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
Jim, Liz, Linder and Jeff Brey.
Pat and Boyd Forest
Coyt Ruell
Student Rotarians
Happy Bucks
Nicole - hello from Mary Price, former LM Rotarian
Tom - Weekend up north with family
Greg - IOU from assembly
Ken - Brewers win
Dave R - Advertisement for an open office in his building. School referendum on Oct 16th at crawfish junction. Boyd and Pat Forest were exemplary rotarians who inspired him personally.
Katie Gould - Volley for Hope fundraiser raised $3k for breast cancer
Ann - Weekend in Chicago with old school friends
Amy - Had a stay at home weekend to get things done around the house
Becky - 20 year marriage anniversary. Brian B is taking her shift at rotary park
Fines
None
Birthday Raffle
Brian W and Coyt R won
Joker Draw
Aaron tried his luck, however, the Joker lives!
Committee Reports and Announcements
Katie Gould gave a flawless 4 Way Test
Brian B. presented the 2018/2019 budget
Motion to approve by Greg R
2nd by Ken S
Motion passed
Jay Smith is back from temporary leave
Amy - Beer / Wine event committee to meet briefly after the day meeting next week
Marketing committee looking for more
Marketing committee created a big fake check for larger donations
Todd Temperly and Jeanette Jensen received their second reading for membership
Ann - Advertised the Rotary One Summit, which we can attend in either Fort Atkinson or Madison sessions
Project: Pickle ball courts at rotary park has been considered by the board. This joint project with the city would include resurfacing the courts and painting lines. Additionally, the board is looking into rotary branded benches. Cooper mentioned a student group possibly able to contribute funds.
PROGRAM
Ken presided over the Honorary Rotarian Ceremony for Boyd Forest, Pat Forest, and Jim Brey. Jim Brey, founder of Aztalan Engineering belonged to the Lake Mills Rotary Club since 1985 and was responsible for the building of the concession stand at Rotary Park in Lake Mills. Former LMHS Principal Boyd Forest joined the club in 1999 and served two terms as Club President as well as coordinator of volunteers for concession stand help. Patricia Forest was a member for 16 years and always served “under the radar,” getting things done and helping to make memorable Christmas parties. Rotarian and Past Club President Ken Stetson presided over the ceremony.
