I joined Valley View Rotary in 2018 after being introduced as a guest by John Lyche and Mark Etrheim. I had been invited over the years to join other clubs and after visiting determined that they were not a good fit for me. Valley View Rotary felt like home from meeting one and I have never looked back.
What has been your best Rotary moment so far?
My biggest highlights have been participating in the two Rotary Friendship exchanges in Australia and New Zealand and then hosting during the return trips. It has also been fun to get to know our exchange students and to be a small part of their experience.
What is your favorite thing about Rotary?
I look forward to every Wednesday knowing I am going to get to spend time catching up with all of you and learn something new and interesting about our community. Our speakers program is extremely helpful in keeping me aware of important programs, people and initiatives.
What is a fun fact about you?
I am a self proclaimed expert on everything Grand Canyon National Park. Over my life time I have visited over 40 times. I solo hiked it end to end on my 40th birthday in 18 days and have hiked most of the 20 plus wilderness trails over the years. I have also Rafted it twice. I still visit every year.
If you are planning on attending Tri-Con in April, please let Scott know ASAP, thanks!
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Spring Membership Focus
Upcoming Membership Meetings/Events
April 9 regular club meeting theme is Membership Day: Bring a new member! The program will be announced shortly.
April 11 at 6:00pm: Mike & Sue Weidemann are hosting a tortilla-making event as a fundraiser for Anna’s year-end trip. $35/person, Limit of 40 attendees.
April 30 (5th Wednesday) 3 Fun Facts game - more information just below.
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2025 Valley View Mobile Meals Delivery Calendar
NOW IS THE TIME TO SIGN UP! - We REALLY need folks for next week - lot's of open days!!!
Nominations for this year's Avenues of Service Awards are due by May 1 this year. Watch this space for more detailed information soon. Now's the time to start thinking about possible nominees from Valley View!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
District Dispatch: The District is seeking more Rotarians to be involved in writing District Dispatch newsletter articles. If you are interested please contact Megs Lunn (admin.rotary6250.org@clubrunner.email). The April 2025 RI theme is "Environmental Month" and the May theme is "Youth Service Month." Submit articles to: admin@rotary6250.org
Pints for Polio fundraiser and social (After Hours Club). This year it will be at Pearl Street Brewery on Friday, March 21st, 6:30 to 9 pm with a tour, pint and music. For more information and to register: https://rotaryafterhours.org/event/pints-for-polio-at-pearl-street-brewery/
Rotary Poets Wanted: Do you have a poetic genius hiding inside? Well, now’s your moment to shine! The Rotary Poetry Awards 2025 are upon us. The event sponsor, the Rotary eClub of Innovation, is accepting poems from January 1st – March 31st of 2025. This year's categories are: The Magic of Rotary and an Open category.Visit https://poetrycompetition.org to learn more or to enter.
Sign up to Donate to theRotary blood drive on April 1st, NOTE: for every pint donated (or attempted) Rotary Works receives $10, and there are still 43 slots - $430 - available, so PLEASE sign up if you can!12-5 pm at Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church on French Island. Rotary will get $10.00 per pint of blood donated since The Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3). Web link to sign up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=RotaryBlood
TRI CON is April 25th- 26th in Brookfield, WI. Registration is still open.
Holmen Club Service Auction will take place on Friday, May 2. In the meantime, all Rotarians are welcome to visit the Holmen club for their "608 at 608" meeting on the 4th Wednesday of every month (6:08 pm at 608 Brewing in Holmen).
Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 21st - 25th.
Join us on Zoom here: https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkxvd0tmZXhWQ (Zoom Password is 469027)
Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.
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