(Feb. 13, 2025.Governor's Visit with Rotary Club of Columbus/Fall River.Governor Todd Restel received a speaker's gift from President Jake Flood/Photo credit)
I wrote this month’s letter just shortly after arriving back in the USA from Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul hosted 1,000 Rotarians at this year’s annual Rotary International Presidential Peace Conference. Promoting Peace (one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus) is important to me which is why I chose to speak about Peace (as well as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) during my District Governor talk with your club.
During this very short trip (Eva Marie and I arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and were back home in La Crosse on Sunday), I was able to see glimpses of Istanbul’s claim that the city is a living symbol of harmony between cultures, continents, and ideas. While at the conference, we received education on peacebuilding and were exposed to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We even had some time to share these insights and experiences with newly made friends. On the last day, we were reminded that Rotarians are “People of Action” and then sent off to continue the great work that Rotarians are so well known for throughout the world.
Upon returning home, I have hope for unity, despite living in a world that frequently focuses more on differences than similarities. More importantly, I left the conference believing that Peace is possible. This belief in Peace makes me believe that our District 6250’s investment to become a “Global Peacebuilder District” for the first time in 2024-2025 continues to be a sound investment in our future.
If the topic of Peace is of interest to you, I would reiterate a call to action that I made back in my August Dispatch letter and have repeated during my District Governor talk. Rotary currently has a partnership with the Institute of Economics and Peace which gives Rotarians free access to a 2-hour online course called “Rotary Positive Peace Academy.” I would highly encourage you to enroll in this course and begin your journey towards Peace.
Finally, I am inviting you to our Tricon conference on April 25th and 26th in Brookfield, WI. If you chose to invest your time to attend this gathering of Rotarians from all over our state of Wisconsin, you will experience inspiring messages and feel compelled to further Rotary’s call for us to be “People of Action.”
The entire agenda and speaker line up for TriCon 2025 can be found at the following link:https://rotarytricon.org
I hope to see you all in Brookfield in a few months.
Join Us at TriCon 2025 – Connect, Learn, and Be Inspired!
By: Jason Beren, TriCon 2025 Conference Co-chair
Rotarians of District 6250, mark your calendars for TriCon 2025, happening April 25-26at the Brookfield Conference Center! This multi-district conference is your opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians, gain new ideas, and be inspired by dynamic speakers who are making an impact in their communities and around the world. Read more...
ri President STEPHANIE URCHICK
MARCH 2025 MESSAGE
March marks Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month for Rotary International, highlighting the transformative impact of their work. A personal story from the Dominican Republic illustrates this magic, where clean water from filters changed lives, showcasing the effort behind seemingly small acts. Rotary's partnerships, such as with USAID and the United Nations Environment Programme, enhance their ability to improve access to sustainable water and sanitation services globally. Members are encouraged to seek new collaborations to amplify their efforts, creating a ripple effect for communities in need. Together, through collective commitment, Rotary can turn dreams into reality and make a lasting difference.
By: PDG Edwin Bos, International Service Committee
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news about Isha’s life and studies as she approaches graduation. Her commencement ceremony at UW-Platteville is scheduled for May 17th, and we would love to see a strong show of support from all of you! Read more...
Membership Report -March 2025
By: AG Marc Augsburger, D6250 Membership Chair
Rotarians, we now continue for the third consecutive month with a small decrease in District Membership. We lost 15 members in the month of February and currently sit at 2,240 members, -24 members since the start of this Rotary year on July 1, 2024. Now is the time to work on getting new members into your clubs and utilize the Membership Olympics as an opportunity to attract those new or returning members. Read more...
Make March Memorable: Recognize Rotary Women!
By: Lynn Perez-Hewitt, Public Image Committee &
Fitchburg Verona Horizons President
Since 1987 women have been making a direct difference in and through Rotary. (Yes, just 38 years!) Help celebrate Rotary Women in Action this month. Read more...
ISC and RFE Committee Updates
By: PDG Edwin Bos, International Service Committee
We are excited to present the following International Project Opportunities available for clubs in our District. These projects have been preliminarily vetted, and initial agreements have been made with the host Rotary Clubs overseas. Read more...
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How the Mararison "Light Up A School" Solar System and
Water Project Came to Life
The Mararison Solar Panel initiative was made possible through the efforts of District 3850 Rotary Club of Antique's Past President Markus Helber (RY 2017-2018), who secured a full grant of $10,000 from Rotary Clubs of Fort Atkinson, Waunakee, and Stoughton in District 6250 Wisconsin, USA, to install at Mararison Elementary School in Antique, Philippines, for lighting and water supply. Read more...
A September Friendship Exchange to Newfoundland
By: Dave Clemens
Rotarians in Newfoundland are excited to host American friends from September 15-25, 2025, for a Friendship Exchange. Read more...
Becoming a Rotary Positive Peace Activator
By: Gov. Todd Restel
Are you wondering what the next steps are for you now that you have completed the “Rotary Positive Peace Academy” course which is 2-hour online course created through a partnership between Rotary and the Institute of Economics and Peace (“IEP”)? Consider becoming a Rotary Positive Peace Activator. Read more...
Golf Outing Fundraising Event
By: Mary Beth Growney Selene
Mark your calendars and rally your golf buddies! This is going to be a tee-rific time for an awesome cause. Trust me, you won't want to let this one slip through the golf club!
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