By Administrator Account on Wednesday, April 28, 2010

President Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians for April: Jacqueline Splittgerber Jessica Splittgerber, Michael Stellmacher, Tyler Tomczak.
They all enjoyed their time with our club and learned more about what we do and how much we give back to the community. All are going to college.

Happy Bucks:
Janet Werner- 100 households participating in the city wide rummage sale on Saturday.
Sandee Macht- attended “Grease” on Friday and then went to Pastor Nancy’s party.

Fines:
None today

Business Meeting:
Vacation raffle with $1,000 cash for air fare. We need 4-6 more prizes to add on the ticket. If you have something you can donate please call President Swartz asap so we can get the ticket printed. Drawing will be held on Labor Day weekend. Tickets will be $20, 3/$50, 7/$100.
Cow Chip Challenge was presented and will be done at the Jeff. Cty Fair, tent provided by fair park. Challenge will be done on Sunday afternoon, tickets sold all week. Prizes: $1,000, $500, $250 and some extra items.
Multi-District PETS training are being planned for 2011-2012 Club Presidents.
Rotary Club banquet will be held on June 24th at Comfort Suites. Past presidents will be invited.
Club vision facilitation services are offered from the District to any club to look at your planning for the next five years which is very worth while to do. Dates will be emailed out as soon as I receive them.
Rotary Park clean up will be May 5th 4:30pm, we will go over to Vinnie’s after for burgers & ?
Please arrive early next week for the Top 10% luncheon so we can great our guests.
Fun Family Float is going well, reservations are coming in.

Rotary Programs:
May 5 Top 10% Luncheon-Middle School
May 12 Top 10% Luncheon-High School
May 19 OPEN
May 26 Business Meeting
Open dates for speakers-call President Swartz if you can fill a slot.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK- The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile, endure awhile, believe always, and never turn back. Marcus Annaeus Seneca

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, April 21, 2010

President Elect Janet Werner led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians for April: Jacqueline Splittgerber Jessica Splittgerber, Michael Stellmacher, Tyler Tomczak.

Guest of Michael Blau was Drew Hansen

We were entertained by the cast from the Jefferson High School performance of “Grease” which will be held this weekend. Two groups performed and if you want to see the rest you’ll have to attend one of the performances starting Thursday evening. Very entertaining.

Happy Bucks:
Sandee Macht heard a brain “wave” on public radio and she was pleased.
Jackie Myers & Gary returned from Las Vegas where they attended a wedding and celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary.
Paul Novitzke who vacation last week in Mexico for 6 days.
David Olsen who spent some time in Florida and Ryan will be home for the weekend.
Steve Lehmann- Steve Lewis & Pam Chickering-Wilson’s article on the Fun Family Float article in the newspaper last week which was excellent.
Steve Lewis is really excited about the calls and people who are signing up for the event on May 15th. Also will need another boat to cruise the river and keep the waters calm for the event.

Fines:
Dell Olson thought President Mike Swartz should be fined because he didn’t bring the National people from Character Ed to Rotary last week. He gave some lingo about not having any money!!!! Dell did state that he could get by without paying with a report on how he felt the two days of interviewing and visiting our school district went.

Rotary Programs:
April 28 Business Meeting
May 5 Top 10% Luncheon-Middle School
May 12 Top 10% Luncheon-High School
May 19 OPEN
May 26 Business Meeting
Open dates for speakers-call President Swartz if you can fill a slot.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK- Those who attain any excellence commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often granted upon easier terms. Samuel Johnson

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test

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All Rotarians Check our website www.jeffersonwirotary.com,

MAKE-UPS: To get credit for make-ups you need to turn in your slip from the club you visited to Dr. Volk. You can also do make-ups on line at www.rotary.org, click on Club-District Support, click on Club Resources, and click on Meeting-make-up; follow the prompts to fill out the form which you need to turn in to Dr. Volk. Make ups need to be done according to the rules set up by RI. You can also do make ups at Fort Atkinson 12:10 p.m. Monday’s at Jansen Banquet Hall, Lake Mills 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Pine Knoll Supper Club, Watertown 12:10 Mondays at Watertown Country Club, Sun Prairie 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Colonial Club.

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IS IT FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED?
WILL IT BUILD GOOD WILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
IS IT BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED?

The banquet committee met after our meeting, there are a few people on our list that we are not sure what their addresses are, if you know any of these past presidents where abouts please email them to Mike Swartz asap:
Jim Simdon
Rich Luchsinger
Ted Kozlowski
Holly DeMotts
Robert Martin
 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, April 14, 2010

President Elect Janet Werner led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians for April: Jacqueline Splittgerber introduced by Toby Tully Jr., Jessica Splittgerber introduced by Tom Moore, Michael Stellmacher introduced by Steve Lewis, Tyler Tomczak introduced by Chris Nash.

Happy Bucks:
Pastor Nancy for her party on April 23 for her painting her living room.
Chris Nash for his daughter’s recognition at school, and his other daughter attending Bucks game and being selected to sit down by the team.
Steve Lewis for Family Fun Float which will be in the paper tonight.
Dr. Volk for the referendum that passed last week.
Ray Krek standing up for Jacqueline and happy his daughter’s tuition is paid.
Jim van Lieshout for Ray Krek helping with taking down four trees this past weekend.

Fines:
Steve Lewis fined for being over dressed.
Jim van Lieshout for his over the top comments.
Pastor Nancy for her phone ringing, however it wasn’t her phone, and no one would say who’s phone it was so he fined Pastor Nancy, Shirley, and Colleen.
Ray Krek for his shoes.
Steve Lewis gave an update on the Fun Family Float. We will have a waiver form of insurance for the event.

Announcements:
President Swartz was host today & Thursday to representatives from the Character Education National Headquarters for the Jefferson School District being selected as one of 20 finalists in the country.
President Elect Werner asked for someone to take over writing the Spoke and also to do PR for the club as of July 1st. Please get back to Werner if you are willing to take this on.

Program:
Jim van Lieshout spoke on Every Rotarian Every Year program for the Rotary Foundation, handouts were also given out. Get signed up, this is easy to do.

Rotary Programs:
April 21 “Grease” Eagle Theatre
April 28 Business Meeting
May 5 Top 10% Luncheon-Middle School
May 12 Top 10% Luncheon-High School
May 19 OPEN
May 26 Business Meeting
Open dates for speakers-call President Swartz if you can fill a slot.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK- Those who attain any excellence commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often granted upon easier terms. Samuel Johnson

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test
 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, April 07, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians for April are: Jacqueline Splittgerber, Jessica Splittgerber, Michael Stellmacher, Tyler Tomczak. They were not present today because of spring break.

Happy Bucks:
Pastor Nancy for Joann being elected, condolensces to Gary Myers , and cement work on her house completed.
Tom Monogue $5 for the referendum passing and diddo to Pastor Nancys election remarks.
Dr. Meyers still in need of a speaker for May 5th-Middle School Luncheon.
Ray Krek who owns seven buildings is really happy to be paying more taxes.

President Swartz and Sandy made a pledge to give a $1 for every vote they won by, so they will be sending a check for $304 to the club which will be used for the Books for Baby promotion/Literacy Council. President Swartz also said he appreciated everything Mayor Myers during his term, thanked all who supported the referendum. He emphasized that with spending that kind of money the school will be maintained.

Fines:
Tom asked everyone who voted to raise their hand-didn’t go well, everyone except Dr. Freiberger who said he didn’t have anything to vote for where he lives. Tom went empty handed today.

Steve Lewis gave an update on the Fun Family Float. We will have a waiver form of insurance for the event.

Program:
Ann Johns-Government Contracting Specialist spoke and presented a slide presentation on government contracting and how to get started with the program.

Rotary Programs:
April 14 OPEN
April 21 “Grease” Eagle Theatre
April 28 Business Meeting
May 5 Top 10% Luncheon-Middle School
May 12 Top 10% Luncheon-High School
May 19 OPEN
May 26 Business Meeting
Open dates for speakers-call President Swartz if you can fill a slot.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK- Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out. Michael Burke

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test
 

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