Lizzy joined The Rotary Foundation as part of the Planned Giving Team in December 2022.
At Rotary, she is responsible for cultivating and administering life income agreements, donor advised funds, and estate gifts. Lizzy’s territory covers the Rocky Mountain and Plains States to the Great Lakes (Zones 26E, 27E, 28E, and 29).
Lizzy’s involvement with Rotary dates back to high school when she was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student. For a year, Lizzy lived in Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador. Her experience with Rotary as an international ambassador fueled her passion for community leadership and involvement on a global level, which is reflected in her education and career path.
Lizzy is a summa cum laude graduate of Western Michigan University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Global & International Politics. As an undergraduate, she lived in Burgos, Spain, and returned as an international studies program recruiter, encouraging peers to experience the benefits of cultural diversity through global citizenship. The Spanish Department awarded Lizzy with the Presidential Scholar, which is one of the highest academic honors at Western Michigan University. Lizzy received her law degree from Marquette University Law School, holds her law license in Wisconsin, and will soon be sworn in for Michigan. In law school, her focus was conflict resolution. She held a position as the supervisor of the Mediation Clinic and was inducted into the Pro Bono Society with over 120 hours of service. Lizzy was selected to travel to the Middle East for a specialized course in international dispute resolution. She was later recruited to participate in the 2019 International Consensual Dispute Resolution Competition in Vienna, Austria, winning best mediation strategy. Following law school, and prior to joining The Rotary Foundation, Lizzy worked as a defense attorney with Hennessy & Roach, PC. In her free time, Lizzy enjoys travelling, reading, and engaging in a variety of outdoor activities.
Last Week: Mike Suchla,
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
We fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs.
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Across the U.S., too many boys and girls go without a bed – or even a pillow – to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors, which can affect their happiness and health.
That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.
The following video was shared with us in honor of International Women's Day. Rotary International sponsored this video. Although it is geared towards women in the work place, the information, suggestions, and ideas could be applied to other situations. Here is a link:
A note from the Environmental Committee: As we continue the Operation Pollination efforts in our area, we encourage you to take a few minutes of your time to watch this video put out by ESRAG. Our very own Roz Schnick appears in the video. Our committee will be bringing you more information on this in the weeks to come: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMON8X-rzJo
TriCon - April 18-20, 2024
As a member of the three represented districts (6220, 6250, 6270), we invite you to come together for a weekend of lively discussion, educational sessions, and tons of fund and networking. Come and be inspired by the plenary speakers and be exposed to the true breadth and depth of Rotary International through the many breakout sessions.
This is an ongoing club fundraiser and cards are available at every meeting. Our club receives a percentage of the each AND YOU receive the full value of the card your purchase.
We have cards for $10, $20, $25, $50, and $100 available for gas and/or groceries. We accept cash, check, Venmo, or billing on your next quarterly invoice.
Thank you for considering!
New Member Proposals
The following community members have been proposed to become members of our club:
Peter Dietzel, Retired Real Estate Broker, proposed by Niki Pohnl
Justin Riggert, Principal Engineer at Comcast, proposed by Mark Jolivette.
Amanda Holmgaard, Good Fight Club, proposed by Katie Berkedahl
Eugene Shields, Good Fight Club, proposed by Katie Berkedahl
According to club procedure, applicant names are to be published in our weekly email bulletin for two weeks. If there are no objections from the current membership, these applications will be approved. Please contact the Club Administrator if you object to these applications by March 26, 2024.
Click the link below if you have a new member to propose!
Visiting another club in the state, in the country, or out of the country? Don't forget about the flag exchange when you make your connections. See Niki Pohnl for a flag to take with you on your travels.
FOUNDATION MINUTE: March 11, 2024
Welcome to Week TWO of RI’s Month of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.
Happy Celebration to ALL WOMEN in Rotary and around the World!
In recognition of International Women’s Day, set aside for women around the world to advocate for their rights, and in tune with TRF’s focus on WASH, this week’s FM is dedicated to the recipient of the 2024 Rotary International Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award, Manjoo Phadke. In a RI online report by Etelka Lehoczky, the 20-year long member of the Rotary Club of Pune Deccan, Gymkhana Maharashtra, India, has pursued numerous initiatives to support women’s health, including organizing clinics to offer medical checkups and mammograms and leading campaigns to promote menstrual hygiene. Praised for her initiative and dedication, Rotarian Phadke is responsible for securing a Rotary Foundation Grant of $800,000 USD to pay for vaccinations for which she aggressively negotiated directly
with the vaccine suppliers, ultimately saving two-thirds off the final cost per vaccine.
This phenomenal Rotarian has improved the lifestyle of Indian girls and women through various programs she initiated including, Project Asmita, her district’s signature initiative which uses specially made videos and booklets to educate girls in life skills such as financial, digital, and legal literacy, as well as self-defense, nutrition, and menstrual health. The project has distributed free vitamins and sanitary pads to more than 100,000 girls and women.
Another initiative is SkillArbor, a vocational institute for lower-income students. The institute takes a “learn while you earn” approach, connecting participants with employers on their first day in the program. As an entrepreneur herself, Phadke says, she has a special interest in helping women who want to run their own businesses. Her district recruited about 1,000 girls for a driver’s education program that enabled the participants to go into business as delivery drivers. “We thought that if girls can be taught to drive, they can be employed as delivery girls for supply chain companies,” she says. “We also gave them some vans to ferry
children to school.” Phadke has conducted free workshops for women entrepreneurs and advises women on legal matters, financial issues and conflict resolution.
“Unfortunately, in India, women have this tendency of neglecting themselves,…For
example, if there is one liter of milk, women think it should be given to the men or the boys. We have to make them understand that if the woman of the house is healthy, the entire house can be healthy.” (Manjoo e burden of victims of devastating disasters.
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