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.

FOUR WAY TEST
IS IT THE TRUTH?
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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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 31, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Guest of Pat VandenBerg was Ian Hummer, Ian was job shadowing Pat today.

Student Rotarians: Holly Skretta, Molly Spitzer, Sara Zwieg, Erica Saldana were present and told what they liked about their month in Rotary.

Happy Bucks:
Ray Krek : Ben & Rays pheasant hunting experience was shared; for the trial he settled which will give him back his week of vacation in Maine, his grandchildren visiting this week and a dollar to Holly Spitzer for her trip.
Paul Novitzke for his trip to the Bahamas with a friend who found a Spanish ship which sunk in the 1650’s. Some finds were emeralds, silver bars. He also had fun fishing.
David Olsen for Secretary of Tourism Kelli Trumble visit to Jefferson County last week, one stop was in Jefferson at the chamber and at the Fair Park. Also for his daughter who is home on spring break from Washington DC.
Dr. Meyers still looking for speaker for the Middle School Top 10 luncheon. Any suggestions call Dr. Meyers.
Steve Lewis will be sending out canoe posters and he gave $’s for Colleen, Janet and Dr. Volk who have already signed up to volunteer at the event.
Jackie Myers for the CPA event on Saturday night which was great.

Fines:
Tom said he wasn’t going to fine anyone and ended up fining Paul Novitzke for his cool life and how boring Tom’s is! Suggestions from club members that David Olsen be fined for being on public radio asking questions and Jim vl for his cell phone going off last week.

Executive Board met today with a lot of time spent on our financial picture. Vacation package to St. John donated by Ray Krek-tickets will be $20 a piece, 3/$50, and 7/$100, along with several other prizes to make it appealing. Also suggested was the cow chip challenge which everyone seemed to enjoy the explanation of how the event is done. It was decided to do the vacation raffle package separate from the Brat & Burger, late fall, as to not take away from that event.

Rotary Programs:
April 7 Ann Johns-Contract Government Specialist at MATC
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- No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. Agnes De Mille

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test
 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 31, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

 

Guest of Pat VandenBerg was Ian Hummer, Ian was job shadowing Pat today.

 

Student Rotarians: Holly Skretta, Molly Spitzer, Sara Zwieg, Erica Saldana were present and told what they liked about their month in Rotary.

 

Happy Bucks:

Ray Krek : Ben & Rays pheasant hunting experience was shared; for the trial he settled which will give him back his week of vacation in Maine, his grandchildren visiting this week and a dollar to Holly Spitzer for her trip.

Paul Novitzke for his trip to the Bahamas with a friend who found a Spanish ship which sunk in the 1650’s. Some finds were emeralds, silver bars. He also had fun fishing.

David Olsen for Secretary of Tourism Kelli Trumble visit to Jefferson County last week, one stop was in Jefferson at the chamber and at the Fair Park. Also for his daughter who is home on spring break from Washington DC.

Dr. Meyers still looking for speaker for the Middle School Top 10 luncheon. Any suggestions call Dr. Meyers.

Steve Lewis will be sending out canoe posters and he gave $’s for Colleen, Janet and Dr. Volk who have already signed up to volunteer at the event.

Jackie Myers for the CPA event on Saturday night which was great.

 

Fines:

Tom said he wasn’t going to fine anyone and ended up fining Paul Novitzke for his cool life and how boring Tom’s is! Suggestions from club members that David Olsen be fined for being on public radio asking questions and Jim vl for his cell phone going off last week.

 

Executive Board met today with a lot of time spent on our financial picture. Vacation package to St. John donated by Ray Krek-tickets will be $20 a piece, 3/$50, and 7/$100, along with several other prizes to make it appealing. Also suggested was the cow chip challenge which everyone seemed to enjoy the explanation of how the event is done. It was decided to do the vacation raffle package separate from the Brat & Burger, late fall, as to not take away from that event.

 

Rotary Programs:

April 7 Ann Johns-Contract Government Specialist at MATC

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- No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. Agnes De Mille

 

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 24, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Visiting Rotarian: Greg Stoner

Student Rotarians: Holly Skretta, Molly Spitzer, Sara Zwieg, Erica Saldana were present.

Happy Bucks:
Sandy Swartz for great response for their “The Last Dance of Dr. Disco” event this weekend, still a few tickets left.
Ray Krek for the trial he settled which will give him back his week of vacation in May and Ben Brantmeier and Ray will be hunting together next week.
Arvind Shah returned from India last week.
Dr. Meyer who has a speaker for the Top 10 High School luncheon, still looking for a speaker for the Top Ten Middle School luncheon. Any suggestions let him know.
Pastor Nancy-flood relief still going on in the area and approximately $2 million left to help flood victims but they need to apply asap. Any monies left will just go away the end of October.

Fines:
Tom was not here.

Announcements:
Holly Skretta stated she would be going to a gymnastics event in Florida and needed to raise $600+ dollars for her to attend, she stated she was going to talk with 600 people and ask for a $1.00 towards the cause. Rotarians stepped up to the plate and gave her a $1.
Classification speech was given by Michael Blau.
Jim van Lieshout presented the financial status of the club. President Swartz then opened it up and some ideas were thrown out for fundraising ideas. Get your ideas to President Swartz before next Wednesday so the Board can discuss them at their meeting.

Rotary Programs:
March 31 Board meeting 11am
April 7 Ann Johns-Contract Government Specialist at MATC
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
Rest of April open for speakers-call President Swartz if you have a speaker.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK- Security can only be achieved through constant change, through discarding old ideas that have outlived their usefulness and adapting others to current facts. William O. Douglas

Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test

 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Guest of Chris Nash was Noel Blomquist

Student Rotarians: Holly Skretta, Molly Spitzer, Sara Zwieg were present

Happy Bucks:
Colleen Locke great time on Saturday night at Beer & Wine tasting.
Steve Lewis for his first morning of biking and he couldn’t keep up.
Sandee Macht for winning the two night stay at Green Bay from the wine & beer event last Saturday night.
Gary Thompson found out this morning that the State of Wisconsin will now get the $100 million in stimulus money for schools.
Janet Werner for the Candidates forum tonight and she attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and had a great time.

Fines:
Everyone who wasn’t wearing green had to pay.
Ray Krek for being late.

Announcements:
Sandee Macht announced the RYLA students had been selected: Josh Kurtz, Alexia Wegner, Edgar Hernandez, alternates are Maggie Hutchinson and Marcie Garity.
Sandy Swartz wine & beer no figures yet. Beer left for sale. $1.00 a bottle. If any of you Rotarians who weren’t at the meeting today would like to purchase some, call Sandy.
President Swartz announced that 20 scholarship applications were received and the committee will look at them and pick 10. Committee consists of Mike Swartz, Janet Werner, Dr. Volk, Pastor Nancy, and Sandee Macht.

Program:
President Swartz presented the plans and costs for the school addition/renovation. The referendum will be on the April 6th ballot.

Rotary Programs:
March 24
March 31 Board meeting 11am
April 7 Ann Johns-Contract Government Specialist at MATC
Rest of April open for speakers-call President Swartz if you have a speaker.

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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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: Erica Saldana by Dr. Meyers, Holly Skretta, Molly Spitzer, Sara Zwieg were present

Happy Bucks:
Colleen Locke working on week three with Scott.
Jackie Myers for St. Mark’s spaghetti supper tonight.
Dr. Meyers is all excited about the Destination Imagination competition this weekend which his whole family will be at.
Dr. Uhl will be going to Colorado this weekend and he’s glad he won’t have to deal with the rock slide they had in the area, he’s flying directly into Aspen.
Sandee Macht for her snow shoeing which she enjoyed while in northern Wisconsin.
Pastor Nancy for the chili supper at Immanuel United Methodist Church Saturday night from 4-7 pm.

Fines:
Tom was not here today.

Announcements:
March 13th sign up sheet for workers for the “A Wee Pint of Irish” event was sent around again. Sandee Macht and Sandy Swartz both emphasized the need for a profitable fundraiser, for help, and attendance by the club at this event.

Program:
Classification speeches were given by Paul Novitzke and Ron Michaelis. It is always very interesting to hear about our fellow Rotarians.

Rotary Programs:
March 17 Referendum
March 24
March 31 Board meeting 11am
April is open for speakers-call President Swartz if you have a speaker.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK-Hope and patience are two sovereign remedies for all, the surest reposals, the softest cushions to lean on in adversity. Robert Burton
 

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By Administrator Account on Wednesday, March 03, 2010

President Mike Swartz led us in the pledge.

Student Rotarians: March students were introduced Erica Saldana by Dr. Meyers, Holly Skretta by Sandy Swartz, Molly Spitzer by Jim van Lieshout, Sara Zwieg by Ron Michaelis.

Visiting Rotarian: Bonnie Hertel from Watertown Rotary Club

Happy Bucks:

Paul Novitzke for spent time with his daughter who attends St. Norbert’s and will be going to Zambia in May.

Pastor Nancy for a group scheduled to return home but have been detained in Chili since the earthquake and are helping with those efforts.

Dr. Meyers is accepting suggestions for speakers for the Top 10 luncheons on May 5 & 12. You can email Dr. Meyers at rockwood@jefnet.com

Steve Lehmann for his neighbor Dr. Volk who did snow removal while they enjoyed their trip to the Bahamas last week.

Ron Michaelis for Ron & Marla who were the high bidders on an auction item from CPA fundraiser last fall “Day with a Mayor” and donated it to the 7th & 8th graders of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School. “Day with a Mayor” started last night with them attending the City Council meeting and today seeing all aspects of how the City operates on a daily basis.

Dr. Volk for their daughter Mattie who placed high in her swimming events this past weekend. She has a triple A status. Also stating they spent 16 hours on bleachers.

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