Attendance
Those in attendance included Dana Fager, Heidi Kopras, Elizabeth Grabe, Peggy Zalucha, Keith White, Tracy Deihm, Franke Wallitsch, Aubree Hanks, Gary Tree, Russ Christian, Shawn Bollig, Tammy Weidig, Paul Christiansen, Susan Smith, and Bill Dunnington. Guests attending were Melissa Lease and Zandra Heilmann.

Student Report Out
Zandra reported on her time in Fort Atkinson with other Rotarians. Activities included lots of snowball fighting, watching movies, sharing cultural foods, polka dancing, and attending a boys’ basketball game.

Happy Bucks
Keith shared that Harrison earned three pins, and Theo also received a pin. Melissa announced a Teddy Bear Clinic scheduled for January 22 at 6:00 p.m., designed to help children feel more comfortable with doctor visits. Gary shared gratitude after receiving a false positive cancer scare, noting how blessed he felt that the results were not positive.

Super Bowl Brunch
Members were asked to review the email from Paul regarding the Super Bowl Brunch. Anyone with a preference for working in the morning or afternoon should email Paul directly. Members were encouraged to actively promote the event to support brunch ticket sales. Paul Christiansen has tickets available for those who need them.

The structure of the placemat ads was reviewed, noting that a “double, double” ad equals four single squares, with the possibility of revisiting this opportunity in the future. Student Rotarians were recognized for doing an excellent job varying which side of the placemats faces up at each table setting. Brent will deliver the trailer on Sunday, and Paul will ensure the kitchen is set up on Saturday. Zandra will have her own section at the brunch to request funds in support of her upcoming trip.
 

Thank you to all who braved the flurries to come join our trivia contest Wednesday night at Brix Cider.

Prizes included Hook’s Cheese, Mount Horeb Area School District swag, brunch tickets, maple syrup, Franke coffee, Ivanwood CBD products, and Bluetooth speakers from Badger Hearing.

Dates and Upcoming Events
The Super Bowl Brunch is scheduled for February 8 at 9:00 a.m. In February, the Green Team will host trivia. A Rotary Mega Meeting will be held on February 24, aligned with Rotary International goals focused on sustaining peace and leadership continuity.

The District Governor will visit in March, and members are encouraged to bring an item or swag over the next few weeks to help create a welcome basket. Tricon will be held on April 17 in the Wisconsin Dells and is highly recommended as a conference bringing together three districts to strengthen clubs. Rotary is also verbally supporting a political panel hosted by the League of Women Voters.