Mick S opened the meeting at the Pyramid Event Venue at 12:00pm and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance followed with the Four-Way Test.
Guests
Jeff Okazaki - Speaker and visiting rotarian
Caitlynn - Lakeside student
Student Rotarians
Happy Bucks
Sandy M - happy to be here in person
Tonya O - high school graduation this saturday
Greg R - service from the passing of Mark Bentheimer as a firefighter and Mick for a wonderful eulogy
Ed H - in memory of Mark B
Mick - in memory of Mark B, a work colleague and personal friend
Fines
None
Birthdays
Tara Topel, Todd Temperly
CLUB BUSINESS - Announcements and committee reports
Brian Benisch has stepped down as treasurer. His non hodgkins lymphoma has returned and he will be battling that
Mick has asked Dan Sanft if he would step in as treasurer. Motion to approve Dan Sanft as treasurer by Nicole S. 2nd by Janine. All were in favor, motion passed.
TY note received from Kyle D regarding rotary scholarship
New member induction
Tonya Olson
Rob and Kim Campbell
PROGRAM
Jeff Okazaki - Humane Society of Jefferson Co
Solar power project was his initial reason to speak to help reduce electric costs. He was going to speak to us back in March to help fundraise, but they were able to fully fund the project, partly through the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation. It started in June and they have already saved oodles of energy. They are now able to save approx $1500 per month.
Pandemic response - opened a pet pantry to supply people with pet food who might be struggling to pay.
There has been a 40-50% increase in adoptions since the lockdown, and a 50% decrease in intake.
Increased cleaning supplies and operations and are using PPE appropriately
There are cats or kittens available now for adoption.
