Did you know our club has a Service in Action Committee? Our mission is to connect club members—and ultimately the broader community—with projects that address local needs. In the coming months, we will:

• Work with local agency partners to identify service opportunities.
• Collaborate with other community groups to explore the creation of a volunteer hub.
• Promote various opportunities for community involvement.

Our 3rd annual Pints for Polio event was a great success! The weather was perfect and the H.H. Hinder patrons were thirsty.

A big thank you to all Rotarians who made this community event a success. Between the Raffle, the food tent and our event sponsors (Voyagerr, Waupaca Towing Service and Turners Fresh Ketchup) we took in $1,784.49. With the contributions from our Ambassador Sponsors we made a grand total of $6,534.49.

With the generosity of the Gates Foundation and their 2:1 match we will have made,
 

Third graders at Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School received a personal copy of a dictionary courtesy of the Rotary Club of Waupaca. The club also distributes dictionaries to third graders in Waupaca and Weyauwega-Fremont. A total of 259 dictionaries will be distributed this year.  

On September 27 members volunteered their time working with Waupaca 7th grade students at Eco Park.  It was science day for the kids.  The entire 7th grade moved through 7 stations learning about edible plants, identifying trees, all about ticks, catching organisms from the river, how animals adapt to their surroundings and meeting some interesting turtles.  A big hit were the hissing cockroaches from Madagascar. 

Rotarians present were Mark and Linda Schmid, Joe and Maggie Jones, and Dale Feldt.  

The event was sponsored by the Waupaca School District and Winchester Academy.

October brought out the Paul Harris Fellow Awards in abundance:

Let’s celebrate our distinguished Paul Harris Fellow awardees!
Congratulations to Trey Foerster, Brett Grams, Paul Sletten, Cheryl Sletten, and Jim Klismet for their exceptional contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
 

And a big congratulations to Chris Sands for earning a Paul Harris Fellow +3! 
Chris's commitment to the Rotary Foundation and dedication to making a positive impact in our community have not gone unnoticed. His efforts continue to inspire and uplift us all. Here's to more milestones and achievements in the future!

Last Wednesday our club was honored by a visit from District Governor Roger Utnehmer. Roger recognized our club for the good we do in our community as well as the impact we're having around the world through our generous support of The Rotary Foundation. Individual and club contributions enable Rotary International (one of the top-rated charitable organizations in the world) to take action in 7 Areas of Focus. 

Waupaca's Halloween celebration is here!

If you are a fan of podcasts and also interested in keeping up with the great things happening in Rotary, I highly recommend you check out Rotary Voices. Rotary Voices combines content from Rotary Magazine with in-depth interviews to provide a great menu of content. And, the production quality is top notch, making listening even easier. A great example, this interview with Atul Gwande, best-selling author and Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID talks about his family’s connection to Rotary, global health, and Rotary’s important role in achieving global health goals. Informative and inspiring!

I have placed a tentative hold on this Tauck river cruise trip for our club.  If you are like me, you may want to put the dates on your phone now to avoid any conflicts!

• TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Dinner at 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair
• All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
• Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,506
• Choice of sightseeing in Paris includes visits to the Opéra Garnier or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
• A locally guided walking tour of historic Rouen, including the Cathedral painted by Monet more than 30 times and Joan of Arc Square
• Guided exploration of D-Day sites with a local expert, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with lunch at the Omaha Beach Club
• Cider and Calvados tasting at a farm in Tilly
• A visit to the Château Gaillard ruins in Les Andelys
• Early-opening visit to Monet's house and gardens and the Impressionist Museum in Giverny
• Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
• Airport and train station transfers on arrival and departure as noted
• 20 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

At the September 4th meeting, Tim Neuville was presented with Rotary’s prestigious Paul Harris Award!

Tim was nominated by one of our Amassadors, ThedaCare, for his long term service to the community through philanthropy, advocacy, and board involvement.

A massive thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Rocktoberfest with us! Your energy and enthusiasm made the event unforgettable! 

• Delicious food from our food tent, including burgers, brats, and pulled pork sandwiches. (12p-6p) 
• Live music by the band Hijinx from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• A 50/50 raffle with a chance to win big! 

Exciting News from September 25th's Meeting!
Our club received a check presentation from the Iola Car Show! 
 

On September 27 members volunteered their time working with Waupaca 7th grade students at Eco Park.  It was science day for the kids.  The entire 7th grade moved through 7 stations learning about edible plants, identifying trees, all about ticks, catching organisms from the river, how animals adapt to their surroundings and meeting some interesting turtles.  A big hit were the hissing cockroaches from Madagascar.