President Beth Naughton brought the meeting to order at 12:15pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Twenty one Rotarians were in attendance, one Rotarian on zoom plus one guest.
No birthdays except for speaker. Rotary anniversary: Brian B. (9 years)
Happy Bucks:
Beth N. – attended the Legendary Lake Mills cash raffle. Didn’t win but had fun.
Andy B. – kids are performing at Irish Fest this weekend.Brother in law won side line tickets to the Packer family night and took his son to the game.
Jenny M. – attended her future daughter in law’s bachelorette pasty last weekend. Had lots of laughs and fun.
Ed H. – reminder that today is an election day.
Club Business:
2nd reading – Sydney from Summit Credit Union (corporate membership)
Please pay dues as soon as possible. Venmo is set up. Make sure to use friends and family to minimize fees.
Student Rotarians will begin next month. Plan to have markers places around the room where the students will sit.
Committees will meet in 2 weeks during noon meeting. New committee is needed for a costume contest on witches’ night out (October 29) at Commons Park.
Club 55 10 year anniversary. Raffle and Euchre tournament on August 16 at 5pm.
Friends of the Library raffle tickets available.
Upcoming Events:
Clawking this Friday. Meet at Commons Park at noon. Rain or shine. State Senator Melissa Ratcliff will join the group on August 21.
August 19 - Blood Drive will be at Lake Mills Fire Station. Help is needed to move tables (11:30am and 6pm). Please contact Brian B. to volunteer.
August 19 – Trash pickup beginning at 5:00pm on Highway 89. Meeting to follow at 6pm at Tyranena Brewery.
August 25 – Rotary Board meeting beginning at 8am at Farmers & Merchants Bank.
September 12 - Pyramid City 5K Run. Sign up soon. Need cheerleaders on course and water stations. (Swag bag stuffing is 9/2)
September 17 - Sex trafficking seminar. More information next week.
October 5 - Culver’s Night Out (save the date)
Speaker: Laura Dwyer – Paralympian Mixed Doubles Curling (new event)
Laura grew up on a farm. Injured in a landscaping accident in 2012. Needed to stay motivated to raise her 2 sons with her husband. Joined a gym and saw a flyer for curling.
The sticks they used were designed in Milwaukee.
Took her 19 hours to arrive in Italy.Security was tight. Great food the entire trip.
The homes they lived in were the size of an ice fishing shanty and are now being used for the homeless.
Laura and her partner qualified for the semi finals (bronze level match)
Didn’t win a medal but plans to participate in the next Paralympics in 2030.
Last week, she was in Washington DC to celebrate all the athletes at the White House.
Pictures she had were amazing.
Due to timing, the Foundation meeting is rescheduled for August 25, 2026.
