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Pat Vandenberg
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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 10th 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 24th.
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 115th 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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By Administrator Account on
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone.
Tom Moore led us in the pledge.
No Guests and no Student Rotarians here today.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Sandee Macht for the CPA’s Friday lunch event at the Masonic Lodge.
Pastyor nancy Carmichael who was in River Falls and met the person who was awarded her husband memorial scholarship. And Monday am when the scholarship committee picked the finalists and her promotion in her physical therapy class.
Sue Johnson whose daughter Faith is entred in the Fort Art Show.
Paul Novitzke for the clean up at the car show going good and he evidently didn’t give enough money last week with his comment for good weather over the weekend.
No Fines today.
Birthdays celebrated today for Toby Tully Jr. and Tom Moore.
President Macht reminded everyone that the Top 10 banquets are the next two weeks and Rotarians should arrive a little earlier so we can greet the parents and students.
Steve Lewis reminded everyone about the Brat & Burger on August 17th and so start soliciting prizes for the raffle and auction. Also May 16th will be Rotary Park clean up day.
Dr. Meyers stated Colonel Pay Volk will be the speaker next week and the following week will be Kay Sparling for the Top 10 banquets.
Business meeting was held today. Scholarship recipients have been selected.
Tree dedication for Denis Weidenhoeft will be sometime in June.
We will be a sponsor for PADA’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event this weekend, they will advertise our beer tasting event.
Jackie Myers picks up money from the 12 boxes around town for the Rotary/Jefferson Literacy Council. Do we want to increase this to more businesses or leave as is.
Comments from Jill Ottow, Director of the Jefferson County Literacy Council.
We very much appreciate this partnership with Rotary. Through your club’s efforts, JCLC has received almost $650 in less than a year. If this could be increased by the number of locations and because it is being done in other communities as well, it could keep some sustainable funding coming into the JCLC each year.
Businesses where boxes are located now
Urban’s Place (formerly Puffins)
Premier Bank (Jim)
Fort Comm. Credit Union (Patrick)
Subway (Kim)
Drug Store (Bob)
Frank’s County Market (Chad)
BonTon (Verla)
Another Round Antiques (Cheryl)
BP Amoco (Parmjit Singh)
Retail locations, restaurants or banks seem to do well. I have posted a few suggested locations below as well if this is helpful.
Ace Hardware
Shell gas station/store (by McDonalds)
SuperAmerica Gas/store
Jefferson Mobile – on Racine Street
Dave’s Piggly Wiggly
Deeg’s Mexican Restaurant
Bowling Alley
Pizza Pit
Capn’s Corner
Paul Novitzke spoke about a fundraising opportunity for the Rotary Club at the fair selling wrist bands @ $ .50 a piece which Rotary would keep and/or serving beer. If you’re interested in doing this email President Macht and let her know. This will fill up quickly and needs to be in place by the end of May. Fair is the week of July 8-12th.
Award nominations need to be turned in to Shirley by end of May.
Paul Novitzke was inducted today as the newest Rotarian in the world.
Pastor Nancy proposed giving each student something that tells about Rotary at the top ten banquet. Something for next year as not enough time to get this done.
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By Administrator Account on
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.
Student Rotarians here today: Zak Wellnitz and Steve Winter who thanked Rotary for having them. They shared their plans for college, meeting business leaders in the community and of course their great comments about the food.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Dr. Freiberger for Dr. Volk getting him through denial regarding his name badge.
Paul Novitzke for good weather for the car show this weekend.
Sue Johnson who spoke with Jim Burdick and he said to say hello to all of us.
Mike Swartz for the parent/community assembly –topic “Expert on Online Predators to Speak.
Tom Moore for Bon Ton having his favorite meal today.
Steve Lewis for May Day coming, he had a sign up sheet and for the dinner at Terry Coffman’s on Saturday night and what a beautiful job he has done with redoing the building.
Gary Thompson for his taxes being done, and his comments that followed named two horses that are running in the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd. Which none of us picked up on.
David Olsen for their vacation to S. Carolina for Easter break.
FINES:
Gary Thompson no name tag.
Sandee fined Tom Moore for not handing out the t-shirts to the student Rotarians at the appropriate time.
Beer tasting event. Sue asked everyone to let her know how many tickets they’ve sold for this event by next Tuesday so she can order the beer and food. A sign up sheet is going around for help on May 2nd. If you have tickets email Sue how many you’ve sold if you haven’t turned in the money yet.
The Daily Union will be doing an article on this also.
Steve Lewis spoke on Earth Day and the award he received from UW WI for being a Sustainable Business/Person. Conserving is what we all need to do to help to keep us all sustainable. They handed out a sheet with several questions regarding Earth Day-we all learned a little today.
May 2nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25th.
May 2nd Beer Tasting Event-Rock Bottom Bar & Grill-lower level.
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By Administrator Account on
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.
Student Rotarians here today: Zak Wellnitz, Zak Stewart, Steve Winter.
Guest: Paul Novitzke
HAPPY BUCKS:
Pastor Nancy Carmichael- Immanuel United Methodist Church will have May Day bouquets available for purchase on May lst for $10, they will deliver or you can pick up-proceeds go to the roof fund.
Sue Johnson spent a couple days with her children and saw the Hannah Montana movie.
Pat Vandenberg had a great trip to Phoenix & Las Vegas and his son is married.
Steve Lehmann had a wonderful time at St. John’s.
Paul Notvitzke has one for hopefully becoming a member and an extra one to help things along.
Toby Tully Jr for his wife having a successful appendectomy on Sunday.
Steve Lewis for everyone who has covered him in the past.
Janet Werner for their granddaughter Lauren who is celebrating her golden birthday today.
FINES:
Week off-everybody gets a break.
Beer tasting event, Sue has more tickets and posters available, still need sponsors for tables. Sign up sheet will be going around next week.
Shirley Dempsey passed out Outstanding Vocational Achievement Award-given to a Rotarian and Service Above Self Award-non-Rotarian Award nomination papers. Which are handed out at our Annual Banquet which is June 24th.
Program:
President Macht did the program today and talked about the different Rotarian magazines available. She passed out a couple for everyone to look at.
April 18th is District Assembly at the Dells.
May 2nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25th.
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By Administrator Account on
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.
Student Rotarians introduced today: Zak Wellnitz introduced by Dr. Freiberger, Zak Stewart- introduced by Sue Johnson, Steve Winter introduced by Dr. Meyers.
Guest: Shirley Dempsey’s son-in-law.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Mike Swartz for the three men introduced today who are great ambassadors. For the JHS play held this past weekend which was fantastic which Del’s daughter played a part and did an excellent job-Mike assumed she got her talent from her Mother-that dollar went for a fine. And for Gary Thompson winning the election and being his boss.
Shirley Dempsey for her garage being cleaned which actually looks like a garage now.
Del Chmielewski who did part of the planning for the cast party.
Gary Thompson for his success in both areas for election to the school board and now he’ll be able to keep Mike’s wages down.
Pastor Nancy for Easter week and she has three garages not cleaned which she will be getting help with shortly and she is on her fifth dumpster and she is now on the “frequent dumpster rate.”
Jackie Myers for her son receiving some recognition at law school.
Del Chmielewski-he was thinking about building a garage but after hearing some of the above he is now against it.
Sandee Macht for the JHS play she also attended and had a great time.
FINES:
No name tags on had to pay.
Tom really didn’t want to pick on Steve Lewis but Tom had three persons comment on the fact that Steve had one sock inside his jeans and one outside.
Jim van Lieshout had a happy buck happy to be alive. Upon further inquiry we all learned Jim fell down 13 steps at Fidelity on Tuesday.
Del Chmielewski then shared a story about Bob Martin who missed a step and flipped off a pier into the water. Del got quite a chuckle out of it.
Sandee reminded everyone about our June banquet coming up and nominating someone for the Outstanding Achievement Award-Non-Rotarian and the Service Above Self Award-Rotarian. Shirley will be bringing nomination papers to the next meeting.
Sue Johnson reminded everyone to get a poster for the beer drinking event and tickets.
Program:
Janet Werner introduced Paul Novitzke-Jefferson County Fair Park Manager who shared his role and what the county wants him to accomplish in the next three years to keep the fair park viable and self sustaining.
Paul has stated he would like to join Rotary, any comments please submit to Sandee Macht.
April 18th is District Assembly at the Dells.
May 2nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25th.
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By Administrator Account on
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.
Student Rotarians introduced today: Zak Wellnitz, Zak Stewart, Steve Winter
HAPPY BUCKS:
Steve Lewis first bike ride today 25 miles.
Del Chmielewski for the JHS play this weekend Thurs, Friday, and Saturday, tickets available in advance or at the door.
Tom Moore for his basement being redone after flooding a few weeks ago, it is now a “Man Cave.”
Pat Vandenberg leaving for Phoenix next week and then to Las Vegas for his son’s wedding.
David Olsen for his daughter getting her drivers license.
Jim van Lieshout for the $500 +$85 paid out for car damages and to let David Olsen know what he’s in for.
FINES: Anyone not having a name tag on was fined. Anyone wearing a jogging suit. Pastor Nancy’s comment.
Sue Johnson spoke about the beer tasting event on May 2nd 2-6pm, sign up sheet will be going around next week. Posters will be done this week. Still looking for table sponsors. See Sue for tickets.
Rotary Scholarship guidelines were presented. A motion to accept the guidelines was made and seconded, motion carried.
Toby Tully Jr, spoke on membership:
10 – Minute Membership Energizer
The purpose of the membership committee is to develop and implement a plan for recruitment and retention of members.
Qualifications for Membership
· Be an adult of good character
· Hold (or be retired from) a professional, managerial, or community position
· Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement
· Be able to meet the club’s weekly attendance or community project requirements
· Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area
Responsibilities of Membership
· Members are expected to attend weekly meetings. They must pay annual dues to their clubs, their district, and rotary international. And they’re expected to participate in local or international Rotary club activities or projects.
Attendance Requirements
· An attendance record of 50% is required to remain an active Rotarian. Make-ups of missed meetings should be done within two weeks of the missed meeting.
2 Types of Membership
· Active, most of us in the club fit this category, pay the dues, pay for meals whether your at the meeting or not, and have voting rights.
· Honorary, we currently have none. This would be like a university giving someone an honorary degree. They don’t pay dues, don’t pay meals, no voting rights.
· Sr. Active is no longer a membership classification recognized by Rotary International. We have a couple in our club that have been “grandfathered” in where they pay their dues each quarter but only pay for the meals for the meetings they attend. This may be something that our District may request our Board to look into in the future.
· For a Leave of Absence, a member must submit a written application to the board setting forth good and sufficient cause, to excuse a member from missing meetings for a specified length of time.
Fees for Membership
· Dues are billed quarterly at about $142.25 per quarter. Which totals $569.00 per year. The breakdown is as follows each quarter: $15.00 to Rotary International, $10.50 for local dues, $6.25 for Presidential dues, and $110.50 for meals. Included in our dues, each member receives a subscription to the Rotary International magazine.
The Membership Process
· Finding new members: Friends, Family, Business Contacts, New & Existing Businesses, your place of worship.
· Invite a prospective member to a club meeting. Explain a little about Rotary, our projects, how much it costs, and answer any questions they may have.
· Follow up after they’ve attended a meeting. See if they would like to come to another meeting and if they’ve thought about becoming a member.
· Induction Ceremony by the board. Welcome them to the club, maybe we could invite the new member’s significant other or family members to attend the induction ceremony.
· Keep new members interested in the club. Assign a mentor so new members don’t get lost in the shuffle. Get them excited about club events and explain the responsibilities involved. Hold a fireside chat.
Retention Strategies for Existing Membership
· Encourage members to visit other clubs. Have good programs. Call members who miss 3 meetings in a row. Ask for feedback from members. Fun leads to member retention. Maybe have a social hour every other month. Shake up club meetings, maybe have a couple meetings outdoors in the summer at Rotary Park.
· All members are encouraged to look for new members.
Why Rotarians drop their membership
· Inadequate orientation of the new member, cliques in the club, no club participation in club activities or projects.
April 8th Paul Novitzke-Jeff. Cty Fair Park Manager
April 18th is District Assembly at the Dells.
May 2nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25th.
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By Administrator Account on
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge.
Student Rotarians Lindsay Nevins, Lee Olson, Doug Posorske.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Dr. Volk for the benches in Rotary Park done and for the Rotarians who helped.
Steve Lehmann who won’t be here for the next two weeks,he will be Krek’s condo.
Pastor Nancy still selling tickets for the program at church and for yard to be done at her home.
David Olsen for their daughter who placed lst in a chess tournament.
Del Chmielewski who attended a fundraiser for Randy Koshnick.
Student Rotarians Doug Posorske and Lee Olson each gave a dollar for the play they will be at JHS on April 2,3,4 at 7pm.
FINES: None
March birthdays were observed: Gary Thompson, Jeff Johnson, Jim Jossart.
Board meeting:
Fundraiser will be May 2nd a beer tasting event at Vinnie’s. More details to follow.
RYLA-2 students have been chosen to attend.
Scholarship applicants-19 were received, committee will be meeting to select the recipients. Rotary Scholarship guidelines will be discussed at the April lst meeting and a vote will be taken.
Toby Tully Jr, will be speaking on membership next week.
There are some April dates open for speakers.
May- Top 10 8th grade and seniors speakers are confirmed and invites have been sent.
Board went through items which were brought from Meadow Springs to second floor storage room.
April 18th is District Assembly at the Dells.
May 2nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25th.
All Rotarians Check our website and see if your personal information is correct in the member only, www.jeffersonwirotary.com, You will have to put in your user name rotary09 and password jeff6250. If it is not correct email Matt Tubbin at jeffersonis@sbcglobal.net and he will make the corrections.
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Rotary Mottos : "Service Above Self", "He profits most who serves best"
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