Happy bucks: K. White, P. Christian,
It’s Steve Salerno’s birthday!
While cleaning out the trailer Susan found a book written by our own Susan Lampert Smith; it has no ISDN #
Title of the book is, “Greetings from Wisconsin", a compilation of her published columns.
Guest seniors: Joseph Stoddard: 3-sport athlete (track, cross country and wrestling), won state this season, he is a member of many clubs including National Honors Society (NHS), Ecology, and Chess. Future plans may include teaching. He plans to continue to run in college.
Owen Ratchje runs in cross country and track, he is in band, ecology club and NHS, future plans include twin cities for environmental engineering. He was part of road side clean up recently and worked for Adaptive Restoration, a company specializing in conservation work.
Judy presented another student guest Joey Sherven, a sophomore who dreams of being an exchange student and is working on gearing up for the selection process. Wants to see more of the world and travel.
Announcements:
Dixie’s shut-in turkey dinners have been a tradition for 30 years with United Methodist Church of Mt. Horeb. Finks had prepared food in the past. This year Sunn cafe is preparing cold food which can be reheated for distribution. Mount Horeb Senior center takes reservations and Dixie makes arrangements for transportation. This is free of charge. Food donations from 2nd Harvest and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
If you know any solitary seniors or anyone who may need a meal let Dixie or the Senior Center know.
Mt. Horeb Mail is writing an article about local service organizations. If you want to participate in interview with Matt Geiger let Susan know.
Susan is looking for staff for Franke. Contact her for details.
Treasurer’s report. P&L has been emailed. Considerations for new laptop or paying for subscription for Quick Books online which has benefits. Pricing will be less than a new computer. First year 15% off as non profit. up to $27.50/ month - $42.50 / month. Shawn is inclined to go with a new laptop.
Secretary's report: November is foundation month. EREY is $100 / member which goes towards grant. If we don’t have enough participation we won’t able to access grant money.
There are painless ways to pay.
Youth Exchange Officer: update on Soren who is having a fantastic experience. His mom sends us photos and is looking for locally produced presents to send for Christmas.
Anyone who wants to be involved with youth contact Judy to get started on training modules online and background checks. We are set up for an in-bound student and we are looking for 2 host families.
Books from Poland purchased by our rotary district. Print and online versions available. Guest speakers who worked in Poland on this project are available.
Grants:
EREY goal is to have all club members contribute by January.
Grant application is in the works
Trip to PR Libraries without Borders thinking about early spring or early March.
Membership: Social media campaign updates.
Our governor suggests other times for meetings to help provide more flexibility
No meeting 11/23 5th Wednesday in November will be a regular lunch meeting
Fundraising:
Follow up on unpaid 10k raffle tickets. Let Paul know if you have any feedback. November 16th during our lunch meeting we will be going over the Super Bowl Sunday brunch 2/12. First items; selling tickets and advertising.
President’s News:
President Elect Steve Salerno for 24-25 Rotary Year.
Voting begins 12/7/22
Hybrid meetings: club needs to improve quality. Looking for a Small task force of 2-3 people to suggest solutions to the board.
Handbook: looking for edits. If you have been assigned a section please turn in your final revisions.
Meeting adjourned 12:57
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