Brian Watson 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
Lucas Tabbord
Happy Bucks
Brian B - Spent week in Charleston, SC and it was very hot. He learned a lot of history about the south and the civil war. Brian and Terri are expanding their business to include a new branch around Minneapolis, MN.
Tonya - Son's wedding is coming up this weekend
Fines
None
Birthdays
Jack Chavez - 4 years with Rotary
CLUB BUSINESS - Announcements and committee reports
Reminder 8/18th Highway clean up at 5 pm starting at corner of Hwy 89 and G north of town.
Next week we will have our local Foundation meeting. Thus far, Ed has been nominated.
Also next week, I will not be here – on vacation – Mick will lead.
8/31st District Governor here – Board meeting at 11am here.
Sept 7th – Pyramid will be closed; Rotary picnic at Rotary park @ noon
Oct 9th 5K fun run – need runners – benefits Rock River Health Coalition
New Business
Meal price request to $12 from $11 – Board approved.
Committee reports
Concession stand - signups went out this morning for the fall session. More help is needed per shift. Games are on saturdays
Next Saturday morning - Chamber Summer Bash. Tina from TT's Timeout has offered to have all tips and 20% of the till to go towards the Dean Sanders Memorial Project.
City council meeting is tonight to vote to accept the donation for the playground
PROGRAM
Speaker – Nancy Boebel - Coats for Kids to benefit the Community Action Coalition. Coats for Kids is in its 35 year and serves Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha counties. Nancy recruited Mitch to be a corporate sponsor
Fundraising event: The Lake Mills Market parking lot, Saturday Sept 18 from 2pm to 5pm. Kids band and concessions. Admission will be to bring a kids coat or $5. There will also be a round up this month. They are looking for sponsors for this event.
