12:15 PM Meeting Called to Order by Jenny McAdow, President.
Welcome all Visiting Rotarians, Guests, Zoomers
Happy Bucks and fines.
Debb talked about how she was checking out of her Guatemala Air BnB and locked herself out with no phone! She did manage to get in and is happy to be back.
Ed paid a happy buck for the High School Students traveling in New York City. He also gave a happy buck for his Easter celebration with his kids. They went to a nice meal in Madison. It was an 8-course meal with wine pairing. Additionally, at 11:45am this morning he sold his last Rotary Calendar Raffle ticket.
Gerard gave a happy buck to Barb for working hard on the Calendar Raffle. He also is going to Illinois with his son to watch the Eclipse.
Andy helped his in-laws put their pier in. He dressed up as the Easter Bunny and it was a hit with neighbors.
Raina gave a happy buck for the Citizen’s Police Academy Fundraiser in which eggs were hidden in yard for kids to wake up to an Easter Egg Hunt. Raina, Terry Streich, and Aaron Genthe had a great time.
Anita mentioned that this Saturday V-Funk is playing at Pyramid. This is a band that plays at the Music in the Mills Fundraiser. Check them out, and thank you to Pyramid for hosting them this weekend!
Calendar Raffle starts today! Good Afternoon & Happy Tuesday!
Welcome to Rotary-Pledge of allegiance and 4-way test
Winner is 106 of $100. Mallory Topel.
Winner is 261 of $100. Becky Crenshaw.
Winner is 229 of $100. Denise Shroeder.
Winner is 241 of $50. Jenn Christian.
Winner is 182 of $50. Debb Wishaw.
President Elect-Brian Benisch-Birthdays/Anniversaries
This week’s Birthdays
James Welter & Raina Severson April 7th
Birthday Raffle
Nicole won
John won
Janine won
Amy won
This week’s Anniversaries
Scott Erwin 16 years
Gerard Saylor 19 years
Student Rotarians
March Students
LMHS
Michaela Kennedy recited the four-way test.
Montana Walker recited the four-way test.
LLHS
Creed is a vegetarian. When he was three years old his family took him to a farm. He took a photo with cows and got so scared that it caused him to be a vegetarian. He also tore is ACL playing football, he has been cleared. He has also been to 14 different countries.
Kaitlyn was not in attendance.
April Students-week #1 Name/School
LMHS- Sydney Burling & Jack Phillips
LLHS- Joseph Jeschke & Mia Tedic
President-Jenny McAdow-Club Business, Committee Reports or Announcements
Jenn Christian has resigned.
We appreciate her service and commitment to Rotary over the years and wish her all the best. Barb has assumed Secretary duties and will replace Jenn on the Board for the remainder of year. Jenn’s tasks will be divvied up amongst a few.
Rotary Board Amendment
Brian Watson has agreed to represent the Night Group on the Board. We would like to amend the by-laws to have a total of 9 members including a night group member. Since we voted on the board in January. We need the club to approve these changes. Brian Watson was voted in as the Night Club representative.
Program Speaker
April 9 Rotary game if no speaker.
April 23 Debb will speak.
Peanut Project
Vote on participation and 3-4 volunteers in the morning next year. Are the Rotary Members willing to help? Volunteers would be taking skins off the peanuts, and we would share proceeds with the Rotary Club of Lake Mills.
April 9th Red Cross Blood Drive
Will be moved to the RLAC rather than continue at the Community Center.
April 17th Hwy 89 & G Cleanup
If you are signing up, you must take a class prior to it. After the cleanup there will be a gathering at Tyranena Brewing Company.
April 18th 1st Guitars N Veterans
5:30 pm through 8:30 pm at Sunset Hill Farm.
Volunteers are needed. Please consider and reach out to Debb if interested.
Registration is open for Tri-Con April 18-20th in Green Bay
Districts 6220, 6250, & 6270-Jenny unable to attend.
May 20th Bingo Fundraiser & Membership Drive at The Fharmacy
Volunteers are needed.
August 17th Music in the Mills
Save the date as many volunteers are needed.
Youth Exchange
We need 3 host families. Tonya is the representative for this.
Rotary T-shirts
$10 for members. Contact Scott Tellefson if you are interested.
12:30 pm Calendar Raffle
242 Tickets were sold this year.
Program today is Business Meeting-President Jenny McAdow
Membership
Last year 51+4 honorary/Goal 65+ 4 honorary members/Current 60 + 4 honorary members
23 Females/37 males
Financial Reports
Dan will update after Tax Season.
Club Recognition Summary -
$149627 All-time Giving
17 Paul Harris Fellows
1 Benefactor
2 Major donors
25 Rotarian Donors
Annual Fund- Rotary Foundation Contribution Forms (also online at rotary.org/donate)
Last year $6780/Goal this year $7000/Currently at $4950
Polio Plus
Last year $2340/Goal $2500/Currently $1505
Fundraising
In January we reviewed all of our fundraising and service projects. Doing a great job and meeting our goals this year. Only 3 months left in the Rotary year. How will we continue to make an impact and create hope in the world? Calendar Raffle, Bingo, Post Prom, Scholarships, blood drives, movie nights, guitars n veterans,
Survey
We would like for each member to complete a survey to give feedback about your Rotary experience and thoughts on our club. This is your CLUB! We know that people join for different reasons (Networking, Fellowship/Fun ,Giving, Service, Other). We want to provide the experience you are looking for while helping make an impact. Today we will survey about Service & Social. Upcoming topics…Your Club Experience, Membership, Image, Business & Operations. Thank you in advance for your honest, constructive feedback.
Thank You, Rotarians
Thank you for committing to Rotary and for all your contributions and participation! Here’s to the rest of an amazing 2023/2024 Rotary Year!
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