Rapids Ripples 04.07.25 (Apr. 07, 2025)

Club Secretary Needed

With Julie Strenn taking a new job position (Congratulations Julie!), she is unable to continue as our club secretary. This position entails invoicing, minutes of board meetings, and attendance. Please let Ron know if you are willing to serve in this position and on our Board of Directors.

Thank You!

THANK YOU to the Interact Members and Rotarians who volunteered at FOCUS Neighborhood Meals on March 20th. We served 102 guests, which made it the largest group since COVID. We look forward to three more FOCUS volunteer opportunities with our LHS Interact members during the Fall/Winter of 2025-26.

TriCon 2025

TriCon 2025 is being held in Brookfield on April 25-26. Are you interested in attending?

Rotary Clothing Order

If you would like to purchase a customized Rotary name badge or apparel, Russell Hampton has been the premier supplier of Rotary Club Supplies since 1920 and is Rotary's original licensed vendor. It is the most complete source of Rotary merchandise in the world. You will be responsible for covering this personal expense. Please let Julie Strenn know if you want to order and save on shipping.

Link to Rotary t-shirts & apparel: https://www.bestclubsupplies.com/Clothing-_-Apparel/departments/19/

Welcome Youth Rotars

Our Youth Rotars from Lincoln are:

Riley Look
Gabrielle Neilitz
Jonah Rasmussen, and
Anabelle Ross

and from Assumption is Sarah Shaw.

Speakers Needed

We are currently booking our programs for May 19th, June 16th, July 21st and beyond. If you have a topic or speaker, please contact Jen Allen.

Last Week's Speaker Summary

Erin Hess of the South Wood County YMCA presented on updates to the Y. The Y has experienced membership growth over the past five years while other Ys have experienced declines. The Y is committed to serving our community for individuals from 0 to 99+ in its programming.

Our Mailing Address

Wis Rapids Noon Rotary

P.O. Box 481

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0481

ZOOM LINK

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83986184069?pwd=STZhaE55dlhZNmlSMkRRSmdpQkRkQT09

Meeting ID: 839 8618 4069
Passcode: 202324

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Apr 07, 2025

Mindy Reiman

ODC Youth Update

Apr 14, 2025

No Meeting - 2nd Monday

Board of Directors Meeting

Apr 21, 2025

RaeAnn Thomas

For One Child of India

Apr 28, 2025

Tessa Gruszynski

WRPS Families in Transition Program

View entire list

Tri-Con 2025

Apr 25, 2025 – Apr 26, 2025

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Dad Joke of the Week

Why do dads take an extra pair of socks when they play golf?

In case they get a hole in one.

Member Birthdays

Susan Sippel

April 6

Loretta Schoechert

April 10

Claire Parrish-Lane

May 21

Join Date

Chuck Gibbons

April 1, 1984

41 years

President

Ron Rasmussen

Treasurer

Tari Jahns

Secretary

Julie Strenn

President Elect

Claire Parrish-Lane

Director

Dan Guck

Director

Jeanne Peterson

Director

JR Siewert

Director

Susan Sippel

Membership

Ron Rasmussen

Club Service Chair

John Steele

The Rotary Foundation

JR Siewert

Youth Exchange Officer

Claire Parrish-Lane

Youth Protection Officer

Gretchen Powers