By Administrator Account on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge

 

Visiting Rotarian: Erv Fitzke

 

Happy Bucks:

Jim van Lieshout-Barb’s graduation bash last Saturday was a costly graduation Jim is happy it is his last graduation party.

Sandee Macht is excited about Shopko sale for school items for the Ready for Kids program.

Sue Rupprecht for Tomorrow’s Hope Ride for Hope event on Aug. 21^st, Sue is in need of help from 5-7 pm that evening at the fair park.

Mike Swartz added that he is recruiting students to help also.

Ray Krek for his home town banker Jim van Lieshout who helped with the purchase of car for Krek siblings in Seattle.

Janet Werner for the Concert in the Park tonight and retail event at participating businesses.

 

President Mike Swartz stated the board meeting was held with discussing on goals for 2009-10.  He received 18 responses.  Largest response was for  membership and community service, bandshell project.  It is President Swartz’s goal to get the fundraising completed by the end of his term.  Scholarships were discussed, club has been giving out scholarships since 1972 and approximately $225,000-$250, 000 has been given to students.  Social activities for the club members were discussed.

Guest speakers sign up sheet will be handed out next week.  If you don’t sign up to fill a week, you will be assigned.

President Swartz presented suggestion from Steve Lewis about giving the Master Gardeners a B&B raffle ticket (one).  Steve Lewis also added that auctions items are coming but keep them coming and get them to Dr. Volk’s office.

Committee chairpersons are:

Toby Tully Jr.-  Membership

Pat Vandenberg-Public relations

Janet Werner- Club Administration

Shirley Dempsey- Service Projects

To Be Filled-The Rotary Foundation

 

July birthdays were observed: Dr. Jim Freiburger, Matt Tubbin, and Tom Monogue.  Everyone joined in singing Happy Birthday.

 

Meeting closed with the Four Way Test.

 

August 5^th       Open

August            12        Tom Monogue, History of Rotary

August 19       Open

August 26       Open (this board meeting has been moved to Sept. 2^nd when Dean Dickenson, District Governor will be here)

September 2    Board Meeting, Dean Dickenson, District Governor

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge

 

Visiting Rotarian: Erv Fitzke

 

Happy Bucks:

Colleen Locke for the wild time they had at the indoor shooting range, she bought a gun and adopted a dog.

Steve Lewis for not having something with Colleen.

Paul Novitzke thanked everyone who attended the fair which was great.

Dr. Uhl for his son who is off to the Peace Corp for 27 mos.

Janet Werner thanked all the Rotarians who attended the Concert in the Park last week in Rotary Park.

David Olsen who just got back from Las Vegas-not a winner, having a funeral in Texas and for his son who made the Little League All Star Team.

Gary Thompson who heard from the Madison/West Town Rotary who is having a golf outing on Aug. 22, if anyone is interested.

 

President Mike Swartz reminded the board of the board meeting next week and Jeff Johnson’s resignation.

President Swartz read a thank you from Zach Wellnitz.

Jim van Lieshout invited all to Barb’s graduation bash at the Rox on Sat. starting at 3pm, music in the evening.

Steve and Colleen handed out cards for prizes for the B&B and asked them to be returned in two weeks.

 

Program:  Steve Landfried presented his experience attending the Brewers Fantasy Camp in February of this year.  Steve showed several photos of the weeks activities along with his uniform and gear.  Steve recommended anyone wanting to fulfill their dream of playing in the big leagues to attend this camp.  It was evident Steve enjoyed his time at camp from training to injury to being on the championship team.

 

Meeting closed with the Four Way Test.

 

July 29-Board meeting

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

President Elect Janet Werner led us in the pledge

 

Guests: lance Leipold and Steve Dinkel

 

Happy Bucks:

Colleen Locke for the great weekend last week, perfect Wisconsin weather.

Sandee Macht for their Wisconsin River adventure and Jim’s Burger Corner opening.

Janet Werner Concert in the Park tonight 45 RPM playing.

 

Fines:

Dr. Freiburger was late but his fine was waived because he was sitting at “Tom’s Table” and Dr. Uhl & Ray Krek were late, it cost them.

 

President Elect reported selling two bricks for the bandshell and collected to date is $46,575.28.

Anyone wishing to participate in the Ready Kids for School program should contact Pastor Nancy.

 

Del Chmielewski spoke about the Friendship Exchange with Turkey which has been changed to May 2010 now instead of this fall.

Dr. Volk reminded everyone to get items in for the Brat & Burger.

Gary Thompson has some extra tickets available which were turned back into him.  He thanked those who took some extra to sell.

 

Program:  Lance Leipold Coach for UW-Whitewater Football and his assistant Steve Dinkel

Lance spoke about their football program.  They are hoping for another great year and encouraged everyone to come to a game.   

 

Jul 22- Steve Landfried-Brewer Fantasy Camp

July 29-Board meeting

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge

 

Guests: Pastor Carmichael’s daughter Suzanne is here for two weeks.  Eric Felth and Barb Mayhew was our program today.

 

Happy Bucks:

Pastor Nancy for her trip to the Black Hills with her grandchildren.

Ray Krek for their 23^rd wedding anniversary which they spent in Philadelphia.

Gary Thompson thanked those that had turned in their brat & burger stubs and money for selling so quickly.

Mike Swartz for their trip to New York for Character Ed conference which was very good and for their vacation next week.

 

Fines:

Del was late and Dr. Uhl was late, Tom had the minutes down to the second I believe.

 

President Swartz talked about doing a Jefferson Food Pantry drive, he asked for thoughts on it, you can email him.

President Swartz presented Pastor Carmichael with her Paul Harris plaque, she was very honored to receive it.

 

Program:  Jefferson Community Foundation

Barb Mayhew did a power point presentation on the foundation when it was started, how to donate, etc.  She encouraged persons to give to the general fund.  The Rotary Club is one of the founding organizations who donated $5,000 to get it started.

 

July 15^th -Lance Leipold

Jul 22- Steve Landfried-Brewer Fantasy Camp

July 29-Board meeting

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, July 01, 2009

President Elect Janet Werner led us in the pledge

 

Guests: None   Visiting Rotarians: None

 

Happy Bucks:

Sandee Macht who will be attending Public enemies and will see Caleb Foust and she off the rest of the week.

Steve Lewis for having his two grandchildren here from Nashville for a week.

Janet Werner for July 3^rd celebration.

Jim van Lieshout who was really happy that the phone call he received at 1:30 am after Capn’s Bash which his children attended wasn’t from the police.

 

Gary Thompson handed out Brat & Burger raffle tickets and stressed that everyone sell right away so we know if we have some surplus.

Janet asked who had read the District newsletter and picked on Dr. Volk, new online registering attendance was talked about.

 

Fines:  Tom Moore fined everyone who ate apple pie today. 

 

Program : Mike and Fran Vandre spoke on patriotism, Mike is a Vietnam Veteran and they are both members of the Elks Club in Watertown.  Very nice program.

 

July 8^th-Community Foundation-Barb Mayhew

July 15^th -Lance Leipold

Jul 22- Steve Landfried-Brewer Fantasy Camp

July 29-Board meeting

 

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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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