Ann Lee opened the meeting at the Lake Mills EMS building at 12:20pm and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance followed with the Four-Way Test.
Guests
Preston Benisch, Emily Tucker (Regional Membership Officer for Rotary International)
Student Rotarians
Happy Bucks
Mick: Support from our community was substantial for Capt Truman and greatly appreciated by Mick personally. He also thanked Mitch for his amazing help and support for food, donations, and more.
Mitch: Market donations up to $7,000 for Capt Truman.
Jenn: New puppy "Jack Daniels"
Brian B: Home remodeling show at monona terrace this weekend, he can get you tickets
Pam: Florida on xmas break, and community collaboration for Capt Truman
Greg: Mick delivered a touching eulogy
Ken: Agreed it was the most impactful
Ed: Community support for Capt Truman. Also finally got healthy after being sick
Amy: Got to go sledding once, but wants more snow
Steve W: Week in Florida, thought a moment of laughter would be appropriate for Capt Truman
Karen: Cruise over the holidays
Dave: Capt Truman put service above self, he hopes to have the same courage faced with difficult situations
Brian W: Son is back to work after open heart surgery
Gerard: Elvis Presley's birthday is today
Fines
Pam, Mick (paper)
Birthdays
Gerard
Joker Draw
John Bauman tried his luck, however, the Joker lives!
Committee Reports and Announcements
4 way test delivered from December student rotarians
Mary Miller resigned due to time constraints
Beer/Wine progressing nicely. Be prepared to sign up for a shift, AM, PM, or both!
3 dates left for speakers in 2019
RI Theme - vocational service - our occupations are opportunities for service!
New member challenge grant upcoming in 2 weeks
Induction of Andie Uleman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h5TH7XWxiw
PROGRAM
Emily Tucker's role in Rotary International is to help grow and support membership. She covers a large region in North America, and among other things, will help share best practice membership strategies among the various clubs.
