By Administrator Account on Wednesday, May 27, 2009

President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.

 

Student Rotarians Lunma Darwiche from Brazil spoke about her future plans and was presented with a Rotary t-shirt.

 

Happy Bucks:

Pastor Carmichael for her niece graduating and going to the Twins-Brewers game and witnessing a grand slam home run.

Steve Lewis for the B&B going pretty well, Dr. Volk will still be the drop off place-Knutson donated $100 worth of jewelry.  Dr. Volk reported he had Pizza Pit and Ken & Betty’s already in.

Gary Thompson  Jefferson Golf mowing the greens and Tom Becker buying the course.

Del Chmielewski for seeing his stepson and attending a wedding in Austin over the weekend.

 

100% attendance chart is going around for anyone who wants to achieve perfect attendance..

 

President Macht reported she received from the Jefferson Chamber a check for $144.36 for Rotarians who gave some of their hours worked at the car show to Rotary.  They will be given make-ups for this also.

 

Banquet: Mike reported he had just received the quotes for food from Bon Ton and he had the quotes from Comfort Suites.  We will be going to Comfort Suites, social hour 6pm, dinner 7pm.  He will have a sign up sheet next Wednesday with menu etc.

 

Sue Johnson reported on the beer tasting event with profits $900-$1000.  Suggestions to make it better, we need to have more Rotarians there to help and more tickets sold.  Have food available to buy.  Need more room-Fair View Inn an option.  Tie it in with Kentucky Derby again.

 

Tree dedication is tentatively set for June 10^th 6pm Rotary Park before the Concert in the Park.  Jim van Lieshout will contact family again.

 

Steve Lewis reported on Rotary Park, looks great, Master Gardener’s plaque will be placed this year.

 

President Macht reported they are in search of a District Governor nominee.

 

Top 10% banquet feedback good for speakers and dinner.  Some good suggestions were presented at the board meeting and changes will be made for next year.

 

Paul Harris award was discussed, Del will send out a meeting time for past recipients to meet 1pm next Wednesday after our regular meeting.  It takes 4-6 weeks to get award back from Rotary.  It was decided during budget planning beginning of year that we have enough points to award someone a Paul Harris, 1000 points are needed instead of giving $1000.  Club has enough to do this.

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, May 20, 2009

President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.

 

Guests: Jolene-fellow employee of Briggs, guest of Sandee Macht.

 

Student Rotarians Matt Tubbin introduced Lunma Darwiche from Brazil, Jim van Lieshout introduced June Irionda from Spain, and Paul Novitzke introduced Francesca Zucchelli from Italy.

 

Happy Bucks

Del Chmielewski for his daughter Katie who was presented with the Principals leadership award.

Steve Lehmann for their property value going up since Ray Krek did repairs on his house.

Colleen Locke for her Dad being recognized for being a member of the State Bar for 50 years.

Dr. Uhl for his oldest son graduating from UW-Madison, 2 down, 2 to go.

Jim van Lieshout for his wife graduating with a Masters Degree with honors and how proud he is of her.

Sue Johnson for their son Alex receiving the most improved member of the sixth grade band.

Paul Novitzke for his daughter Lindsay who did well and kept her GPA up.

Matt Tubbin for the successful Walk-a-Thon put on by the PTO.

David Olsen for the Brewers being in first place.

Ray Krek for the photo Steve Lehmann gave him which looks off the balcony of their place in St. John’s. 

 

FINES:

Del Chmielewski and Paul Novitzke for non-Rotarian business cell phone calls.

Several were fined $1 to get out of town for the weekend.

 

President Macht reminded everyone about the Rotary banquet on June 24^th.

 

Megan Kevin and Maggie Paucek our RYLA attendees were present and spoke of their experiences at Camp Manitowish at Boulder Junction.  They both said it was an awesome experience.

 

May 27  Rotary Board meeting 11am.

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By Administrator Account on Tuesday, May 12, 2009

President Sandee Macht welcomed the Top 10 % of the High School Class and their parents.  President Macht asked everyone to join in the pledge.

Kay Sparling sang God Bless America.

 

Student Rotarians, two were present.

Visiting Rotarian from Fort Atkinson Joel Winn.

 

President Macht  congratulated the students.  Students were announced and they introduced their parents.  Present were Tom Baumann, Eric Beccue, Hava & Tirzah Blair, Katie Chmielewski, Beth Ganser, Lindsay Knoebel, Taylor Linse, Cassandra McDermott, Travis McDermott, Nicholas Melcher, Doug Posorske and Zach Stewart, Zach Wellnitz, and Steve Winter.

 

Dr Meyers introduction: On behalf of the Jefferson Rotary Club, please allow me to add my congratulations to the Top Ten Percent of the graduating class of 2009.

 

Our speaker today is Ms. Kay Sparling. A native of Springfield , Illinois, Ms. Sparling began her professional singing and acting career at the age of seven.  She has a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Kansas with an emphasis in vocal music.  She has vast experience in vocal music performance, singing in the extensive Kansas City Jazz scene, and teaching high school chorus.

 

Her career took a somewhat different tract when she was approached by a regional opera singer.  For the next few years, Ms. Sparling studied at the Kansas City Conservatory of Music, The University of Illinois and in several private studios in Austria, Germany and Italy.  In 1993 she moved to New York City and studied in many private studios of the Metropolitan Opera. 

 

Ms. Sparling is a dramatic soprano with innumerable performances to her credit.  In 2002 she moved back to Wisconsin founding the Sparling Conservatory teaching 47 students in her private voice and acting studio.  She also started Sparling Theatrical Productions, a regional theater company offering professional dramas, comedies, Broadway musicals, gala concerts and operas.  She is the director of Grace Notes singers at St John’s Lutheran Church here in Jefferson.

 

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Kay Sparling…

Kay spoke about her experiences and how the following points all played a part in her life because we don’t know where our paths may lead us. Points to remember: dream big, be persistent, have resilience, be flexible, be open minded, always take the high road, be community minded.  And above all never forget your family, make those roots grow deep and have faith in God.

 

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, May 06, 2009

President Sandee Macht welcomed the Top 10 % of the Eighth Grade Classes from St. Peter’s of Helenville, St. John’s Lutheran, St. John the Baptist and the Middle School and their parents.  President Macht asked everyone to join in the pledge.

Everyone joined in the singing God Bless America.

 

Student Rotarians introduced today by Mike Swartz was AFS Student Lunma Darwiche from Brazil.  June Irionda from Spain and Francesca Zucchelli from Italy were not present but will be joining us for the remainder of May.

 

President Macht announced the Top 10%: St Peters: St. John Catholic Patrick Zignego,Elias Vareldzis

St John Lutheran:Bernice Kubicek, Jefferson Middle School:Spenser Garcia, Matiya Harenda, Abigail Knutson, Zachary Linsey, Stephanie Luengas, Katherine Pupanek, Samantha Robertson, Kenna Schacht,   

Emily Volk, Marina Wangerin, Abigayle Wellnitz.

 

Dr Meyers introduction: On behalf of the Jefferson Rotary Club, my congratulations to the Top Ten Percent of the eight grade graduating class!  Congratulations also to the parents, I know you are very proud.

 

Our speaker for this event is Colonel Patrick Volk.  Colonel Volk is the Commander of the 115^th Maintenance Group of the Wisconsin Air National Guard based at Truax field in Madison. 

 

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1988, Colonel Volk received his commission through the Navy ROTC program. A command pilot, he has logged over 300 aircraft carrier landings and 3300 flight hours in three different fighter aircraft—the F-14, F-18 and F-16.  He has earned numerous decorations recognizing his achievements in the service of our country including the Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

 

Colonel Volk has participated in the US Navy Fighter Weapons School, known as “Top Gun,”  Air Command and Staff College, Air War College, and the National Strategy and Policy Course.

 

Colonel Volk lives in Stoughton with his wife and two children.

 

My experience has been that fighter pilots are, as a species, an exceptional group of people dedicated to excellence, life-long education and rigorous training.  We are privileged to have Colonel Volk share his insights about where our country is headed and what may be important to our students as they move forward in life.

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