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Habitat for Humanity Build Volunteer Opportunity Starting this Saturday, June 1

The following note and request come from Amigos Rotarian Bonnie Lee:

Hi Amigos. I want to share a service opportunity. This Saturday and the following dates (see below), people from my church will go into our city to work on Habitat for Humanity construction projects. I’ll be out their this Saturday and would love anyone who is free to join me. Happy Tuesday! 

Here’s all the logistical info and how to preregister: 

Saturday, June 22 - Windows
Saturday, August 17 - Drywall
Saturday, November 2 - Cleaning 

Online sign up: 
·         Direct your team to go to: http://groups.mkehabitat.volunteerhub.com/events/index,
·         Use join code "northwestbaptist" when prompted.
·         Please note that participants will both "create an account" as a user (or sign in if you have used the system before) AND register for an event.
·         They will receive one email about creating an account and one with all the project details. A reminder email is also sent 3 days ahead of time.
·         Participants can sign up online up to 24 hours before the start of the event. If individuals have signed up through their leader but not through our online system they can still sign the waiver at the site.
·         People can contact me directly at bvangorp@milwaukeehabitat.org if they have any problems with the system.

Benefits to online registration

·         By having each person register, this allows us to more quickly get folks signed in on the day of the event as folks will already have signed the waiver and filled out their contact information
·         By having individual’s contact information it allows us to be in contact in case of changes in the day or bad weather.

 

 

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• Don't know what they are? Awesome way to connect Internationally and locally with other Rotarians who share your interests or hobbies.

Rotary Fellowships are independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world.

How do I join a fellowship?

Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the information listed in the Rotary Fellowships directory. Or search our discussion groups to find Rotary and Rotaract members with similar interests.

How do I form a fellowship?

Start by finding others who share you interest.

• Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.
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• Ask your district Rotary Fellowships chair for assistance. Reach out to district Rotary Fellowships chairs in other countries to build membership by emailing us.

Be sure you meet the criteria for a fellowship and apply for official recognition.

Explore our fellowships:

Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email it to learn more.

Did you know that our District now has a new Fellowship?  Rotary Means Business - this was taken from the District 6270 home page - 

"District 6270 has now officially become the first Rotary district in Wisconsin to be chartered under the Rotary Means Business Fellowship. Rotary Means Business encourages Rotarians to support the success of their fellow Rotarians by doing business with them, and by referring others to them. I am of the firm belief that the most honorable people to transact business with are people who abide by the 4 Way Test. So, to launch the Rotary Means Business Fellowship, we are planning an event that will be announced soon where Rotarians who are involved in business or interested in business can come to socialize and learn more about how to join the fellowship. We are also working on an Electronic Business Directory (in PDF format) for all Rotarians involved in various businesses to be able to have their businesses listed so that other Rotarians can reach out to them to transact business or refer business to them."

Rotarian and Cycling Fellowship member Angie Rester recently rode in the Penninsula Century Fall Challenge where she ran into the Rotarians from the Rotary Club Door County North who hosted one of the rest stops and fueling stations in the ride that starts and ends in Sister Bay.  Cycling Fellowship members are also able to purchase the Rotary and End Polio jerseys made just for the Fellowship.  Angie is available for presentations to clubs regarding Fellowships.  She serves as the District Fellowship Chair.  Click here to email her your request or questions. 

• Are you interested in serving on the District Committee for Fellowships? Meetings will be telephonically so you can join the committee from any place in the District. 

Rotary International Convention 2019 in Hamburg, Germany - June 1-5