Hodag Rotary News

Official Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Rhinelander Rotary Club

Chris Lenard, President

www.RhinelanderRotary.org

Rotary International

Dong Kurn Lee, President

www.rotary.org

Tom Friese, DG

November 2008

Notes from the Webmaster

November's programs are listed below.  A complete list of Rotarian speaker responsibilities is posted on our website.  If you lose your list, just check online. 

As always, please forward comments, corrections and updates to Heather.

***************** UPCOMING PROGRAMS ************************

Weekly Programs for the month of  November  2008

Police Chief, and fellow Rotarian, Mike Steffes is our speaker.  He will talk about the Citizen's Police Academy.   (Dan Groleau hosts)

Robin Mainhardt is our guest speaker.  She will talk about the Children's Community Network and Project Bridges.  (John Potters hosts) 

Joan Marburger is our guest speaker.  She will talk about accessing the National Forest.  (Ed Mouw hosts) 

Ryan O'Grady will give a RYE student presentation. 

Club News

 Washburn Trails/Perch Lake Project

At the October meeting, the board approved Rhinelander Rotary’s participation in the Washburn Trails/Perch Lake project. The project, which involves staining/sealing and installing paneling in the shelter and improving snowshoe/bike trails, was brought to our attention by a recent speaker, Guy Hansen, a member of Rhinelander Area Silent Sports Association.

A work day to stain and seal the lumber to be used in the Perch Lake shelter will be held this coming Wednesday, November 5^th, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Forestry Shop near Townline Park off Highway K (Forest Loop). Guy advised that they can use additional sawhorses and wide brushes (shingle/shake brushes), and that water-based stain will be used.

Rotarians are invited and encouraged to help with this project.

Additional information on the shelter and trail can be found at:
http://www.newsofthenorth.net/article.cfm?articleID=24205

You can also contact Guy Hansen at his home phone (282-5810).

Logging Museum Project

The Logging Museum project is moving forward.  We are always looking for help, so if you're interested, please contact any board member or Tim Thorsen.

New International Projects

Details are coming soon about two new international projects.  Dan Kuzlik and Kevin Jenkins will share information about the projects, which are in Peru and Tanzania, at an upcoming meeting. 

Interact Club

The Interact Club at Rhinelander High School is meeting on a weekly basis and is looking to support a book project in Guatemala.  A big thank you to Terry Fondow for his help and direction with this.

Rotary Dues

You should have received your 2008-09 Rotary dues invoice.  Please take care of this as quickly as possible.  If you have questions or haven't received an invoice, just contact Al Ruetten.

********* New Members *********

 Welcome to the club, Terry Williams.  Terry is the Rhinelander Fire Chief and we're so happy he's a member of the Rhinelander Rotary Club.  If you haven't introduced yourself to Terry yet, please take a moment to do so.  (Remember how you felt when you were a new member?  A friendly smile and handshake can go a long way.)