What Rotary means to us
 
Club president Scott Klaas used our Sept. 10 meeting to review the value of Rotary in our lives. He invited members to share their reasons for joining and what they hoped to get out of their membership.
 
Scott said that he joined the Rotary club to meet people and help out in the community. His decision hit home as he was sorting food at the food pantry during the Postal Service food drive. He was amazed at the amount of food collected and the number of families helped.
 
Here are some of the comments offered by members:
 
Hamilton Dowden, D.C.: A new club member and co-owner of Pure Family Chiropractic, Dr. Dowden said he was drawn to Rotary's motto of Service Above Self. "I wanted to join an organization that shared our values," he said. (Rotary's 4-Way Test is shown at left.)
 
Brady Reinke: Another new member, Brady, principal at Poplar Creek Elementary School, said he joined to learn more about New Berlin and see how he could serve the community.
 
Patrick McLauglin: Our newest member has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. A licensed broker with Kutschenreuter Financial Services, Pat said he wanted to "get involved; to do something." He and his wife have raised approximately 30 foster children over the years, so "we were always involved."
 
Dianne Moore: One of our veteran members, Dianne realized years ago that joining Rotary could help her professionally. Co-owner of All Inclusive Vacations in West Allis, Dianne said that she has always cherished meeting people. "Getting to know other people," she said, "helps you with your career and as a person."
 
Stephanie Friemoth: The immediate past president of our club, Stephanie said she wanted to meet new people in our community. A financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Berlin, Stephanie said she looks forward to projects and events that she can get involved with.
 
John Pelishek: An automobile sales representative, John said he thought this would be a good way to meet people. "It's been a very good experience," he said.

People join Rotary for a host of reasons. Among them is a desire to help others. We invite you to visit one of our luncheon meetings so you can learn more about our club and Rotary in general. Our calendar is at right. Feel free to stop by someday; we'd love to meet you. Lunch is on us, and there is no obligation.