October 20, 2026
President Beth Naughton brought the meeting to order at 12:19pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Twenty four Rotarians were in attendance, one Rotarian on Zoom plus four guests, two speakers and four student Rotarians.
Happy Rotary Anniversary to Amy L. (20 years)
Happy Bucks:
Ed H. noted that the girls tennis team won the tie breaker at state but lost the 2nd tie breaker. He attended the Lake Mills High School orchestra concert and said it was great.
Karen R. loves her new polio + t-shirt. Also mentioned that she has a friend from high school that is a missionary in Columbia.
Brian B. now has walls in his new house.
Greg R. noted his 40th wedding anniversary. He also mentioned that he went to the 1982 World Series in Milwaukee in a tux with fellow firemen and paid very little for his ticket.
Art D. is heading to Florida soon but will be back in June 2027. Safe travels!
Tonya O. will be retiring as Lake Mils School District Superintendent at the end of the school year. Congratulations!
Don B. wrote a book with his classmates “Cool Class of 1968.” Promoted book at Tulane University.
Janine F. is heading to Alabama for parent weekend with her son.
Steve and Barb C. celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on Monday. He and a good buddy went to LA for the Brewers game 4 game. Paid $94 for his ticket.
Jim W. said one of the guests today introduced him to his wife.
Gerard S. thanked Todd L. for all his hard work with the concession stand.
Club Business:
Thank you notes received from the September Teachers of the Month and the Lake Mills HS Drama Club (sponsorship).
October 21 is Polio + Day. Polio is very close to being eradicated.
Foundation meeting was today. Next meeting is January 19, 2027 at Agency Insurance.
Christmas is not too far away. The Optimists run the Adopt a Family program, which provides Christmas gifts for families that are struggling. If you would like to donate, please make check out to the Rotary Foundation and add to memo line “Adopt a Family.”
The Night Group is looking for beneficiary for the Pyramid Run proceeds. Please contact Beth N. or Sandee M if you have ideas.
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.
October 20 is a wrap up party for the concession stand at Todd Larson’s home beginning at 6pm. todd@tslgraphics.com 519 W. Lake Park Place (Lake Mills)
Two vibrant workshops are coming up. (November 7 near LaCrosse and November 14 in Madison)
Dues/meals/happy bucks invoices have been emailed. If you have an issue paying online, take a picture of the error code and send to Barb C. Make sure to check address, zip code to make sure all is correct.
Upcoming events:
October 23 – Clawking has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more information.
October 24 – Night meeting at Tyranena Brewery (6pm)
October 27 - Board meeting at Farmers & Merchants Bank (8am)
October 27 – Day meeting will be committee meetings.
October 28 – Witches Night Out Costume Contest and handing out candy.
November 7 – Fort Atkinson Rotary Club is hosting a Frosty Rock Run/Walk.
November 10 – Make lasagna with Interact students at high school beginning at 5pm.
November 10 (LaCrosse) & 14 (Madison) – Vibrant Club meetings.
December 15 – Holiday party. More information will be available soon. No meetings on December 22 and 29, 2026.
Student Rotarians: fun facts
Kyndra is planning to go to Hawaii with her aunt and to the Caribbean with her mom next summer as a congratulations gift.
Milan is a global scholar and has done 20 hours of volunteer work to provide books to children in Africa.
Madeline loves to travel and has been to 10 countries.
Jeremiah fun fact is that he has played soccer since preschool.
Please start thinking of recipients for the 2027 Pyramid 5K Run. Send ideas to Sandee M.
Speakers: Erika Holmes and Rebecca Schmidt from the Aging & Disability Resource Center.
Presentation will be attached in the announcements for next week’s meeting.
https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/human_services/adult_services_br_adrc/index.php
Meeting adjourned at 1:06pm
