Attendance: Brent Yauchlar, Gary Tree, Dave Reed, Keith White, Elizabeth Grabe, Steve Salerno, Heidi Kopras, Susan Smith, Peggy Zalucha, Frankie Wallitsch, Judy Steinhauer, Tammy Wedig, Bob Johnson; guests included Julie Johnson, people from the chamber presentation,

Student Rotarians Sage Covert and Emma Olsen.
 

Wednesday's "Good Morning Mount Horeb" presentation with the Mount Horeb Chamber.
 

Steve - excited about the reception we received at the Chamber's event this morning.

Mark - thanks to Keith for his great work this morning. "Join or Die" on Netflix is a fantastic work, and we should have a discussion about it

Bob - attendees of the chamber event thought this was terrific!

Judy - Huang and family are safe and sound despite the earthquake epicenter in Manadalay.

 

April 4 at 6:30 p.m. - We'll have 20 students volunteering at Feed My Starving Children. This is a great opportunity to create dry food packets for kids in need.

The event is held at Good Shepherd Church at 7291 County Hwy PD, Verona.

April 12 - We're going to UW Hospital to deliver blankets. We're also working with the Verona Area School District and the Middleton Cross Plains School District to determine if any healthcare occupations speak to our students.

April 12 - is the last date to participate in the London band trip fundraiser silent auction: We have over 80 items for auction. Share with your family and friends.

April 26 - Volunteer at Neighbors Helping Neighbors

April 25 & 26 - Tricon (let Dr. Salerno know if you plan to attend)

April 30th - Dean Ryerson will walk us through Visioning and our membership engagement survey at 11:45 a.m.

April 30, at 5 p.m. -- the Violet Room we'll have our visioning session which will inform the work on our bylaws and our handbook.

May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. - is the Parade of Homes. For $20, tour historical and unique houses without having to trespass! This is a community collaboration with

May 10, meet at the Taliesin to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and hot gossip with Kellen Dorner, resident Taliesin and Frank Lloyd Wright expert! Tickets are $150. Contact Dr. Steve Salerno or Mr. Kellen Dorner if you are interested!

June 12 through June 15 - Frolic

August 13 (approx.) - 10K Raffle

August 20 (approx.) - Teacher's luncheon

 

Budget reviewed, including sharing that we've increased our year-over-year budget. A smaller percentage is set aside for urgent community needs. Please consult the budget worksheets that were emailed to club members.

Shawn elaborated that the budget was determined as a club and devoted percentages to different committees. A majority of this goes to the grant opportunities we offer to ensure that we're giving back to our community.

 

Notes
Heidi shared that communication in committees would help prevent misunderstandings. Chairs can update the communications team in Membership Services update progress that is being made on projects.

Keith will work with Brent to manage a golf outing

Keith reviewed the cost benefit of the silent auction based on labor intensity. The ROI is not cost-effective.
Peggy shared that the grant to raise funds for Ukrainian students has been approved for matching funds from Rotary International.