Rotary Year 2024-2025                                                  Issue No. 03
 
When I send out Rotary-related emails, my signature block includes the following sentence which I believe captures the essence of who we are as Rotarians:
 
“Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
 
Rotary’s Learning Center, which is found in your myrotary.org account on RI’s website, provides hundreds of trainings and learning courses to help us achieve our Rotary goals at the club, district and individual levels.  The focus areas of these trainings include General Rotary knowledge, club leadership, district leadership, professional development as well as specific trainings on membership, public image and the Rotary Foundation.
 
In addition to RI’s online trainings noted above, Rotary offers many in-person trainings which are conducted at the District, Zone and Rotary International levels.  Our next District training will be our annual Vibrant Club Workshop which will take place in November.  More details on this District wide Workshop will be published soon.
 
For all of the training and learning that Rotary has provided to me during the various stages of my leadership positions, the breadth and depth of Rotary’s causes and programs remain nothing short of remarkable to me.   I feel that my working knowledge of all-things Rotary barely scratches the tip of the surface.  Fortunately, Rotary isn’t dependent solely on me to bring great ideas.  Our best and most numerous “support staff” actually comes directly from our District’s clubs which are performing amazing wonders on a weekly basis.  Additionally, our District 6250 is fortunate to have dozens of well-versed leaders who have been involved in all levels of RI.  Please let me know if I can be the conduit to connect you with someone who can help you out with a Rotary-related question or issue.
 
Last month, I wrote about  “Promoting Peace” which is one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus.  Since writing that letter, Eva Marie (my wife) and I have registered to attend the upcoming ‘Rotary Presidential Peace Conference’ in Turkey, Istanbul which will take place from February 20-22, 2025.  If you are interested in going too, reach out to me and I can share details.  We would love to see you in Turkey.
 
In addition to Peace, the other focus of my District Governor talk is on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).  I will expand on this topic in my upcoming Dispatch letters.
 
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    D6250 Governor
    RY 2024-2025
 
 
 
 
 
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Nominate Your Next District Governor

It is time for our District to begin the process of selecting the next person to join the District Governor Team, following DG Nominee Scotty Ryan.  This person will serve as our District Governor in 2027-2028 Your club can suggest one of its members for this position, so if you know someone who would be a good choice, or if you are willing to accept a nomination, let your Club President know, or contact Nominating Committee Chair, Ben Bauer at 715-650-1060 or benjaminjbauer@outlook.com. Read more...

 

ri President STEPHANIE URCHICK

SEPTEMBER 2024 MESSAGE

A touching story about connecting with Slovakian roots through Rotary. District Governor Cechova facilitated a visit to my grandmother's village, leading to emotional reunions and discovering a second cousin. The experience evoked childhood memories and a profound sense of belonging. I now sees Rotary members as family and encourages fostering similar connections within the Rotary community.

Read her full message HERE

September Marc’s Membership Broadcast
by: Marc Augsburger
 
I have some great news to report for District 6250 Membership as of the end of August!  We are currently sitting at 2,267 members, a net +1 for our Rotary year to date (as of July 1). Let’s keep up the good work and keep our membership growth ahead of the curve. Read more...
 
Elevator's Speech
by: Michelle K. Skemp
 
As a dedicated Rotarian, you enjoy the positive impact your club makes on your local community. You also value how you, a Midwesterner, can help change lives of people you will never meet half way across the planet. Read more...
 
 
 
Reflecting on RYLA
By: PDG Ben Bauer
 
We hope you’ve had the chance to hear from the students you sponsored and sent to RYLA 2024. Read more...
 
 
 
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Admin Megs's Journey with ROTARY - IEP

Our dedication to peacebuilding aims for the most significant impact. Let's explore Admin Megs's engagement with ROTARY - Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Read more...

 
 
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Rotary Friendship Exchange
by: Aaron Frank
 

After hosting the first two Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) Inbound teams from the Philippines in RY 2015 and 2017, we are excited to welcome another RFE team from the Philippines this September 19 to 29, 2024. Thank you for accommodating them.

All are welcome to experience a small taste of friendship exchange. If you'd like to join us for some fun and fellowship, please sign up HERE.

For more details, please email AG Aaron Frank.

 

 
We acknowledge that our annual international convention is what truly unites the Rotary community. Learn more about the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada!
 
 
 
 

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a permanent part of our lives, and smart appliances bring both advantages and challenges in terms of home security and privacy. Read more...

 
 
  To My District 6250 Family
By: Isha Paudel
 

Remember Isha? Her story embodies a resilient spirit, determination, struggle, and triumph. Supported and accommodated by numerous Rotarians in our district, Isha's journey, though not without challenges, showcases her ability to navigate through college and life with a steadfast heart and mind. Read more...

 

 
 
 
UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTS
Yahara River Fest
6822 Yellow Wood Lane
Sep 07, 2024
 
Waupun's Rotary Annual BeerFest
Go-Dutch Solutions Waupun
Sep 07, 2024 2:00 PM
 
45K Run/Walk
1625 Butts Ave.
Sep 14, 2024 7:00 AM
 
Corn Hole Challenge
Wisconsin Brewing Company
Sep 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
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Upcoming Club Events
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Madison Breakfast Rotary Cornhole Challenge
Sep 28, 2024
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Madison Breakfast
 
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