President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:20pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Thirteen Rotarians were in attendance plus three on zoom. Three guests (Alex Priester, Vanessa Leaders and Britanie Peaslee) plus 4 student Rotarians were in attendance.
Speakers: Drug Free Coalition of Jefferson County (Vanessa Leaders and Britanie Peaslee)
Established in 2017
Received federal grant in 2019
Moved to be under a collaboration with the CDC in 2020
Focus on prevention efforts for youth
Theme: Prevent Promote Protect
Members: Active member, Friend of the Coalition, Leadership
7 strategies for community change
Provide information
Build skills
Provide social support
Reduce barriers
Change consequences
Altar environment/physical decision
Change policies and Rules
Work on education component
Speakers ended their presentation with the question: If Rotary partnered the coalition, what is one project you could imagine stating right away?
Happy Birthday to Ed H. and Eli W.
November 28th – Club 55 having a Christmas Kringle Market starting at 10am.
A request came from Ice Ambassadors to help with making a path on Rock Lake this winter for ice skating from Sandy Beach to Bartels Beach. Looking for ATV, people to shovel and sweep ice path. More information to follow.
The Board met this morning and decided to hold off on sponsorship of the Club 55 Community Dinner. More information is needed including if there will be other dinners and volunteers.
Board voted to approve $300 donation to the E-Library Hub for the Tambaun Elementary School in the Philippines to purchase a desk top computer.
Reminder that Rotarians can donate to Christmas Neighbors. Donation to Rotary Foundation. Please include Christmas Neighbors on the memo line.
Beth noted that her polio ride was great.
Stone Soup event will take place on December 5 from 5pm-7pm. Text Janine if you can volunteer 920-220-9252.
Adopt a Family goal is $1,000. If donating by check, please make your check payable to Lake Mills Rotary Foundation and write Adopt a Family on the memo line.
Make sure to pay your Q1 dues as soon as possible. A statement to those that owe will go out today.
Calendar Raffle tickets are available.
Thank you to Anita for providing the Culver’s scoop coins and chocolate.
