The ODC Haunted House is Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 19th. Please assist with take down on Sunday, October 20th, 8:00 a.m. to Noon; sign up here.
At the Rotary International Convention in Singapore, Bill Gates thanked Rotary Members by video for their role in polio eradication. His message celebrates the incredible progress we've made and reminds us that critical work remains to be done.
Our goal is to raise US$50 million for the PolioPlus Fund in 2024-25. Every dollar you donate, up to $50 million, will be matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation. We encourage each club to contribute at least US$1,500 to PolioPlus. Clubs that meet this goal will receive a certificate of appreciation recognizing their vital contribution to this global effort.
You can find social media messages, educational and event materials, and more in the End Polio Now Resource Center to support the fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of Wisconsin Rapids.
Thank you for your leadership and your dedication to Doing Good in the World. Together, we end polio.
You know all those people in your life that you are grateful for??? Here is an excellent opportunity to show how much you appreciate them with a beautiful fall flower bouquet from the Sunrise Rotary "Attitude of Gratitude" sale. For just $20 you get a beautiful 16 stem bouquet to give to someone you really appreciate. What a wonderful time, right before Thanksgiving, to give that someone(s) in your life a token of your gratitude for their presence in your life (think parents, kids, friends, co-workers, pastors, etc.)
Attached is the order form. Orders are due by Friday, October 25th and need to be paid at the time of the order. They will be available for pickup or delivery on Monday, November 25th just in time before Thanksgiving and they last a looooooong time.
So show someone how special they are to you, order now!
Sign up to assist on Saturday, October 26th for the United Way Day of Caring!. You can sign up on our website by clicking here. We appreciate your participation and look forward to making this a great event together!
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Leaf Raking
Location: Registration is at the Grand Rapids Lions Club, then groups dispersed to various locations to rake.
Our nominating committee is currently looking for Rotarians who would like to more actively participate in our Rotary Club. Nominations are open for: President-Elect Nominee (who would be President in the '26-'27 Rotary Year and two Directors for the Board. If you are interested in either of these positions or wish to nominate one of your fellow Rotarians, please see or email Claire.
During the upcoming year, we will be serving at three FOCUS Neighborhood Meals (Neighborhood Table) collaboratively with the LHS Interact Club on December 12, January 23, and March 30 from 4pm to 6pm!!
On behalf of the Foundation, Ron Rasmussen presented a check to Melanie Kozlowski, Lincoln High School Interact Advisor, to support the club's activities for the upcoming school year.
Melanie Kozlowski, LHS Interact Advisor, and Alana Lee, LHS Interact President, shared their work so far this school year and the planned projects over the upcoming months (see pictures above). To learn more, click here.
Upcoming Projects Include:
Brainstormed and are actively planning for our “Peek Room” space at this year’s ODC Haunted Warehouse event (Harry Potter theme room along the “Chicken Run.”
Part of 26-member team of volunteers registering for October 26 United Way’s Day of Caring (with HOSA, Educator’s Rising, and FCCLA)
Will soon begin planning Interact Week (November 4-8). We plan to raise money to donate to Rotary for the well project in Tanzania
Support Staff Appreciation (November 20): Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate bar in the faculty lounge
FOCUS Neighborhood Table with Rotary (December 12)
L4:Mead Witter Foundation; L3: Chuck Gibbons Jr; L1: John Steele
Paul Harris Fellows
John B. Steele +8, James Boyd, Philip M. Brown +5, Guy-Robert Detlefsen Jr, Jerry Feith, Susan A. Feith+1, Chuck Gibbons +8, Daniel M. Guck +1, Amy L. Gust, Kenneth M. Hill+2, Matthew D. Ironside +1, Randy Jahns, Tari Jahns+1, Tamera Jepson +5, Richard J. Kenney +6, Robin 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, 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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