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Join the fun for great causes!  On February 22, 2019 in UW-Whitewater’s University Center, the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club and the UW-Whitewater Student Optimist Club will host the 6^th Annual Optimist Trivia Night.  Doors will open at 6pm, and the trivia competition will begin at 7pm in the Hamilton Room.  Heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and free child care will be provided. 

All the proceeds from the event will be contributed to projects in the local community, including a positive messaging campaign at Whitewater High School, support to the Whitewater Food Pantry and the

UW-W Campus Food Pantry, a hydroponics project at a school in Milwaukee, support to the Whitewater Unified School District Family Emergency Fund, and other youth projects sponsored by the two Optimist clubs.

Trivia teams will consist of eight members for $150; you may add two more members for an additional $25 each.  The night will offer ten rounds of trivia, individual trivia, silent auction and bucket raffle, costume contest, cash drawings, prize wheel, and lots of entertainment. The two top trivia teams will be awarded a prize at the end of the night, and other prizes will be given out throughout the event. There will be many ways to win prizes, including for best costume, most spirit, and funniest answers.

We invite community members to form teams, donate to the silent auction/bucket raffle, and to consider serving as a sponsor.  Checks may be written to the Optimist International Foundation and are tax deductible.

We will release a complete list of our sponsors at a later date.  If you are interested in participating, visit our web site or contact Kim Adams.  Donations and registration forms can be sent to the UW-Whitewater/ Community Optimist Club, P.O. Box 571, Whitewater, WI, 53190.

Please register at http://blogs.uww.edu/uwwcommunityoptimist/

For more information, contact Kim Adams at adamsk@uww.edu or (608) 201-2151.

Hundreds of Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters from across Whitewater and beyond will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” as they plunge into icy water to raise funds for SOWI athletes on February 9, 2019 at Cravath Park beginning at 12:00 p.m.

The Whitewater Polar Plunge is one of 12 Polar Plunges that take place in cities across Wisconsin in 2019. Money raised in this unique winter tradition helps SOWI athletes compete in games at the state, national and even international level, in addition to helping with health and wellness programs that enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities year-round. Last year in Whitewater, 260 plungers raised $59,000 for SOWI athletes. Statewide, more than 6,000 brave and generous participants brought in more than $1.5 million.

“The Polar Plunge is our signature event and an excellent way to give back to your community. It’s a fun experience that offers so much more than jumping into frigid waters,” said Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Director of Special Events for the region. “Since partnering with the City of Whitewater and ‘Freeze Fest’ the event can be enjoyed by all ages, even if you don’t want to plunge. Taste some award winning chili at the Chili Cook Off, catch a ride with the Snow Dogs, warm up by the fire pit, volunteer for the day or raise money for Special Olympics Wisconsin by being ‘Too Chicken to Plunge.’”

Plungers who raise the minimum $75 will receive the official Polar Plunge long-sleeve shirt. Those raising more can earn additional items such as towels, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. Many plungers go far beyond the minimum $75 donations too. If a team raises $2,500 or more they even earn a team pizza party courtesy of The Brat Stop.

Although most participants plunge with friends, with a team of coworkers as part of the “Toss your Boss,” on a student team for “Cool Schools,” or solo, the Polar Plunge is for everyone. Individuals who want to support the cause but would rather stay warm and on dry land can register as “Too Chicken to Plunge.” Even for those not plunging, it’s worth it to check out this fun and truly unique atmosphere that brings the community together for a worthwhile cause.

Registration is open at PlungeWI.org. For more information about Special Olympics Wisconsin, visit SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org.

The Whitewater Polar Plunge is lucky to have great support from the community including the City of Whitewater, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Toppers Pizza, Aqua Fun Pools & Spas, and The Waterman.

Special Olympics Wisconsin is proud to partner with Kwik Trip, Walgreens and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Ferradermis, the WHS robotics team, welcomes our sponsors and community members to our open house on Saturday, February 9, from 10:00 until 2:00, at Whitewater High School. Visitors should enter through Door #38 on the northwest corner of the building behind the auditorium and before the auto shop. Most of our team leaders will be attending the Model United Nations conference that weekend, so this will be a great opportunity for our younger members to step up and represent the team. Come check out our workspace and see what the CAD team, programmers, mechanical team, electrical team, competition logistics team, and business team have been up to as they prepare for their March competitions in Duluth and Milwaukee. The team is building two identical robots this year; the competition bot must be sealed in plastic by 11 pm on Tuesday, February 19, but the team can continue to conduct drive practice and make programming improvements using the second bot.

Community members currently have the opportunity to support Ferradermis by purchasing raffle tickets for the Wisconsin FIRST Raffle. Tickets are available from any team member or at First Citizens State Bank in downtown Whitewater for $3 each or 4 tickets for $10. The grand prize in the raffle is $1000, second place is large screen TV, and third place is a laptop.

BID NOTICE OF FARMLAND FOR LEASE

The Community Development Authority of the City of Whitewater, Wisconsin (“CDA”) is seeking bids for the lease of vacant farmland for the 2019 crop year.  The available farmland, consisting of approximately 113 acres, is located easterly of Highway 59, positioned in the Whitewater Business and Technology Park.  Bids will be accepted for the entire 113 acres.

Terms:  Cash rent, paid in full, in advance, by March 1, 2019.  Tenant will be responsible for maintaining soil fertility.  Sealed bids shall state the price per acre amount for the lease.  Bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. on February 15, 2019 and will be opened in public.  The CDA reserves the right to reject any and all offers.  NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

A copy of the bid application, proposed lease and site map is available for review at the CDA office located on the second floor of the Whitewater Municipal Building or on‑line at:  www.whitewater-wi.gov/government/project-bidding.

Sealed bids and inquiries should be directed to Dave Carlson, CDA Executive Director, Attn:  Cropland Lease, 312 West Whitewater Street, Whitewater, WI 53190.  Phone (262) 473-0148.

When: Wednesday, Feb 6 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 

Where: In the Atrium at the Innovation Center (1221 Innovation Dr, Whitewater, WI 53190). 

Why: The Search and Screen Committee wants to hear from the Whitewater Community so that we can learn the priorities and attributes the community would like to see in the next UW-Whitewater Chancellor. ALL are invited. Spanish translation will be available! Toppers will be served (free to everyone!)

We’ll be gathering in small groups to provide feedback to the Search and Screen Committee on these questions: 

1. What characteristics, attributes or strengths are you seeking in the new Chancellor?
   
2. What characteristics are required and which would be nice to have?  Which are most important or essential?
   
3. What challenges or opportunities does UW-Whitewater face and what particular characteristics and attributes would help the successful candidate address these issues?
   
4. What are the top three-five UW-Whitewater selling points?  Why should candidates be excited about coming to UW-Whitewater? 

Questions? Please contact Kelly Davis, Community/Alumni Representative to the Chancellor Search & Screen Committee at 262-203-1999 or via email: kellymross@gmail.com

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Sesión de escucha para el Comité de Búsqueda y Selección del Rector de UW-Whitewater

Cuándo: Miércoles, el 6 de febrero de 5:30-7:00

Dónde: El patio interior del Centro de Innovación (1221 Innovation Drive, Whitewater, WI  53190)

Por qué: El Comité de Búsqueda y Selección quiere saber las ideas de la Comunidad de Whitewater para que pueda aprender de las prioridades y los atributos que la comunidad quisiera ver en el próximo Rector de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Whitewater. Todos están invitados. ¡Habrá un traductor de español! Pizza de Topper’s será servida (¡gratis para todos!).

Estaremos reuniéndonos en grupos pequeños para proveer comentarios al Comité de Búsqueda y Selección sobre las siguientes preguntas:

1. ¿Cuáles son las características, los atributos o las fortalezas que busquen en el nuevo Rector?
2. ¿Cuáles son las características que consideran ser requisitos y cuáles son las que vendrían bien que tuviera? ¿Cuáles son las más importantes o esenciales?
3. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que enfrenta la Universidad y cuáles son las oportunidades que tiene? ¿Cuáles son las características y los atributos que ayudarían al candidato exitoso acercarse a estos desafíos y oportunidades?
4. ¿Cuáles son los tres puntos de venta más salientes de UW-Whitewater? ¿Por qué deben los candidatos estar emocionados de venirse a UW-Whitewater?

¿Preguntas?: Pónganse en contacto con Kelly Davis, Representante de la Comunidad y de Antiguos Alumnos de la Universidad en el Comité de Búsqueda y Selección del Rector de UW-Whitewater: Teléfono: 262-203-1999; Correo electrónico: kellymross@gmail.com

Cabinets & Design by Cozette will hold an open house at their new location on Thursday, Jan. 31 despite the cold weather.