President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:10pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited.
Twenty one Rotarians were in attendance and three were on zoom.
Guests: Kevin and Megan Barnes (Irish Trinity Dancers) and grandparents, Tim, Jenn Christian
Congratulations to Andy Barnes 3 years, Tonya Olson 5 years, and Eli Wedel 14 years as Rotarians.
Program: Kevin and Megan Barnes performed an Irish dance. They are the children of Rotarian Andy Barnes. Andy spoke about the Trinity Irish Dance Academy. The Academy will be performing at Irish Fest in Milwaukee the weekend of August 16 and 17.
Happy Bucks: Jenny brought veges from her garden to share and her son is now engaged. Tonya O. sold her home in Cottage Grove and will be moving to new home in August. Ed has his catamaran in the lake. Dan M. returned to Platteville for high school reunion. Beth mentioned Friends of the Library Garden Tour this Saturday.
Thank you to the volunteers who were bartenders at the Jefferson County Fair.
(Brian W. Jenny, and Beth)
Art Unsealed: final bidding is July 16 at 6:30pm. Please pay and pick up pieces on July 16th or this Saturday at EMS.
Special Recognition: Rotary Special Recognition Award was presented to Jenn Christian for all the years she spent in Rotary as secretary and the other accomplishments for the city of Lake Mills and Jefferson County. Presentation given by Amy Litscher. Congratulations to Jenn.
Proposed Budget: budget will be discussed at the July 29th Board meeting. Meeting will take place at Farmers and Merchants Bank at 7:30am. All are welcome to attend. The Rotary Club will vote on August 5th at noon meeting.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Concession stand – volunteers still needed for July 29 (second shift, 1 volunteer needed) and July 30 (first shift)
Just a reminder that Round Up for the month of July at the Lake Mills Market is for our Rotary Club.
Storms are predicted for Wednesday. Make sure to check school district website or rec department for cancellation information.
Next meeting is Tuesday, July 22nd at EMS Building.
The program will be Beth and Tim sharing the bike ride across the southern part of America. Meeting will start at 12:10pm.
July 29th program will be a presentation from Jenny Hildner about the Jennifer Nichols Outdoor Learning Center.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50pm.
