REMINDER! Regular Meeting location move
We are relocating our meetings back to the Roehl Auditorium at the Center for Life Enrichment at Shorehaven, due to extensive heating issues at the Clubhouse. Please tell guests and fellow Rotarians. The address is 1306 W. Wis. Ave., enter through the Center awning doors. We will be stationed in the Roehl until further notice. Thank you for your adaptable spirit at this time and Shorehaven apologizes for the inconvenience.
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HEROES FOR HEROES
Heroes for Heroes founder Karen Lanser of Watertown describes her efforts to obtain service dogs for qualifying veterans and first responders at no cost.
 
The small, local non-profit’s Karen Lanser (above) described her efforts to obtain, train and assign service dogs for veterans and emergency personnel. Run solely on donations, the all-volunteer organization raises funds to purchase and train dogs for service work. The group’s mission is to change lives by honoring and empowering our nation’s heroes to live their best life. Portraying three veterans experiencing PTSD after military experiences, Lanser described how the assigned dogs assisted in times of stress, alleviating fears and reducing thoughts of suicide and the need to make 911 calls. The average purchase and training of dogs runs from $17,000 to $20,000 each. Most breeds are from European lines but are all trained in Iron Ridge by a veteran professional training team. Lanser maintains close contact with both the receiving party, and the project donors. ”I want you to know what your money is going for.” “Service dogs are making a significant, life-changing difference in the lives of those who are struggling due to the effects of PTSC and other injuries.” To explore how to support this effort, go tohttps://www.heroesforheroeswi.org/.
 
Brewfest!
Financial reports are still coming in, but the event topped $30,000 in revenues this year. We are grateful for the efforts invested by the organizing committee. Well done, and we toast you!
 
Rotary Bingo
Rotary Bingo is Monday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Shorehaven. Help light up the evening for nursing home residents.
 
Family Promise
Team leaders are still sought for the project. The volunteer coordination role is a rewarding experience.
 
Rotary Marks 100!
The 100th anniversary committee is planning 100 acts of service leading up the April, 2025 celebration evening. Everything from 100 pairs of shoes for Soles for Jesus, to 100 bags of trash collected, 100 bulletins, 100 articles, 100 trees planted, 100 miles biked, 100 waterways protected, 100 students reached…can all be counted toward Rotary milestones. More exciting details to follow. Contact Mike Herro if you’d like to join this ambitious bunch.

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