Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –February 6, 2020 – Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart,  George Matthews,  Monica Phillip, Buzz Althoen, Greg Williams,   ,  Diane Beckley,  Angie Stinson,  Bob Holzrichter, Tom Krist, Lynda Conyers
The meeting was called to order by President Willie, who led us in the Pledge and the Four Way Test.  Invocation was given by Tom Krist..
President Willie welcomed our guest Tonnie Boston. Tonnie is the Community Outreach Manager for Versiti  Inc. (formally the Blood Center of WI).  She has committed herself to the major task of increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors in Milwaukee County.
Treasuer Bob Holzrichter in place of the Sgt. At Arms collected $68.
Good News/Bad News:
Buzz reported on our diaper collection for Blanket of Love today.  He collected both diapers and cash to purchase diapers.
Diane reported on the success of St. Ann’s first annual African Ball last weekend.  The contributions were earmarked for the facility’s band shell events.  She also reported that UPAF is on board to provide entertainment for the band shell’s coming events.  She said the ball had good food and entertainment, and everyone seemed to have a very good time.
Lynda shared with the members a book that she came across entitled, “Hugs from Obama”.  It shows the very human side of our Past President.  He is featured mostly with children having fun and laughing in a fatherly manner.
President Willie reported that the yearly event held during February for Black Excellence Month and which is chaired by Lynda has been sold out again.  Lynda further reported that they will have appoximately 800 in attendance and again will give out scholarships to high school children and recognition awards to outstanding black citizens involved in all different kinds of services.  Our own Angie Stinson will be receiving an award at the dinner this year.  The keynote speaker is Kim Godwin, VP of News for CBS.  One of the things she believes is that volunteering can lead to good jobs.
Grey reported that they finally have an offer on his father’s house.  Getting things closed on the estate is good news.
Monica made an appeal for children’s books for the Milwaukee Birthright center where she volunteers.
CLUB BUSINESS:
Secretary Monica reported that there was no program scheduled for next week and suggested we have an Assembly since some things need to be addressed by the members.  She also asked members to check the calendar with the minutes for future programs. NEED TO CORRECT: No Program on Feb. 27.
Speaker:  Tom Krist gave a classification talk this morning, in order for the newer members and some of the older members to get to know him better.  He started out by saying that is glad that our club moved to our present location.  It makes him feel at home since he grew up on Teutonia and Center Streets.  This is his childhood neighborhood.  He and his brother went to the Franklin Theatre and the A & P grocery store and the Woolworth’s Dime Store. (not her anymore).  His father worked at American Motors and also had a part time job.  His mother worked at a place that made frozen pancakes, but was always home to make meals and take care of the household duties.  His mother took him and his brother to the parades on North Avenue, and that is where he saw General MacArthur.  Tom attended Custer High School and Milwaukee’s MIT College and received a 2 year degree.  He went into the Army to service his time, and when he returned he got a job at Blue Cross and was in the Medicare Department.  He went back to school at MATC, and was recruited by Mobil Oil Company.  He also worked at MGIC as Director of Operations, and that is where he met Bob Holzrichter.  Eventually he got into the employment business along with his friend Fred D’Amato and the two of them decided that it would be better to own the company instead of working for it, and when the opportunity came, that is what they did in 1991 and became WFA Staffing, which is an independent, locally owned agency that knows the community.  They specialize in staffing and executive placement services for Southeastern Wisconsin by providing entry-level through executive recruitment.  He met and married the neighbor girl, Penny 50 years ago.  It was love at first site when they were 12 and 14 years of age, and neither dated anyone else.  They love to travel and have gone on 34 cruises.  He is very involved in his church and Washington County as well as Rotary.  Since they did not have children, they were thrilled to be Rotary parents to an exchange student whom they consider a family member, and make sure to see her every year, either here or in Demark.  Tom is a twice Paul Harris Fellow and a very generous supporter of our club activities and events. Tom says that Rotary is a part of his life, and he loves his club.
President Willie thanked Tom for a very interesting classification talk.
Raffle:  Bob’s was called and he pulled out a blue marble so the count is 3 blue and 1 white at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Monica Phillip, Secretary

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
February 13 – Toni White, Director – Employ Milwaukee
February 20 – Brett Bennett – Skygen International Foundation – provides eye exams and glasses in Tanzania, Africa
February 27 – Club Assembly
March 5 - Open

LIST OF EVENTS FOR 2019-2020 YEAR:
1.	VETS COLLECTION OF WARM CLOTHING – OCTOBER (FLIERS AND COLLECTION DATES) (DONE)
2.	POLIO PLUS “END POLIO IN THE WORLD” DAY – OCTOBER 24, 2019 (DONE)
3.	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
4.	CHRISTMAS WITH DIGNITY – DECEMBER, (DATES) START WORKING ON IN SEPTEMBER, 2019 (DONE)
5.	OUTBOUND YOUTH EXCHANGE – (NEED TIME LINE INFORMATION)
6.	4TH GRADE ESSAY CONTEST – APRIL, 2020 – JUNE, 2020 –CANOE TRIP AND CLUB PRESENTATION
7.	WORLD AFFAIRS SEMINAR – JUNE, 2020 (NEED TO FIND A STUDENT)
8.	VETS COLLECTION OF KITCHEN ITEMS – JULY 18, 2020 (FLIERS AND COLLECTION DATES)

CHRISTMAS PARY – DECEMBER, 2019 (DONE)
ANNIVERSARY/CHANGING OF GUARD DINNER – JUNE, 2020