Rapids Ripples
rotary club of wisconsin rapids
Organized June 17, 1919
Rotary District 6250   â€¢    club 2723
February 2, 2026          volume 107  •   issue 20
Local Foundation Fund Drive
 
Our annual Fund Drive for our Club's Rotary Foundation has kicked off.  The ask is $275 for each Rotarian, though more is always welcome. You can bring your contribution in an envelope to one of our meetings and give it to Warren, or you can mail it.   More information is above in the picture or click here.
FOCUS Meals
 
We a great group of Rotarians and Interact members at our first FOCUS Neighborhood meal. Thanks to all who could make it. 
Foundation Calendar Raffle: Sponsors Needed!
 
Our Foundation Calendar Raffle is beginning the process of looking for sponsors.  If you or someone you know would be interested, please see Ron or Warren. 
 
As a reminder, funds raised from the raffle go towards all the projects we support! If you know of a local organization looking for grant funds, they can put in their request using THIS FORM
TriCon 2026
 
Registration for TriCon 2026 is open!  TriCon is being held in Wisconsin Dells on April 17-18.  We have grant funds available through the Foundation to cover the registration fees for two Rotarians. If interseted, please complete this FORM by Monday, February 9th. 
Paul Harris Recognition
 
 
Last week, Phil Brown received his Paul Harris +6!  Congratulations Phil, and thank you for your continued support of the Rotary Foundation. 
Boy Scouts Donation
 
Our Noon Rotary Club has sponsored the Special Needs Boy Scouts since 1992.  The Boy Scouts raise the money needed to cover their programs and activities by selling Christmas crafts, selling popcorn, and having a brat fry.   Amy Kolo-Elmhorst, representing the troop, was present to receive a $1500 donation from our Foundation to cover dues for troop members.  
Last Week Speaker Summary
 
  

Last week our speaker was Nicole Menzel, who spoke about her business Bound to Happen Books and her role as the Director of the Lester Public Library in Rome. Both create much needs spaces in the community for connection and learning. 

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You can pay with the app by scanning the QR code above or by clicking https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TDZHMRJKKBX3N.  This option will cost the club/foundation approximately 3% of your donation.  
Our Mailing Address
Wis Rapids Noon Rotary
P.O. Box 481
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0481
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Passcode: 202324
 
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Upcoming Programs
Feb 02, 2026
Rare Earths: What are they, where are they, and why are they so important?
Feb 09, 2026
Board of Directors Meeting
Feb 16, 2026
Olio Arts & Music Center
Feb 23, 2026
WRPS Possible Referendum
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Upcoming Events
FOCUS Neighborhood Meals
Mar 26, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
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Trivia of the Week

What year did Rotary adopt the 4-Way Test?
 
 
Come to the meeting for the answer and a chance to get a prize!

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Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
John Omernik
January 11
 
Shelly Mondeik
January 21
 
Amy Kolo-Elmhorst
January 27
 
Philip Brown
January 27
 
Join Date
Jerry Feith
January 1, 1982
44 years
 
Philip Brown
January 1, 1982
44 years
 
Robin Koeshall
January 1, 1995
31 years
 
Scott Krug
January 1, 2011
15 years
 
John Gethers
January 15, 2024
2 years
 
Jeanne Peterson
January 24, 2022
4 years
 
Claire Parrish-Lane
January 26, 2017
9 years
 
Jim Shewchuk
February 1, 1991
35 years
 
Susan Feith
February 1, 1988
38 years
 
Amy Kolo-Elmhorst
February 18, 2008
18 years
 
Bruce Rokke
February 21, 2000
26 years
 
Club Officers
President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
President Elect
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Membership
 
Public Relations/Social Media
 
Club Service Chair
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Youth Protection Officer
 
Rotary Links
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Rotary Global Rewards
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
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For New Members
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 +6Guy-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 +6, 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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