July 14, 2026
President Beth Naughton brought the meeting to order at 12:20pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Eighteen Rotarians were in attendance, four Rotarians on zoom plus two guests.
Happy anniversary to Tonya O. (6 years)
Happy Bucks:
Beth N’s daughter will be coming from New York this week. And they will be attending a family reunion up north.
Ed H. danced as he listened to the Main Street Big Band on Sunday.
Jenny M. Oops forgot her name tag
Jim W. had a great trip/tour of Ireland. His wife had knee replacement and is turning the corner.
Tom V. worked at the concession stand last week and noted that it was fun to work with Eli L. (Amy’s son).
Club Business:
Lake Mills Rotary needs a volunteer who will take care of the lunch order. Please consider this important task.
Concession stand will need to be open Sunday, July 19th from 3pm-5pm for 1 game. Please sign up in Club Runner.
The Ken Stetson memorial bench has arrived and the parks department is assembling. Planning to have Rotary Noon meeting on July 28 at Rotary Park. More info next week.
The last social ride had low attendance. Beth would like feedback.
Open speaker days: August 8, August 25, September 1 and September 8. Please contact Jenny M. or Beth for more information.
Committee sheets were passed around to verify commitments and/or add names to committees.
Club Runner – if you sign up in Club Runner, your volunteer hours are recorded. If the event is not on Club Runner, you will need to add your volunteer hours.
Upcoming Events:
July 15 - Night meeting at 6pm at Tyranena Brewery.
July 20 – quarterly Foundation Board meeting at 7am at Agency Insurance. All are invited to attend.
July 21st meeting speakers will be Beth and Karen. They will present info from the Tricon conference they attended.
July 17 Clawking (cleaning and walking) will begin at noon at Commons Park. Meet at bench facing the Fharmacy.
July 28 – Board meeting at 7am at Farmers & Merchants Bank. All are invited to attend.
July 28 – Noon meeting possibly at Rotary Park. Watch for info next week. Food will be from the concession stand. Donations accepted.
August 19 - Blood Drive will be at Lake Mills Fire Station.
September 12 - Pyramid City 5K Run. Sign up soon. Thank you to all the sponsors.
September 17 - Sex trafficking seminar. More information to follow.
Speaker: Jenny M
Discussed new Club Runner software. Go to member area to log in and member page.
If you don’t have your log in, contact Barb. She can give you log in and change your password.
Make sure to update photo, phone, email, address, etc.
Unique email addresses for each member (spouse would need their own email address)
Club Runner also has a mobile application.
Can add unique email signature.
Biography can be added to Club Runner.
Financials
Make sure to explore Club Runner. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny M.
FYI:
If you attend Foundation meeting or Board meetings, hours count as volunteer hours. Please go to Club Runner to log hours.
Leslie DeMuth Artwork Sale and Fundraiser,
Aug. 8th-9th:
Come see and take home beautiful artwork of Leslie DeMuth, who passed away in 2024. Leslie's husband Steve (who was instrumental in our Rotary Art Unsealed Auction last year) is offering an art sale of Lesli's work. All proceeds will go to nonprofits that were near and dear to Leslie--the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance or the Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills. For information and to sign up to attend, please visit:
https://swibirds.org/all-events/2026/8/8/leslie-demuth-artwork-sale-fundraiser
