JUNE 2ND MEETING-ROTARY ON THE ROAD-FVTC PUBLIC SAFETY TRANING CENTER

 

Check out FVTC’s new Public Safety Training Center.  This center is the only center in the US that provides an integrated approach to training criminal justice, firefighting, and emergency medical personnel in the same setting.  The center is a huge asset to the Fox Cities, both because of its role in training new and existing public safety professionals from our area, and also because of its draw at a regional, state, and national level. Sign-up sheets will be available at our next meeting.

HANDS OVER THE FOX EVENT - MAY 17, 2015

 

This is an event to remember lives lost and help the community move forward after a tragic shooting took the lives of Jonathan & Olivia Stoffel and Adam Bentdahl on the Trestle Trail in Menasha, Wisconsin.

 

Date:

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

 

Time:

Program to begin at 7 p.m.
(We highly suggest you plan to arrive on either side of the bridge trail no later than 6:30 p.m. because of the large expected crowd; shuttles will start at 5 p.m. – scroll down for parking information

 

Location:

Trestle Trail Bridge, Menasha, WI

 

Details:

On Sunday, May 17, community members will gather on both sides of the Trestle Trail Bridge beginning at 6:30 p.m.

At 7 p.m., there will be a brief invocation, then people will be asked to walk onto the bridge from either side until both sides meet in the middle

Hands will be joined and raised during a moment of silence in honor of the lives lost. Nearby churches are asked to ring their bells at 7:33 p.m.; immediately following, boaters and kayakers in the surrounding water will collectively sound their horns as another sign of community strength and support.

MAY 19th MEETING-OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS-SENIORS

 

On May 19^th, the Youth Service and Education committee will be presenting awards to area high school seniors.  The Outstanding Student Award recognizes students from the Appleton area high schools who have excelled in academics, extra-curricular activities and community service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

·         District Conference is May 15-17 here in Appleton at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel.  Please visit the website at http://www.ridistrict6220.org/ to register. Our numbers are still low and we would LOVE to show our support to Rotary at this conference.

·         The Family of Rotary Committee invites you and your family to join us at the Timber Rattlers Stadium on Thursday, May 14th for an evening of baseball, food and family fun.  The pre-game tailgate picnic is 5:30-7pm with game time at 7:05 p.m.  For only $12 per person you get a reserved seat and a great picnic dinner.  Bring your own beverages. Please report to the tailgate area outside the stadium on the third base side. Dinner & tickets will be ready for you when you arrive. Pay for tickets at the game. Reservations are required as we have 50 tickets available.  Sign up by Friday, May 8^th at club meetings on Apr. 28^th or May 5^th or by emailing Meghan at rotaryappleton@gmail.com

·         Bimal Rajbhandari, Rotaract student from Lawrence University, is raising money for the earthquake victims in Nepal, his home.  Please follow him on his Facebook page if you are interested in helping. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nepal-Relief/1431020890533768

·         On May 12^th the Service Above Self Committee has a volunteer opportunity for the Old Glory Honor Flight. They need volunteers to sort the mail for the 90 WWII and Korean Vets.  On May 14^th there will be a parade to show support to the Veterans as they arrive back in Appleton between 7:30-8.  Please come to show your support.  The committee needs volunteers to help with the take down of the event.  I am attaching the link for further information regarding this event: http://www.oldgloryhonorflight.org/.  If you are interested in volunteering please email Nancy Leipzig at nancy.leipzig@communitycareinc.org.

·         Thursday, May 7^th – National Day of Prayer – on the beautiful Trestle Trail Bridge in Menasha.  Hands will be joined at 5:30 and have 15 minutes of prayer for our Nation, leaders, community and for the families of the senseless tragedy that took place Sunday evening.
Following prayer let’s all share a meal together at Fritse Park, West side of the bridge. Bring a lawn chair and something to pass. Things to bring…Hot dogs – buns Ketchup – Mustard Potato Salad – Chips or Some yummy dessert! All let overs will go to local food pantries.

·         John Trantow, Terri Trantow’s husband, has recently passed away.  Our condolences to the family.

MAY BIRTHDAYS

 

Be sure to wish the following Rotarians Happy Birthday this month:  Andy Rossmeissl (5/02), Tom Berkedal (5/07), Nancy Heykes (5/07), John Ulness (5/10), Jake Woodford (5/10), Tom Scheetz (5/13), Jennifer Stephany (5/16), Deb Johnson (5/17), Walt Rugland (5/18), Tom Simon (5/20), Mary Beth Leopold (5/20), Tom Boldt (5/26), Dennis Episcopo (5/27), Joe Mauthe (5/30) and Rick Stark (5/31).

 

YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS - OUTSTANDING JUNIORS

Today, the Youth Services and Education Awards Committee recognized 2 outstanding juniors from each of the five Appleton high schools.  The recipients of these awards were chosen by these schools to recognize students for their superior academic achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, a striving for excellence, high ethical standards and service to others through involvement in school, church and community activities.  These students bring new meaning to the word “balance”.  They are athletes, musicians, writers, actors, leaders, community servants and of course students.   Congratulations to the following recipients:

Appleton East

Larissa Davis

Trevor Suess

 

Appleton North

Grace Garvey

Megan Gundrum

 

Appleton West

Nolan Erlers

Cerise Siamof

 

Fox Valley Lutheran

Karenna Lillo

Kyle Favorite

 

Xavier

Megan Farr

Nicolas VandeHey

 

Thanks to the Youth Services and Education Awards Committee for arranging the Youth Recognition Award programs: Sonia Barham (Chair), Bill Breider, Bret Buxton, Mary Downs, Ralph DeMarco, Joe Mauthe, Meghan Warner and Jeff Werner.  A special thank you to Fox Valley Technical College and staff members for their donation of printing services and materials. 

THE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN

The Center for Grieving Children is a safe place for children, teens and their families to find compassionate peer support, engage in commemorative activities, gain information about the grieving process, and express feelings and experiences in an accepting environment.  The program is for children 3-18 years of age and the adults who care for them at no charge.  The Center has an evening program called Family Night which occurs on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-8 pm during the school year.  Family Night begins with a shared meal and visits from therapy dogs.  Participants then break up into five age groups with adults having their own groups as well.  Trained facilitators and volunteers lead these groups through activities designed for the sharing of feelings, life experiences and memories.  These activities often include arts, crafts, interactive games and discussion.  Each Family Night then ends with a candlelight commemorative ceremony.  During the summer the events are held on the third Tuesday of each month.  Volunteers are the heart of the program.  They create a safe and caring place.  Last year over 150 people participated and 80-97% of the families agreed they have been helped.  If you are interested in helping this great organization you can visit their website at www.cgcfoxvalley.org.