President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:20pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Sixteen Rotarians were in attendance plus one on zoom. Eight guests (Alex Priester, Dean Westman, Laura Feghali, Mary Ann Jackson, Carol Burrows, Jason Marin, Abigail Leavens, and Christian Del Aguila) plus 4 student Rotarians were in attendance.
- Beth read the story of Stone Soup. Lake Mills Rotary will be holding a soup event on Friday, December 5 from 5pm-7pm at Commons Park. There will be a variety of soups, homemade bread, and hot apple cider. Tree lighting will be at 5:30pm. Please consider making a donation to the food pantry. T-shirts were available for those that would like to wear a Rotary t-shirt over their coats.
Announcements/Information:
- Four student Rotarians introduced themselves today. Gracyn (Lake Mills HS), Regan (Lake Mills HS), Carter (Lakeside Lutheran HS) and Tyler (Lakeside Lutheran HS)
- Fun facts about guests in attendance:
- Jason Marin lives on a farm and has new kittens. Great pickle ball player.
- Alex Priester drove an Uber in Chicago.
- Carol Burrows grew up on a farm and attended a one room schoolhouse. Also had a motorcycle license after noticing someone driving by on a motorcycle throwing comic books.
- Mary Ann Jackson’s first job was a spot welder.
- Laura Feghali has known Anita since middle school. On her way back to her family during college, she sat next to Robert Redford.
- Abigail Leavens is getting married in one month.
- Christian works at Bank of Lake Mills and is bilingual.
- Gerard read some fun facts about Barb. Barb and her husband are high school sweethearts. They have 3 grandsons in Lake Mills and their exchange daughter who they have known for almost 20 years has 4 sons in Germany. They have lived in 10 different homes/apartments.
- Happy birthday to Zach W.
- Happy anniversary to Drake D. (3 years)
Ugly Sweater winners:
- 1st place: Jason Marin
- 2nd place: Jenny M.
- 3rd place: Anita, Tom and Beth
- Most guests: Anita
Nominations for officers for 2026-2027: Voting will be January 6th
- President: Beth Naughton (Motion made by Amy L. Second by Tom V.)
- President elect: Dan McCabe (Motion made by Anita. Second by Jenny M.)
- Secretary: Barb Cramer (Motion made by Brian B. Second by Amy L.)
- Recording secretary:
- Taking nominations from members of night group.
Reading for Dean Westman. Tim and Dean will be inducted next week.
Lake Mills Rotary has raised $830 for the Adopt a Family program (Christmas Neighbors). Goal is at least $1,000. If making a donation by check, please make check payable to Lake Mills Rotary Foundation and write, "Adopt-a-Family" on the memo line. Ed will collect until next Tuesday. There are more families this year than last year that need help this holiday season.
Lake Mills Rotary is involved in local, regional and international projects. Projects include: expanding the Rock River Clinic (including dental), donated $300 to purchase computer for a school in the Philippines, solar project for clean drinking water in India, clean water in the Philippines, cow project and cleft pallet surgery to name a few. Rotary has an impact all over the world.
Club 55 has Christmas baskets still for sale.
Tiffany from Fort Healthcare is available on the first Tuesday of each month to check blood pressure at no cost.
Calendar raffle tickets make great Christmas gifts. Make sure to pick up tickets as soon as possible.
Gentle reminder: Rotarians with outstanding balances for Q1 dues/meals were sent an email reminder on November 25. Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, go on Club Runner and catch up on your dues/meals. Or pay by check and mail to:
Rotary Club of Lake Mills
PO Box 103
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Calendar:
- December 3: Night meeting at Tyranena Brewery on Owen St. (6pm-7pm)
- December 9: Teachers of the Month awards.
- December 16: Rotarian Christmas party at noon. Show choir will perform.
- December 16: evening Christmas party at Pyramid. Pizza will be served at 6pm.
- December 17: Blood drive from noon-6pm. Call Brian B. if you can volunteer.
- No noon meeting December 23 or December 30.
Meeting adjourned at 1:08pm.
