President Anita Martin brought the meeting to order at 12:20pm. Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test recited. Nineteen Rotarians were in attendance plus one on zoom. Guests: Janet F., Dennis Z., Tony (Badger Chevy), Abigail (Leader). Two student Rotarians were also in attendance. (Lake Mills High School on spring break).
Happy Birthday: Brian B., Emma P. and Boyd F.
Happy Rotary Anniversary: Carmen W. (1 year), and Gerard S. (21 years)
Third reading: Dennis Z. Inducted April 7.
Financials: Copies are available. Currently, the Club earns $180 per month in interest from the Money Market account.
Information:
Rotary magazine Geoff Johnson's story about visiting Wisconsin and our Lake Mills Club is now the lead story on the magazine’s web site: https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-magazine
Pet event: April 25. Volunteers will be needed. Contact Amy L. if you can volunteer. Posters available to hang up.
Post prom: May 2 Posters available to hang up.
Brain Book: purchased 20 (10 English, 10 Spanish) for Gianna’s Joy. Produced by LaCrosse Rotary. Suggested by Brian W.
Bartender volunteers needed for Jefferson County Fair. (July 8-12). Sheet to sign up passed around. Split shifts available.
Calendar Rafflewinners for March 31: $200 Monica Brown
$100 Amy Litscher
$100 Javier Ahymada
$100 Doug Joers
Student Rotarians: Chloe and Gabe from Lakeside Lutheran HS gave their personal speeches.
Board Meeting:
Approved $200 donation to City Band sponsorship
Approved $250 donation to Legendary Lake Mills planters
Paul Harris Fellows: points for 18 members Brian W. will chair committee for honorary Paul Harris Fellow. Submit names to Brian W. Committee will meet April 28 at 11:30am.
Program: Girls on the Run (Coaches Amanda and Claire)
Girls on the Run is a non profit.
Empower girls in grades 3-8
Provide life skills, confidence building, emotional health, running
Founded in 1996
Johnson Health Tech was first corporate sponsor for Lake Mills
In 2009, Anita helped launch Girls on the Run in Jefferson County
Grew program from 16 to 32 girls
Practice at elementary school. Season is April-May
There is a theme/lesson each day. Warm up game, practice, laps. Make new friendships +new confidence.
Uses a national curriculum
Friends are in different grades
Being part of the community – led by girls
End of season – learn the art of comprising
Make local impact
Final 5K had 1,200 participants for the SW area
Ways to get involved: cheer on girls, become a coach, sponsor the program
Reminder: Write a thank you for veteran Al Weber. Brian B. will participating in honor flight. Will pick up notes on April 14.
Reminder: blood pressure screening April 7 at Club 55.
