Wine Around The World To Benefit Homeless Students In The Fond du Lac School District

The Fond du Lac Morning Rotary Club is inviting the public to join members on Saturday, February 18,
2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hotel Retlaw for the annual fundraiser, Wine Around the World.
Funds raised will provide much needed support to homeless students and their families in the Fond du
Lac School District. “There are over 100 students currently homeless”, shared Linda Tack, Homeless
Grant Coordinator of the past 7 years. “This is an increase of students from last year. The trauma of not
knowing where you are going to sleep for the night makes schoolwork nearly impossible for children.
We are seeing children who are having great difficulties with reading and math proficiency because they
have moved around so much; their housing insecurity only makes that worse.”
“Monies raised from Wine Around the World will be used to cover gaps for the families. Students often
need transportation, tutoring, food support, supplies, clothing, books and more,” said Barb Senn, Chair
of Wine Around the World.
“We are celebrating 30 years of offering Wine Around the World to the Fond du Lac area. It is a legacy
of caring with over $900,000 (all fundraising) raised by Morning Rotary and donated to local and
international programs since its inception,” said Kate Candee, co-chair.
General wine tasting is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. with tastings of over 100 different wines and beers from
around the world; silent auction items include fine wines, sports outings, artwork, and cork pull. A
basket of rare Scotch Whiskey has been donated to include: Glen Scotia, OBAN Little Bay Single Malt
Scotch Whiskey, Gordon and MacPhail Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, 22 years old. In addition, a
bottle of Gordon and MacPhail Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Distilled 1960 (rare, sold out, with
box). Plus a bottle of Pappy VanWinkle Family Reserve, valued at $2,500.
General admission tickets are $75.00 and may be purchased online at www.hometowntickets.com, at
Festival Foods Wine and Spirits or from a Fond du Lac Morning Rotary Club member. A special overnight
guest room rate is being offered at the Hotel Retlaw of $119, available until January 19, ’23.