President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:20pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited.
Eighteen Rotarians were in attendance. Three Rotarians on Zoom. Eight guests including student Rotarians were in attendance.
Speaker: Steve Zambo from Salty Earth Pictures presented information about the movies he is making. Next movie is Run For Glory: The Don Beebe Story).
Student Rotarians:
Ella (LLHS)
Grace (LLHS)
Mollie (LMHS)
Isabella (LMHS)
Announcements
Happy Rotary Anniversary to Amy (19 years)
Vaccine Clinic – October 30 from 9am-4pm. All ages are welcome. Clinic will be at the Rock Lake Activity Center. Call Don if you can help (608) 279-1673.
Blood Drive was last Wednesday. Thank you to the volunteers. 56 pints were collected. Goal was 65 pints.
Concessions stand is now closed for the season. Goodies, soda etc. were available at noon meeting.
Art brought books to share and discuss. Thank you.
Thank you note received from Teacher of the Month Bill Tomlin.
Gerard talked about the library expansion and the grant needs a letter of support from a civic organization. Motion made by Jim that Rotary write a letter of support for the library expansion. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Anita will compose the letter.
Club 55 is having a presentation by Dr. Bob McGrath "Thrive As You Age." Register at Club 55.
Thank you to Geoff Johnson from the Rotary International Magazine. Watch for story about the Lake Mills Rotary Club.
Upcoming Key Dates – Make sure to check the Lake Mills Rotary website for speaker information.
10/22 5:30pm – Interact Presentation at Lake Mills High School. Bring a guest! Please email lm.rotaryclub@gmail.com if you would still like to RSVP. Please use main entrance. After 6:00pm, the doors are locked. If you arrive after 6:00pm, text Beth at (630) 240-0985 and she will let you in.
10/24 World Polio Day.
10/28 7:00am– Rotary Board meeting
10/30 9am-4pm - Vaccine Clinic at RLAC – looking for volunteers
11/1 9:30am-1:00pm – Vibrant Club meeting in Madison. Sign up online. Car pooling available.
11/11 – District Governor and Bring a Guest Day at noon meeting
12/2 – Ugly Sweater at noon meeting
12/16 – Rotary Member Holiday Party at noon meeting
1/21 5:30pm - New date for evening meeting. Place TBD.
Happy Bucks:
Greg was happy about his radio interview.
Art is happy that he and his wife will be returning to Florida. Safe travels to Florida.
Jim has been re-elected as president of the Rotary Foundation. VP is Janine, Secretary is Nicole, Treasurer is Ed.
Gerard would like to thank Brian for his hard work on the blood drives.
Ed congratulated Mollie on going to state.
Post meeting announcement/reminder:
World Polio Day is October 24,2025.
Beth is asking you to please consider making a donation to help eradicate polio by sponsoring her Tour de Tucson Ride to End Polio. Her goal is to raise $1000. All funds are matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This will triple our impact! You can cut and paste the fundraiser URL below or I can get check or cash from you at a meeting . Thank you for your consideration! Together we CAN end polio!
