District Governor Todd Restel during DTTS for RY 2024-2025.
Succession planning is one of a few topics that I will readily discuss for hours. I strongly believe that succession planning builds lasting institutions and serves as a key building block for all successful entities. A few years ago, I directly experienced the power of succession planning when our 127-year-old family business implemented our emergency succession plan to great success.
As we approach the second half of our Rotary year, succession planning is heavily on my mind. With the announcement of our newest District Governor for the 2027-2028 Rotary year, our District 6250 has a strong line-up of future leaders. As of the writing of this newsletter, only ½ of our District clubs have a president-elect (“PE”) identified for the upcoming 2025-26 Rotary year.
Identifying your club’s PE early has multiple benefits, two of which are as follows:
1 – Allowing the PE to ensure that her/his schedule will allow attendance at the upcoming President Elect Training Seminar (“PETS”). In case you are wondering, PETS training for our District leaders is amazing (and fun).
2 – Allowing the PE to observe, learn, and obtain on-the-job training before having to step up to lead the club on July 1, 2025.
Finally, in case you forgot to put these dates on your calendar last month, I want to be sure that three key dates are saved on your calendar.
Vibrant Club Workshop – To be held in Madison, WI on January 11th, 2025. ALL Rotarians are invited.
District Conference – TriCon, our combined three district conference, will be held in April 25-26, 2025, in Brookfield, WI. ALL Rotarians are invited.
The 2025 Vibrant Club Workshop (Part 2) is COMING SOON!
Did you miss it? You're in luck. There is a second opportunity to participate in the District's Vibrant Club Workshop on Saturday, January 11, 2025. It's FREE, but need to registerHERE...
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TRICON 2025
SAVE THE DATE!
Join your district leaders from 6220, 6250, and 6270 for an exciting conference focused on learning, inspiration, and connecting with fellow Rotarians. Conference registration starts on December 9th, but hotel registration is open now for special Rotarian rates—secure your room soon!
To adapt as outlined in Rotary’s Action Plan, stepping out of comfort zones is essential. The Rotary Club of Chandigarh Mid Town, India, exemplified this by engaging former members through personal invitations to an alumni meetup. This heartfelt approach led to eight attendees, with six rejoining the club, showcasing the importance of connection and belonging. Club President Nitin Kapur demonstrated courage and character in reaching out, resulting in a successful adaptation and strengthening of the Rotary family. People seek to feel needed and appreciated, fostering a sense of belonging. Clubs can adapt by consulting with members and the community to enhance their experiences and ignite "The Magic of Rotary."
The newly established ROTEX group of District 6250, composed of Rotary Youth Exchange alumni, recently kicked off a fun day with Inbound Exchange Students on November 10th in downtown Madison. Read more...
Membership Report -December 2024
By: AG Marc Augsburger, D6250 Membership Chair
Great news for membership this month! Our District has 2,280 members, an increase of 14 since July 1, 2024. Membership remains stable since November. Read more...
How is Your Club’s Online Presence? The PI Committee To Review Them All
By: Michelle Skemp, D6250 Public Image Chair
Ensuring that your club's authentic story is visible through your online presence is crucial, as this is where both community members and newcomers seek information about Rotary in your area. To support this, the District 6250 Public Image committee is evaluating each club's online representation by examining how effectively you convey your club's vision through your website and various social media platforms. Read more...
Podcasts
By: Gov. Todd Restel
I just recently discovered a Podcast produced by Rotary International called “All Things Rotary – A CDS Americas Podcast”. This group formed 4 years ago and produces 4 or 5 episodes per year. The topics discuss small but mighty clubs, Rotaract, innovative club models, and many more relevant topics to everyday Rotarians. Read more...
Rotary Club of Eau Claire and Hy-Vee Partnered to Provide
Thanksgiving Dinner for 378 People in Need
By: TJ Atkins, President Rotary Club of Eau Claire
The Rotary Club of Eau Claire is partnering with Hy-Vee to host the ninth annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive today. The Rotary Club, with the support of Hy-Vee for the first time this year, will provide groceries for a traditional Thanksgiving meal to local families in need so they can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of their own homes. Read more...
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Empowering Communities Through Rotary: A Journey of Service and Impact
The Rotary Club of Jefferson and the Rotary Club of Changemakers teamed up with the Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo (D3850) donated $1,000 grant for Disease Prevention and Treatment. This initiative aims to supply two portable dental equipment units for providing dental care to vulnerable children and adults in the Philippines. Read more...
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