Meeting, March 28, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
This week President -Elect Pete May gave a talk about his experiences at PETS in Itasca , IL May 9-11, 2011.
Meeting, March 21, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
Thiswweek at Rotary Club of Mitchell Field we had an outstanding program featuring a speaker representing the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Their mission is to fly WWII veterans and terminally ill veterans from other wars to see their memorials in Washington, DC., at no cost to the veterans and with the support of a "Guardian" assistant for the full trip. They also work closely with schools throughout Wisconsin to ensure that the heroic stories of our veterans are built into the curriculum so that future generations will fully appreciate the sacrifices made on their behalf. The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight concept is an important effort well worth learning about. Their web site is www.starsandstripeshonorflight.org . The contact for their Speakers Bureau is amy.klapper@fisglobal.com .
Meeting, March 14, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
This week's meeting was a Club Assembly.
Meeting, March 7, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was "Your Public Library" by Rebecca Rorpke, Director of the Cudahy Family Library and Pete Loeffel, Director of the St Francis Library. The explained the broad and varied services that community libraries provide o their communities
Meeting, February 29, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
This was a special meeting at the Oak Creek Commyunity Center to draw the winning raffle ticket for the Masters Raffle. The winner was Darren Schultz of Dousman.
Meeting, February 22, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was an "Update on Emergency Communications. by Phil Rebensburg. He talked about new equipment and current procedures and activities,.
Meeting, February 15, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was by Administrative L:aw Judge Carolina Stark who explained how the new Wisconsin Voter laws work and how Polling places operate.
Meeting, February 8, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
April 4 - Rotary Youth Protection, PDG Tamie Koop
April 11 - Club Assembly (Board of Directors Meeting 11 am)
Meeting, February 1, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was " Employment Services - How They Work" by our Jodi Emmons. She erxoplained how her company handles the employment process, from first contact to job placement.
Meeting, January 25, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
Our own Ann Przybysz, CPA, gave us a timely and informative talk about tax laws, procedures, etc to help individual tax payers have a better knowledge of tax preparation. She gve out a list od 10 tax tips to help avoid erors or mistakes.
Meeting, January 18, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
Julie O'Neill, RN, MSN, of Aurora's Yont Center for Cardiac Awareness gave a presentation on "Taking Steps Toward a Healthy Heart".
Meeting, January 11, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly. Among items discussed was the progress of the Masters Raffle. Posters created by Pete May were distributed and getting in touch with other Clubs about the raffle was discussed.
Meeting, January 4, 2012
Notes From Hibbie
Our speaker today was Marc Cohen, Executive Director of the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Foundation for St Francis and Franklin. He gave us an overview of the Foundations activities. The Foundation reise funds broaden/improve medical service availability in Southside communities. He shared several examples of how the Foundation directly assisted individuals and families with medial care, money,lodging and transportation.
Meeting, December 28, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
No Meeting - Happy Holidays
Meeting, December 21, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly. We were pleased to have President Ken feeling better and presiding over the meeting. Officers were elected for the Rotary Year 2012-13 which begins July 1, 2012. We had more Information and discussion about the Club's Masters Golf Tournement Raffle to raise funds To End Polio Raffle Tickets are available, locations to get raffle tickets( Oak Creek Community Center, Airport Clarion Hotel, Haskin and Book Law Office) were identified. A flyer for publicity and planning for promotional visits to other Rotary Clubs are in the works.
Meeting, December 14, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This week the Club hosted the annual Goodwill Holiday Party for approximately 85 Goodwill Industries workers developmental disabilities. Everyone enjoyed lunch, music by Salvation Army Band members, Santa and his elves with presents for all, and Ann Przybysz and her dog Daisy whodelighted everyone with friendly, playfyul manner.
Meeting, December 7, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Rotarian C J Brown, President of the Veterans Employment Alliance talked about the great need for Veterans to get jobs and have stable lives. He highlighted the highly effective efforts of the VEA in getting Veterans off the streets in Milwaukee ,but emphasized that there is still great need throughout the U. S., .
Meeting, November 30, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Discussed Masters Fundraiser, Bell ringing and the Goodwill Party. Announced the slate of Officers for next Rotary Year.
First Reading, November 30, 2011
Proposed Slate for 2012-13 Rotary Year
President - Pete May
First Vice President - Vacant
Second Vice President - Vacant
Secretary Robert Garnier (incumbent)
Treasurer Jim Briselden (incumbent)
Sergeant-At-Arms Julie Zdero (incumbent)
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms Kurt Rusch(incumbent)
Chaplain John Clark (incumbent)
Past President Ken Tregellas
Directors
2010 – 2013 Ann Przybysz, Steve Sutherland
2011 – 2014 Steve Laabs, Rob Bassett
2012 – 2015 Samer Abulughod, Larry Haskin
red = to be elected /black = continuing term
Meeting November 23,2011
Notes From Hibbie
Good information about the Rotary Foundation by Rob Bassett and a film highlighting Foundation work throughout the world. Club voted 15-1 to proceed with Masters Fundraiser.
Meeting November 16, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly. The main discussion was about the Masters Golf Tournement Fund Raiser for Polio Plus approved by the Board. There will be a vote next week by members to approve or not aopprove the Masters Fundraiseer. Those not attending can vote by email.
Meeting Novmber 9, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The Program this week was a special evening event shared with the Amigos Club featuring the District 6270 Group Study Exchange Italy Team who presented pictures and commentary on their May-June 2011 month-long visit to Northwern Italy. There they met with Rotarians and Rotary Clubs to information about Wisconsin and experience the culture of several communities they visited. Team Members Heather DuCloux and Erin Richards gave exellent presentations, and District Committee Member Jan Constable gave an overview of the Rotary International GSA Program concept.
Meeting November 2, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The Program this week was b Jacqueline Ove, Public Heaklth Administrator for South Milwaukee on Providing Effective Services to Families and Using the Life Course Model.
Meeting October 26, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The program was an update on 27th Street development and the Drexel Ave Interchange with I 94 by Larry Haskin and Doug Seymour, Oak Creek's Director of Development.
Meeting October 19, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The Program this week was on Hospice Services. By Katy Corey of Horizon Health Care and Hospice Services.
Meeting October 12, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Club Assembly. Board of Directors Meeting at 11 am.
Meeting October 5, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The speaker this week was Michelle Fobair, Area Representative of the Girl Scouts of America (GSA), covering GSA programs and activities that RCMF support as a donor to GSA.
Meeting September 28, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The Club hosted District Governor Nancy Rhodes for her annual visit. She gave a talk about issues, priorities and trends in Rotary. Jodi Emmons was inducted as RCMF's newest member.
Meeting September 21, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Larry Haskin and Doug Seymour, Oak Creek’s Director of Community Development gave a presentation on current and projected development activity in Oak Creek . They covered growth along 27th St. , impact of the Drexel Interchange,as well as redevelopment of the Delphi site and Oak Creek’s lakefront. They gave insight into the benefits and constraints in planning for city development.
Meeting September 14, 2011 .n
Notes From Hibbie
The Club Social at Mulligan's was a good time for a relatively small group.
Meeting September 7, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly. Bob Garnier, who is an Electrical Engineer gave an interesting Classification Talk about his work background and experience.
Meeting Augusty 31, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Amanda Tregellas gave a presentation on her recent trip to India and Ashley Tregellas talked about her trip to Africa.
Meeting Augusty 24, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
District 6270 Water Coordinator Dave Wolbrink gave an enlighten presentation about water in on our planet's environment. He included the water needs many areas and how we can help with sustainable access. Improving sanitation conditions is an important adjunct to clean water. He gave a demonstration of an inexpensive houshold water filter that is being deployed to help imptove water for families in needy areas.
Meeting August 17, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This was a regular meeting with special purposes. Samer Abulughod was inducted a our newest member. Rodger Nelson was honored for 50 Years of Rotary Service. District Governor Nancy Rhodes made comments and awarded Rodger a certificate. Rob Bassett presented a humorous chronology of Rodger's years with the Club. Letters, comments and other well wishes were given to Rodger
Meeting August 10, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The meeting this week was a Club Assembly. Items discussed were A social event on September 14, ways to get RCMF name recognition in the communities, future fund raising ideas, the receipt of $ 1166 Simplified Grant from District 6270. andmembers voting $500 to sponsor Soccer Team(s) in the Salvation Army Center League.
Meeting Augusty 3, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week featured talks from World Affairs Seminar attendees Loius Missurelli and Savannah Ortiz, who spoke about their experiences at the week-long Rotary event held last June.
Meeting July 27, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Mike Sweeney, owner of Sweeney's Gym at the Clarion Hotel, gave us a talk on fitness focusibg on the importance of good nutrition and good eating habits as a part of being physically fit. He also gave us a walking tour of his gym.
Meeting July 20, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Paulina de Haan, gave a very talk at Wednesday's Rotary Club meeting about Violence in Milwaukee and Its Impact on Families. Although there is some progress, the good policies advocated by Paulina's Office are essential to achieving the gains needed. We appreciate her hard work in deterring violence and improve Milwaukee communities.
Meeting July 14, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Club Assembly
Meeting July 6, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Members scheduled for Classification Talks could not attend the meeting. Instead prospective member Samer Abulughod commented on his life in Kuwait and his life and work in the Milwaukee area including service as a member Airport Gateway Business Asociation, the Aerotropolis Project, the Garden Community and the Islamic Center. He is the owner of Crystal Limosine and Coach. Also John Clark gave a commentary on his recent trip to Paris France.
Meeting June 29, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was our Installation Luncheon where President Steve and outgiong officials received thanks for their hard work in 2010-11 and Pesident Ken and other officers and Directors for 2011-12 were installed. Julie Zdero was honored as Rotarian of the Year and Rob Bassett received the Distinguished Service Award. Jim Briselden became a Paul Harris Fellow.
Meeting June 22, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Thiis was our Annual Celebration Meetinig where the Cklub awards grants to local agencies who work to help community members in need. This year we $4500 to 10 agencies.
Meeting June 15, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Instead of a noon meeting club menbers met at the St Francis Brewery and Restaurant for an evening social gathering.
Meeting June 8, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly
Meeting June 1, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This weejk's program was by Bobbie Groth about her recently published book, The Incredible Story of Ephraim Nute Jr. Her book is about her great-great Grandfather Ephraim Nute Jr who was a missionary in Kansas in the mid-1850's. Based on extensive research of his letters and various other writings she presents the story of the rugged, suffering life of her grandfather and other abolitionists fighting for survival against the pro slavery forces of neighboring Missouri and the U. S. Government. Rev. Nute, as the community leader called national attention through his writings, to the robberies, murders, and destroyed homes they were subjected to by pro slavery ruffians. Rev Nute and the Kansas settlers knew slavery was wrong and held their ground despite the great price.
Meeting May 25, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This week's program was by Steve Johnson of Convergence Energy, talking about Solar Energy. Solar Energy is established technology and Steve reminded us how how the solar cells work. There are energy savings with solar but it takes time to recoup the initial costs. There are Federal and State subsidies to help with installation.
Meeting May 18, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was Student Recognition Day where a senior student from each of our area High Schools, Cudahy, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, St Francis, and Thomas More, were awarded a $1000 scholarship by RCMF. Also, leading scholars from these schools were presented certificates recognizing their achievements. Principals and counselors from these schools were also guests of the Club. Dr Julie Ferris, Public Relations Supervisor of the City of Milwaukee Common Council was the featured speaker. Her engaging and inspiring talk centered on how her also being a Rotary Club scholarship recipient as a high school senior and the impact of her decisions, good and bad, in pursuing and obtaining a good education.
Meeting May11, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The meeting this week was a Club Assembly. President Steve announced the Board recommended grant awards that are to be presented on June 22
Meeting May 4, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Rotarian Paul Gilbertson of the Waupun Rotary Club introduced us to a very innovative program, REACH a Child, which he originated. The concept of the program is to place a pack of children's books in the vehicles of first responders to accidents, fires, disasters,and domestic violence situations to offer care and distraction from the trauma children involved may experience. The feedback from the work so far has been very positive. He is looking for funds to support the effort and help in introducing the program to additional first responders. Get more information at www.reachachild.org .
Meeting April 27, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Shannon Watry gave an excellent presentation on current and upcoming programs at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Meeting April 20, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This week's activity was a Club Assembly to discuss Club organizational and planning issues.
Meeting April 13, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This week's activity was a Club Assembly to discuss Club organizational and planning issues.
Meeting April 6, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was by Rotarian Chris Mitchell of the Wauwatosa-Mayfair Rotary Clubtalking about the Sri Lanka Water Project. Chris developed a project to provide a well, pump, pipes and storage tank for a village in Sri Lanka. He connected with a Rotary club in the area, facilitated by relatives in Sri Lanka. Through his Club and Distict 6270 he came up with a matching grant to help fund the project. District Clubs such as ours can participate with contributed funds. He as applied to RI for additional matching funds.
Meeting March 30, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Our program was about Sustainable Organizing by Jennifer Linnig, Jennifer has A Master's Degrees in Library Sciences but but decided to bcome a professional organizer. She gave us insight on the organizing process and tips to guide organizinf efforts . One of important benefits of being organized is that it adds to quality of life by streamlining effort so ther is more timeto do the things we love. Her web site is www.jenniferlinnig.com.
Meeting March 23, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Thirteen Club members met with a District 6270 Visioning Team and developed the fundamental core of a five year plan to strengthen and guide RCMF.
At the Club Assembly April 13, 2011, members who couldn't attend will get iformation on the plan and how it was developed
Meeting March 16, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Rotarian Monica Phillip gave a detailed talk on Polio Plus incldind the history of polio as a crippling disease and early Rotary involvment in immunization and work toward eradication. The number of cases is very reduced, but still occuring in four countries. The Rotary Foundation is gathering funds to match Bill Gates $200 muillion challenge. We're over $163 million and Clubs are asked to get local communities involved .
Meeting March 9, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Club Assembly
Meeting March 2, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
David Amoroso, representing the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), gave us a presentation on the services NARI provides to through its members. Milwaukee/NARI helps consumers by offering tips, checklists, financing information and a list of members who are committed to professionalism and ethical standards in their remodeling work. Their web site www.milwaukeenari.org provides a great varirty of infomation to anyone considering home improvement
Meeting February 23, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was an update on the activities of Meta House by Carryn Sami. Meta House is a nationally recognized center for providing alchohol and other drug abuse treatment services for women. They offer residential and outpatient services with very good success among those who complete treatment. Marsha Vann, who comlpeted the Meta House program a few years, gave a courageous and moving talk about her life altering recovery from long term drug abuse with the help of Meta House. Meta House accepts donations and volunteer help. RCMF iis a supporter of their work.
Meeting February 16, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Sweetheart Dinner, no regular meeting.
Meeting February 9, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
FBI Special Agent Bomb Technician Parker Shipley made a presentation on Economic Espionage, giving information on how and who could steal intellectual property and business information and ways to combat these thefts.
Meeting February 2, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Meeting cancelled - Blizzard
Meeting January 26, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Tim Lantz, President of the Pantheon Business Council, gave an informative presentation on 2011 business conditions. With today's business world being so far flung it was great to get information from a source from our community. He used a personal exprience in which he nearly drowned in an undertow, although being an eexperienced swimmer, to explain how businesses can get in trouble quickly with the margin between safety and real trouble often very small. He company works to strengthen businesses with problems, as well as to help them develop effective business practices for success in today's volitile markets. He gave ten concepts/ business practices that he recommended for all types of organizations to use to remain effective..
Meeting January 19, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
Steve Koehler gave us an excellent presentation about the Cardinal Dery Foundation and its humanitarian work in Ghana. The Foundation develops and supports water, education and health projects for the people of Ghana. Cardinal Dery, who died in 2008, had a long history helping poor and needy of Ghana and the Foundation is committed to continue his humanitarian work.
Meeting January 12, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly. There was diccussion about a projected deficit of more than $2000 inClub operating funds. The main source of operating funds is member dues. President Steve had contacted Rotary Clubs in Area H gave their dues charge. Discussion about raising member dues covered information that dues had remained at $25 per quarter ($100 per year) since 1968 or before. A motion to raise dues $10 to $35 failed. A motion to raise dues $25 to $50 per quarter.was approve by unanimous vote. Ann Przybysz volunteere to design a new Club web site using Google software which is free.It will be devloped off line and Club member input will help i'ts final form.
Meeting January 5, 2011
Notes From Hibbie
The program was by Stacy Ooten, President of Rotaract Milwaukee(RM), who explained that Rotaract was started in 1968 and whose target membership is business professionals and students ages 18-30. RM has 26 members and is pushing to have 35 by June. They are sponsored by the ROTary club of Milwaukee , but have their own meetings, social events and community and international service projects and activities. She highlighted some of their activities, indicating a desire to partner with area Rotary Clubs on project/activities. RM's web site is www.rotaract-milwaukee.org .
Meeting December 29, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
No meeting - Holiday
Meeting December 22, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club Assembly. There were many favorable comments about the Goodwill Christmas Party. Also thanks given to President Steve and all members administering the business activities of the Club for their deduicationand hard work. By unanimous vote of members present, Club officers for Rotary Year 2011-12 were elected/affirmed as follows:
Officers 2011 – 2012
President Ken Tregellas
First Vice President Pete May
Second Vice President
Secretary Robert Garnier
Treasurer Jim Briselden
Sergeant-At-Arms Julie Zdero
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms Kurt Rusch
Chaplain John Clark
Past President Steve Sutherland
Directors
2009 – 2012 Ziyanai Masununguree
Donna Stresing
2010 – 2013 Ann Przybysz
Eric Anderson
2011 – 2014 Marty Kleven
Steve Laabs
Meeting December 15, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The Goodwill Christmas Party was a wonderful event. Thanks to Santa, the Elves and Donna Stressing for a great job in ensuring our guests had a joyful time.
Meeting December 8, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The District 6270 GSE Sweden Team gave an outstanding presentation on their four week visit to Rotary Clubs, Rotary families and various sites in Sweden last Spring. Team Leader Wally Smanski and Team Members Mike Wahl and Heather Williams talked and showed pictures of their activities in a number locations and settings. The Swedes spoke excellent English and were very family oriented. We got a lot of insight into the lifesyle, social and business culture. Ken Tregellas announced that over $800 was collected at the Bell Ringing at Woodman's last Saturday.
Meeting December 1, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
This week's program was by Jay Campbell, Vice President, Organ Procurement and Tissue Bank, Blood Center of Wisconsin (BCW) who explained how organ transplants and tissue needs are met. He has been responsible for combining the organ procurement operations from Froedtert/Community Health and the tissue procurement operations from Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center into one successful division at BCW. He explained the extensive coordination and interaction needed between the National organ transplant system, donors and donor families, recipients and medical teams. He explained that there are far greater needs than there are organs, bone marrow, etc. donated and encouraged everyone to check out the possibility of being a donor. Every year thousands of people die while waiting for an organ to become available to them for transplant. The following websites provide useful infomation about organ transplants and donor lists : http://www.bcw.edu/bcw/OrganTissueDonation/Overview/index.htm , http://www.yesiwillwisconsin.com/ .
Pat President Rob Bassett read the slate of Club Officers proposed for 2010-11 as follows:
Proposed Officers 2011 – 2012
President Ken Tregellas
First Vice President Erik Anderson
Second Vice President
Secretary Robert Garnier
Treasurer Jim Briselden
Sergeant-At-Arms Julie Zdero
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms Kurt Rusch
Chaplain John Clark
Past President Steve Sutherland
Directors
2009 – 2012 Ziyanai Masununguree
Donna Stresing
2010 – 2013 Ann Przybysz
Peter May
2011 – 2014 Marty Kleven
Steve Laabs
Meeting November 24, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
This meeting was a Club assembly. Several members made favorable comments about the Thanksgiving Basket preparation and delivery and the appreciation many of the rcipients expressed. President Steve gave a Classification Talk about his work in Federal Law Enforcement mostly involving customs investigations.
Meeting November 17, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
District Governor Paul Decker visited the Club. He met with the Board of Directors and spoke at the Club meeting. He gave an overview of Rotary International, detailing the great impact of the Rotary Foundation and Rotary's work to eradicate polio. He thanked our members for their monetary contributions and work to help provide food, shelter, education, water, medicine, etc on behalf of the recipients throughout the world who benefit from our giving. He encouraged us to keep working to gain members and find ways to publicize the contributions of the Club to our community.
Meeting November 10, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
At this Club Assembly President Steve gave us a review some of the items addressed at the Board Meeting. Rob gave a presentation on Rotary Foundation with a handout to explain the major funds in the Foundation and how the operate. Hibbie gave brief comments on the Club Runner web site program being considered to upgrade the Club's online presence. The Club's Facebook Page is operational thanks to Julie and Ann. The District Governor will vist next week to meet with the Board and speak at the Club meeting. Rodger Nelson is off to Florida for the winter.
Meeting November 3, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
At this Club Assembly President Steve gave us information on the Rotary Foundation in support of Rotary Foundation Month. He gave Club statitics on contributions in recent years years and recognized the members of the Club who are Paul Harris Fellows.
Meeting October 27, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
Patricia and Dennis Harton, of the Zoo Pride volunteer auxiliary of the Milwaukee Zoo, gave an interesting presentation with commentary and pictures on the history of zoos from Roman Empire days to the present, including development of the Milwaukee Zoo over the years.
Meeting October 20, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
Curator Ellen Penwell, gave an excellent power point presentation on Old World Wisconsin (OWW), located in Eagle. OWW has 11 houses and farm buildings, mostly from the 1850's and 1860's. The buildings have been restored and have been furnished to recreate a view of life at the time they were originally occupied. OWW staff uses detailed historical research to authenticate the furniture and equipment they restore or fabricate.
Meeting October 13, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
This week was a Club Assembly. President Steve covered items from the Board Meeting. The Club needs Maximum participation for the Visioning on November 3. A nominating committee was set up to come up with a slate of of officers for Club elections in December. Rob Bassett said that the Auction preparations were on track. Set up for Auction items/tables will be on Friday October 22 from 9am- 11am. Come help if you can. Salvation Army Bell Ringing will be Saturday December 4 at Woodmans. The Club will be Ringing at two doors. Marty Kleven is coordinating volunteers/ sign-up. Hibbie, Kurt Rusch and Ann Przybysz are working to develop a new web site. Tom Schoenecker returned after many weeks away with a leg injury.
Meeting October 6, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The speaker today was Don Lawson of the Friends of Grant Park(FOGP), an organization that advocates for community support and improved maintainence for Grant Park and the County Park System. He gave a brief history of the parkland heritage established by 19th and early 20th century County citizens. County Parks have been deteriorating for the past 30 years or so since the Park System has been funded out of the County General Fund. Much less funds are allocated than are needed to keep everything in shape. FOGP sponsors such activities as weedouts to fight invasive species like the garlic mustard. He encouraged us to pressure leaders to keep our parks in good shape. Contacts and activities can be found through the Park People, a tax exempt organization that helps people work on park issues
Meeting September 29, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
Rob Bassett presided in the absence of President Steve. Judy Mayer a nuritionist with Outpost Coop gave a very informative presentation on healthy foods versus less healthy foods. Fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods offer much better nutrition than processed foods. Although fast foods are convenient she urged taking time for home prepared foods. Good food choices promote good health.
Ken Tregellas announced that the Salvation Army was going to use all volunteer Bell Ringers this Christmas. The funds not spent for paid Bell Ringers will help meet the increasing needs at Christmas. Club members and their family members were invited to volunteer for two hour shifts to the locations. This is in addition to our annual December Saturday Club Bell Ringing committment.
Meeting September 22, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The speaker this week was WTMJ Radio Host Jonathan Green, who is also the auctioneer for our Annual Auction Dinner. Green who is retiring at the end of the year, gave intereresting highlights of his long caree in radio. got into being an auctioneer by chance and ultimately went to school, becoming a licensed auctioneer.
President Steve passed out copies of the Visioning Questionnaire to completed by each Club member prior to the upcoming Visioning session in November.
Meeting September 15, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
Rotarian Brian Monroe gave us an update on the Guatemala Medical Relief Project (GMRP) originated in 2004 by Doug Hansen of the Theinsville - Mequon Rotary Club. A group of 35-40 volunteers have traveled to Oliveros, Guatemala in January each year since 2004 to provide medical, dental, and vision care to loal residents over a 5 day period. They will be returning to Guatemala in January 2011 and rely on Rotary support from Clubs, our District and RI to buy the medicine, supplies and equipment to serve an estimated 1000 patients. Aid to the Oliveros community has expanded to also improving the water quality, the school and educational opportunities.
President Steve emcouraged all members to attend the Membership Mixer on Thursday at 6 pm.
Meeting September 8, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
This week we had s a Club Assembly. President Steve talked about the upcoming Membership Mixer and Rob Bassett is looking for restaurant and entertainment raffle donations for the Auction. President Steve announced that Gordy Bohmann had resigned from the Club. We all will miss Gordy.
Rob Bassett gave his many times postponed Classification Talk. Rob had a long and interesting career in airline and airport food services, working in many different locations including Milwaukee.
Meeting September 1, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was a Classification Talk by Hibbie Hayslett who talked about his 21 year Air Force career and the locations in which he served.
This was the Club's first meeting at the Clarion Hotel's Van Gogh Room.
Meeting August 25, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The program this week was Restoring the Kosciuszko Monument. Claude Krawczyk, a leader in the restoration effort, gave us the background of General Kosciuszko's great engineering help to American Forces during the Revolutionary War. In 1905 the Polish community dedicated the statue of Gen Kosciuszko on a horse in Kosciuszko Park on the south side of Milwaukee. In 1951 it was moved to its current location in the park near Lincoln Ave. Since 1905 the bronze in the statue has significantly deteriorated. The restoration effort is based on the desire to keep this historic landmark for future Milwaukee. The restoration cost will be about $350,000. About $75,000 has been raised so far. Groups or individuals are invited to help support this effort. See www.rkmmilwaukee.org for information.
Ken Tyborski is recuperating from knee replacement surgery. He hopes to be back with us in a couple of weeks.
Meeting August 18, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
This was a Club Assembly. President Steve commented on preparations for the upcoming Membership Mixer. President Steve also covered Board of Directors Meeting Items including the possible move of weekly meetings from the Airport to the Clarion Hotel. President Steve reported that he had asked the membersip to comment by email on their opinions on moving and of the 15 responses 10 preferred moving, 4 preferred to stay while trying to improve conditions, and one uncommitted. After much discussion centering around the indications that Host Management would not likely improve deteriorating service and were heading toward ending the availability of our current location soon, the members present voted unanimously to move the meeting location to the Clarion Hotel effective September 1.
Meeting August 11, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
South Milwaukee students Brandon Barutt, who attended the World Affairs Council and Cassandra Backes, who attended Badger Girls State gave presentations on their experiences at these week-long events. Both expressed that they received great benefit from what they learned and from the other students they associated within these programs and thanked RCMF for sponsoring them.
Meeting August 4, 2010
Notes From Hibbie
The program was presented by District Treasurer John Scherer on the History of the Four-Way Test.
Herbert J Taylor conceived the concept in the 1920's and used it in his business dealings during the 1930's Great Depression to salvage a failing business. During his long and distinguished career he became President of Rotary in the 1950's and gave the rights to the Four-Way Test to Rotary.
Ann Pryzbysz was inducted and became the Club's newest member
Meeting July 28, 2010
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Danae Davis, CEO of Pearls for Teen Girls gave a moving presentation about the activities and accomplishments of the organization. The primary goal of PEARLS is to help girls facing thechallenges of poverty, to envision their personal power and potential, take meaningful action, and direct the course of their own lives. PEARLS works with more than 700 girls in the Milwaukee. They have a 100% graduation rate and all the all have been accepted at one or more colleges. Danae thanked the Club for our donation earlier in the year. Get more information at www.PEARLSFORTEENGIRLS.com .
Jaime Rehm of Thomas More H S, who attended the World Affairs Seminar on a Club sponsorship, gave a brief talk on her experiences there. She said the interaction with other students from all over the world was an experience she would always value.
Meeting July 21, 2010
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The program was by Fessahaye Mebrutu, Executive Director of the Pan African Community Association (PACA) who told us about the background, purpose and goals of his organization. PACA's comprehensive support for settlement and cultural integration of African refugees and immigrants is important to Milwaukee area communities. The after school program is being developed is particularly impressive. PACA provides a truly unique service. Their website is www.panafricoma.com .
Steve Laabs was inducted and welcomed as the Club's newest member.
Meeting July 14, 2010
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Club Assembly today
Meeting July 7, 2010
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Stefan Koehler gave a moving talk on Appreciating America. He contrasted personal and family experiences with communist East Germany to the freedoms and opportunities available in America. His dream had always been to come to America and through his speeches he is able to show his own appreciation for the opportunities afforded him. He says we, as Americans, should guard and appreciate our freedom and continue to support the ideals of freedom throughout the world.
End Rotary Year 2009-10 Begin Rotary Year 2010-11
Meeting June 30, 2010
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No noon meeting. Annual Installation Dinner at 5:30.
Meeting June 23, 2010
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This meeting was our Annual Celebration. President -Elect Steve Sutherland presented $4250 in monetary grants to 10 community organizations.
Meeting June 16, 2010
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The program this week was about the Great Lakes in the 21st Century by scientists from the Great Lakes Water Institute, Dr Carmen Aguilar assisted by Dr Russell Cuhel. They demonstrated how Lake Michigan water is changing by studying microorganisms and measuring change through data collection and analysis over an extended period. Continued data collection is essential if changes in the lake are to be effectively monitored.
Meeting June 9, 2010
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The program this week was Kurt Worden of the American Red Cross, who gave an overview of the many services available through the Red Cross.
Meeting June 2, 2010
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This meeting was a Club Assembly. A membership committee is forming to plan for getting more members. There was discussion about participation in Visioning. No decisions have been made yet. Kurt Rusch introduced Myron Thompson, a BSA volunteer and camp expert, who told us about the Summer Day Camps at Wilson Park on July 21, 27 and 28 and what we could do and expect as volunteer helpers. members were reminded to sign up for the Installation Dinner, June 30.
Meeting May 26, 2010
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Our speaker was Kevin Ronnie, of the Hunger Task Force, who gave us an overview of the food supply activities they conduct. The economic downturn has has increased the number of people needing food. Hunger Task Force will be leasing a building at the Airport and will move warehousing and storage functions to the Airport. A lot the work at HTF is done by volunteers. With them being closer to us, the opportunity for RCMF members to volunteer is much better. Their volunteer needs are posted at www.hungertaskforce.org.
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Meeting May 19, 2010
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This meeting was Student Recognition Day where a senior student from each of our area High Schools, Cudahy, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, St Francis, and Thomas More, were awarded a $1500 scholarship by RCMF. Also, leading scholars from these schools were presented certificates recognizing their achievements. Principals and counselors from these schools were also guests of the Club. Dr Patrick Ferry, President of Concotdia University, Wisconsin was the featured speaker. His engaging and humorous talk centered on his recently published book, Faith in the Freshman: A Story of Hopes and Hoops.
Meeting May 12, 2010
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This Club Assembly featured 38 second elevator pitches to tell a casual contact about Rotary when an opportunity is presented. Most members participated and succinctly highlighted the features of Rotary that were most important to them in their talks.There were drawings for prizes.
Meeting May 5, 2010
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Rotarians Steve and Ann Affeldt of the Rotary Club of West Allis introduced the Club to Visioning at this meeting. Visioning is a new Rotary activity that assists Clubs that want to participate in strategic planning for the next five years. A Visioning team will facilitate Club member decision making in arriving at consensus and commitment for forward looking Club goals, activities and projects. Several Clubs in the District have gone through this process good results reported.
RCMF members voted to commit $4750 for grants to 11 agencies who requested funding assistance. The Club Foundation will take action to approve these grants for presentation on June 23.
Meeting April 28, 2010
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Rotarian Judith Neal of the Mequon- Thiensville Sunrise Club gave an inspiring presentation on he experiences living in Botswana ( southwest Africa) and working with the Rotary Club there. She joined a Rotary Club in the capital city Gaborone and participated in club projects in rural villages. As a Psychologyst she also worked with hospital patients including HIV/Aids patients. Because of diamond mining Botswana is reasonably prosperous, but there is much poverty and available medical care is not nearly commensurate with the need.
Meeting April 21, 2010
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Lara Fritts, Director of Economic Development for the City of Cudahy, gave ann impressive presentation on the economic development plans and projects she had in the works for Cudahy. Efforts to attract new businesses, incentives to make buildings more attractive, improvements along Packard Ave and special events to attract people were among the things on the list. She also is using demographic models to identify types of business services the City had too much or too little of.
Meeting April 14, 2010
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The meeting today featured Rotarian Bob Nolan who gave a rundown on the importance of the Rotary Foundation and how to support it, followed by a DVD that highlighted a variety of Rotary Foundation Projects. Bob also explained how the District Simplified Grant program works.
Meeting April 7, 2010
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This meeting was a Club Assembly. Larry Haskin gave an interesting Classification Talk about his work as City Attorney for more than twenty tears, work as a municipal judge and his private practice involving wills, trusts,probate , etc. Steve Sutherland gave a report on President- Elect Training Seminar (PETS) which he attended March 19-20. President Rob reported that the Board of Directors had recommended a $240 contribution to the South Milwaukee American Legion Auxiliary to send a student to Girls Badger State.
Meeting March 31, 2010
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Bevin Christie, Academic Program Coordinator at Carmen High School for Science and Technology, gave an interesting power point presentation on in their innovative educational programs.
Meeting March 24, 2010
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John Schilder, who assists with college prep at Carmen High School, gave an interesting presentation on his two years of service with the Peace Corps in Honduras. He was assigned to a rustic village about four hours from the Capital, Tegucigalpa. They had water and electricity, but living conditions were generally primitive. The Mayor absconded with the village money just after he arrived which almost ended his mission. He eventually won the trust of the people and was able the help the people install wood stoves with vent pipes with the help of the Rotary Club in the Capital city. He showed pictures of the village,people and the surrounding area.
Meeting March 17, 2010
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Cindy Gregory of the American Red Cross ( ARC) gave us a presentation on their Blood Services Program. The Red Cross provides blood to hospitals locally and throughout the United States. Through this network the ARC can respond to peak needs caused by disasters by transferring blood as needed. Most of the blood donated comes from local blood drives. Cindy announced a Blood Drive at the Airport on April 1.
Meeting March 10, 2010
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Jerry Grzeca, of Grezca Law Group, a firm specializing in immigration law, gave us a timely and informative presentation on Immigration Issues. He dealt with immigration myths, delineatiing between fact and fiction regarding issues typically not well understood by the general public. He gave us clearer understanding of how current laws are being applied. Because current law is not effective in dealing with immigration problems, the pressure is building to enact immigration reform. We welcomed Rotarian Lupe Deunas of Rotary Amigos who assisted in the presentation.
Meeting March 3, 2010
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Mark Repenshek gave a very important and informative presentation to the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field yesterday on Advance Health Care Planning. Planning for death is difficult, but not making our wishes known or not knowing the care desires of loved ones magnifies the difficulty. His moving anecdotes about individual experiences with families facing end of life situations made a compelling case for everyone to take the time to document how they and their family members want to be treated when unable to decide for themselves. His handout helped us understand what can and should be done within our own families. Ken Tregellas reminded us of the Peasant Lunch at the Salvation Army on Tuesday, March 9 at noon. Sign up sheets are being passed around for working in support of the Senior Prom on April 25.
Meeting February 24, 2010
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At the Club Assembly President Rob inducted Erik Anderson as our newest member. We also had visitors Morris Lara and Dr David Munoz, both from Oak Creek, who talked about their upcoming trips to Honduras to help the people there. The Club donated the $166 proceeds from the Fine Bucket in support of Dr Munoz medical work in Honduras. Chrystal Apfel from the Oak Creek High School Renaissance accepted a check for their earnings from Super Bowl Raffle Ticket sales. She was accompanied by Renaissance Advisor Lisa Rezner. Julie Zdero introduced guest Tim Stout.
Meeting February 17, 2010
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The program this week was on the Ronald McDonald House Charities by Lynda Kohler, President and Harold Galitzer, Chairman of their Speakers Bureau. Their presentation covered current services and future plans for housing out of the area families of children being treated in local hospitals. They have plenty of opportunities for volunteers. Check www.rmhcmilwaukee.com for more information.
No Meeting February 10 - Sweetheart Dinner
Thanks to Ken Tregellas and Julie Zdero for their work in organizing the event.
Meeting February 3, 2010
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This meeting was a Club Assembly. Randy Groleau gave a classification talk. After high school, a short college stint and a few jobs, Randy went to work for UPS and continued for 36 years. His best experience with UPS was the friends he made on his route over the years. His worst experience was being chased by a mad donkey. Morris Lara visited and talked briefly about his March trip to Honduras. At the Board meeting the Board voted to increase the high school scholarships back to $1500.
Meeting January 27, 2010
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India McCanse, Executive Director of Literacy Services of Wisconsin gave a moving talk on the great need for literacy services. There may be as many as 100,000 people in the Milwaukee area that are functional illiterates. She used meaningful anecdotes to illustrate the great positive impact the ability to read has on peoples lives. She said they needed more volunteers as mreading mentors and help with their book drive. Julie Zdero said about 30 people had signed up for the Sweetheart Dinner.
Meeting January 20, 2010
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This week's meeting was held at the Oak Creek Salvation Army's Centennial Center. Host Ken Tregellas and his wife Cindy prepared lunch for Club members and Major Greg Thompson helped serve. Thanks to generous members, the Club donated $1,063 via the week's Fine Bucket proceeds, to the Salvation Army's Haiti work. Ken explained the organizational structure, purpose and guiding principles of the Salvation Army and how this Center contributes to international, national, state and local activities. We got a tour of the Center including the kindergarten classrooms ,the food pantry, the gym and the Chapel/Community Center.The Community Center, for which RCMF donated chairs, has state of the art sound and audiovisual equipment. All of us were thoroughly impressed with our Oak Creek Salvation Army's facilities, as well as their broad outreach, effectiveness and great capacity for helping people in need.
Meeting January 13, 2010
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Our scheduled speaker cancelled due to family illness. Fortunately we had two members who gave classification talks. Our members have such varied and interesting backgrounds that classification talks are a highlight for us. Tom Schoenecker told us about his college days at UW Madison where he majored in accounting and became a lifelong fan of its sports teams. He became a CPA and after several years decided to change paths and work in his family business of tool and die supplies. Tom is an avid runner who has logged thousands of miles regardless of the weather. Gordy Bohmann's work beginnings didn't include an opportunity for college so he chose a trade. Trade apprenticeships were operated through high school and led to union jobs. Gordy said his variety of apprentice experiences and good learning opportunities from veteran plumbers helped him get off to a good start. After finishing his apprenticeship the union wanted him on a job the next day. After working in varied plumbing jobs around St Francis he bought into a plumbing business and made it a career. We are especially thankful for Tom and Gordy's devotion to RCMF over the years.
Meeting January 6, 2010
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This meeting was a Club Assembly. President Rob announced the results of the Super Bowl Raffle Drawing and there were no local winners. The Club will receive approximately $1400 as the sales return. He also reported that there was $ 23,000 in the RCMF Charitable Foundation Account. Donna Stresing prepared adraft of a new Club brochure which is being reviewed. President Rob announced the receipt of a $500 donation from the Garlic Mustard Pickers to be used for Polio Plus or safe drinking water develpoment in third world countries. Ken Tregellas and Julie Zdero are working on the upcoming Sweetheart Dinner.
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