"When enough people come together, change will come. Together we can make anything happen. So instead of looking for hope, start creating it ." - Greta Thunberg
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Our world, this wonderful place we call home, in April, we celebrate her. Through the network of Rotary and our area of focus of supporting the environment, Rotary members understand that the whole world is their backyard. Protecting her is a priority. We see the effects of climate change in communities we care about, and together we're CREATING the hope Greta speaks of and taking action. We are doing this in small and big ways – most recently through our partnership with Operation Pollination and the Rotary Clubs/communities along the Mississippi River.
The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group is one of Rotary's fastest-growing groups – founded from within our very own District of 6250. With its extensive expertise, networks, and informational resources, it inspires and empowers the family of Rotary to implement effective environmental projects. To learn more about what you can do to get involved, watch the following webinar HERE. This group is also bringing District 6220, 6250, and 6270 together to sign a collaborative Operation Pollination Agreement at Tri-Con. They are also working with our RYLA students this May to encourage them to bring back pollinator gardens to their communities. TOGETHER we are CREATING HOPE.
Thank you to the nearly 300 Rotarians from our 3 districts who will be with us at TriCon later this month. There is still time to register!! JUST ADDED - Friday evening Margaritaville 6250 Hospitality Event – Waste the Day Away with your 6250 HOPE Squad. Please join us for a weekend of learning, fellowship and fun!
Michelle McGrath, Ed. D
D6250 Governor
RY 2023-2024
ri President gordon R. Mcinally
APRIL 2024 MESSAGE
The world is facing conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, Central Africa, and globally. Rotary emphasizes peacebuilding, urging members to model peaceful behavior by fostering understanding and avoiding harsh judgment. Empathy is highlighted as a powerful tool for peace, emphasizing the importance of creating hope in times of crisis.
The Rotary Midwest President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) is one of the largest multi-district PETS in the United States. It was formed in 2012 with a view to becoming a premier training event with the atmosphere of a mini-Rotary International Convention by leveraging the expertise and buying power of six Rotary Districts from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, Districts 6220, 6250, 6270, 6420, 6440 and 6450. Read more...
How String Bracelets Change Children’s Lives
by: Patricia Boge
Going once, twice—Sold!
Ten colorful string bracelets, made by Rotarian Justin Bodin, are a regular feature of the annual Holmen Area Rotary Club’s service auction. His bracelets, always a sell out in the $100-$200 range, go to support Casa Hogar, a home for children in the mountains of Peru. Read more...
Spring is for Stories
by: Lyn Perez-Hewitt
As the seasons change, and Spring will eventually arrive, our club activities ramp up and become more visible. Opportunities to raise public awareness bring the need for a press release or media alert.
When you send a news story or media alert remember these tips:
200 words or less...total.
Headline, or leadline-25 words or less
Short paragraphs-just one or two sentences each.
Short sentences-20 words or less.
Short words-five characters or fewer.
Use a readability index to ensure fast, easy reading. This site offers free measurements of your text. www.storytoolz.com to test your copy. Aim for 5th or 6th grade level.
TRICON is an exciting occasion to showcase our Rotary journey to a wider audience. At a Tricon plenary session on April 19, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Chris Carr as a distinguished speaker, bringing his extensive expertise for an enlightening session on Active Listening. Subsequently, our partner NAMI will guide a breakout session.
As of April 1st, 21 clubs have submitted their Club Application for RYLA accounting for 75 students for this year’s event. This is a great start and we have more room! Thank you to the clubs who have already submitted their info. Several of those students have already submitted their Student Registration, which is due by April 15th.
We are organizing an upcoming event with traditional RYLA elements and new features to make it impactful. Reach out for assistance or inquiries. Check the deadline schedule and more details HERE...
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