Norsk News 4/05/23
Attendance: Susan Wallitsch, Franke Wallitsch, Alyssa Henning, Susan Smith, Steve Salerno, Jim Burns, Judy Steinhauer, Shawn Bollig, Paul Christiansen, Svetlana Neshlyaeva, Bob Johnson, Mark Rooney, Steve Helwig
Student Rotarians: Jenna Clark (Maliya working at blood drive)
Happy Bucks
Susan Smith is happy about the election
Paul Christiansen is happy to welcome back Ken, a 6th grade teacher to his staff
Svetlana is happy about her recent vacation and her watercolor winning an exhibition
Announcements:
Our student Rotarian Jenna Clark won the Herb Kohl scholarship! Woot!
Peggy is on her way to Budapest
Steve Salerno will be taking Interact students to American Family Children’s Hospital on May 25 to bring blankets and learn about medical professions.
Judy: Robyn and Stan Kitson of Driftless Chocolates, the new shop in the front of the Skal building, are members of Madison Downtown Rotary.
April Business Meeting:
Treasurer’s Report: Shawn
Financial Reports will be emailed to Club Members, money in process of being transferred to individual committee accounts. Current balances are:
Fundraising: $2,731.94
New Generations: $2,961.25
Public Relations: $595.96
Grants: $6,462.00
Service: $24,046.47
Capital Savings: $5,617.08
Operating Checking: $13,570.52
Rotary/International Projects: $2,252.56
Yearly Budget Meeting Monday, April 24th 8:30 to 10:30 am at 503 Park View Dr.
4th Quarter Dues $100 due at the end of April.
Check Spreadsheet for Outstanding Bills for Super Brunch Ads
Foundation & Secretary’s Report:
Every Rotarian Every Year Reminder – still have about 5 people outstanding
“Good Morning Mt. Horeb” May 3rd 8:00 am Martinson Hall
New Generations/Youth: Judy & Tammy
Former student Rotarian Derek Field was elected to Madison City Council.
Update on Soren in Italy
We have 3 host families committed for next year
Joey is assigned to the same area in Brazil as former international student Maria, Judy will be going there in September for Maria’s wedding.
Two students interested in out-bound program.
RYLA Selection – have two students interested in seminar, but paperwork not in.
Need someone to give rides to the Dells on May 12 and May 14.
Students will do their program May 10.
Grants/ Local and International: Shawn
Local Grant committee meeting to be scheduled later in April, need to make a decision by the end of April. Awards last Wednesday in May.
Membership, Social, PR and Diversity: Susan
Book Club Evening Meeting on “Still True” TBD
Fundraising: Paul & Steve
Frolic Burger Stand, dates are June 8-11, plan on two shifts, Interact will help
Need another Rotarian to join Steve on the Frolic committee
Want a flier to promote events
Tech Taskforce: Paul
Next Meeting, Wednesday, April 12th 1:00 pm at Skal
Business: Susan
Handbook Updates Approved by Board and Posted to Website Soon
TriCon in LaCrosse April 27 - 29, Elector will be Judy
Changeover Training Series on ClubRunner Beginning April 14th
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