How fitting that just a few days prior to Paul Harris' birthday, T-M Rotary welcomed another Paul Harris Fellow into the fold.  Greg Sommersberger received his first PHF from President MacFarlane on Tuesday, April 18th. In the photos below, Greg receives a certificate from Rotary International designating him as a Paul Harris Fellow for his contributions to The Rotary Foundation and a PHF pin. Congratulations, Greg!

 

Want to make some points at home and support another Rotary Club in the process?  Greg Sommersberger is the link to help you do just that!

 

Fifteen dollars will get you a dozen roses delivered in time for Mother's Day, and you will help support the North Shore Rotary Club.  Contact Greg for details.

Kurt Barikmo, Business Services Consultant in the Department of Workforce Development-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, makes a point during his presentation last Tuesday.  Barikmo serves as a point of contact for employers in the Milwaukee Seven County Region providing information regarding DWD-DVR Services, Fidelity Bonding, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and various grant opportunities available for Wisconsin employers.

 

Employment in Wisconsin is 5.2% higher than the national average.  Persons with disabilities comprise 20% of the population. Twenty million families have at least one member with a disability.  Most important, people with disabilities want to work and maintain their employment.  Barikmo outlined several programs that could be funded through the DWD-DVR, including relocation from another area or state, youth on-the-job training, internships, Fidelity Bonding, and Work Opportunity Tax Credits.