President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:23pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Sixteen Rotarians were in attendance. Four guests plus 4 student Rotarians were in attendance.
Thank you for your service to our military veterans.
Speakers: Mike Kloss - 6250 District Governor. Mike works for Airgas in Eau Claire, WI. Mike grew up in a military family. He lived on base in North Africa as a small child. He learned English, Arabic and French as a child. Graduated from Indiana University where he met his wife. They have 3 children. Mike and his wife were involved in Boy Scouts, band and sports as the kids grew up. Mike was a Boy Scout leader for many years working specifically on merit badges. As the District Governor, he is focusing on action plan: impact, reach, engagement and adaptability. Works on sustainability projects. The Charity Navigator ranks Rotary at the top. Seven areas of focus: peace building, disease prevention, water sanitation, maternal health, basic education, community development, protecting the environment. It is important to have a succession plan which keeps the club strong. Opportunities at the district level: membership chair, treasurer, youth exchange program chair.
The Assistant Governors role is to be the eyes and ears to help clubs and provide additional guidance. The Rotary Foundation has a new program with Club Runner. Tricon is April 2026 in the Dells. Great family event.
Student Rotarians gave their fun facts this week:
Allison (LLHS)
Violet (LLHS)
Isabella (LMHS)
Nevea (LMHS)
Announcements
- Happy Rotary Anniversary Dan (6 years), Ken E. (3 years).
- Happy birthday to Jim and Ken E.
- Stone Soup project will be December 5, 2025. Make sure to wear Rotary blue. Volunteers and soup pots are needed. More information will be forthcoming.
Please contact Janine for more information 920-220-9252.
- Ugly Sweater party/invite a guest will be December 2nd at noon meeting. Invitations to hand out to guests were distributed.
- Scott E. is looking at an ice boat ride or learning to sail an ice boat fundraiser. Idea is in development.
- November is Rotary Foundation month. Please consider donating. Sandee will match donations up to $500. Two programs available: share (50% back to District) or polio (matched by Gates Foundation) Go to myrotary.org and click on donate button. Contact Sandee to let her know you have donated.
- Night meeting next week will be at Lewis Station Winery. Info is on the website.
- Sunrise Reach is looking for volunteers for a clothing drive. Clothes sorting December 4 at Sunshine Brewing. December 5-6 clothing give away at City Building.
- November 14-16 - Once on this Island will be performed by Lake Mills High School
- Calendar Raffle tickets will be available soon.
Important dates:
- November 18 – Teachers of the Month and Don’s intro speech.
- November 25 – program on drug free communities grant and coalition work in Jefferson County.
- November 25 – Board meeting at Farmers and Merchants Bank at 7am.
- December 2 - Holiday/Ugly Sweater Party and Invite-a-Guest Meeting. Garett will also do his intro speech.
- December 16 – holiday party for Rotarians
Meeting adjourned at 1:07pm.
