Rapids Ripples
rotary club of wisconsin rapids
Organized June 17, 1919
Rotary District 6250   •    club 2723
MAY 5, 2025          volume 106  •   issue 28
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.
Interact Rise To Remember
Calendar Raffle Sponsors
 
Please thank your calendar raffle sponsors!  Calendars will be arriving soon.
Diaper Drive Service Project
Welcome Youth Rotars
Our Youth Rotars this week from Lincoln are:
  • Jonah Rasmussen
  • Anabelle Ross
This is the last week for Youth Rotars until September, 2025.
Last Week's Speaker Summary
 
 
Tessa Gruszynski, WRPS Families in Transition Coordinator, presented on how the program is committed to addressing the barriers to education that students experiencing homelessness may face.  Each WRPS building has trained staff dedicated to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness.  The Wisconsin Rapids Public School District is committed to helping all students and families succeed. To learn more about the WRPS Families in Transition Program, visit https://www.wrps.org/pupilservices/homeless-educational-services.cfm
 
Our Mailing Address
Wis Rapids Noon Rotary
P.O. Box 481
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0481
ZOOM LINK
 
Meeting ID: 839 8618 4069
Passcode: 202324
 
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Upcoming Programs
May 05, 2025
Food & Farm Exploration Center
May 12, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting
May 19, 2025
ADRC updates
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Holiday
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Dad Joke of the Week

Why did the scarecrow get an award?
 
Because he was outstanding in his field.
Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Susan Sippel
April 6
 
Loretta Schoechert
April 10
 
Claire Parrish-Lane
May 21
 
Join Date
Chuck Gibbons
April 1, 1984
41 years
 
Club Officers
President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
President Elect
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Membership
 
Club Service Chair
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Youth Protection Officer
 
Rotary Links
Rotary International
RI President Home
Rotary Global Rewards
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
Rotary Foundation
For New Members
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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 +1, 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, John T. Siewert Jr +1, Susan A. Sippel +3
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