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News

June 30, 2018 (2017-18, Issue # 6)

In this issue (contents) • Time-Sensitive Items 1 • Polio 2 • International Projects – Seeking Partners 2 • News from around District 6270 4 • Tree Planting 7 • Club Resources 7 • Events around the District 7 • 2017-18 Year in Review; Status on Goals 9 • Rotarian Action Groups 11 • Rotary Fellowships 12 • International Convention 13 • Thank You 13

Keep up to date electronically with District 6270: District website: www.rotary6270.org District Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryDistrict6270 District YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiF7TiGu-a0-KD62GI4HVmg District Public Image website for non-Rotarians: http://www.rotarywisconsin.org/

Time-Sensitive Items

2018 Rotary Road Trip to Miller Park Sept. 3, 2018 (Labor Day)

Honoring our Veterans Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers

Tailgate Party at 10:30 AM Game at 1:10 PM

Joint Sponsorship: Rotary District 6440 AND Rotary District 6270 To order tickets and read more, see: Rotary Road Trip Flyer

2018-2019 One Rotary Summit (ORS) Tentative, pending final arrangements. Weekday sessions are in the evening.

All sessions are open to all D6270 Rotarians. The purpose of ORS is to provide training for all Rotarians in our district about current RI approaches to membership, humanitarian service and public image.

Aug 9th, Thurs, MATC, Oak Creek Aug 25, Sat, Elkhorn HS, Elkhorn Sept 13, Thurs, Western Lakes Racquet, Elm Grove

Sept 22, Sat, LaSure’s Hall, Oshkosh Oct 11th, Thurs, MATC Mequon Oct 27th, Sat, Pine Hills CC, Sheboygan

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Polio Polio Update – June 2018 Abstracted from: Polio This Week; June 26, 2018, http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/

As of June 26, 2018, a total of 11 cases of Polio have been reported this year. Country 2015 2016 2017 2018 (June 26) Date of last case Afghanistan 20 13 14 8 27 April 2018 Pakistan 54 20 8 3 18 May 2018 Nigeria 0 4 0 0 21 August 2016

Total 74 37 22 11

10th Annual Rotary Ride to End Polio 2018 Rotary District 5500, Arizona Founded by Michael J. Harris, member of Rotary Club of Tucson, the ride has grown to attract over 100 cyclists. This year’s ride will take place on Nov. 11-17, 2018. Join by participating or by creating your own Indoor Ride to End Polio. Join Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and the Evanston team. Details are available with registration forms, fundraising tips, and ways to participate in the Ride to End Polio at www.ridetoendpolio.org Photo 1: With Ernie Montagne, John Hewko, Larry Lunsford and other Rotarians in House of Friendship at 2018 Toronto RI Convention. Photo 2 with Ernie Montagne in Toronto.

Peking to Paris road race with Miss Vicki R. LEE HARMAN and BILL WARD, Rotary Club of Arlington, Washington The 10,000 mile, 7th Peking (Beijing) to Paris Motor Challenge will be run over 36 days, from June - July 2019. Racers will be driving vintage and classic cars. Bill Ward and Lee Harman will team up to drive "Miss Vicky”. Their purpose is to raise money for Polio Plus. Read more at: https://missvicky4polioplus.com/ or http://peking2paris2019.blogspot.com/

Miss Vicky. 1931 Model A Ford

Victoria (Racing for Polio Plus)

International Projects – Seeking Partners

There are many opportunities for your club to partner and/or contribute to an international project. The projects summarized below are only a few. Stay tuned. Let us know if you would like more information. Jeff Reed, 2017-18 DG, D6270

Project Seeking Partner(s): Rain Water Harvesting D6270 Contact: Jeff Reed, District Governor, jreed@marianuniversity.edu Partner Club: Rotary Club of Shoranur Rotary International District: 3201 Contact: Dr. Prasanth M. Nambiar, pandavath@yahoo.com Project Location: RID 3201, Shoranur, Kerala State, India Problem: The main social problem that Rotary 3201 is facing in our area is the scarcity of pure drinking water Description: Project is rain water harvesting which is diverting rain water obtained on the roof tops of houses through pipes to a container where it is purified, after which it is directed to open wells or tube wells of the houses. Project would be implemented in about 200 houses. Expected project cost: 42,290 USD For more information, contact: Jeff Reed, District Governor, jreed@marianuniversity.edu

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Project Seeking Partner(s): Toilets in Bangalore School D6270 Contact: Natraj Shanker, Milwaukee North Shore Rotary Club, nshanker@outlook.com Partner Club: Rotary Club of Bangalore-Cantonment; Rotary International District 319i0 Project Location: Bangalore, India Location: Government Kannada Higher Primary School (GKHPS) Bangalore – 560 043. Purpose: Provide proper toilet facility for students. Proposal: Construct separate toilets for girls and boys. Include wash basins, lights and exhaust fans. Background: School was established more than 60 years ago. Existing toilet is old and in poor condition. Separate toilets for girls and boys do not currently exist. Estimated Construction cost: USD $9,000 to $10,000

Project Seeking Partner(s): Borewell in India (water supply) Rotary Club of Coimbatore Aakruthi (Rotary International District 3201, Club # 72969), India The club is seeking partners for a project to dig a 1400 foot borewell. The overall project involves construction of overhead water tank, digging a borewell and construction of water tanks in 5 villages to distribute the water, as well as plumbing for the system. Project will provide water for 5 villages in Tamil Nadu State - Thiruvadimithiyur, Pappangkottai, Kilavandi, Kottangudi, and Konarikottai, India. Project lead: Past Club President Leema Rose Martin, leemamartin2000@gmail.com

Artificial Limb Centre

Mobile Artificial Limb Project Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown, India The longest ongoing service project in RID 3201, it has provided over 18,000 artificial limbs in south India, Philippines and Sri Lanka. Limbs are manufactured at the club’s artificial limb centre in Coimbatore. Contact: rotarylimbs@gmail.com

RC Coimbatore Midtown &

RC Coimbatore Aakruthi

Meals of Hope Meals of Hope has partnered with over 150 Rotary Clubs nationwide to package meals, but hunger is a daily reality, the need is always present. The hungry people in your own communities need your help.

Read more at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JdSu0bttgJUeFPheBWrOk6iQm9LSEJRW/view?usp=sharing

Mark 2 Wheelchairs Rotary Club of Burlington, Ontario, CA The unique design allows clubs to produce a basic, functional wheelchair locally. Designed in partnership with McMaster University. Designs and everything else you need are available at no charge – with no licensing fees. Source it locally.

Read more at: https://rotaryburlington.com/sitepage/wheelchair-project/

Disaster Aid USA Provides immediate disaster relief both in the USA and abroad. They have responded to crises in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, West Virginia, Hawaii, California, as well as outside the USA. Partners include Disaster Aid organizations in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom & Ireland. Read more at: https://disasteraidusa.org/

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Shelter Box As they say at ShelterBox, disasters never take a day off. They often strike when least expected. They often have the greatest negative impact on those who can least afford the consequences of disaster. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and tools for displaced families, to transform despair into hope. Read more at: https://www.shelterboxusa.org/

News from around District 6270

Changing of the Guard – District 6270 JEFF REED, 2017-18 District Governor The district changing of the guard was held Thursday, June 13, at the River Club of Mequon as a joint ceremony for both the District and the Mequon Milwaukee Afterhours Rotary Club. It was an African themed event in honor of the late Rotary International President Elect - Sam F. Owori. Both African and American food were available. Some were dressed in African attire. It was a delightful evening with representatives from many clubs across the district and many members of the district leadership team, as well as representatives from Illinois. Club President Rayna Andrews offered her thanks to the club for a great year and introduced incoming 2018-19 Club President Lillian Oduwole. Outgoing 2017-18 DG Jeff Reed reflected on some of the accomplishments in our district this year and offered thanks to many who have Made a Difference. 2018-19 DG Kola Alayande was inducted as the next District Governor. He offered his vision for the year and discussed his servant leadership style.

Making a Difference Award JEFF REED, 2017-18 District Governor This award was established to call attention to Rotarians in District 6270 who have Made a Difference, consistent with the 2017-18 RI Theme - “Rotarians: Making a Difference”. Eleven Rotarians in our district, nominated by their peers, and selected by a sub-committee of District Board Members, were selected. They were recognized either at the 2018 District Conference (TriCon) in the Wisconsin Dells on May 4, 2018, or at a ceremony in their club. Those outstanding individuals recognized are:

• Pete Bosch, RC of Waukesha, • Sue Hebner, RC of Mitchell Field • Kelly Hicks, RC of Neenah • George Matthews, RC of Milwaukee North Sunrise • Mary McCormick, RC of Milwaukee • Michael Reinbold, RC of Sheboyban Early Birds • TJ Rinaldi, RC of Wautoma • Sandi Roehrig, RC of Fond du Lac • Pam Seidl, RC of Neenah • Barbara Senn, RC of Fond du Lac Morning • David Wolbrink, RC of Hartford

Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yGEGxAT_Bq5wqIMawWKDMMu-g-CftL2u

Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) We completed our first District RFE to India in January. Several people who participated in the India RFE are willing to share their experience with your Rotary Club. Contact one of these people to make arrangements:

• Pete Bosch, President Elect, Waukeaha Rotary, (262) 893-5400, pbosch@highpointsoftware.com • Julie Craig, Past District Governor, Kenosha West Rotary, (262) 880-7050, julie@gjmllp.com • Sue Hebner, Club President, Mitchell Field Rotary, (937) 390-3306, shebner@sbcglobal.net • Jeff Reed, District Governor, Fond du Lac Morning Rotary, (920) 517-1260, jreed6270@gmail.com

We are gearing up for our next District Rotary Friendship Exchanges – first to the Caribbean, then to Nigeria. Others are on the drawing boards. If you are interested in future participation, contact PDG Julie Craig, julie@gjmllp.com.

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Guatemala Highlands Water Project FRAN WARGOLET, Kenosha West Rotary The project partners with the local government and the village Water Committee who are also responsible to raise funds for the project. The project captures water from a stream, pumps it up to two large tanks that we built, then pumps it to 120 individual home sites and the village school. Completing this project eliminated the need for the women and girls to spend many hours a day hiking down the VERY steep hill to the stream to collect water only to hike back up to their homes. Continued… Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1N3Z7syv5DwV7om9GjBO20mfPlJDWBcW8

D6270 Human Trafficking Initiative DAWN HEATH, President Elect, Elkhorn Rotary, Chair, D6270 Ad Hoc Committee on Human Trafficking Join the Movement to Stop Human Trafficking is a new 501c3 non-profit created to organize human trafficking awareness events in our Rotary District, and it appears beyond our District thanks to Tri-Con. Our mission has since expanded to include small local presentations, the SOAP Project and we are now creating a program that we can take into middle school and high schools, and programs to educate EMS and urgent care facilities. It will be a busy summer putting these programs together! Aurora Health Care has now come on board to help us put these programs together in an effort to help in educating our local communities. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gt-ERRSH67FEbq6DtZG2l2FF0XbADY-D/view?usp=sharing

New Clubs Thank you for your work to expand the reach of Rotary. We have added several new groups this year. Rotaract (partners of Rotary)

• Carroll University Rotaract Club. Sponsor: Rotary Club of Waukesha. • Lakeland University Rotaract Club. Sponsor: Rotary Club of Sheboygan.

Interact Clubs (sponsored by Rotary Clubs)

• Interact Club of Arrowhead High School. Sponsor: Rotary Club of Hartland-Lake Country. • Interact Club of Brookfield Central High School. Sponsor: Rotary Club of Elmbrook (Brookfield). • Interact Club of Valley Christian School (Oshkosh). Sponsor: Rotary Club of Oshkosh Southwest • Interact Club of Lourdes Academy (Oshkosh). Sponsor: Rotary Club of Oshkosh Southwest • Interact Club of ALPs 6th Grade (Oshkosh Charter School). Sponsor: Rotary Club of Oshkosh Southwest • Interact Club of ALPs 7th & 8th Grade (Oshkosh Charter School). Sponsor: Rotary Club of Oshkosh Southwest

Cedarburg-Grafton GAIL OSTERMANN, PR Chair, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary The Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club, in partnership with the Mark G. Sellers Entrepreneurial Foundation, awarded $33,000 in scholarships to students enrolling in a technical college, vocational school or trade school. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=116K9o6elsQA0PnizqNCYi9Ka74Ge7sNN Fox Valley Area Clubs Planting Trees LISA WERNER, Assistant Governor, Neenah In late April and early May, the Rotary Clubs of Neenah, Menasha, and Fox Cities Morning coordinated efforts with the Parks Departments of the Cities of Neenah and Menasha to plant a total of 106 trees in area parks and at schools. Tree species planted included Horse Chestnut, Northern Red Oak, Dawn Redwood, Fall Fiesta Maple, Serviceberry, Kentucky Coffeetree, Sugartype Crabtree, Discovery Elm and Bald Cypress. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kSdfN0rRgx6OA8Gj3JvQn53B3wOydZN6 Manitowoc Noon LORI J. KIRBY, Manitowoc Noon Manitowoc Noon Rotary has supported Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pinecrest Village landscape, purchasing and helping to plant more than 100 trees on the museum’s grounds. Initiated by a challenge by RI’s

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President Ian Reisley and championed locally by club member Tony Dick, the project provided the opportunity for Manitowoc Noon Rotary to partner with the museum as well as Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zIffeKzUdKmRfGKfv9-5ngp5ASQl4PGW Manitowoc Sunrise KATHLEEN BERNHART Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary planted 23 trees, one for each of their members, at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Rotary International has challenged every club in every country to plant a tree this year. That will be a total of at least 1,221,978 trees around the world. Manitowoc Noon Rotary has also accepted the challenge and will be planting trees at Pinecrest Historical Village. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ksflOGOFlsvkG3TxZu30MxByUWrjV8lq Milwaukee North Sunrise HENRY (BUZZ) ALTHOEN, Secretary, Milwaukee North Sunrise In April, Mayor Tom Barrett of Milwaukee was our guest speaker. Our annual Mothers' Day rose sale earned close to $2000 for our scholarship fund for a nursing student who, hopefully, will graduate in December, 2019. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GLls2MYmc-nRKeuXp4SqWuX_ujK72DTm Mitchell Field Tree Planting ROB BASSETT When the 2017-18 Rotary International president, Ian Riseley asked each Rotarian to plant a tree, the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field thought beyond its service area to where they could do the most good. They reached out to Tanzania where people are struggling to survive. Through a contribution to Simple Hope, a Milwaukee-based non-profit, the club purchased 25 fruit trees in Tanzania. Along with the Mukwonago Rotary Club, they were able to fill a truck and take delivery the day before the road was washed out by rain. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_CTxtLNslYTVXHMlvrgrO3HhOIG-314r Mequon Thiensville Sunrise Planting Trees BRIAN MONROE, M-T Sunrise Saturday 19 May was a wild success! We promoted this and we generated 115 volunteers (three Rotarians from two other clubs, Homestead HS Football, Baseball & Interact, community volunteers and family members of Rotarians). We put a total of 628 plants in the ground at the Mequon Nature Preserve and mulched them all ... 450 native trees and 178 native shrubs. Continued … Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=133V9xkcDnW7Fw73GV9BjdN1IyAWV_HkK Ripon Youth Services LEE PRELLWITZ, Ripon Rotary In recognition of Youth Service Month, Ripon Rotary held the following programs: April 30th --- 35 students of the month from Ripon High School (RHS), one from each class each month. Below embedded in Reverend Mundell’s email is the program that we involved them in. The kids really got into the discussion questions; especially the question about the assault rifle tee shirt. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bHWN4OnhHXEevsC6p3jb1KpHecT2kCJH West Allis Thursday, May 24 was Red Nose Day at Walgreens. The Rotary Foundation was selected as a grant recipient of Red Nose Day contributions by Walgreens. Last year, we were the beneficiaries of $1M for our Polio Eradication efforts. This year, we are hoping for the same. Each purchase helps kids who need it most. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OnqkErDKdyvhLpAIq6BH7RZ7z1Nv3L8i West Bend Noon WILLIAM JAMES R. SCHROEDER, Sr, West Bend Noon Rotary. What do a turtle, a beaver, and an otter on a train have in common? It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke but a stroll along the Eisenbahn Trail in downtown West Bend will answer that question.They’re all statues surrounded by a fresh bed of woodchips at the playground behind the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PafGgvK0Rb6i5PfBFNNoBwEdy69e0SFs

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West Bend Sunrise JOE ZAREMBA, President We inducted our fifth new member of the year into the club! Welcome Bruce Reynolds! We've committed a 3-year donation of ~$500 to the local Marine Corp League to help them give back to the community with a new "LZ Marine" meeting location. Also, numerous other WBSR members individually committed their own funds to support them even further, for a total of almost $1500 annually. Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1B2z0naN9B6CUrNvMuWnMqaP7Qx1Lq7lz

Tree Planting

Tree Project Challenge Report BRIAN MONROE, Mequon Thiensville Sunrise, D6270 Tree Project Coordinator I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the clubs, Rotarians, and partners in D6270 who not only accepted, but then exceeded RI President Ian Riseley’s challenge of “One tree planted for every Rotarian”. The original goal for D6270 of planting 2,900 trees by 22 April 2018 “Earth Day” was extended to end on 30 June with the conclusion of this Rotary year. Continued. … Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=17orTHXnn0Rygs25n475s9HSq3Ez-imxq

Club Resources

Donating to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) So I (DG Jeff) was talking with Past District Governor Angela Rester Samse, and she said, “Why don’t they do it? It is so easy. Just $10 a month to The Rotary Foundation.” Using Rotary Direct allows you to make donations to TRF in the amount you choose, at the frequency you choose (e.g., monthly or quarterly). Read more at: https://map.rotary.org/en/selfservice/pages/SelectFundF.aspx?FUND=APF FAQs answered at: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-direct-frequently-asked-questions

Events around the District

2018 Rotary Music Festival – 19th Annual Drum and Bugle Corps Show. July 3 (Tuesday). 7:00 pm Cedarburg High School Athletic Field, W 68 N 611 Evergreen, Cedarburg, WI Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Tickets are: $20, $30, or $40. Phone sales end June 29; online sales end June 30. For tickets: https://dcitickets.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=722&src=default Taste of Montello. July 4 (Wednesday). Montello City Park Montello Rotary. Food, music, bingo, kids’ parade, watermelon eating contest, pony rides, petting zoo, fireworks. Read more at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Montello-Rotary/100008139788729 46th Annual Rotary Club of Kenosha West Softball Tournament. July 12 thru 15. (Friday thru Sunday) Lincoln Park Ball Diamonds, 7100 18th Avenue; Kenosha Kenosha West Rotary. The entire community is welcome to register a team, sponsor the event or just come out to spectate all weekend! Concessions, beverages, and ice cold beer are available at the Rotary pavilion for the whole family. Read more at: http://www.kenoshawestrotary.org/softball

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Hops and Vines Festival. July 15 (Sunday). 2:00 to 5:00 pm Three Cellars in Oak Creek, 7228 S. 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI Whitnall Park Rotary Sample 18 wines and 18 beers, enjoy light snacks and desserts, music, cork pull, and a silent auction. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For more information, and to pay, see: https://www.whitnallparkrotary.org/ Sheboygan Lobster Boil. July 20 (Friday). 4:30 to 8:30 pm Fountain Park, Sheboygan Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary Tickets are $40 each and are available by advanced purchase only, through July 15th from any Early Bird club member, by calling H. C. Denison at (920) 457-9451, or online at earlybirdrotary.org. Full details of the event can be found on the Early Bird website and our Facebook page facebook.com/EarlyBirdRotary/ under Events. The direct link for ticket sales is https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/registrations/publicfill/eventpublicfill.aspx?evtid=dc5b253f-6fa2-4451-8484-687c30547a68 Two Rivers Volleyball Tournament. July 20 thru 22. (Friday thru Sunday). Nashotah Beach, 2111 Pierce St, Two Rivers, WI Two Rivers Rotary. Contact: Tom Finley. Information 920-794-1482 EVP Coolest Coast Professional Volleyball Tournament. Volleyball athletes from across the country will take to the sands of Neshotah Park Beach this summer when the EVP Professional Beach Volleyball Tour comes to Two Rivers. More than 80 teams of professional and amateur players will take to shore to compete for cash prizes. See: http://lakeshorestorm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/17-EVP-Flyer-7-21-22-23-Two-Rivers-Tournament-Flyer-1.pdf Annual Corn & Bratwurst Festival. August 4 (Saturday). 11:00 am to 9:00 PM Heyer Park, Walworth, WI Walworth Fontana Rotary Read more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/846774098844190/ Rotary Day at the Timber Rattlers. August 8 (Wednesday). 7:00 PM Neuroscience Field at Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 N Casaloma Dr., Appleton, WI Rotary Clubs of Appleton, Appleton Breakfast, Fox Cities Morning, Menasha, Neenah, Join Rotarians and their family/friends from ALL of the local Rotary clubs at our third annual Rotary Day at the Timber Rattlers! We are once again out on the Home Run Porch in right field. Your ticket will include a picnic meal and two beverages including beer, wine or soda. Game time is 7:05pm. The picnic will be available from 7:05-8:35pm. This event is open to Rotarians and their guests. Adult/child pricing is still being determined. Registration and payment is required by Friday, July 20th. Contact: Lisa Werner. https://neenahrotary.org/event/rotary-day-at-the-timber-rattlers-2/ Waukesha BluesFest. August 10 thru 11 (Friday and Saturday). Naga-Waukee Park, 1/2 mile north of Interstate 94 on Highway 83 in Delafield, WI. Waukesha Rotary Headliners: Joe Louis Walker, Carolyn Wonderland, Nikki Hill, Jarekus Singleton. Ticket Prices until July 14: One Day Ticket $18. Two Day Ticket $30 Ticket Prices July 15 through August 9: One Day Ticket $22; Two Day Ticket $35 For information and tickets: http://www.waukeshabluesfest.com/ 1st Quarter Rotary District 6270 Board of Directors meeting. August 14 (Tuesday) MPTC – West Bend.

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Father Marquette Day. August 18 (Saturday) Montello City Park, Doty St - Montello, WI Montello Rotary. Crafters and vendors, Kids games, Car Show, Parade, Duck Raffle, Slow-pitch men's softball tournament, Horse shoe tournament, Volleyball tournament. Rotary Golf Outing – Sheboygan. August 21st (Tuesday). Pine Hills Country Club, Sheboygan Sheboygan Rotary Shotgun start at 4 p.m. ~ Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. ~ Buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guests & Visiting Rotarians - $65 Golf & Dinner, $30 Dinner Only Guests/Visiting Rotarians/Pine Hills member - $45 Golf & Dinner Contact: Sheryl Dyksterhouse (sheryld1103@gmail.com), Steve McLean (stgmc2@gmail.com) or Donna Wendlandt (dwendlandt@sheboygancountyymca.org for more information about the golf outing and sponsorship opportunities. Wisconsin’s Best Rib Fest and Fundraiser. August 31 thru Sept. 3 (Friday thru Monday) Menominee Park, Oshkosh, WI Oshkosh, Oshkosh Southwest, and N.E.W. e-Club (Joint sponsorship by Oshkosh Rotary Clubs) Also includes Run/Walk on Sunday Sept. 2; Cornhole Tourney on Sunday, Sept. 2; Local Rib Cook-Off on Monday, Sept. 3. Includes entertainment by: Rising Phoenix, Boogie and the Yo-yo’z, Kitty Corona, G.B. Leighton, Read more at: https://www.wisbestribfest.com/ Zone 28-29 Institute – Celebration Zone. September 26-30 Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA Speakers include: Jean Best, Jen Bricker, Razia Jan, Rob Raylman, Deepa Willingham, Kyle Zimmer, RI President Elect Mark Maloney. Read more at: http://celebrationzone.org/ Dual District Conference (D6220 and D6270). May 17-18, 2019. Wisconsin Dells

For additional events, see: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50114/events/calendar

2017-18 Year in Review

ROTARY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

2017-18 Year in Review DG Jeff Reed

This has been an exciting, eye-opening year for me as your District Governor. RI President Ian Riseley asked us to Make a Difference this year. And we have. I’ve seen club projects providing service in woods and parks, creating splash pads and stages, creating skate parks, supporting a free dental clinic, enhancing nature centers, supporting schools, providing backpacks for children, and providing meals for the homeless and hungry and more. Fundraisers have featured food and beverages, crafts, auctions, music, and more. I’ve seen projects addressing every one of Rotary’s six areas of Focus. And, I’ve posted numerous pictures of what I’ve seen on Facebook. (I hope that you follow our District on Facebook.) Club leaders and members, thank you for your service projects and your fundraisers. These efforts have helped people and made better communities. Thank you for Making a Difference.

Continued… Read more at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cAUulmiyZj731igMAfJTV7lnXO4k3lQ2

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Service and Contributions RI President Ian Riseley asked us to report hours of service and financial contributions that we make to our community during 2017-18. As of June 28, clubs in our District have reported the following for 2017-18:

• Service Hours by Clubs: 19,120 service hours 26 clubs reporting • Financial Contributions by Clubs: $260,110 18 clubs reporting

This is wonderful. Thank you clubs for your service and support.

District 6270 Goals for 2017-18: Status Status Update: 27-June-2018

District Goal Status 4th Quarter 1. 50% of clubs in D6270 satisfy

criteria to receive a Rotary Citation.

Actual (26-June-18): • 11 clubs have satisfied criteria to achieve a citation. (20% of

clubs) • 3 clubs are almost there (1 goal to go) • 6 clubs have not reported goals

2. A tree planted for each Rotarian in D6270 (approximately 2,800 trees)

Actual (10-June-18): • 5,689 Trees planted (more than 2x the goal) • 2,500 Trees planned to be planted • $153,000 planned investment • 1,200 volunteer hours • 10 clubs have not provided any tree planting information.

3. Net increase in D6270 Membership greater than +54 Rotarians.

Actual (28-June-18): • -33 overall net change (-1.2%) overall (2771 vs. 2738) • 18 clubs with net increase since July 1 • 25 clubs with net loss of members since July 1 • 11 clubs with no net change in membership

4. Each club in D6270 contributes to Polio Plus – total D6270 contribution > $40,000.

Actual (27-June-18): • $82,123 total Polio contributions • 41 clubs contributing to Polio (76% of clubs) • 13 clubs contributing $0.00 to Polio • 2 clubs contributing > $100 per capita to Polio • 25 clubs contributing >$25 per capita to Polio

5. TRF Annual Fund contributions from D6270 total > $250,000.

Actual (27-June-18): • $221,275 total AF contributions • 49 clubs contributing (91% of clubs) • 16 Clubs ≥ $100 per capita to AF (30%) • $79.85 AF per capita for D6270 • 5 clubs with no AF contribution

6. More than 500 Rotarians attend TriCon 2018 Wisconsin District Conference.

Actual (6-May -18): • 565 attendees • 158 registrations from D6270 • 44 clubs from D6270 represented

7. Net increase in number of students in D6270 participating in Youth Exchange.

Actual (outlook 13-Feb-18): • Outbound (18-19): +1 (12) • Inbound (18-19): +1 (12) • Short Term (Sum 18): 1 • Net Total: +3

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Rotarian Action Groups You want to find someone with your passion – someone to take action on an issue your feel is critical. Many Rotarians have already banded together to take action on an issue they feel is important creating many Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs). Each one is focused on a specific area. Each has its own rules and processes. Each is composed of People of Action who support clubs and districts and projects around the world in the area of their passion. In Toronto, I spoke with many passionate RAG people. They welcome you to get involved in making a difference with them. Here are just a few of those RAGs. Jeff Reed, 2017-18 DG.

Rotarian Action Group for Blindness Prevention (BP-RAG) This RAG exists to build support for prevention of blindness and the promotion of eye health and vision. Read more at: http://www.rag4bp.org/

Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes (RAG Diabetes) Publicizes concerns on the spreading epidemic of this worldwide disease. Promotes Rotary District/Club mobilization to provide another service to help mankind through a strong commitment to the education, identification, and treatment of diabetes, especially among children in developing countries. Read more at: http://ragdiabetes.org/home/

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species (RAGES) RAGES mobilizes Rotarians and provides global awareness and focused ACTION in the continuing struggle to preserve and protect endangered species. Efforts start with a particular focus on rhinos, elephants, mountain gorillas, Orangutans and Pygmy Elephants. Read more at: https://www.endangeredrag.org/

Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) ESRAG assists in planning, implementing and evaluating service projects, building awareness, and inspiring action. ESRAG assisted with the 2017-18 Tree Challenge. Read more at: https://esrag.org/

Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance & Community Development (RAGM) The focus is on eliminating poverty by empowering people. Rotarians use RAGM to Coordinate, Communicate, Network and find Inspiration for empowering those who are determined to rise above poverty. The Mission is to broaden and deepen Rotarians' understanding of microfinance and enable them to participate in effective microfinance programs. Read more at: http://ragm.org/p/home.asp

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Rotary Fellowships Do you have a passion for a hobby, avocation or other special interest? In Toronto, I visited with many passionate people, just waiting for you to join their fellowship. Jeff Reed, 2017-18 DG

Antique, Classic and Historic Automobile Fellowship of Rotarians (ACHAFR) The Fellowship links Rotarians dedicated to promoting the preservation and utilisation of antique, classic and historic automobiles. Read more at: http://www.achafr.eu/

Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians Passionate about Golf? Head for the 2018 USCGFR National Championship to be held ad Blacksburg Country Club, Virginia, starting Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Championships were held at Lake Geneva, WI, in 2017 Read more at: http://www.usgfr.com/ Affiliated with the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotary (IGFR), http://www.igfr-international.com/

Rotary Global History Fellowship (RGHF) Provides facility to record your club history. The fellowship accumulates and preserves the complete history, values and philosophy of Rotary. Read more at: www.rghf.org

International Travel and Hosting Fellowship (ITHF) ITHF promotes and facilitates regional, national and international "connections" among members. Each year ITHF plans a tour near the Convention location. In 2019, 2 tours are planned - one in Germany and one in Russia. Learn about a country by having the locals show you. Read more at: https://www.ithf.org/

International Fellowship of Rotarian Educators (IFRE) The International Fellowship of Rotarian Educators is one of RI's newer "professional" fellowships. The website address is www.rotarianeducators.org.

One does NOT have to be an educator or work in education to become a member - just have an interest in or a passion for education. Membership is available for one year ($20 USD), three years ($50 USD), or a lifetime membership for $100 USD. Rotarians, family members of Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary Foundation Alumni members are eligible for membership.

Food Plant Solutions Karalyn Hingston, info@foodplantsolutions.org We are delighted to advise that our new website is live – www.foodplantsolutions.org Remember our aim - “To enable people to understand the nutritional value of local food plants through our educational materials and support services, because every minute of every day, five children under the age of five die from malnutrition.”

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International Convention

Toronto 2018 RI Convention The convention was outstanding! Plenary sessions were awesome, including outstanding speakers such as: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of World Health Organization; Caryl Stern, President/CEO of UNICEF USA; inventor James Marggraff (Eyefluence, smartpen, LeapPad); Dr. Jack Guy Lafontant, PM of Haiti; Helen Clark, Former PM of New Zealand and Former Administrator of UNDP; Justin Trudeau, PM of Canada. I had the opportunity to speak with so many people about their projects, activities and goals in the House of Friendship – Fellowships, Friendships, and Action Groups, as well as Club and District Projects. And I was able to connect with old friends and make new friends.

Hamburg 2019 RI Convention June 1 thru 5, 2019, Rotarians will gather in Hamburg, Germany, for the 110th Annual RI Convention. It promises to be another exciting and informative event, celebrating the 2018-19 Rotary Theme: Be the Inspiration. I and a number of others have already registered. Come join us in Hamburg! Register at: http://www.riconvention.org/en/hamburg

Thank You!

This is the final issue of the District 6270 Newsletter for 2017-18. First, I hope that it has been both interesting and informative and that it has helped you serve better as a Rotarian. Secondly, I want to thank those who have assisted with the Newsletter this year.

• Alonna Heller for her assistance with layout, composition, and editing. • District Administrative Assistant Dana Kohlmeyer for outstanding proofreading and distribution. • The many Rotarians who submitted articles and pictures for inclusion in the Newsletter.

Third, future Issues of the District 6270 Newsletter in 2018-19 will be coordinated by 18-19 District Governor Kola Alayande and published on a quarterly basis. Best wishes.

Yours in Rotary Service, Jeff Reed, 2017-18 District Governor

Editor: Jeff Reed, 2017-18 District Governor, Rotary International District 6270, Southeast Wisconsin, USA With assistance from: Alonna Heller, student at Marian University.