By Administrator Account on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

President Sandee Macht welcomed everyone to the banquet and led us in the pledge.  Everyone joined in singing God Bless America. Introduction of incoming President Mike Swartz.  Dinner followed.

 

Guests: Scholarship recipients and their parents

 

Happy Bucks: None collected but everyone was happy to be here.

 

For those of you who weren’t in attendance at our Annual Banquet you missed a great evening.  I will touch on some of the highlights.  President Macht looked back at her year as president and touched on the major events we did, as well as recognizing fellow Rotarians for the part they played in making it a successful year and what they’ve given back to the community. President Macht recalled her phone call from Ray Krek about needing a semi and lift truck when Steve Lewis’s building was being flooded. How the flood affected everyone and how as a community and as Rotarians we all pulled together to help in some way.  That is the true spirit of Rotary.  She also recognized Dr. Volk, Gary Thompson and Shirley Dempsey for their part in the Brat & Burger. Steve Lehmann for his photography skills at the Breakfast with Santa making it a very special day for the kids.  She thanked Mike Swartz for given us the opportunity to sell the Character Ed Calendars as a great fundraiser and how he kept after us to make it a success.

Then the Rotary Brunch cancelled because Meadow Springs closed also leaving us without a weekly meeting place.  Pat Vandenberg & Sue Johnson who stepped up and offered the Puerner Room to hold our meetings and Bon Ton was hired to cater for us.  Switching gears and needing another fundraiser, Sue Johnson, Matt Tubbin, and Pat Vandenberg chaired a beer tasting event.  President Macht referred to Dr. Volk as a shining star for all his work on the B&B and chairing the repairing of the benches in Rotary Park.  Steve Lewis for his coordination of clean up at Rotary Park and Dr. Brad Meyers for getting our speakers each year for the Top 10 banquets.

President Macht touched on the different groups we donate to throughout the year.  She also recognized and thanked Matt Tubbin his work on our website, Janet Werner for the newsletter, Jim van Lieshout for paying the bills, Pat Vandenberg for getting out weekly items out for each meeting.  She thanked her Board.  President Macht who we know loves Rotary then recognized her husband Josh who she drags to all the Rotary events and thanked him for allowing her to be so involved in Rotary.  She then turned the podium over to incoming President Mike Swartz.

President Swartz thanked Pam Chickering-Wilson for her covering our meetings and events.  Read a note from Janet Weidenhoft and family for the tree dedicated in Denis’s memory.

President Swartz then touched on a few dates, one being our club was chartered in 1935, making this our 75^th year.  He also put Ray in charge of parties every other week at his house and alternating weeks at the Lewis residence.  Mike was just kidding!

President Swartz stated he was honored and humbled to be President of this club.  The 2009-2010 Board was introduced and given their pins.  He then presented outgoing President Macht with her plaque.

Scholarships recipients Hava Blair, Tirzah Blair, Lindsay Knoebel, Zachary Wellnitz were introduced along with a list of their achievements.  All were given a standing ovation.

President Macht then handed out perfect attendance awards to Del Chmielewski, Shirley Dempsey, Steve Lehmann, Matt Tubbin, Mike Swartz, Pat Vandenberg, Jim van Lieshout, Dr. David Volk, and Janet Werner.

 

Mike Swartz did the bio for the Outstanding Non-Rotarian Achievement Award recipient Chuck Moehling. Chuck organized the Jefferson Youth Baskteball program, thus giving our youth a great opportunity to develop their skills.  and remains as president of that organization.  A lot of time and dedication has gone into this and Chuck is most deserving of this award.

 

Steve Lehmann read the bio leading up to the announcement of the Service Above Self award recipient Dr. David Volk, who has been a dedicated Rotarian and lives by the Rotary Four Way Test. Steve presented him with a plaque and stated 500 pts were given to the Rotary Foundation in his name towards a Paul Harris award.  Dr. Volk stated he was very humbled and proud to receive this award.

 

Mary Beth Browning Selene past District President was our guest speaker.  Her day hadn’t started very well but she stated Rotary always lifts her spirits.  She touched on the 1.2 million professional leaders who make up Rotary and how we all play an important part in the organization.  She stated the Rotary Foundation is our foundation and we should all make it a priority to contribute to it.

 

President Macht then spoke on the foundation and how we have benefited from it.  We have 40 members and 17 of them are Paul Harris recipients, six in the last year.  She then announced those being recognized tonight as first time recipients: Jeff Johnson, Jim van Lieshout, Steve Lewis, Pastor Nancy Carmichael, and Janet Werner.  She then recognized  Del Chmielewski for being a third time recipient and presented him with a special pin.  She also stated Del will be the Assistant District Governor for 2009-2010.  All Paul Harris Fellows were asked to stand.

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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

 

Guests: Tom Moore introduced his guest Dr. Bill Lust

 

Happy Bucks:

Colleen Locke did a show and tell about her new tattoo.

Ray Krek gave one because he was the first to see it.

Mike Swartz announced the School District received a National Character Ed. Award and a group will be going to Washington DC to receive it in October.

Steve Lehmann for witnessing Colleen’s first blind date at Capn’s last week.

Pastor Carmichael for her Mother recovering from a health issue and for her vacation planned to South Dakota with her grandchildren.

Sandee Macht for the tree frog stuck to her window at work today, she found it a new home.

Del Chmielewski glad to be done with yard work, his body is recovering.

Tom Moore for their family golf outing called the “Brothers Classic.

Janet Werner for the first Concert in the Park tonight, food and beverages available.

 

Fines:

June is Dairy Month so anyone drinking chocolate milk was fined.

 

President Macht turned over the podium over to Steve Lewis and Colleen Macht.  They handed outlast years program and encouraged everyone to get prizes in.

President Macht suggested designating a portion of the silent auction or 50/50 raffle for Polio Plus as we are asked to donate $2,000 to that cause.

Steve emphasized the importance of this fund raiser so we can continue to give scholarships.

Steve also reminded everyone about Denis Wiedenhoeft’s  tree dedication tonight at Rotary Park 6pm.  Pastor Nancy will officiate.  First Concert, food, and Adirondack chairs for sale.

Steve showed the plaques which will be placed for Denis and the Master Gardeners.  He is planning a lunch in the park and will invite the gardeners to that lunch.

Steve also invited everyone to his commissioning of his new system on his building at 3pm Thursday.

 

Mike Swartz reminded everyone to get their reservations in for the Annual Banquet on June 24^th.

 

 

 

June 24  No noon meeting, banquet at 6pm, At the Banquet, the guest speaker will be Mary Beth Growney Selene, Zone 27 Foundation Coordinator

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

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

 

Visiting Rotarian: Erv Fitzke from Elkhart, Indiana

 

Happy Bucks:

Mike Swartz- another great school year and scholarships were presented on Friday.

Jackie Myers- for her and Gary’s week in London.

Dr. Meyers for his daughter being first in her class in high school  and first in her class in college.

Del Chmielewski for his daughter being fifth in her class and getting the MPV award in soccer.

Steve Lewis for B&B donation recived and the first Concert in Rotary Park which looks great.

Janet for the first Cruis In night at the Wal-Mart parking lot.

David Olsen for his daughter who plays on the rugby team and he loves Dr. Meyers shirt.

 

Next week will be devoted to Brat and Burger discussion.

Dedication for tree in Rotary Park for Dennis Wiedenhoeft will be June 10^th at 6pm.

President Macht asked if Mike would like to fine anyone, he said yes and fine her for harassing him.  He added that several people had won from the Character Ed raffle calendar. David Olsen gave a $1 as he was one of the winners.

 

Fellowship was discussed as June is Fellowship month.

Scholarships were given to Tirzah and Hava Blair, Lyndsey Knoebel, and Chris Baumann.  There was an error in the paper stating this is a four year scholarship.  It is not.

Make-ups are another great fellowship opportunity.  Experiences at other clubs were shared by some of our members.

We do a lot of fellowship just in our own club at different events.

District Conference was another. Highlighted this year were seven different club events.

District newsletter is another avenue, lots of good information in it.

 

President Elect Mike Swartz asked for ideas, suggestions etc. for the coming Rotary year.  This will be our clubs 75^th year.  Mike also asked for banquet reservation sheets to be turned in as he has to give them a count in two weeks.  If you didn’t fill out your reservation today for the banquet call Mike 675-1010.

 

June 10  Brat & Burger discussion

June 24  No noon meeting, banquet at 6pm, At the Banquet, the guest speaker will be Mary Beth Growney Selene, Zone 27 Foundation Coordinator

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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 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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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 17^th and so start soliciting prizes for the raffle and auction.  Also May 16^th 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 8-12^th.

 

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 2^nd.   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 2^nd.  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 2^nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25^th.

May 2^nd 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 24^th.

 

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 18^th is District Assembly at the Dells. 

May 2^nd is District Conference, Hotel Mead at Wisconsin Rapids, $75 room needs to be reserved by March 25^th.

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