*Please contact Laurie (lemcleod@aeriepfg.com) or Toni (TPabon@Pacific-Cycle.com) with questions.
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Date
Treasurer's Assistant
Greeter 1
Greeter 2
Reflection
27-Feb
Rich Cooper
OFF SITE MEETING
OFF SITE MEETING
Larry Pincombe
6-Mar
Carl Bolstad
Larry Harris
Nathaniel Hedden
Lynne Spielman
13-Mar
Cory Recknor
Stuart Herro
Matthew Loch
Marie Udulutch
20-Mar
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
27-Mar
Daniel Fose
Lorelle Micklitz
Peder Moren
James Wartinbee
3-Apr
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
10-Apr
John Olsen
Svein Morner
William Mowbray
Jim Langdon
17-Apr
Rich Cooper
James Olmsted
Paul Patenaude
Larry Pincombe
24-Apr
Carl Bolstad
Susan Prest
Allen Sherwood
Lynne Spielman
1-May
Cory Recknor
Adam Schaller
Connie Smith
Marie Udulutch
8-May
Michael Maass
Johanna Young
Steve Aune
Dean Ryerson
15-May
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
NO MEETING
22-May
Michael Maass
Laurie Logan
Mary Ruth Marks
Dean Ryerson
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tony not long ago to learn more about his life, work, and involvement in Rotary! Tony works at Fairway Mortgage and joined our rotary club in 2010. He loves what he does but when I asked him what he would do if he had to stop working at his current job, he said being a middle school educator would be his top vocational choice! He is fascinated by the development of the young brain and enjoys spending time with kids, no surprise that he's got two of his own and loves parenting.
Tony's main reason for joining rotary was the networking opportunities that such a club presents. He recently attended the leadership summit and learned a considerable amount about the missions and meaning of true community service and the importance of the international nature of Rotary's mission.
Community is extremely important to Tony, and he's been involved at every opportunity for quite some time now. Tony was married in August of 2008, and has a son and daughter with his wife Lori. He grew up in Reedsburg and spent time in Germany while in the army. Coming back in 1993, Tony "floated around" a bit while deciding what was the best fit, doing real estate for awhile and then in 1998 discovered sales and started in Waunakee as a broker. That led him to Fairway in 2011 where he is drawn to the relationships he builds with clients and works on commission that is very dependent on the quality of his work and relationships that he sees as so important to what he does.
One aspect of what Tony believes is critically important to his success is "routine." He believes that you have to work your plan- that led him to the IRON MAN competition not long ago, where he thought "Why not me?" and plunged in full speed ahead. He learned how much of a mental game that challenge is, and what an incredible confidence builder succeeding at something so difficult was for him. He found the experience very centering and eye opening~ and so much of that has only made him better at what he does today. He considers his outlook to be "happy go lucky," and says that reading the daily bible is a very important part of his regular routine.
I also asked Tony what he remembers most or what stands out as an important memory from his childhood, and he said that getting his driver's license was huge! The significance of that independence was amazing! One of the most important and influential people in Tony's life was his stepfather, who taught him the importance of patience, which was an eye-opener, and led Tony to see the importance of going to sporting events of your children. Much of what he learned he applies to his own parenting of son Aidan, 7, and his daughter Paetyn, 3.
It was really fun to talk with Tony about his experiences and be able to share a bit more about his life and interests with fellow rotarians! Take a minute to talk with Tony at lunch and learn more about his thoughts on Rotary and what you might have in common or could learn from one another.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
The Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Our Rotary Foundation changes lives all over the world. As Rotarians, we see this daily in our own back yards as well as in regions all over the planet. Come celebrate the Magic that is our Foundation. District 6250 First Annual Foundation Celebration will take place on March 21st, 2015 at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
This event will not only give thanks to those who have supported Our Foundation over the years, but it will encourage Rotarians and Families to help give back right at this event. We will be partnering with Kids Against Hunger hoping to package several thousand meals in this one day. We are not only encouraging Rotarians to bring spouses and children, we are begging you! We need the help to celebrate and give back! Let’s allow our children and spouses/partners to truly experience Rotary.
For the younger kids there will be a kid friendly meal, a magician, and other entertainment. For the rest of us, there will be a lunch as well, cash bar featuring Mimosas and Bloody Marys, sodas, and celebration. We are inviting all 6250 Rotarians and family members to celebrate with us. Whether you are a major donor of the foundation, or whether you want to simply help give back by volunteering to pack meals for a few hours, we want you. Come celebrate with friends and family, learn about our foundation, and help people that could use a meal. Stick around Saturday night with your friends/family with special rates at the Wilderness.
Let’s Celebrate The Magic of Our Foundation!
4 Things Rotarians can expect to get out of this event
Learn More about our foundation
Spend a day with your family giving back to those who could use a little help and teaching your children the importance of giving back
Have Fun!
Celebrate your District 6250 Rotarians in their support of Our Foundation
Schedule:
8:30a - 9:00a Registration
9:00a - 12:00p Rotarians and their families Pack Kids Against Hunger Meals
12:00 p- 12:30p Fellowship with cash bar
12:30p - 1:30p Recognition Lunch - Learn more about Our Foundation and recognize district donors
Join Rotary Districts 6220, 6250 and 6270 as they celebrate 100 years of service. All district conferences are worthwhile but with three great districts working together, this one will be truly unforgettable!
The conference begins on Friday, May 15 with a breakfast at 8 am and district business meetings at 9:30 am. Excellent speakers and opportunities to celebrate, dialogue and learn will fill the balance of Friday and Saturday with a final breakfast and speaker bringing the event to a close on Sunday morning.
Discounted online early registration is available through March 31 on your district's website or directly at http://goo.gl/qrdKu9
Please email Laurie if you are able to meet briefly with me in the next few weeks for an interview!
It is really fun to learn more about each of our members and be able to share just a little bit more so you might notice someone you hadn't thought of striking up a conversation with before!!
THANK YOU AND LOOKING FORWARD TO CONTINUING...Watch for the next feature in coming Bulletins!
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