Brian W. opened the meeting at the Pyramid Event Venue at 12:15pm and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance followed with the Four-Way Test.
Guests
Tom V's Guest-Lisa Curler from City Council
Tom Evanson from Watertown transferring to Lake Mills
Student Rotarians--coming in Sept.
Happy Bucks
- Tara Topel
- Puerto Rico with her sister in law
- SBA approval finally for new building
- Mick Selck
- arrived this morning at 5 am from Seattle vacation (swimming in Crater Lake....brrr!)
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- Dr. Wishau-cataract surgery done! White is WHITE!
Fines
None
Birthdays
Mick Birthday!
Birthday Raffle today...
Denny wins
Becky wins
Rotary Anniversary
Brian W 12 years
CLUB BUSINESS - Announcements and committee reports
- Joker Draw--joker lives
- night meeting at Korth Park on Wed. will be discussing the Run Route--still need runners
- Hwy cleanup-Aug. 18th
- South side sign--Jose wants sign brought to his shop for completion
- Interclub yesterday in Fort Atkinson-Brian W and Brian B, and Ed attended
- Bartel's Beach
- Parks committee voted to accept donation
- Dist. ok'd $5000 grant
- Next step - City Council to accept donation
- Base still in discussion
- Board meeting this morning
- Water project-add Solar Panels to provide power for water pump and filtration system
- Possibly partner with District Rotary Clubs for fundraising
- Jenn-update on Concession stand $1800-2000 approx. this season. Last game was this week.
- New Committee for March Facebook Raffle Fundraiser Coming Soon
- Dr. Wishau-Aug. 24th meeting-2 week notice for nominations for Foundation Members--no term limits
PROGRAM
Tara Topel-
Traffic Incident Management Enhancement
lively hood and safety of Emergency Responders and Tow Truck Dr
WI is part of national traffic management group.
WI is one of leaders in the nation!
Provides a uniform approach to emergency traffic control and scene management. Helps provide the safest possible work environment for all Wisconsin incident responders, while minimizing the risk for secondary crashes.
Traffic Management Center in Milwaukee
Attends Annual Conference for Traffic Incident Management
Incident=Any non recurring event that reduces road way flow.
important to slow down and assess the area
Pay attention to yellow flashing lights -just like you would an emergency vehicles
Goals...
Minimize the Risk for Responders
Reduce secondary incidents
Steer it clear/Quick Clearance
Lots of training - Train the trainer
Safety TIPS
1. Stay in your vehicle unless unsafe to do so. When you get out of your vehicle...you are putting yourself at great risk.
2. Always keep 1 eye on traffic...walk backwards if you can or sideways.
3. STATE LAW--Move over or slow down if you see flashing light!
4.511.WI.GOV-traffic info. shared up to the minute
5. Stop for school bus with a stop sign out!
1 DRIVER KILLED EVERY SIX DAYS
Help keep Tow truck drivers Emergency Responders SAFE!
proper equipment
Meeting adjourned 1:00pm
