Madeline Uraneck is an educator and writer who has visited sixty-four countries through her role as International Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, several Peace Corps assignments, and her passion for world travel. She greeted the group with "tashi deleke," which translates to "auspicious blessings." Madeline, along with Tenzin Tamdin, a former Tibetan refugee who immigrated to the U.S., shared their wonderful story of friendship with the club.
Human trafficking has been selected as Rotary’s next global initiative, following the incredible work we are close to finishing with polio eradication. We acknowledge that we are not the expert in this area, but know that we can play the important role of convener, bringing together and supporting those who are already working on human trafficking.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: BOARD MEETINGS: The board meets this Thursday at 7am at Ezekiel. All are welcome! ELECTION RESULTS: After a paper ballot election, Heather announced the unanimous selection of JW Matheson as our president-elect nominee for 2018-2019. YOUTH EXCHANGE: Five River Falls students have applied for the summer Short Term Exchange Program! PORCH PARTY: The club gala (“Porch Party”) is just around the corner! We rely on members to secure sponsorships, sell tickets, donate items for the auction and raffle, and help out at the event. The planning committee will meet immediately after today’s meeting. STRIVE: STRIVE meets this Wednesday from 1:25-2:50 at RFHS. Randy Cudd is this month’s guest speaker! SAVE THE DATES: - 5:01 Club = this Thurs, 12/21 @ Junior’s - District Mid-Term = Sat, 1/13 - Human Trafficking Summit – Fri, 2/23 - Club Gala (“Porch Party”) = Fri, 2/23 - Conference of Clubs = Thurs-Fri, 4/19-20 BACKPACK THANK YOU: Rick W. thanked the club on behalf of the Backpack Program; the holiday backpacks are loaded and ready for the long holiday break! NO MEETING ON 12/26: Don’t forget that there is no meeting on Tues, 12/26. Merry Christmas and we’ll see you on Tues, 1/2! FOUNDATION REMIDNER: Tax-deductible year-end gifts to The Rotary Foudnation can be made online through midnight Sun, 12/31! Login at myrotary.org to ensure your gift is connected to your Rotary membership.
President Heather Logelin called the meeting to order. Max Neuhaus shared a devotion, after which Heather led the pledge, 4-way test and club mission statement. GUESTS: EmmaBecker, Rochester Rotary Paul Perez, DGE Nominee Judie Babcock, Former Member Ana Novoa, Exchange Student
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