President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:17pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Twenty one Rotarians were in attendance. Guests (Mary Ann Jackson and Scott Kampmeier), and 8 student Rotarians were also in attendance.
Guest speaker: Erin Luken (Foundation Chair for District 6250) She is a member of the Madison After Hours Club. Erin was also a foreign exchange student Rotarian in France while in high school.
Three ways to donate:
Rotary Foundation
D6250 Foundation
Lake Mills Rotary Foundation
Polio update:
2025 only 39 WPV cases
Annual Fund SHARE
Invest for 3 years
5% operating expenses
47.5% to World Fund
47/5% to District 6250
District Grants
Over $80,000 to 16 projects
Expected each member to donate $100 for Annual Fund SHARE.
Member needs to attend seminar which will qualify Club.
Applications due in May. Meet in early June. Rotary International Foundation approves global grants. Years long time line from start to finish. Minimum is $30,000.
Club donations in global grants will receive 2:1 match.
New process:
Using Club Runner Grants Module
Separate Grant Management Seminars for district and global grants
Only those who have attended seminar will be able to use Club Runner Grant Module
Timeline will remain the same
Student Rotarians:
Regan from Lake Mills HS gave intro speech. Other student Rotarians will give intro during the next couple meetings.
Students Rotarians for January:
Katie – Lakeside Lutheran HS
Grady – Lakeside Lutheran HS
Frida – Lake Mills HS
Sophie – Lake Mills HS
Public Image:
Committee held meeting today.
Public Image Committee should approve all marketing materials prior to printing or publication to ensure consistency in branding and confirm details. Member of Public Image Committee can be a member of Event Committee, or the Event Committee can let Public Image know how they can help.
Rotary Club of Lake Mills has Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN. Nicki will share or repost to other groups from this page.
Website – Jenny M.
Newspaper – Anita M.
EventBrite – Jenny M.
Pictures at event – Jennifer J.
Flyers, posters, handouts, billboard, banners – Jennifer J and Zach W.
TV stations – Anita or Jenny M.
T-shirts, cups, koozies, bags, swag, etc.
Word of mouth
All event/fundraising marketing must include:
Mention of Rotary Club of Lake Mills or approved logo
QR code (will be updated)
Thank you to sponsors multiple times
Recipient and intended use of funds specifically noted
5 W’s – Who, What, When, Where, Why
Publicize the results and thank volunteers, sponsors, and participants.
Include committee on emails for a faster turn around time.
Members at Large – Amy Litscher. Beth made a motion to nominate Dean Westman. Seconded by Brian B. Motion carried. Jennifer J. nominated Nicki Kelly. Seconded by Janine F. Motion carried.
Vote-All in favor. Slate of 2026-2027 Lake Mills Rotary officers and board members approved.
Announcements/Information:
Beth Naughton shared upcoming Club 55 activities:
Euchre Tournament Sun. Jan. 11 at Noon (cost $10). Register by calling 608-209-2389
Community Meal (complimentary) Thurs. Jan. 15 (4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) If questions, email lakemillsclub55@gmail.com
Drake D. made a motion to spend up to $2,000 on the Sponsor Appreciation event. Seconded by Jim W. Motion carried.
Ed Futa will be the speaker on January 20, 2026. Ed H. suggested asking to use high school auditorium. Anita will follow up.
Pickle ball class this spring. Ed H. and Jenny M. volunteered to work with Scott T.
Kid Pet Fair April 25, 2026 at Commons Park. Community event – save the date. More information to follow.
