By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 03, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: March students were introduced Erica Saldana by Dr. Meyers, Holly Skretta by Sandy Swartz, Molly Spitzer by Jim van Lieshout, Sara Zwieg by Ron Michaelis.

Visiting Rotarian: Bonnie Hertel from Watertown Rotary Club

Happy Bucks:

Paul Novitzke for spent time with his daughter who attends St. Norbert’s and will be going to Zambia in May.

Pastor Nancy for a group scheduled to return home but have been detained in Chili since the earthquake and are helping with those efforts.

Dr. Meyers is accepting suggestions for speakers for the Top 10 luncheons on May 5 & 12. You can email Dr. Meyers at rockwood@jefnet.com

Steve Lehmann for his neighbor Dr. Volk who did snow removal while they enjoyed their trip to the Bahamas last week.

Ron Michaelis for Ron & Marla who were the high bidders on an auction item from CPA fundraiser last fall “Day with a Mayor” and donated it to the 7th & 8th graders of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School. “Day with a Mayor” started last night with them attending the City Council meeting and today seeing all aspects of how the City operates on a daily basis.

Dr. Volk for their daughter Mattie who placed high in her swimming events this past weekend. She has a triple A status. Also stating they spent 16 hours on bleachers.

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, February 24, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

 

Student Rotarians: February Student Rotarians Taylor Moehling, Jenifer Prophett, Vince Racanelli, and Britney Riedl were present. Each told of their enjoyable experience here this past month and their plans for the future.

 

Happy Bucks:

Ron Michaelis-happy he has a name badge and now has an identity.

Shirley Dempsey has a new car and she put out a lot of tickets for “A wee pint of Irish” in the businesses in the community.

Dr. Volk had $3 for his trip to Wyoming snowmobiling, his daughter Emily who has scored 10+ points on the freshman basketball team and daughter Mattie who is in the State Swim meet this weekend and is ranked very high in the state rankings.

Colleen Locke for her new beau which she accompanied her at the party last week.

Paul Novitzke for spending time with his son ice fishing last week and his daughter who attends St. Norbert’s and he will see this weekend.

Steve Lewis for Wesley having a full time job and Ross who is at Ripon college.

Pastor Nancy whose son is purchasing her house and she will now have Jefferson as her main residence.

Del Chmielewski for his daughter who was voted outstanding student at the college she attends.

 

No Fines: 

Everyone who didn’t attend the party last week was fined.

Dr. Meyers for being in the paper.

Colleen Locke for call her new friend a beau.

Del Chmielewski for his cell phone ringing and his wife’s at the dinner.

 

President Swartz stated all had a good time at the party, barbershop quartet provided the entertainment.

February birthdays were observed: Pastor Nancy, Jim van Lieshout, and Student Rotarian Jenifer Prophett.

Executive meeting:

Please sell your beer & wine raffle & event tickets.

Antique & craft show will be Labor Day weekend.

District Conference is May 20-22.

Membership- we are 0 new members, need to have a +1 to be eligible for the presidential citation. 

PR- Food pantry article was in the paper.

Steve Lewis gave an update on the Family Fun Float-Canoe/Kayak event May 15th. $25 per canoe, canoes will be available for rent, brats and burgers in Rotary Park after the event.

RYLA-62 students applied, 15 received four nominations each.  Students will be selected in about two weeks.

 

 

Rotary Programs:

March 3 Sharon Ehrhardt, Clean Sweep

March 10-Classification speeches Blau, Michaelis, Novitzke, Stelzer. President Swartz will be sending out some guidelines to these members.

March 17 Referendum

 

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

 

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

 

Student Rotarians: February Student Rotarians Taylor Moehling, Jenifer Prophett, Vince Racanelli, and Britney Riedl were present.

 

Guests: Bill Erickson from Waunakee Rotary Club, Bill is also the District Chairperson for the Exchange program. Pam Chickering-Wilson also was present.

 

Happy Bucks:

Jim van Lieshout who was a former wrestler had one for Vince Racanelli who took first in his weight class and the other’s who placed.

Sandee Macht who will miss the party next week but will be enjoying four days in Bayfield.

Steve Lehmann who received a phone call about 1:10 on Sunday informing him that he had won the Kiwanis raffle $2500.

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, February 03, 2010

 President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: February Student Rotarians Taylor Moehling introduced by Sandee Macht, Jenifer Prophett introduced by Tomm Moore, Vince Racanelli introduced by Michael Blau, and Britney Riedl introduced by Steve Lehmann.

Guests: Jim Jossart’s wife Tina joined us.

Happy Bucks:
Dr. Uhl was very happy to report his daughter was Winter Carnival queen at her school in Michigan.
Tom Moore who was ice fishing and caught a 27” walleye, unfortunately he had to release it, just one inch short of the size limit. He was thinking about stepping on to make it a little longer.

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, January 27, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: January Student Rotarians Veronica Kubicek, Stacy Miller, Peter Linse, and Ashley Milbrath. All reported on the Rotary experience the past month and plans for the future.

Guests: None

Happy Bucks:
Dr. Volk for his daughter being named Student of the Month and he will be mountain climbing next week.
Gary Myers reported on the website which will be going live Feb. lst. Gary asked that you go to the site jeffersonwirotary.com.dnnmax.com check out the pictures, info and if you have any questions contact Gary at gmyers@garymyersassociates.com or call him at 674-6235.
Sandee Macht for the food pantry donation and another referring to the earthquake in Haiti and realizing how much water she wastes daily and how fortunate we all are for what we have.
Steve Lewis happy for what Gary is doing with the website.
Del Chmielewski for his daughter being on the Dean’s List.
Dr. Uhl who will be going to Michigan where his daughter attends school. She is one of the candidates for queen for the schools Winter Carnival.

No Fines: Tom Moore not present.
 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

President Elect Janet Werner led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: January Student Rotarians Veronica Kubicek, Stacy Miller, Peter Linse, and Ashley Milbrath. STUDENT ROTARIANS WERE NOT PRESENT TODAY BECAUSE OF EXAMS.

Guests: None

 

Happy Bucks:

Jim van Lieshout-Massachusetts will set up free.

David Olsen for Obama’s anniversary of his election a year ago today.

Steve Lewis for having been at trade shows in Atlanta and Dallas.

Pastor Nancy in school next week.

Del Chmielewski participated in zip lining.

Sandy Macht for Josh being a Watertown Rotarian and they are having a brunch on Feb. 7th.

 

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, January 13, 2010

President Elect Janet Werner led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: January Student Rotarians Veronica Kubicek, Stacy Miller, Peter Linse, and Ashley Milbrath.

Guests: Jim Raymond from Edgerton Rotary who will be the new Foundation Chairperson for this area was introduced by Sandee Macht, Pam Chickering-Wilson-Daily Union, Jim Furley-Circulation Director for the Daily Union.

Happy Bucks:
Dr. Meyers –son will be attending UW-Madison and their trip out west was great.
Gary Myers-Sunday State Journal will be running an article on positive things happening in Jefferson.
Janet Werner-glad Jim is ok after his encounter with a post last Thursday during the snow storm.
 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

 

Student Rotarians: January Student Rotarians Veronica Kubicek was introduced by Tom Moore, Stacy Miller by Ron Michaelis, Peter Linse by Colleen Locke, and Ashley Milbrath by Dr. Uhl.

 

No Guests:

 

Happy Bucks:

Sandy Macht glad the holidays are over.

Mike Swartz for time spent with family over the holidays and a few days in Las Vegas.

 

Fines:

Several were fined at one particular table for interfering when tom was speaking.

Colleen Locke for her pink purse.

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Vice President Pat VandenBerg led us in the pledge.

 

Student Rotarians: December Student Rotarian Mindy Ganser was in attendance. Vice President VandenBerg asked for a thank you for all Decembers Student Rotarians and wished them all the best in the New Year.

 

Guests: Pam Chickering Wilson-Daily Union, John Stellmacher, Jim Will, John Anfang – JHS athletic dept.

 

Happy Bucks:

Colleen Locke: winter break with sons.

Pastor Nancy leaving on Caribbean cruise.

Jin van Lieshout Badgers win last night.

Jim Jossart his son David’s new job.

Del Chmielewski bought new firm in Deforest and will be leaving the country soon.

Chris Stelzer oldest daughter’s birthday.

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, December 23, 2009

President Michael Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: December Student Rotarians Mindy Ganser, Hillary Igl, Michael Janz, Samuel Koehler. Each shared their future plans and how they enjoyed their time at our meetings. President Swartz encouraged them to join a club in the future.

Happy Bucks:
Jim van Lieshout for Tony being back and Steve Lewis’s party on Sat. night.
Steve Lewis gave $5 for Tony being back and all who attended his party and for Sam Koehler (who works for Steve) and has enlightened Steve with all he participates in at school and maintains a 4 point GPA.
Del Chmielewski for Sam also who helped during the flood.
Dr. Uhl for starting his 25th year in Jefferson.
Tony LoDuca happy to be back.

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