October 31st and the snow is gently falling in Fort Atkinson ... a wee bit early for me! But time keeps on ticking, ticking into the future and the future will need talented Rotarians and the money to keep creating positive change. November is Rotary Foundation Month and so far this year District 6250 Rotarians have donated $63,000 of our $361,000 goal to the Annual Fund and $26,000 of our $95,000 goal to PolioPlus.
Our Foundation is one way that Rotary Connects the World and our entire District Leadership Team would be honored if would make a contribute during the course of the month. There are multiple ways to give but one easy way is this ROTARY DONATION LINK. Consider signing up for Rotary Direct and please reach out if you need any assistance.
Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than ...
Posted by Joe Ruskey - District Nominating Committee Chair
D6250 is Pleased to announce that we have selected our next leader to serve as DG in 2022/2023. Ben Bauer, of Marshfield Sunrise Rotary, has been selected by the nominating committee as our future District Governor!
Ben is the Director of Awesomeness (some people call it Marketing) at Simplicity Credit Union, overseeing the marketing and public relations efforts of the credit union. Ben brings a diverse set of talents including marketing, graphic design, public relations and leadership. Ben’s team at Simplicity has also created a new entity, Exclamation Services which will provide back office support like Marketing, HR, IT and Operations services to small credit unions and businesses.
Posted by Bill Pritchard - District Governor Elect
Aloha to the kind people of District 6250! We've added 1 more person who will join the fun in Hawaii at the 2020 Rotary Convention in Honolulu. It's not too late for you and your family to join the fun!
Aloha to the kind people of District 6250! We've added 1 more person who will join the fun in Hawaii at the 2020 Rotary Convention in Honolulu. It's not too late for you and your family to join the fun! Family you say? Don't forget to include the kids! From June 6-10, 2020, Honolulu will be the perfect place to make memories that will last a lifetime - and to introduce your children to the worldwide Rotary family.
You'd have to have blinders on in October to miss a Polio Event or Polio Fundraiser somewhere in District 6250. We hit the streets, we hit the airwaves, we hit social media and we did a great job of getting the word out that Polio has not been beat, that the fight continues and that everyone needs to stay vigilant. I visited Viroqua where ....
District 6250 Rotarians in the Chippewa Valley and in Southwestern Wisconsin absolutely nailed it when I visited their areas during the 2nd and 4th week of October respectively. The weeks was packed with activity. At right Rotarians in Menomonie packing meals. Some of the Chippewa Valley clubs have set-up an independent Rotary Feeds meal packing program!
The Swiss Army Knife that is Rotary is powerful my friends. Read more if you want some fresh Rotary ideas or if you want to look at a lot of pictures! Learn more about the unique things that clubs in Southwestern Wisconsin and the Chippewa Valley are doing.
Posted by Janine O'Rourke - District Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) Chair
Spread the word to high school students in your community – applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Short Term Exchange Program, and due no later than Feb 1, 2020. Share the 2020 Flier with students, school counselors and teachers.
This is an exchange program where a student from the US is matched with a student abroad and the two students spend a month at each other’s home, for a total of two months together. It is a great alternative for students who are unable to participate in the long term program. There is no cost to the club, and minimal costs to the student – a $250 application fee plus the flight and spending money.
Note from the District Governor: Club specific information is typically not published in the District eBulletin unless it presents a project idea that can be replicated by other clubs. This is one such idea.
The Madison Area Music Association and Madison West Rotary are sharing a used musical instrument drive to support struggling middle school music programs in the Madison Schools. These programs have been cut repeatedly and are in need of instruments for those who cannot afford them.
Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world. This year marks the 75th anniversary of that cooperation and November 9th is Rotary and the United Nations Day. The following for those interested in learning more about the deep and long-lasting relationship between Rotary and the United Nations. THE HISTORY OF ROTARY AND THE UNITED NATIONS
We are having fun in New Mexico! Pictured is Inger Clemens from the Wisconsin Dells Club and one of our hosts, Brooks Lagree, at Tent Rocks National Monument. If you've never been on a Friendship Exchange there are still spots available to travel to Brazil with fellow Rotarians from our District. Dates March 14-24, 2020. If interested contact Mark Etrheim at mark@mchlax.com.
Never been to a District Conference before? Never felt that it would be of interest for you? We're trying to change that! From June 19-21 the traditional District Conference will morph into RotaryFest! Read more for a synopsis of the changes being planned. Our goal? Create a family friendly RotaryFest that combines elements of the traditional District conference with the new and appeals to all Rotarians. The picture to the right? A special Friday night Rotary showing of What Happens in Vegas at the Fireside Dinner Theatre ... tickets going on sale in November! Make plans to be part of a new Rotary tradition! Read more about plans for the weekend.
The District 6250 Ethics Initiative has been around for years but limited, primarily, to the Madison area. Bob Shumaker is on a mission to expand the program ... call or EM him to find out more!
No mistake here ... Rotary Youth Exchange is a $24,000 Value ... How Will That Look on the College Application? :)
October 31st and the snow is gently falling in Fort Atkinson ... a wee bit early for me! But time keeps on ticking, ticking into the future and the future will need talented Rotarians and the money to keep creating positive change. November is Rotary Foundation Month and so far this year District 6250 Rotarians have donated $63,000 of our $361,000 goal to the Annual Fund and $26,000 of our $95,000 goal to PolioPlus. 
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You'd have to have blinders on in October to miss a Polio Event or Polio Fundraiser somewhere in District 6250. We hit the streets, we hit the airwaves, we hit social media and we did a great job of getting the word out that Polio has not been beat, that the fight continues and that everyone needs to stay vigilant. I visited Viroqua where .... .jpg)
District 6250 Rotarians in the Chippewa Valley and in Southwestern Wisconsin absolutely nailed it when I visited their areas during the 2nd and 4th week of October respectively. The weeks was packed with activity. At right Rotarians in Menomonie packing meals. Some of the Chippewa Valley clubs have set-up an independent Rotary Feeds meal packing program! .jpg)
Note from the District Governor: Club specific information is typically not published in the District eBulletin unless it presents a project idea that can be replicated by other clubs. This is one such idea..jpg)
We are having fun in New Mexico! Pictured is Inger Clemens from the Wisconsin Dells Club and one of our hosts, Brooks Lagree, at Tent Rocks National Monument. 
