ROTARY CLUB OF APPLETON

COMMITTEE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Club Service Committees

Attendance Committee Matt Rehbein, Chair – 766-4646

This committee shall devise means for encouraging attendance at all Rotary meetings including attendance at district conferences, inter-city meetings and International Conventions by all club members. This committee shall especially encourage attendance at regular meetings of this club and attendance at regular meetings of other clubs when unable to attend meetings of this club; keep all members informed on attendance requirements; promote better incentives for good attendance; and seek to ascertain and remove conditions that contribute to unsatisfactory attendance.

Budget Committee Ken Stolzman, Chair - 739-6060

To assist the board in preparing the annual financial budget for the club for the forthcoming year.

Club Bulletin Committee Roy Valitchka, Chair – 733-0568

This committee shall endeavor, through the publishing of a weekly club bulletin, to stimulate interest and improve attendance; announce the program of the forthcoming meeting; relate highlights of the previous meeting; promote fellowship; contribute to the Rotary education of all members; and report news of the club, of its members and of the worldwide Rotary program.

Family of Rotary Committee Tony Gonzalez, Chair - 733-4481

The goal of the Family of Rotary Committee is to provide opportunities for Rotarians to introduce their families to the functions and projects in Rotary, creating an opportunity to make Rotary a life-affirming experience for the entire family. The committee shall develop new activities and coordinate with existing club services and activities to support the goals and mission of Rotary, and at the same time promote Rotarian retention and the building of better friendships.  

Finance Committee Tom Berkedal, Chair – 735-9511

This committee shall assist the treasurer in the preparation of periodic financial statements of the club for presentation to the board and to the membership; shall review the finances of the club and its foundations and trusts; and report to the board on their review quarterly.

Fund-Raising Committee Tonya Dedering, Chair - 735-5695

The club annually sponsors one major fund-raising event. We are not known as a club running food booths, selling items or asking members to participate in a variety of fund-raising activities. The reverse raffle offers Rotarians and their spouses, significant others or guests an evening of refreshments, fellowship and opportunities to win valuable prizes. The proceeds from the reverse raffle go to Rotary Club of Appleton projects or to one or more specific funds of the Appleton Rotary Foundation.

Greeters Committee John Keller, Chair – 730-8162

This committee shall provide hospitality at the entrance to the meeting room; shall assist the Sergeant-at-Arms in the arrangements to be made for the conduct of the luncheon and meeting; and shall extend hospitality of the club and assist all guests and visiting Rotarians at the club meetings.

Invocation Committee Larry Matthews, Chair – 739-3104

This committee shall arrange for an invocation to be presented at all luncheon and dinner meetings of the club.

Membership / Classification Committee

Jon Kester 739-3241 / Ray Durkee 727-0904, Co-Chairs

This committee shall consider all proposals for membership from the personal side and shall thoroughly investigate the character, business, social and community standing, and general eligibility of all persons proposed for membership and shall report their decisions on all applications to the board. Also, this committee shall, as early as possible, but no later than August 31 of each year, make a classification survey of the community; shall compile from the survey a roster of filled and unfilled classifications; shall review, where necessary, existing classifications represented in the club; and shall counsel with the board on all classification problems.

Mentoring Committee Jim Dreyer, Chair – 734-4049

To help the club inform new members after initiation so that they can become better Rotarians.

Music Committee Rollie Tonnell, Chair – 734-3359

This committee shall arrange for the music and songs at all regular club meetings including musical instrumentation and song leading. The committee will also assist the other committees in arranging for music at all special meetings of the club, when desired.

Orientation Committee Donna Kidder, Chair - 989-1450

This committee shall review continually the club roster of filled and unfilled classifications and shall take positive action to initiate and present to the board the names of suitable persons to fill unfilled classifications.

Programs Committee Ken Johnston, Chair – 734-4981

This committee shall prepare and arrange the programs for the regular and special meetings of the club.

Public Relations Committee

Lisa Weiner 832-2849 / Linda Kennedy 735-1311, Co-Chairs

This committee shall devise and carry into effect, plans to give the general public information about Rotary, its history, object and scope and to secure proper publicity for the club.

Recognitions Committee Bill Hodgkiss, Chair – 832-9445

The Rotary Club of Appleton Recognitions Committee is dedicated to identifying, evaluating and honoring exemplary Rotarian and Non-Rotarian community leaders who have distinguished themselves in one or more of the Rotary Avenues of Service*. Recognition will come in the form of a presentation of the Charles and Patricia Heeter Outstanding Community Leadership Award and will be accompanied by a donation to the Rotary International Foundation in the name of the recipient. The Committee will elect to use any vehicle of recognition available through Rotary International, including but not limited to the Paul Harris Fellowship, or any other recognized form of Rotary International award.

Rotary History / Information Committee Wayne Defferding, Chair – 731-6944

This committee shall maintain a written and photographic history of all significant activities and add to our collection of information presently at the Outagamie County Historical Society.

This committee shall also devise and carry out plans: (1) To give prospective members information about the privileges and responsibilities of membership in a Rotary club; (2) to give the members, especially the new members, adequate understanding of the privileges and responsibilities of membership; (3) to give the members information about Rotary, its history, object, scope and activities; and (4) to give the members information as to developments in the administrative operations of Rotary International.

Stunts Committee John McFadden, Chair – 739-8695

This committee shall seek to enliven club meetings through providing occasional humorous skits and sketches. The committee is also in charge of a portion of the meeting at which new officers are inducted.

Visitation Committee Merle Mueller, Chair - 739-9704

This committee which falls under fellowship activities is made up of several club members representing several disciplines (i.e. ministerial to medical) and probably could use others who are younger and on the younger member “grapevine”. Our main duties include visiting ailing members and their families, sending out sympathy cards in case of death, and best wishes for a speedy recovery in other cases. We depend on the input of all club members and if appropriate make announcements at meetings.

Vocational Service Committees

Arts & Arts Awards Committee Susan Stockton, Chair - 730-3777

This committee will promote the attainment of excellence in the pursuit of the fine arts and will devise programs to assist members of this club in the understanding and appreciation of the practice of the visual and aural arts.

Courtesy Awards Committee Lisa Van Beek, Chair – 996-1188

This committee recognizes sales people and others who work with the public and have exhibited special courtesy or consideration to customers or individuals served.

Rotary Nonprofit Advisors Rik Klein, Chair - 882-5228

This committee serves Fox Valley nonprofit organizations by providing access to Rotary members with nonprofit board member experience, who provide counseling in areas such as organization, planning, board member and volunteer recruitment, marketing and resource development.

Scholarship Committee Jeff Esker, Chair – 997-0668

This committee shall promote excellence in education through providing recognition of academic prowess and assisting the directors of the Appleton Rotary Foundation in granting scholarships to qualified students.

Community Service Committees

Children with Disabilities Committee

Yvette Dunlap 832-4332 / Mark McGinnis 832-5152, Co-Chairs

The mission of this committee is to develop and carry out projects that benefit mentally and physically challenged children in Appleton and the immediate surrounding area. The projects are funded with income from the Helen Thom Trust.

Community Service Committee

Lisa Cruz 731-2771 / Shane Lathrop 735-9799, Co-Chairs

This committee will solicit, investigate and recommend opportunities for our club to support initiatives within the Appleton community and fund those activities approved with funding from the Community Service Fund. Such funds will be made available to the committee based on the parameters established by the Appleton Rotary Foundation and Grants Review Committee guidelines.

Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center Jennifer Stephany, Chair – 954-9112

Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center Committee - This Committee will promote and support the Center and its members by organizing volunteer opportunities which will help the Center grow and develop.  The Committee will also identify opportunities for the Center and its members to assist in Club diversity programming and activities.

Health and Wellness Committee Mike Hanson, Chair – 720-1733

This committees goal is to promote development of overall personal wellness as a means for members of our community to lead healthier lives.

Youth Service & Education Awards Committee Chris Platten, Chair – 739-3396

The purpose of this committee is to provide recognition, support and encouragement of Appleton’s youth through the Bright Futures and Outstanding Achievement Awards given to youth from all Appleton High Schools.

International Service Rotary Foundation Committees

Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee Rich Redman, Chair – 968-6811

This committee promotes Rotary International’s Ambassadorial Scholarship program, reviews applicants and selects a candidate to represent our club in District competition. Should our candidate win the scholarship, a committee representative will become his or her local liaison/counselor for the year abroad.

Group Study Exchange Committee

Jay Drzewiecki 734-2555 / Carl Stapel 1-800-440-3340, Co-Chairs

Bi-annually our club joins with District 6220 in establishing a Group Study Exchange whereby non-Rotarian professional, business people are provided with the opportunity to study for six weeks in a foreign country. The group member’s stay in Rotarian homes in the host country. The following year District 6220 invites Rotarians from a foreign country to study for six weeks in communities forming our district territory. Rotarians have an opportunity for world fellowship by offering to host study group members in their homes for up to a week during the exchange.

Rotary International Foundation Committee Dick Calder, Chair –739-7000

This committee was formed to devise and carry out programs to increase awareness and educate our club members about the work of the RI Foundation by placing articles in the weekly Gusto, frequently presenting announcements at weekly meetings, and scheduling our club’s observance of The Rotary Foundation Month (November).

Sharing Around (the World) Medical Project (SAMP)

Carol Busey 739-8617 / Ron Altenburg 996-1164, Co-Chairs

The purpose of this committee is to distribute recycled medical supplies and equipment to third world countries.

World Service Committee B. S. Sridhar, Chair – (920) 424-0199

The committee was formed to initiate, investigate, plan, coordinate and implement new and existing opportunities for our club’s international service activities. By helping our club serve on an international basis, we will promote peace and goodwill among all people.

Rotary Youth Exchange Committees

Rotary Youth Exchange Committee Steve Taylor, Chair – 729-1100

Annually our club sponsors one outbound and one inbound high school student for a year’s stay abroad. Students from Appleton’s public and private high schools as well as children of Rotary members are recruited as candidates. While a student may indicate a country he or she might like to visit, Rotary International makes the determination of destination. The student must not have reached his or her 18th birthday before leaving for the country. The student pays airfare and expense money for the stay. Rotarian families host the student for a period of three months during the in-country stay. The host Rotary club sponsors the youth and also provides a monthly stipend as spending money. This program is an excellent example of world service and fellowship. Rotarians are encouraged to become host families and also encourage all high school age youths to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Rotary Youth Leadership Conference John Mielke, Chair – 734-6228

To encourage, assist and train selected youth leaders, and potential youth leaders, in responsible and effective leadership; to publicly recognize the high qualities of the many young people who are rendering service to their communities as youth leaders; and to demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth.