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.

 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

An inspiring presentation on how the Special Olympics involvement can change lives.

From left: Special Olympics representative Chad Hershner with Special Olympian Josh Gorecki

 

Special Olympian Josh Gorecki stood before Rotarians with his gold, silver and bronze medals. The state champion described his swimming, corn hole and bowling competitions, how he made instant friends and culminated healthy lifestyle choices. Special Olympics Wisconsin hosts more than 225 sporting events each year, engaging more than 14,600 athletes across Wisconsin. Ages 8 through 94 compete as dedicated, hardworking athletes. SOWI works to open hearts and minds to those with intellectual challenges. Striving to create inclusive communities, the organization hopes to create a world that celebrates all abilities. With 40 staff members, the organization delvers life changing healthcare to an underserved population. The organization is fully funded by donations. “I love my job,” speaker Chad Hershner told Rotarians at his table. Go to https://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/ to learn more.

 

Mission

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community.

 

Special Olympics WI provides these videos for more information.

-        Special Olympics Wisconsin include campaign video

-        Special Olympics Wisconsin volunteer sign-up

o   State Summer Games are at U.W. Whitewater on June 6 – 8

o   There are also a variety of other regional events taking place too

 

 

100 ACTS OF SERVICE: Highway Litter Pickup

Rotarians are hoping to pick up the first of 100 bags of trash on Saturday, May 4 during Highway 16 litter pickup with the Scouts. Meet at 8 a.m. at the former Schwefel’s parking lot. John Boray is bringing doughnuts!

Before clean-up, all Rotarians are REQUIRED to watch the Safety Video located in the Safety section of the website at: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/real-estate/roadsides/adopt-hwy/safety.aspx [wisconsindot.gov].

 

Rotary’s 100^th Year

Mark April 25, 2025 for the 100^th celebration at the Golden Mast.

 

Changing of the Guard

Incoming president Katie Quirk announced she will host the Changing of the Guard at her lovely lake home June 24 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Bike Ride

Sept. 14 marks the Rotary bike ride, starting at Ski Slide Park south of Highway 16. Funds will be used to fund the new trail head.