This past month, past President Greg Harvey presented the President's Citation and a Paul Harris award to Brett Grams.

The award recognized Brett's many years of service via his involvement with Rotary Youth Exchange. Brett not only manages the administrative details of getting exchange students to our country/community, but also helps counsel students and recruit and prepare host families. He's the first to say that he's part of a larger team that makes RYE happen, and that's true; but it was wonderful to recognize his special role in impacting so many lives through RYE.

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Club President Kay Ellingson receives her Polio Plus Society pin from Immediate Past District Governor Chuck Reynolds. The pin signifies Kay's commitment to give $100 toward annually to Polio Plus until the disease is eradicated globally.

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Waupaca Rotarians spent a day at the Waupaca Foundry Picnic serving its employees, past and present, in appreciation for what they mean to the Foundry. 

We thank the Waupaca Foundry and its employees for all they do for our community!

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My name is Samantha Lamers, I am originally from Combined Locks, Wisconsin, but moved to Waupaca in 2010 after purchasing my first home here.  I have three daughters, Lillyraine recently graduated, Lorelai will be a Junior, and Leirabelle is entering her Freshman year at Waupaca High School.
 
After my youngest started school, I started working for the Waupaca School District for about 8 years, and in January, 2025 I accepted a position at ThedaCare Waupaca where I have enjoyed helping support our local hospital.
 

I am excited to become more involved through Rotary. I look forward to building relationships and making a positive impact in the Waupaca community

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The Rotarian of the Year award is the highest honor a local Rotary club or district can give to an individual member. It recognizes outstanding service, living out the motto "Service Above Self", and a strong commitment to the Four-Way Test.

This past year, Mike Phelan was honored with this distinction for his continuous efforts within the group.  Way to go Mike!!

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My name is Alisha Wiskirchen, and I am a proud Waupaca native. I have been a licensed massage therapist for nearly 13 years, and in 2023 I opened The Wellness Tree, a collaborative wellness center where I also operate my massage practice, Revive Wellness Therapy. My husband, Kyle, is the Patrol Captain for the Waupaca Co Sheriffs Dept, and together we are raising our two children, Ruby (4) and Rick (3), in the community we love. 

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Rotary's Shop for Good Business of the Month for July is The Filling Station, a business that is a great supporter of our community. Join us in supporting The Filling Station and other local business in July and every month. When our local business do well, our community benefits. 

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Andrea Jenson was recently honored with a Paul Harris +6, a reflection of her ongoing and generous support of The Rotary Foundation, one of the top charitable foundations in the world.

Fun fact, The Rotary Foundation supports work in Rotary International's seven areas of focus:
  Promoting Peace
  Fighting Disease
  Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  Improving Maternal and Child Health
  Supporting Education
  Growing Local Economies
  Protecting the Environment

Learn more about Rotary's areas of focus here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes

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This past month, Chuck Reynolds received a Paul Harris pin, recognizing his support for The Rotary Foundation. 
Learn more about The Rotary Foundation here: https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation
 

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