Rapids Ripples
rotary club of wisconsin rapids
Organized June 17, 1919
Rotary District 6250   •    club 2723
March 17, 2025          volume 106  •   issue 23
Local Foundation Fund Drive
 
Our annual Fund Drive for our Club's Rotary Foundation ends Monday, March 17th.  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.
TriCon 2025
 
TriCon 2025 is being held in Brookfield on April 25-26.  Are you interested in attending?  If so, let Ron know so you can represent our club as an elector.
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.
 
FOCUS Neighborhood Meals
Our last Rotary Year FOCUS Neighborhood Meals (Neighborhood Table) is Thursday, March 20th from 4 pm to 6 pm!!  We hope you can attend!!!
 
FOCUS Neighborhood Meals
2321 West Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Welcome Youth Rotars
Our Youth Rotars from Lincoln are:
  • Maggie Kozlowski
  • Ntsaab Khang
  • Ava Lang
  • Trenton Lawry
and from Assumption is Charlie Kuhn.
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zach Parmeter presented the history and current operations of Golden Eagle Log & Timber Homes.  Zach is part of the third generation of Parmeters working in the family business. His parents, Tod & Sharon, have dedicated their lives to Golden Eagle, meaning home construction was a consistent presence in my childhood. Zach grew up around the business and on construction sites. The years of looking over his dad's shoulder paid off, and today he works directly with customers as a sales advisor to design their perfect home.
 
To learn more about Golden Eagle Log & Timer Homes, visit https://goldeneagleloghomes.com
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
Mar 17, 2025
South Wood County Recreation Center
Mar 24, 2025
South Wood County YMCA Updates
Mar 31, 2025
Enjoy Your 5th Monday of the Month
Apr 07, 2025
TeamRapids
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Upcoming Events
Neighborhood Meals - March 20th
Mar 20, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Tri-Con 2025
Apr 25, 2025 – Apr 26, 2025
 
View entire list

Dad Joke of the Week

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment but never in a thousand years?
 
The letter M.
Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Julie Strenn
March 4
 
Richard Kenney
March 4
 
Susan Sippel
April 6
 
Loretta Schoechert
April 10
 
Join Date
Tari Jahns
March 10, 2008
17 years
 
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, Craig Lambert, Robert E. McGrath +1, Warren G. Miller +2, Dr. Shelly Mondeik, Ahmad H. Musallam +4, Claire Parrish-Lane, 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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