TM Rotary News - December 4, 2017 (Dec 04, 2017)

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TM Rotary - 12/4 Important Notices

Posted by Nicholas Robinson

There is another group meeting at the Country Club on Tuesday, December 5th. Please plan to arrive a little earlier than normal to allow yourself time to find a parking spot.

Please note, there will not be a newsletter sent next week, December 11th, as Nick Robinson will be out of town from December 5th through December 13th.

Lastly, please note that there will be no meeting on Tuesday, December 26th.

A Season of Giving: The Rotary Foundation

"How many of you did not have food on Thanksgiving? How many of you have gone without food this year?" Ellen McFarlane started her presentation on the Rotary Foundation and the significance of this season of giving.

At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President Arch C. Klumph propsed to set up an endowment for the purpose of doing good in the World. In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International. In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F "Daddy" Allen, later grew into Easter Seals. When Rotary Founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to the Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial fund was created to build the foundation.

Evolution of Foundation Programs

In 1947, the Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships. In 1965-66, the programs Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of the Rotary Foundation, were all launched.

1978 saw the introduction of the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio. The PolioPlus program was launched in 1985 with the goal of eradicating Polio.

1987-88 brought about the very first peace forums, leading to the Rotary Peace Fellowships. In 2013, new district, global and packaged grnts enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world's greatest needs.

Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion.

Thiensville-Mequon Rotarians are highly encouraged to establish recurring or one-time donations to the Rotary Foundation via Rotary.Org. Donations can be auto-deducted from one's bank account or credit card.

Rotary Foundation's areas of focus include: Promoting Peace; Fighting Disease; Providing Clean Water; Saving Mothers and Children; Supporting Education and Growing Local Economies.

TM Rotary Food Drive: November 28th Update

Azinger: 310 total

Hage: 267 total

O'Leary: 693 total

Club total: 1260

December is Rotary Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Posted by District Governor, Jeff Reed

Rotary is dedicated to fighting and preventing disease. Disease Prevention and Treatment is one of Rotary’s Six Area of Focus. Disease and illness results in pain and injury. Prolonged severe illness may result in loss of employment and income. It affects families. It affects quality of life.

Rotary and Rotarians are committed to helping people to live healthy lives. Our signature project in this area is Polio Eradication. But polio is not the only disease or aspect of healthy living on which Rotarians have expended energies.

One way in which Rotarians have elected to provide attention to an area of concern is through a Rotarian Action Group (RAG). A Rotary Action Group (RAG) is a voluntary organization that functions independently of Rotary International. Each RAG establishes its own rules, dues requirements, and administrative structure. RAGs are composed of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who are experts in a particular field. Group members share their expertise by collaborating with clubs and districts on service projects.

https://my.rotary.org/en/take-action/empower-leaders/join-rotarian-action-group

There are more than a dozen Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) committed to disease prevention and treatment. Here is a list of RAGs: https://my.rotary.org/en/rotarian-action-groups Here are eight of the many RAGs that address health issues:

· Alzheimer's/Dementia RAG. They provide information and support to Rotarians on dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Members use their knowledge, experience and leadership to fight Alzheimer's disease and dementia. http://adrag.org/

· RAG for Blindness Prevention. This RAG helps prevent blindness and promotes eye health and vision worldwide. http://www.rag4bp.org/

· RAG of Dental Volunteers. These volunteers provide humanitarian dental service throughout the world. http://ragdv.com/

· RAG for Diabetes. This RAG provides has commitment to education, identification, and treatment of diabetes. They are especially concerned about diabetes among children in developing countries. They work with the International Diabetes Federation. http://ragdiabetes.org/

· Rotarians for Hearing RAG. These Rotarians promote hearing help for children and adults with hearing loss. http://www.ifrahl.org/

· RAG on Mental Health Initiatives. The mission of RAGMHI is to act as a worldwide resource for Rotarians in the field of mental health and mental illness to promote, protect, restore, and to help re-build the lost human capital to make a happier and healthier world. http://ragonmentalhealth.org/

· RAG for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness. These Rotarians work to make people aware of MS and improve the lives of People with MS. https://rotary-ragmsa.org/

· Polio Survivors and Associates RAG. These Rotarians are dedicated to permanently ending polio. They focus on improving the health and well-being of polio survivors. http://www.rotarypoliosurvivors.com/

Do you have a passion in one of these areas? Can you contribute you knowledge, skills and expertise to one of these RAGs? Check it out today. This is another way in which we can serve as Rotarians in the focused area of Disease Prevention and Treatment.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Jeff Reed

District Governor, RID 6270

District 6270 Offering $30,000 Global Grant Scholarship and Scholarly Stipends

Posted by District 6270 Site

Rotary clubs of Southeastern Wisconsin (District 6270) will award one scholar a $30,000 Global Grant Scholarship (GGS) formerly known as a Rotary “Ambassadorial Scholarship” for matriculation Fall 2018. The purpose of the Global Grant Scholarship, a graduate-level study opportunity often outside the US, is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas, within one of Rotary’s six area of focus.

Additionally, several Scholarly Stipends (SS) may be awarded throughout the year ($2-3000) to provide an opportunity for the applicant to: travel to attend a conference to present an accepted paper, fund coursework, or fund a short-term volunteer opportunity, all within one of Rotary’s six area of focus.

Applicants hold at least an undergraduate degree or anticipate graduation within the coming year. To be eligible applicant must be a resident in OR have strong ties to SE Wisconsin. Experience (professional or volunteer) in the field of study is required. Applicant can not be related to a Rotarian but can be a member of Rotaract.

Application deadline for the Global Grant Scholarship is January 15, 2018; Interviews are Saturday, January 27, 2081 or Feb. 3, 2018. Scholarly Stipend applications are due and reviewed quarterly (January15, May 15, August 15, and November 15).

To learn more about the scholarships’ criteria, process, eligibility, etc. go to the Rotary District 6270 Scholarship page OR contact Rotary District 6270 Scholarship Chair, Karen Plunkett 414-403-4878 scholarshipchair@rotary6270.org

Dec 05, 2017

Joe Russell

Lincoln's Legacy - State Bar of Wisconsin

Dec 12, 2017

Bob Blazich

The Historic District of Thiensville & The Mequon-Thiensville Historical Society

Dec 26, 2017

No Meeting This Week

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Pledge

December 5th

Mobley, Van

December 12

Naggs, Karle

December 19

O'Connor, David

Prayer/Inspiration

December 5th

Davis, Todd

December 12

Gannon, Daniel

December 19

Hage, Kristine

Greeter

December 5

Wiese, John

December 12

Witte, George

December 19

Azinger, Samuel

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