Ann Lee opened the meeting at the Lake Mills EMS building at 12:20pm and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance followed with the Four-Way Test.
Guests
None
Student Rotarians
Happy Bucks
Greg - Was invited to speak at the fort club about his book and the process. He had his first printed edition at the meeting today. A pulitzer prize winning author has agreed to review his book and comment
Ken - Back from orlando and missed the polar vortex. badger wrestling team lost, but had 4000 spectators
Ed - Happy to be meeting today, enjoyed the mainstreet big band fundraiser at RLAC on saturdaay
Ann - 4 day volleyball tournament over the weekend
Mick - Nephew graduated from the marine corps. Barely made it home from LaCrosse on sunday due to weather. Enjoyed the FFA euchre tournament
Coyt - Sports editor at the paper is recovering from her stroke
Becky - Traveled to Az for her daughters wedding, survived many unfortunate events during the travel. Harley has committed to stevens point for football
Brian - Is unhappy to be back from Jamaica
Gerard - loves his working snowblower this year
Dave - 4 wins in LM basketball. Referendum bids and bond rates have come in lower than anticipated, which will save money
Mitch - Casino NIght is Saturday March 9th, get tickets!
Jenn - LM girls playoffs in basketball against lakeside on saturday at home
Janine - Fun event at Halverson pond over the weekend, appreciates the "Grants for Girls" program that was recently funded. Son's 8th grade basketball team showed awesome team spirit at the last game
Fines
Becky
Birthdays
Nicole S
Rotary is 115 yo
Joker Draw
Becky tried her luck, however, the Joker lives!
Committee Reports and Announcements
PROGRAM
Connie Meyer, Director of Bridges Library System, spoke about advocacy in our state government on behalf of libraries in Wisconsin. The bridges system combines Jefferson and Waukesha counties. She gave examples of successful advocacy with a focus on building relationships.
