ROTARY CLUB OF APPLETON

Service Above Self GUSTO

April 8, 2008 Upcoming Programs April 15 Empire Room Bright Future Awards Thumbnail: Deborah Wetter Thought of the Day – Chuck Valenti-Hein April 22 Empire Room African Adventure – Don Herrling Thought of the Day – Beth Schnorr Officers 2007-2008 President Jeff Schulz Vice President Shipra Seefeldt Past President Jeff Werner Secretary Curt Detjen Treasurer Tom Berkedal Directors Ron Altenburg Dawn Doberstein Gail Enke Peter Kelly Dan Nisler Gail Popp Matt Rehbein Dave Willems Sergeant-At-Arms Dave Aardappel RYE Student Alek Kozak - 830-7939 Rejoice Ngesi - 830-1119 Admin. Assistant Kathy Dreyer Phone/Fax 731-4427 kdreyer1@juno.com Rotarians of the Year Mark Harris/Gail Popp Downtown Gusto Kathy Dreyer, Editor Dist. 6220, Club 2656 P. O. Box 703 Appleton, WI 54912 www.appletonrotary.org Meets Tuesday Noon Radisson Paper Valley

THUMBNAIL: MELINDA TEMPELIS Mindy was born in Milwaukee the oldest of three children. For a few years, her family lived in Boston then moved to Wauwatosa where Mindy graduated from Wauwatosa East High School. After graduation, she went to U. W. Madison and majored in political science. Mindy participated in the Wisconsin Band and marched in the 1999 Rose Bowl. She continued her education in Madison receiving her Master’s in Public Administration from the School of Public Affairs and her law degree. After graduating, Mindy moved to Appleton and is currently the Deputy District Attorney for the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office. She primarily prosecutes domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse cases and also trains. Her brothers are also prosecutors. In a few weeks, she will be heading to Greece where in 1916 her grandfather immigrated from at the age of 16. COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE The mission of the Community Service Committee is to 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. Shane Lathrop, Co-Chair of the Community Service Committee presented grant checks to 6 organizations. ARC Fox Cities - $500.00 For their community education kids on the block program. Community Clothes Closet - $500.00 To provide clothing to low income, homes, Hmong refugees, elderly and children in emergency homes. LEAVEN - $500.00 Emergency Transportation Fund Rebuilding Together Fox Cities- $500.00 To complete home modifications so that people can stay in their homes longer. NAMI of Fox Valley - $500.00 Support parents as advocates and resources for kids program (SPARK). and Resources for Kids (SPARK) Fox Valley Literacy Council - $150.00 To purchase white erase boards and supplies for 2 classrooms.

MEETING NOTICES · The Rotary Non-Profit Advisors will meet on Tuesday, April 15 at 11:00 a.m. · The Children with Disabilities Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:15 a.m. · The Arts and Arts Awards Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. HISTORY MINUTE Last month, Wayne Defferding talked about the formation of districts. Today he discussed our district – District 6220. In 1915, our district consisted of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Upper Michigan and Central Canada. In 1968, the boundaries changed to Appleton Breakfast (the southernmost), Manistique, Michigan (easternmost), Ironwood, Michigan (westernmost) and Calumet / Laurium / Keweenaw (northernmost). In 1915, the first club in District 6220 was formed in Wausau and the second in Marquette on March 1, 1916. Our club has had 7 District Governors: Paul Groth (1990-1991), Richard Calder (1986-1987), Hartley Barker (1970-1971), Mitchell Gorrow (1962-1963), Carl Schroeder (1956-1957), J. B. MacLauren (1933-1934) and Lee Rasey (1925-1926). GUESTS, VISITORS AND MAKE-UPS Guests today were Karen Aspenson, John Erchul, Alek Kozak, Rejoice Ngesi, Frank Rippl, Tiffany Niederwerfer with Terry Bergen, Bill Wilson with Terry Dawson, Trey Neher with Curt Detjen, Ethel Himmel with Barb Kelly, Lisa Murphy with Sue Lynch and Mike Watts with Donna Stammer. Visiting us today was Morgan Burrows (who brought 5 guests from India) from Neenah and Robert DeJong and Marty O’Brien from Appleton West. Making up this week was Ray Durkee in Maui, Hawaii, John Fuller in Stevens Point, David Hackney, Nancy Johnshoy, Chuck Lewis, Lynn Peters and Jerry Smith on e-Club, Steve Rieth and Rick Stark in Sanibel, Florida and Carl Stapel in Oshkosh.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

· Someone left a pair of glasses at the meeting on Tuesday. If they belong to you, contact Kathy Dreyer at 731-4427.

· Rejoice Ngesi, our inbound RYE student, shared a motivational story of how to stay focused in life.

· The Rotarian of the Year is awarded at the end of the President’s term. Members being considered should have demonstrated outstanding service as a Rotarian during the concluding Rotary year. Such service would reflect exceptional leadership for a major club project or multiple projects, exceptional service in a key leadership role within the club, or noteworthy contribution to the community in the name of the Club. While nomination by the President and ratified by the Recognitions Committee, the choice would readily be a consensus choice of the general membership based upon the candidate’s service as a Rotarian during the past year. If you have any suggestions, please forward them to President Jeff at jeffarch@martenson-eisele.com.

· The Family of Rotary Committee is planning a number of activities to involve families and build better friendships. The committee is coordinating and encouraging members of our downtown club to attend Appleton West Rotary's annual golf outing. It will be held Tuesday, May 20 at Butte Des Morts Country Club. Singles, twosomes, foursomes are all welcome! For details, please e-mail Joe Pankratz at joe@avenuejewelers.com. On Tuesday, May 27, a pizza party is being planned prior to packing for SAMP. Children need to be at least 12 years of age to pack. On Saturday, June 14, the committee is getting members and their families together for the All American Outdoor Concert at the Fox Cities Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

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REVERSE RAFFLE

The Reverse Raffle will be held on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Technical College. The proceeds of the 2008 Reverse Raffle will benefit the Etta Project, the 2007/2008 and the 2008/2009 Every Rotarian Every Year campaign, the Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center, SAMP and the Community Service Fund. Tickets cost $100 which admits 2 adults and will be available at next week’s meeting. We are in need of silent auction items (please contact Nancy Johnshoy)). Items have included Packer items, event tickets, time shares/vacation homes, art, jewelry, professional/personal services and unique experiences. The Seasons and Lemon Grass Restaurants have volunteered to be our bingo sponsors and friend sponsors include Schenck, Virchow Krause, Fox Valley Technical College, SECURA, M&I Wealth Management, Nicolet National Bank, U. S. Oil and Affinity Health. In kind sponsors include Fast Signs, Fox Valley Technical College and Willems Marketing. We are still looking for more corporate/individual sponsors (please contact JoEllen Wollangk/Tonya Dedering). Let’s help make this year’s Reverse Raffle a success!

SEVEN DAY NOTICE

The following individuals have been proposed for membership in Rotary. They have passed all committees and unless an objection in writing is submitted to the secretary within 7 days, these members will be admitted to the Rotary Club of Appleton.

Stephen White of N7756 State Park Road, Sherwood, WI 54169 ihas been proposed into membership by Roger Van Vreede. He would enter under the classification of Public Gardens.

Greg Vandenberg of 1509 E. Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140 has been proposed into membership by Alan Blake. He would enter under the classification of Hospital – Foundation.

Paul Hillmer of 4711 N. Tanglewood Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 has been proposed into membership by Gail Enke and Jay Drzewiecki. He would enter under the classification of Banking – Mortgage.

RYE STUDENT UPDATE – HALEY DOMNICK

I know it’s been quite some time since I have written to you all. I think the last time I talked to some of you was when I called come for Easter! Which by the way... Happy late Easter to all of you I didn't talk to. Sorry about that.

Not too much new is going on here. For the week of Easter here I went to Cordoba (another ¨state¨) with my family for a vacation. We stayed in a really nice resort type place with a really pretty view of the mountains over looking the city. And for being fall at this time it was still really hot, so we were in the pool most of the time. After about a half a week in Cordoba we went to La Pampa to visit some friends of my family. There, there wasn't much that we did because La Pampa is more of countryside stuff and not much to do but it was still fun because I hung out with the daughter of the family and her friends so that made it fun.

But after all my vacation off of school I had to go back. jaja. So now I am in school again. So far I am liking this year a lot more because I understand a lot more and with that I am able to do more as well! But other than normal school stuff and have been hanging out with my friends a lot and using what time I have left here with them!! Because after these next three months I don't know what I am going to do without them!! So we are taking it day by day with the fun!

Sometime this week I am also planning on baking for my family. I'm still waiting for my Mac and Cheese and Peanut butter from the mail, but I think I will make them some Sloppy Joes and Banana Bread! When I told my host Mom about Banana Bread she was really excited because they don't have any type of food with bananas.

So overall everything is still going really good. I'm loving the Argentina life!