Karen is moving her office today. She took her sign down that has been there since 1974. It was a tough day, but they are getting all set up at Badger Bank. She’s tired, but it’s going well.
Amy is so happy that Thursday is the start of school.
Jenn is very proud that her daughter Megan is leaving for the Air Force on Tuesday. She is so proud, and they are sending her off.
Andy celebrated their 13th anniversary.
Randy got 2 flags from Mick where he visited on vacation.
Scott is celebrating his 60th anniversary.
Raina spoke for Pam and talked about how excited everyone is for the Dean Sanders Dedication at Bartels Beach that is occurring this Saturday at 10:00 am. Mitch Eveland donated cookies and Kwik Trip donated refreshments. Get to the dedication early as parking is very limited.
Birthdays / Raffle
Mick S - Aug 8
Beth Dunn - Aug 22
Jenny McAdow - Aug 25
Tara T (July)
BIRTHDAY RAFFLE DRAWING Aug 30
Committee Reports or Announcements
Programs
Every individual member should sign up to lead a program. There is an opening on September 6th. Please find someone to sign up if you can.
Beer and Wine
Meeting after today’s meeting to discuss further what type of event we should have.
Pyramid Run
The run is on September 9th. If you can’t run, you can always donate. There are currently only 39 people signed up. Signage is at Wallflower, Police are aware, and Eli is working on the shirts. You can also sign up for the run the day of if you find your day free. Monetary donations go a lot further than food donation.
Club Business
LMPD Induction
Kim Peterson was there to represent the LMPD.
Board Report -
Budget was approved, presentation to club next week
Kyra Lostetter has been unable to attend meetings due to other commitments and has canceled her membership for now
Storage - keep rotary items in shed unless you have an imminent reason
Upcoming Dates
Pyramid 5k - Sept 10th
Dean Sanders Dedication - Sept 3rd 10 am… Any more volunteers (Besides Janine)
Program Next Week:
Unknown.
Today’s Program
Tammy Lambert - Jefferson County Veteran Services
Tammy doesn’t have a program set up and wanted to know if there were any questions. She went over the main points, but first gave cuddos to the newest air force enlisty, Megan Christian. Tammy joined the airforce at age 17. She never regretted it for a day!
A couple of changes:
The Jefferson County Courthouse is under a huge change. The Jefferson County Veteran Services is moving to a bank in Jefferson for 18 months. When the courthouse is reopened, they will be moved to the Family Services location.
There are some new veterans benefits they are excited to share. She loves to share these benefits because the community is the link to the veterans who have questions but don’t know where to go.
The President signed the Pact Act. This is an Act that extends support to the Veterans who served in the war (Vietnam, agent orange). Now the navy and airforce are covered for disability as well.
Anyone who was in the military, even for a day, and was diagnosed with ALS is covered for financial support.
For the last 15 years, it was only Tammy and a part-time secretary. She now is able to have more support staff to help benefit veterans by filing paperwork, contacting with government, and more. She hired a combat veteran to be a full-time benefits clerk and her assistant who was a combat medic. This leads to even more support!
Teeth for veterans! If you know a veteran who could use new teeth, please reach out.
Meaningful work coming soon such as tiny homes, resources to keep veterans away from predatory lenders, and more!
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