No Rotary Monday, Apr. 22. Happy Easter!
Innovation at World Affairs
Innovation at World Affairs
World Affairs participants Carly Robbins and Emily Hilgendorf described their inspiring moments, including learning about renewable energy, fair trade, urban farming, smart buildings and crypto currency. A field trip to the Milwaukee Water Council, learning Braille from a blind hero, and participating in opportunities that create future successes made for an unforgettable student experience. The students thanked Rotary for making the World Affairs experience possible.
Family Promise of Waukesha County
Helping Families Retain and Regain Their Independence
David R. Tennyck, Executive Director
Family Promise of Waukesha County partners with faith-based communities and other groups, utilizing their buildings and volunteers along with our day center to provide free room and board for up to 90 days. During this time, a Case Manager connects these families to other local resources to help them develop life skills, locate housing and secure sufficient income and benefits to reestablish their own home. Families are then assisted in keeping their homes and succeeding. David R. Tennyck, Executive Director, explained that more than 1,200 volunteers serve in 15 host churches and work in support teams to prepare, serve and cleanup meals, board overnight with families with children and provide more than $300,000 in in-kind donations. Waukesha County has served more than 80 families, with a 96% success rate on retaining living accommodations years following.
BINGO!
Monday, April 22, at 6 p.m. is Rotary Bingo at Shorehaven. Bring spring greetings to nursing home residents.
MEMBERS RECOGNIZED
Sarah Butz is being recognized by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and Maribeth Bush is being recognized by the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County as Women of Distinction. Contact President Angie to participate in their celebration events. abolson@oconymca.org
CANCER WALK
Join us on May 4 for the 2019 ProHealth Care Walks for Cancer. Take advantage of the early bird pricing and register by Wednesday, March 20 for just $20 online. Website is: www.lakewalk.org Our team is Oconomowoc Rotary. Each year, the money raised at the Walks for Cancer stays here in Waukesha County to benefit our patients and their families. Your participation and support has helped us raise more than $7 million to support cancer programs and services throughout ProHealth Care.
HIGHWAY PICKUP
Highway pickup is Saturday, May 4 starting at 8 a.m. at Schwefel’s parking lot. Let’s clean our environment with the Scouts!
ROTARY VOCATIONAL FAIR
Rotary Vocational Fair is Friday, May 17 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Nature Hill Intermediate School. We’ll address questions from more than 100 8th graders. Rotarians, contact Sarah at swberg@lho.orgto participate. This is a terrific opportunity to reach future leaders.
