Posted by Mary Jones on Aug 10, 2017
 
 
Wisconsin's Best Rib-Fest -- Karen Schibline noted that the Planning Committee meets today and every Monday this month at Mahoney's at 4 PM. Plans are going well. Please sign up to volunteer as much as you can over Labor Day weekend. We need the support of members of all three Clubs. She also has yard signs for display in the yard (not terrace) of homes or businesses.  See Karen for a sign(s) if you live in a high visibility area.  The Committee is still looking for local cook-off teams.  Encourage any "ribbers" you know to compete.
 
Philippine Fund -- David Sennholz made his last appeal for funds to assist the Rotary Club of Iligan City, the Philippines, in providing food and comfort to those people displaced by the ISIS activity in a nearby city.  Monday was the last day he was collecting. Thus far the Club has raised $1,600 -- $900 short of our goal of $2,500.  David noted, "Old men wage wars; young men fight wars, and children suffer."
 
David Sennholz
 
Waterfest -- Our Club's volunteer night is tonight . The BoDeans are the main band.  Be prepared to volunteer and help out, and have a lot of fun.
 
Chili Cook Off -- Will be held again on Saturday, October 14, supporting the Day-by-Day Warming Shelter. Our Club will have a team participating.  Encourage your other clubs, businesses, or friends to participate.
 
Stuff the Truck -- Sue Panek said that United Way in cooperation with UPS is again hosting a "Stuff the Bus/now Truck" with school supplies.  Typically our Club has focused on providing toothbrushes and tooth paste.  Stuff the Truck is also taking place today.
 
Back to School Fair -- Sue also said the annual Back to School Fair will be Thursday, August 17.  She'll have more information next week.
 
United Way Kick-Off -- is Wednesday, September 6 at the UW-Oshkosh Alumni Welcome and Conference Center. Cost is $10/person. RSVP by September 1 at www.OshkoshUnitedWay.org/kickoff. Registration at 11:30 a.m.; 11:45-1:00 -- lunch and kick off.
 
Empty Bowls -- will be held this year (it's held biennially) at Becket's on November 5, from 4-7:00 p.m., featuring signature soups from local restaurants and artisan breads. Proceeds will be to area food pantries. There will be live Music (Mike Sullivan and Marie Sewall), silent auction baskets, and artwork.  Tickets are available at First Congregational Church, Becket's and Fire Escape -- $35.00 bowl dinner; $17 meal alone; $10 for children.
 
Trees for Oshkosh -- Ken Friedman encouraged all members to "Like" Bergstrom Auto's Facebook page to support their effort in supporting the trees for Oshkosh challenge.  Bergstrom will donate $5 for each person who likes their page, up to $2,500.
 
Ken Friedman