October 13, 2026
President Beth Naughton brought the meeting to order at 12:17pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Twenty one Rotarians were in attendance, two Rotarians on Zoom plus three guests, two speakers and four student Rotarians.
Happy birthday to GarettT.
Happy Rotary Anniversary to Betsy H (1 year) and Denny H. (61 years!)
Happy Bucks:
Beth N. was so glad the Brewers won last night. So happy for Denny H. reaching 61 years as a Rotarian. A memory she shared was Denny getting into her Miata for the Town and Country Days Parade.
Brian B. had a great time out for dinner with wife and friends. Just talked about life. Brian also mentioned that the a Lake Mills HS quarterback is ranked #6 in touchdown passes state wide.
Jenny M.’s son was married last Friday. Rain stopped before the wedding.
Jim W. is happy to mention this his newest grandchild is a girl. She is due in March. Baby will be the best dressed little girl.
Ed H. happy that the Packers and Brewers won last weekend. The Lake Mills HS quarterback has the state record for touchdown passes (all divisions). Two student Rotarians are in the state tennis tournament.
Guest Art D. met Denny 40 years ago while they were both in the newspaper business. Art said Denny hasn’t changed at all. Hurricane came close to his house in Florida. Many trees were lost. His daughter owns rentals in Florida and also has tree loss and she has a bear and 2 cubs hanging out under the screened porch.
Karen R. mentioned that the Fort Atkinson Rotary Club is having a run on November 7 (Frosty Rock Challenge). She received 2 shirts from our run so if anyone wants one just let her know.
Dennis Z. noted that he passed his driving test and will be driving again.
Mick S. will donate to the Rotary Foundation in memory of Boyd Forest and his friend Kurt Anderson.
Steve C. and family traveled to Nashville for wedding of niece and Steve was the officiant.
Club Business:
Volunteers are needed for Witches Night Out to hand out candy downtown and help with costume contest. Sign up sheet passed around.
3rd reading for Cindy Haas. Plans to attend the night meetings. Induction will be October 21 at the night meeting.
Christmas is not too far away. Optimists are planning to adopt a family. If you would like to donate, please make check out to the Rotary Foundation and add to memo line “Adopt a Family.”
Culver’s Scoopie Night raised $314.42 for polio plus.
District membership is down. Beth’s challenge is to bring someone new to a Rotary meeting.
Sponsors are still needed for calendar raffle. Please contact Barb for more information.
The concession stand has 2 more Saturdays. October 20 is a wrap up party at Todd Larson’s home beginning at 6pm. todd@tslgraphics.com 519 W. Lake Park Place (Lake Mills)
Rotary Magazine for October has an article about RYLA.
Two vibrant workshops are coming up. (November 7 near LaCrosse and November 14 in Madison)
Invoices were email today for Q1 dues. Make sure to check your spam folder. If you are having trouble paying on line, please consider paying by check. An email has been sent to Club Runner.
Upcoming events:
Clawking is this Friday, October 16 at noon. Meet at Agency Insurance.
October 15 – Red Cross Blood Drive. Please sign up to donate blood online. Also need volunteers for set up and take down. Please contact Barb for more information.
October 20 – Rotary Foundation meeting at 7am at Agency Insurance.
October 20 – Speakers will be from the Aging and Disability Resource Center
October 21 – Blood Drive at Lake Mills HS with volunteers from NHS.
October 28 – Witches Night Out Costume Contest. Need volunteers to help hand out candy and view costumes.
November 10 – Make lasagna with Interact students at high school beginning at 5pm.
December 15 – Holiday party. More information will be available soon. No meetings on December 22 and 29, 2026.
Student Rotarians: info about themselves and future plans:
Kyndra attends Lake Mills HS. She has 2 half siblings. Kyndra would like to attend UW Madison to become a radiologist. She belongs to many clubs at school including Interact, Jr. Optimist, YOST, NHS. She participates in tennis, softball and skiing with co-op schools.
Milan attends Lake Mills HS. She has a sister in California. She would like to become a surgeon one day. She loves animals and has 2 cats and 1 dog. She helped at Korth Park for the blue bird project. She belongs to many clubs including Interact, Jr. Optimist, YOST and is a link leader. She participates in soccer, basketball and softball. Milan currently works at Walgreens.
Madeline attends Lakeside Lutheran HS. She has 3 siblings. She participates in girls wrestling. She is involved in NHS, Teens for Christ and writes and anchors for the school news program. She loves to attend math meets. Plans to attend UW Madison or Florida State with a major in neurobiology and a minor in Spanish. She is hoping to be a member of the band in college. Plans to be a pediatrician.
Jeremiah attends Lakeside Lutheran HS and lives in Fort Atkinson. He has 3 older siblings. He loves to spend time with family and friends and play video games. He participates in NHS and YOST. He is on the soccer and basketball teams. He would like to attend UW Madison or MSOE and major in either engineering or business.
Please start thinking of recipients for the 2027 Pyramid 5K Run. Send ideas to Sandee M.
Speakers: Jamie Reed from Jefferson County Comprehensive Community Services and
Mick Selck, retired Lake Mills Police Chief and owner of Selck Life Services, LLC.
https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/human_services/mental_health_services/index.php
Meeting adjourned at 1:10pm
