April 7, 2026
President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:20pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Nineteen Rotarians were in attendance. Guests: Corey and Cindy from Grace Small Engine and teachers of the month plus guests. Five student Rotarians were also in attendance.
Addison and Emma (Lakeside Lutheran HS) gave their introductions.
Gabe and Chloe (Lakeside Lutheran HS) recited the 4 way test. Greta (Lake Mills HS) recited the 4 way test.
Happy Birthday: James W., Raina S., Linda J. and Student/Junior Rotarian Chloe
Happy Rotary Anniversary: Barb C. (3 years) and Scott E. (18 years)
Announcements:
- Looking for something fun to do this Sunday afternoon? Join us for YOST’s 2nd Annual Senior Prom in the RLAC gym from 3:00–5:00 PM on Sunday, April 12th! Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, connection, and tasty food. Be sure to wear your Sunday’s finest—we can’t wait to see you there!
- And if you’re in the mood for a little theater, don’t miss a special matinee performance of LMHS’s spring play, Larceny and Old Lace, on Friday, April 17th at 2:00 PM in the LMHS auditorium. This performance is designed especially for our senior community. We hope you’ll join us for a fun afternoon of entertainment!
- Beth gave an update on the polio challenge. Wisconsin Rapids Rotary Club will match donations of $500 or more plus the Gates Foundation will match 2 to 1. SO the $500 donation from the Lake Mills Rotary Club has now become $3,000!
- Sign up sheets for post prom party volunteers and baked goods donation will go around next week.
- Cards for veteran Al Weber were passed around today. Brian B. will escort Al for his honor flight.
- Congratulations to former Rotarian Nicole F. on the birth of her daughter.
- Tonya updated the club on RYLA. 6 students have been registered and parents contacted. They will attend a Rotary meeting to discuss their experiences.
- Dennis Zeloski has been inducted as a Lake Mills Rotarian. Congratulations!
Calendar Raffle: April 7, 2026
Thank you to today’s sponsors: Saga Environmental and Engineering and Grace Small Engine and Repair
$500: Mark Hanke
$200: Aaron Frank
$100 Andy Black
Thank you to all who purchased/sold calendar raffle tickets.
Teachers of the Month:
- Ethan Floerke (Lake Mills MS) library media specialist has been named Teacher of the Month.
- Ethan is in his 12th year of teaching.
- He cultivates a love of reading.
- Has the ability to connect students with books. Engages readers (even the reluctant readers)
- Library is a welcoming place.
- Goes above and beyond.
- Ethan is on the LD Fargo Library Board and helped with plans for the remodel.
- Trusted colleague
- Makes a lasting difference with students and staff.
- Jenny Kraukils (Lakeside Lutheran HS) department chair for the physical ed department has been named Teacher of the Month.
- Jenny is the varsity volleyball coach and now is coaching softball.
- She has a great relationship with alumni.
- Warrior Blue runs deep. Jenny is a graduate of Lakeside Lutheran HS.
- Her youngest will be a freshman next year.
- Door is always open.
- Always there for you.
- Jenny demonstrates patience and kindness in all she does.
- Always has a smile on her face.
- Makes students feel special and welcome.
- She gets to know each student.
Congratulations! And thank you to our sponsors for the Teacher of the Month.
Info:
- Scholarship Committee: Ed H. will send an email to members of the committee next week. If you have any questions, please contact Ed at 920-988-1870.
- Next week, Rotary International students will do their presentations. (German and Spanish students) Invite a friend who may be interested in Germany and Spain. Make sure to make a lunch reservation at lm.rotaryclub@gmail.com
- Thank you to Fort Healthhcare and Club 55 who provides the nurse who checks blood pressure on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Anita M. will meet with the new Park Director to discuss memorial bench, sunshades and fencing around the pickle ball courts.
- Invoices for Q3 will go out next week. Watch your email.
- If you plan to stop membership to Rotary, there is a group that does virtual meetings at 7am. Anita will have more information. If you plan to leave Rotary, please let us know before the end of June so we can report correct numbers to Rotary International but we hope that you stay a member. The Club gets billed for each Rotarian.
- Trivia Night for this Friday has been cancelled due to low number of attendees. Donations are always accepted for The Mill, the school-based food pantry.
Happy Bucks:
- Don B: told the story/joke about the Easter bunny.
- Andy B.: returned home from Kentucky vacation with family. Went to several caves and Churchill Downs. Wore a Lake Mills t-shirt and met someone from Watertown.
- Ed H.: Spent Easter with family. Had a great Easter egg hunt.
- Gerard S.: many thanks to the Raffle Committee for all their hard work.
- Janine F.: Went to the PETS training and had an amazing time learning from other Rotarians. Rotarians are welcome in every country. Rotary is the 3rd space for community and brings community together. Lake Mills Rotary now qualifies for grant.
Meeting adjourned at 1:00pm.
