Rapids Ripples
rotary club of wisconsin rapids
Organized June 17, 1919
Rotary District 6250   •    club 2723
November 24, 2025          volume 107  •   issue 14
December 1st Service Project
We will be putting together 60 stockings (Claire will provide) at our December 1st meeting.  We can't know the ages or genders of the kiddos, so please purchase a range of items that can fit inside a stocking.  If you're unable to make the December 1st meeting, items can be brought in next week or you can arrange a pick-up with Claire. 
 
Ideas for stockings:
  • candy
  • small toys
  • stickers/tattoos
  • hair accessories
  • small games
  • phone accessories
    • ear buds
    • charger
    • screen cleaner
  • lip gloss/chapstick
  • body lotion/wash
  • fun socks
  • hats/gloves
  • fidget toys
  • art supplies
    • fun markers/crayons
    • scratch art
    • mini coloring book
  • small lego sets
  • play-doh/slime 
November is Foundation Month
Rotarians around the world are celebrating the impact of The Rotary Foundation in November. We celebrate by remembering the impact our support is having on eradicating polio, funding humanitarian community projects sponsored by clubs, and the ways in which our work helps create peace by alleviating the need where it exists.
 
Noon Rotary is currently at $1,503, or 37.5% of our goal of $4,000 for this Rotary year (last year, the club gave $8,502).
Welcome John!
Last week we welcomed John Omernik, President of The Little Spanish-English School to the club!  John is a former Rapids resident (and Youth Rotar!) who has recently moved back to town. 
Last Week Speaker Summary
 

Mike Reuteman from Sand Valley Golf Course spoke last week.  Mike educated the group about the many amenities available at Sand Valley in addition to the world class golf courses, making them the biggest employer in Adams County. To learn more about some of their upcoming events that are open to the public, visit sandvalleygolf.com. 

Our Mailing Address
Wis Rapids Noon Rotary
P.O. Box 481
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0481
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Meeting ID: 839 8618 4069
Passcode: 202324
 
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Upcoming Programs
Nov 24, 2025
MSTC/WRPS Associates Business Degree Partnership
Dec 01, 2025
Stockings for youth in county foster care / Annual Meeting
Dec 08, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting
Dec 15, 2025
Annual Holiday Concert
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Upcoming Events
FOCUS Neighborhood Meals
Jan 29, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
FOCUS Neighborhood Meals
Mar 26, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
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Trivia of the Week

 
 
For how many years has Rapids hosted the Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas Parade? 
 
Come to the meeting for the answer and a chance to get a prize!

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Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Michael Schmidt
November 9
 
Ron Rasmussen
November 15
 
Tammi Jepson
November 17
 
JR Siewert
December 4
 
Tari Jahns
December 26
 
Amy Gust
December 29
 
Join Date
James Boyd
November 1, 1989
36 years
 
Leon Schmidt
November 1, 1975
50 years
 
Brigitta Altmann-Austin
November 4, 2024
1 year
 
Dan Guck
November 8, 2010
15 years
 
Susan Sippel
November 18, 1997
28 years
 
Rob McGrath
December 1, 1975
50 years
 
John Steele
December 29, 1997
28 years
 
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Youth Exchange Officer
 
Youth Protection Officer
 
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Major Donors
L4:  Mead Witter Foundation; L3: Chuck Gibbons Jr; L1: John Steele
Paul Harris Fellows
John B. Steele +8, James Boyd, Philip M. Brown +5Guy-Robert Detlefsen Jr, Jerry Feith, Susan A. Feith +1, Chuck Gibbons +8, Daniel M. Guck +1, Amy L. Gust, Kenneth M. Hill +2Matthew D. Ironside +3, Randy Jahns, Tari Jahns +1Tamera Jepson +5, Richard J. Kenney +6Robin M. Koeshall +1, Amy D. Kolo-Elmhorst +2, Melanie Kozlowski, Robert E. McGrath +1, Warren G. Miller +2, Dr. Shelly Mondeik, Ahmad H. Musallam +4, Claire Parrish-Lane +1, Ronald Rasmussen +1, Bruce W. Rokke +2, Leon S. Schmidt, Jr +1, Loretta K. Schoechert +2, James E. Shewchuk +1, John T. Siewert Jr +1, Susan A. Sippel +3
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