers for Best (Rotary Youth Exchange student) to get him to and from school/Rotary meetings. If you can help out with any of these dates please let me know ASAP. I now have to inform the school as to when he will be leaving for the meetings and it is helpful to let them know who will be picking him up and bringing him back. Thanks so much!
If you are volunteering with youth (one-on-one)? Mentoring, Youth Exchange, RYLA, Academic Decathlon, High School Business Plans, Etc... You must have an annual background check completed. This only applies if you are working with youth one-on-one. If you are in a group more than 2 people, you don't need a background check.
This will be a very busy weekend in La Crosse, with several other events in town taking up hotel rooms. Book early to be sure that you'll have a room for the 2017 Rotary District Conference!
Radisson Hotel - Conference Venue 200 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601 Standard King Room: $149
Standard 2 Queen room: $159
Reservations:
(608) 784-6680 or (800) 333-3333
Ask for the Rotary District 6250 Conference Rate www.radisson.com/lacrossewi
Enter promo code: RD6250 Room block deadline:
April 14, 2017
The Charmant Hotel - upscale boutique hotel
101 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601 Standard King: $249
Double Queen Room: $249
Reservations:
(608) 697-7300
Ask for the in-house reservations:
Rotary members from more than 130 countries meet at the convention every year. This is your unique opportunity to connect with old friends, make new ones, and share stories about your club’s current and future projects.
2. Strengthen your club and your passion for Rotary
The general sessions and breakout sessions offer countless ways to help you get the most from your Rotary membership and make your club stronger. In the House of Friendship, you’ll find new ideas, learn best practices, and share project successes — it’s where the Rotary world comes together!
3. Join The Rotary Foundation celebration
The culmination of a yearlong celebration of the Foundation’s centennial takes place in the city where it all began. Join the festivities at The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party. Attend a book signing and meet the author of “Doing Good in the World: The Inspiring Story of The Rotary Foundation’s First 100 Years.” See all the activities we have planned.
4. Explore the American South
Bask in the sun on the Atlantic and Gulf shores. Test your game at some of the world’s most celebrated golf courses. Experience the magic of Florida’s Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World.
Explore the natural wonders of the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg. Sample the sophisticated charms of New Orleans, Savannah, and Charleston. Learn more
5. Enjoy special tours and events
Watch for more information about special activities like Restaurant Night, Host Hospitality Night, and a screening of "Gone With the Wind" at the historic Fox Theatre. Visit the Host Organization Committee site to find more activities.
Friendship Committee
Please let me know of any events or special situations in our fellow Rotarians' lives where a card, flowers, or a plant would be appropriate for their situation.
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