President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 7:03am. Board members in attendance: Anita Martin, Beth Naughton, Dan Sanft, Barb Cramer, Brian Benisch, Amy Litscher, Todd Larson, Tom Vinz, Will Gruber (Zoom). Rotarians/Guest present: Don Bukstein, Sandee Macht (Zoom),
Lake Mills High School Drama Club sent a request for sponsorship for their fall musical. Ad placed in program. Decision made to place ½ page ad for $150.
Don Bukstein gave an update for the vaccine clinic to be held on October 30th from 9:00am-4:00pm at Rock Lake Activity Center. Clinic would be for flu and covid for people 65 and older. Clinic would be run through Fort Healthcare. Need 30 people to sign up to make it worthwhile. Only cost would be printing. Advertise through vet groups. Tom Vinz made a motion to sponsor vaccine clinic. Beth Naughton seconded. All in favor.
Pyramid City 5K Run/Walk was discussed for the 2026 recipient of funds. Thank you to Dan Sanft for providing figures for the last few years. Sandee Macht spoke about how the Night group does the work and managed all aspects of event. Discussion on 80/20 split with 80% going to recipient after expenses and 20% going to Rotary Club. Board has to vote recipient. Amy Litscher made a proposal to make sure the recipient was a reputable organization. Need to clean up process – night meeting attendees makes proposal and after due diligence, brings name of organization(s) to general membership for approval. Make sure all advertisements including posters and social media have been proofed before distribution. Brian Benisch made a motion to leave the process the way it is. Night meeting attendees will bring recipient name to general membership/club for approval after due diligence. Make sure all advertising makes clear where the proceeds will go. Second by Tom Vinz. 8 approval, 1 oppose. Motion carried.
Todd Larson discussed concessions and using the teams for next summer concession stand. Each team would work 4 shifts. No parents involved for next year. Teams need to pick a communicator/team leader. Planning a survey for all members. Board will make calls to members to make sure all feedback is received. Possibilities open for a shorter time or not every game. Invite friends or spouses to help in concessions. Hold off on discussion until the end of soccer season and member survey results come in. Average yearly income from concessions is $2,500. October 18 was added for games. Thank you to Todd for all his hard work.
Betsy Hirschfeld is not a Rotarian. Lakeside Lutheran High School does not have an Interact club yet. There has been discussion/interest expressed. Beth Naughton made a motion to have “lead advisor” be an honorary Rotarian. Second by Amy Litscher. All in favor.
Honoring Ken Stetson. Discussed tree, bench, scholarship. Motion made by Brian Benisch to have a bench at Rotary Park in his honor with his name engraved. Second by Todd Larson. All in favor. Brian Benisch will look into the cost.
Sunshades for dugouts at Rotary Park. Carmen Weldon discussed with athletic director and city park department. Cost would be for sunshades $200 each (4 dugouts). City would install and house shades over the winter. Amy Litscher made a motion to spend up to $1,000 for sunshades at Rotary Park. Beth Naughton second. All in favor. Todd Larson will get more information about dug outs and sunshades and report back to Board. Table sunshades at Wallace Park.
Financial Report
Thank you to Dan Sanft for his work on the financial reports.
Checking account is under $4,000.
Receive $250 in monthly interest if money market account stays about $50,000.
One check sent to Foundation for scholarships. Foundation took care of the distribution.
Membership
Justin Lecher has left Rotary due to family and work commitments.
New member info sheet was distributed. Will eventually develop a trifold brochure.
Blood Drive
Brian Benisch has asked for people to help with closing down procedures so he isn’t at every blood drive. Great amount of donations.
Teacher of the Month
Businesses have donated items to give to teachers.
All sponsor money has been received.
No speakers on teacher of the month meeting days. Usually the second Tuesday of the month.
Will include this year 4 non-teachers.
Building Rental
EMS building will possibly have a rental increase. Current rent is $1,000 per year.
May need to find another location depending on increase. Needs to have parking and handicap accessible.
One possibility is the Rock Lake Activity Center. Need other ideas.
Have had conversations with Ryan and Club 55.
Next meeting will discuss a bench to honor Ken, concessions, dugouts, sunshades and future noon meeting location.
