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You must have an annual background check completed. CLICK HERE for details. 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.
Contact Mick Faulhaber, Youth Protection Officer for our Club.
What was your most embarrassing moment as a realtor?
When asked about her most embarrassing moment as a realtor she remembered the key incident.
Once showing a house to a client she extracted the key from the key box hanging on the doorknob. She confidently jabbed the key into the lock only to have it break off as she turned it. Turning to the client she said "Gee they didn't teach what to do about this in realtor school."
So what happened?? "We went round the house and in the unlocked backdoor. Fortunately I only show country homes."
By Jim Emerick
What was your worse moment as a Rotarian?
Mary Feldt was quick to remember being asked to be Sergeant at Arms by then President Otto Cordero. She was deathly afraid of public speaking but her respect of and encouragement from Otto won the day. The experience helped her overcome that fear and became one of her many, many Rotary high points. Among these are the Calgary International Convention, her Paul Harris award, Guatemala trips and bringing so many new members into our club.
By Jim Emerick
What was your proudest achievement in school?
Bill Mowbray related that after kicking over the props in an elementary school drama production I pulled. myself together in high school. I was a trumpeter in the school's brass chorus. After playing the same piece for 3 years at the Wisconsin School Music Association Solo & Ensemble contest, we finally won first place with a perfect score.
By Jim Emerick
What was your most memorable moment?
Answer: "I loved theater and getting to play one of the leads in Look Homeward Angel was the high point.”
Background info: There were two female leads in the play, Eliza the old mother nag of the protagonist or his beautiful young love interest, Laura. You know which one Mary played!!
P.S. There is much more to this story just ask her.
By Jim Emerick
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.
This serves as Notice of a Special Meeting of the Members scheduled for February 24, 2017. This Special Meeting will be part of the scheduled Club Assembly.
The Foundation Board of Directors has approved the attached recommended change to the Foundation By-Laws and has asked the President to call a Special Meeting of the members in order to vote on this recommended change to the Foundation's By-Laws. That Special Meeting will occur at 12:12pm (CST) on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Zor Shrine in Madison, WI.
At least 1/2 membership need to attend to make a quorum.
Jim went with a team of ten in late fall of 2016 to District 3292 in Nepal. He and the group traveled around the country. They were treated like foreign royalty with elaborate meals, welcoming crowds, and local musicians. Nepal has 20 million people; many work outside the country (India and the Middle East) and send money back to their families. Lots of poverty … manual labor is how things get done. Team attended an important conference on Literacy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Lots of funding needs in this remote, rugged country; they’re hoping for US Rotary help.
This years basketball slam tickets have just arrived. We will be selling them for $10 each for the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Each ticket has 4 teams. The total score of those teams throughout the tourney determines the winner.
There will be 12 prizes: highest score to 10th highest and 2 lowest scores. So even if your teams bow out the first day, you still could be a winner.
We will be making $7 per ticket sold! We have 600 tickets and need to SELL EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM! We CAN order more if needed.
This year if you have tickets that are unsold, it will cost us $3.00 each! We do not want to pay $3 each, so sell, sell, sell. ALL STUBS must be turned back in!
Tickets will be at the meeting tomorrow. TURN IN BY AND NO LATER THAN MARCH 3! Please turn in tickets as they are sold.
Thank you in advance for participating in this club fundraiser.
Brian Brown was approved by the board at the January board meeting as a new member of our club. He will be inducted into the Club in approximately 2 weeks.
He originally from Glendale, Wisconsin a suburb north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was granted a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin where he majored in economics and finance.
Brian has been employed in the financial services industry since 1988 and has been with Financial Design Group since 2002.
"I work with businesses and individuals to help them achieve their financial goals and objectives.
I help them have a more effective and more efficient financial plan.
I have resources that allow me to work in all areas of the financial plan for the client."
His interests are sports, business networking, and helping and communicating with people.
It's that time of year! The lakes are freezing and Clean Lakes Alliance is looking for volunteers to help at their biggest event of 2017, Frozen Assets Festival and Fundraiser! Proceeds will help Clean Lakes Alliance fund initiatives to protect and improve the quality of our lakes.
In 2016, 104 volunteers contributed over 460 hours of time to this event. Nearly 6,000 community members participated in the event and around $151,000 were netted for our lakes. They are incorporating more activities and events, including a fat tire race, snowshoe race, and ice-fishing derby into the Festival event in 2017. Without the help of volunteers such as you, this event would not be possible.
Previous Frozen Assets volunteers say the event offers a great experience and a fun way to volunteer. They are looking for numerous volunteers, MORE than ever before (350 volunteer time slots available), to help during the day and/or evening. Volunteers will be invited to attend a short training session prior to the event to go over duties. Food, non-alcoholic beverages, and identifying clothing will be provided during the event.
Click the link below to register to volunteer. You're invited to volunteer for as many or few time slots as you'd like. More details to follow.
1) Go to http://signup.com/go/yUy9wm
2) Review the options and dates listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up for the time slot(s) during which you'd like to volunteerFeel free to pass this information along to anyone you think may be interested. We hope to see you there! Frozen Assets Festival
Date: February 3rd - 5th, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Location: The Edgewater - 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI 53703)
Attractions: Snowmen, snowshoe run, fat bike race, ice fishing derby, ice skating, winter sports, interactive booths, an ice lab, etc.
The Frozen Assets Festival provides a free family-friendly experience that promotes the unique ecological, social, and economic importance of the Yahara Watershed through daytime events and activities, and encourages all members of our community to get out and celebrate Madison’s frozen assets.
Frozen Assets Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2017
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (with guest dinner before)
Location: The Edgewater (1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI 53703)
Attractions: Unique decor, creative theme, and attendee fashion
The Frozen Assets Fundraiser is a premier fundraiser, known for its creative themes, unique décor, and the fashion of attendees. More than a cocktail party, Frozen Assets highlights the status of our lakes as our community’s number one asset.
Please keep me in the loop if you decide to volunteer, would like to see the support of the Greatest and Coolest Rotary Club in the World…enjoy the rest of your day.
Please keep me in the loop if you decide to volunteer, would like to see the support of the Greatest and Coolest Rotary Club in the World…enjoy the rest of your day.
Wednesday, Feburary 23, 2017 is the preferred date to for reading/evaluating State essays at the First Weber Conference Room on Gammon Way, Madison, Wisconsin from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Please let me know if you are able to join us; I'm looking for 18 readers and have 10 thus far.
Thank you,
Molly M. Ritchie, State Director
Wisconsin Academic Decathlon mritchie@wiad.org • 608.845.3544 www.WIAD.org
@WIacadec
2017 Competition Dates
State Competition - March 2-3, 2017 -- Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin National Competition - April 20-22, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin
Pardon my persistence. Those of you that served last year as Interview Judges, Speech Judges, or Speech Timers at the WIAD State Competition in Wisconsin Dells. Your help would be much appreciated again this year. The date is Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 4:00 - 8:40 PM, at Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, the same location and time as last year.
As of today, I am still seeking 14 interview judges, 6 speech judges, and 8 speech timers.
I'd love to hear from you!
Thanks,
Molly M. Ritchie, State Director
Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
mritchie@wiad.org
608.845.3544
www.WIAD.org
@WIacadec
2017 Competition Dates
State Competition - March 2-3, 2017 -- Wisconsin Dells
National Competition - April 20-22, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin
PS. For the first time ever, WI will be hosting the US Academic Decathalon National Finals! The Monona Terrace, in Madison, is the location and the dates are April 20-21; most help is needed on Thursday, April 20. I'm looking for close to 300 volunteers from 1-7:00 PM! Please let me know if you are interested in this exciting opportunity as well.
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 or Double Queen Room: $249
Reservations:
(608) 697-7300
Ask for the in-house reservations:
Rotary District 6250 Rate Room block deadline: March 27, 2017
Our Clubs Annual Golf Outing will be Monday, June 26, 2017 at Pleasant View Golf Course in Middleton, Wisconsin.
WHY
For fun and fellowship and to raise money for the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, Inc. (a 501 3c Charitable Organization) to support our annual projects.
The Atlanta Host Organization Committee is offering some good old-fashioned Southern hospitality at the Rotary International Convention from 10 to 14 June. It has planned a wide range of activities featuring everything from good food and music to inspiring tours of local landmarks. If it’s your first convention, these events are chances to meet fellow Rotarians from around the world, and if you’re an experienced convention goer, you can catch up with old friends.
Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron will host Rotarians for a “Strike Out Polio” night at the new SunTrust Park, where you’ll...
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