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.
Fines:
Everyone drinking chocolate milk was fined.
Pastor Nancy for impeding on Tom’s duties.
Announcements:
March 13th sign up sheet for workers for the “A Wee Pint of Irish” event was sent around.
Steve Lewis had new Jefferson County canoe maps which were handed out, t-shirt was shown for our canoe event. He also spoke about Canoecopia on March 12-14th.
Jefferson School District was chosen as a State School of Character. From that process for the National Award 20 semifinalists are chosen from throughout the country. Jefferson was one of the 20 which is a great honor. From the 20, 10 will be selected. A Group will be coming to Jefferson and may possibly stop in at some our businesses to talk and ask questions.
Program:
Sharon Ehrhardt spoke about Clean Sweep in Jefferson County. For a $10 fee you can take all your hazardous waste/chemicals to these events. May 22nd in Watertown, September 18th in Fort. Help to keep our county clean and safe.
Rotary Programs:
March 10-Classification speeches Blau, Michaelis, Novitzke, Stelzer. President Swartz sent out some guidelines to these members.
March 17 Referendum
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK-The wisdom of all ages and cultures emphasizes the tremendous power our thoughts have over our character and circumstances. Liane Cordes
Adjourned by reciting the Four Way Test
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