DeForest Area Rotary Club

04/10/2026

WHY should you consider hosting a student?

So many great reasons! 👇

Check out our site for more info: https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/deforest-area-rotary-club/youth-exchange?authuser=0

Or reach out to us for a chat!

04/06/2026

Wondering what our club does to help host families during the exchange?

Check it out! 👇

Want more info?

ℹ️ https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/deforest-area-rotary-club/youth-exchange?authuser=0

04/02/2026

Wondering what it takes to become a host family?

Here’s what you’ll need to do as a host!

Reach out for more info or check out our website at https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/deforest-area-rotary-club/youth-exchange?authuser=0!

03/30/2026

This Thursday!

All presenting donors get a coupon for a FREE Pint of Culver's Custard!

Donors can sign up directly here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=Deforest
Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS, sponsor code: Deforest

03/27/2026

We’re still searching for HOST FAMILIES for the 2026-2027 DeForest Area School District year!

We don’t wanna brag but the mama of our exchange student from last year called our Youth Exchange coordinators her 3️⃣ Fairy Godmothers ☺️. We did everything we could to ease fears of the exchange and stepped in to make sure our student, her family and her host families had all the support they needed.

Interested in learning more?

Message us, email us below or check out https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/deforest-area-rotary-club/youth-exchange?authuser=0 for more info!

03/22/2026

At our March 18 meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tricia Kleinsteiber, Community Coordinator for the Village of DeForest, as our guest speaker!

Tricia shared exciting details about DeForest's America 250 celebration and a very special community project — a collaborative mural made up of 600 individually painted tiles, each created by members of the community. Residents of all ages and artistic abilities are invited to participate, and workshops are already underway!

What a wonderful way to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary while bringing the community together through art. 🎨

Interested in painting a tile and becoming part of this historic mural? Learn more and sign up here:

The Village of DeForest is inviting residents to help create a lasting piece of community art as part of the America 250 celebration. A new community mural will be created using 600 individually painted tiles, each designed by members of the community.

03/21/2026

What a fantastic addition to our March 11 meeting! Our club had the pleasure of welcoming Jackie Falch, Director of Consumer Advocates at Call for Action, as our guest speaker — and she left us all knowing so much more than we did before! Jackie's insights into the work Call for Action does for consumers were eye-opening. We're grateful for her time and expertise!

03/10/2026

All presenting donors get a coupon for a FREE Pint of Culver's Custard!

Donors can sign up directly here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=Deforest
Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS, sponsor code: Deforest

03/03/2026

📣 ATTENTION! 📣

We had such a great time last school year hosting our girl from Brazil that we’re doing it again! 🥳

We need YOU!

What we need from you:
- Provide a safe, warm living arrangement for our student
- Treat our student as your own - family dinners & outings as well as household responsibilities
- Share your family’s traditions & culture and learn the same from our student!

What we can do for you and our student:
- Need help with a ride to school or activities? Text us!
- Not sure how to handle something? Call us!
- Not sure of your financial obligations? See below for what we help with!

Reach out to the club for questions - happy to chat!

02/18/2026

We are grateful to have Luke Justman, executive director of the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce, with us today to share insights into the Chamber's mission and goals.

02/09/2026

🌍 Host an Exchange Student — Change a Life (and Yours!)

Our group is currently looking for welcoming families to host an international exchange student for the upcoming school year. This is a unique opportunity to bring the world into your home and create a lifelong connection across cultures.

Exchange students come fully vetted and insured, and Rotary provides guidance and support throughout the entire experience. You provide a safe, caring home environment — and in return, your family gains a new global perspective, meaningful friendships, and unforgettable memories.

You don’t need a special background — just an open heart and a spare bed.

If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please comment below or send me a message. We’d love to talk with you about what hosting is really like. Our direct email is [email protected]

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