ROTARY CLUB OF APPLETON

Service Above Self GUSTO

April 22, 2008 Upcoming Programs April 29 Empire Room Outagamie County Sheriff’s Dept. – Brad Gehring Thought of the Day – Jim Perry May 6 Michiels Fox Banquets Walking – Mark Fenton Thought of the Day – Bob Pedersen 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 - 738-9868 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

AFRICAN ADVENTURE Twenty-five years ago, Don and Eileen Herrling made their first trip to Kenya with a professional photographer primarily to photograph animals. In 2007, they revisited Kenya and saw many changes due to political instability (i.e. violence, poverty, lack of jobs, corruption and tribalism). The presidential election was held on December 27, 2007 where incumbent President Mwai Kibaki won despite Raila Odinga claiming Kibaki stole the election. More than 1,000 people were killed and 300,000 people displaced after this election. About 58% of the people in Kenya live on less than $2.00 per day and only 42% have access to clean drinking water. The literacy rate is about 83%. The life expectancy is about 52 years and 51% of the population is aged under 18. Kenya is home to about 70 tribes. The Samburu tribe lives in a group of huts made of branches, mud and dung surrounded by a fence made of thorn bushes. They still dress and make fire in their traditional style. Visitors pay the chief to come into the village. About 10% of the population of Kenya is Muslims. There are many greenhouses since about 70% of the flowers are exported - a $360 million industry. People travel to Kenya because it contains some the last unspoiled wildlife areas in the world. Kenya is often described as “all of Africa in one country”. Kenya is located on the equator and has 32 million people with 50 indigenous tribes. It is best known for its wildlife sanctuaries, game parks and reserves. When Don and Eileen traveled through Nairobi, the vehicle never stopped and they never got out. Carjackings and some violence occurred at some of the camps. While traveling through Kenya, they saw coffee, pineapple and barley fields. They also photographed many animals and birds: zebroid (half horse and half zebra), pigmy hippos, impalas, leopards, giraffes, crocodiles, baboons, gazelles, elephants, lions, zebras, white rhinos, cheetahs, wildebeests, white pelicans, eagles among others. There are over 1,080 species of birds in Kenya. They traveled by plane to the Masai Mara Game Preserve. The visitors enjoyed a bush dinner and Masai warriors danced and sang. The elders make the major decisions for the village. The plains and mountains of Kenya support a greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere on the African continent. Hopefully, this natural beauty will continue to survive for future generations.

MEETING NOTICES · The Sharing Around (the World) Medical Project will pack on Tuesday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Goodwill Industries located at 1351 W. Spencer Street in Appleton. · The Rotary Club of Appleton Board will meet on Monday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. at American National Bank. · The Program Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. · The Rotary Non-Profit Advisors will meet on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. INDUCTIONS Today, the Rotary Club of Appleton inducted Ray DeRoche and Trey Neher. Ray is a Sales Associate with Custom Business Systems, Inc. and Trey is the Senior Marketing Manager at SECURA. Welcome! Ray DeRoche Trey Neher Photo: Don Herrling Photo: Don Herrling GUESTS, VISITORS AND MAKE-UPS Guests today were Frank Rippl, Tom Frawley with Doug Dugal, Peggy Fenlon with Chick Fenlon, Eileen Herrling with Don Herrling, Steve Burkhardt with Tim Higgins, Steve Johnshoy with Nancy Johnshoy, Cynthia Mueller with Barb Kelly, Lance Mueller with Ally Mueller, Stephen Savides with Dan Nisler and Lloyd Hualks with Jan Smith. Visiting us today was – no one. Making up this week was Nancy Boyce, Ann Dake and Tim Reich on E-Club and Mary Harp-Jirschele in Neenah.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

· 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. This would count as a meeting make-up and help build better friendships and camaraderie! On Tuesday, May 27, a pizza party is being planned prior to packing for SAMP. Children need to be at least 18 years of age to pack.

· Join your Rotary Family at the Fox Valley Symphony's All-American Outdoor Concert on June 14, 2008 at the Fox Cities Stadium. For just $10 -- a savings of $40 off the regular price of $50 per ticket – each ticket includes the concert, a great seat at a patio table, and a gift certificate for $10 at the concessions stands. The concert will feature:

Ø Jerry Augustine - former pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers during the 1980's World Series games

Ø Bill Jartz - concert host from WBAY-TV2

Ø Attic Theatre - featuring Tod Galloway, Tim Miller and Mike Lorenz in Casey at the Bat and Who's on First?

Ø Appleton Boychoir's Senior Choir and the Phoenix Boys Choir

Ø The WI Timber Rattlers' own Nikki Becker, Broch, Fang and other favorites

Ø A Salute to our Veterans

For more information about the concert and events please visit www.foxvalleysymphony.com. Bring your kids, spouse, grandkids, friends - all ages are welcome! The Family of Rotary Committee has reserved an entire patio section (48 seats) so there will be plenty of opportunity to network with your fellow Rotarians and guests. Sign up sheets will be available at each meeting through April 29 - space will be reserved on a first come, first pay basis! For families with children 10 and up: For an additional $10 your child can attend a coaches and players clinic with Jerry Augustine from 5:00-6:45 pm. Once you've purchased your concert ticket, you can reserve a spot at the clinic by calling 733-4152!

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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 still looking for more corporate/individual sponsors (please contact JoEllen Wollangk/Tonya Dedering). Let’s help make this year’s Reverse Raffle a success!

We are still in need of items for the Reverse Raffle Silent Auction.  Please put on your thinking caps and come up with fun, creative and desirable items to tempt your fellow Rotarians and make this year’s event a success.  Need some ideas?  Contact Nancy Johnshoy 224-1401 or any Reverse Raffle Committee member (the folks making the weekly announcements).  Items should be delivered to Nancy Johnshoy at Nicolet National Bank, 900 West College Avenue – just west of the Thompson Community Center.  Please complete and attach this form to each item you submit for the silent auction. Thanks for your support!

Rotarian Name (Donor) Phone

Item Name and/or Description

Retail Value $ Suggested Minimum Bid $

DISTRICT 6220 CONFERENCE

We look forward to welcoming you to our District Conference here in Marquette, Michigan May 16-18, 2008. We offer interesting plenary sessions and superior recreational opportunities for your “OFF” time. Take a tour of beautiful Marquette, do some shopping or take a relaxing walk on our beautiful Lake Superior beaches. You could play golf, rent a bicycle or visit the National Ski Hall of Fame, Iron Mining museum, Children’s Museum, Maritime Museum and Lighthouse or the Marquette County Historical Museum.

Following the plenary sessions of Friday there will be a Cocktail Hour and an Action Station Dinner (Tastes from Around the World) at Northern Michigan University. President Les Wong will welcome us all to Northern Michigan University. The highlight of the evening will be a promised special RYE variety show.

After the plenary sessions of Saturday morning and luncheon you can explore our City. In the evening put on your “dress-up clothes” for an elegant Governor’s dinner at Northern Michigan University. This is preceded by a 5 pm Cocktail Hour with elegant music by Luminesse, the entry and Presentation of colors led by the U.S. Coast Guard and a parade of Past District Governors. Our featured speaker for Saturday evening is Sarah Houghton, a former RYE student, who will tell us the background of what, how and why of the Etta Projects and what lies ahead for them. Dance the remainder of the evening to the lively music of the Westerly Winds Big Band. Sunday morning will have the Ecumenical and Memorial Service directed by Pastor Ray Connor. This will be followed with the closing remarks of Stephanie Urchick our Rotary International Representative. Register on the District 6220 website: http://www.ridistrict6220.org/.