Brian W. opened the meeting at the Lake Mills High School at 6:15 pm and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance followed with the Four-Way Test.
Fun FActS
Lake Mills Rotary Club formed in 1954
Guests
Gerard S. brought his son Ian
Student Rotarians
Interact Students and Student Rotarians were in attendance.
Chloe and Katrina passed the 4 way test.
Chloe discovered that in approx. 2014-2015
there was a 5 way test (#5- "Is it Fun?")
CLUB BUSINESS - Announcements and committee reports
- Sandy M updated on upcoming Hwy Cleanup Sunday Oct 3rd at 10 am. Meeting North of LMills at Rock Lake Rd. Walking south 1 Mile. Approx. 6 volunteers will take approx. 1 hour.
- Pyramid City Run Oct 9th at 9:30 am at Korth Park. Need volunteers at 8 am. Approx. 20 participants registered. Scavenger hunt for kids also.
- Brian reviewed Rotary projects with Interact
- concession stand
- 5K Run
- Hwy Cleanup
- Bartel's Beach Playground
- Hanging Baskets
- Int'l Project -India Solar Power/ Water Project
- Post Prom
- Car Raffle/Beer & Wine Event
- Send Students to RYLA
- Scholarships
PROGRAM
Interact Board of Directors Announcements and Presentation of Committees and Projects
Betsy Hirschfeld, new interact director introduced President Katrina Breaker. Interact meets 1st Wed. of every month.
Congratulations to the Board of Directors for 2021-2022.
President-Katrina Breaker
Vice President-Carolyn Hanrahan
Secretary-Kaitlyn Twesme
Chloe Thompson-Treasurer
Director-Cooper Sigmund
Director-Meghann Christian
President Katrina gave a recap of accomplishments from last year:
1. BIG CLUB this year....up to 95 students!
Thanks to Mrs. Iverson's Marketing Class project giving a spotlight to Interact Club and helping build participation.
2. The Mill (food pantry) is up and running at the high school. Hosted a dress up week fundraiser to help support The Mill. Served approx. 2-3 families/week last year, sometimes with a weeks worth of groceries.
3. Heifer International Donation Made - held a Cookie Sale, raising $150 and then matched the $150 with Interact Funds....making a $300 donation to for Heifer International.
Interact has 4 Committees this year:
GLOBAL-Chloe T. shared ideas for spring projects. the committee will vote on which project(s) they would like to focus on together.
- helping refugees
- India Project with Rotary
- Heifer International
- Military Car Pkgs.
LOCAL-Meghan Christian reviewed how interact supports the local community.
- Volunteer at Rotary Concession
- Volunteer at Soccer Varsity Concession
- Volunteer at Pyramid City Run
- other community volunteer opportunities ,as needed
SCHOOL-Cooper Sigmund shared "Be the Change" initiative to spread positivity.
- Hung Posters with Positive Messages throughout the school
- Organized small events to bring students together in positive environment
- Left positive notes and treats for individuals randomly
THE MILL-Katie T. shared details about the food pantry.
- pantry is in the old FACS room
- Posters are displayed throughout the school that include a QR code.
- Students in need can scan the QR code and place an anonymous order
- the order is accepted by Mrs. Hirschfeld and then prepped by The Mill volunteers
- Order is placed in the office for the student to pick up at the end of the day
- The Mill received a $250 donation from Kwik Trip recently
- Will be hosting a Homecoming/Prom Dress Swap
- Items for Thanksgiving Dinner will be avail. too
- Middle School also has a food pantry, but not associated with Interact
- Discussed ideas for how to make available for Elementary School and Lakeside students
Meeting adjourned 7 pm
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