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REMINDER

Meeting, Thursday, Mar. 20th  Stevies Cafe - 7:00 AM 

This week Don was scheduled to tentatively host - depending on the speaker  - but that had to change and we currently do not have a program for Thursday, but if anyone can come  up with something - we are open! 

Sorry for no program last week - my computer died but I am now creating the bulletins on my new one!  Much faster  So lets get caught up:

Board Meeting was held on March 3.  On March 6th we discussed the following:  

Valentines Raffle    Most members buy their own tickets and only a couple members sell outside (along with our assistant seller in Barron).  Are we comfortable with this structure?   From this raffle all food pantries were paid $400.  After discussion - we agreed to continue another year...but can revisit next fall if we have something else.  
 
Cinco De Mayo - Having fewer silent auction items....but they would be larger or experience based (i.e. Pontoon ride, Bourbon tasting, fishing trip, etc.)  This is set for May 6 - get your invites for potential members out!  After discussion no final decision on cost.  Will work to get potential members to this event.   People should group up to come up with silent auction items.  Will continue Spin the Bottle and maybe just have those two games?
 
Spirits Tasting Event for fall - Sept./Oct dates etc.?  Start the process.  Dean indicated he will work on this and report at next meeting. 
 
Club members check out food truck sales fund raising opportunities for the summer - lets get on the schedules. Joe indicated possible openings with Music in the Park.  Clare will check on Louies.
 
 
March 13 Meeting -  We did not have a program but did get a couple areas of business covered:
 

GREAT Turnout for our Social Event on March 12th - there were about 12 of us there - great to see Bill and Connie!  And congrats to Bingo winners Jeremy, Emily and Jim!  That was half of the games won by our group....and we were not kicked out for that .... or any other reason.  ;-) 

AOS at $692.50 it lives another week.

We received a request for $700 scholarship for NWT. Since this is already a part of our budget - held immediate vote.  Jason moved to pay, seconded by Trudy.  Passed with 100% support. 

Dean has finalized the Spirits Tasting Event date for Thursday, Spt. 25th.  Let  your people know!  Committee will start to meet to finalize details. 

Hunt Hill Event - we voted to support a hole at the Golf Outing for $150.  Move made by Clare, Seconded by Tyler.  Passed.   A few discussed having a team (Dean, Jason, BJ and Joe?)

March 15th - Ruby's Pantry -  We had about half dozen people there - went very smooth!!  Thanks to those who helped out.   

Monday - March 31 - Meal to be provided at St. Vinnies.  

Shift 1 8:15-8:45:  Clare, Monika, and Tyler
Shift 2  10:45 to approx. 1:00:   Ken, Jason, and Trudy

If you haven't had an opportunity to help out with St. Vinnies, this might be a good month to try it out!

Jason headed to PETS training last weekend....will be great to hear how it went!

OTHER BUSINESS: 

We are still looking for a new Treasurer starting in July 2025.  Kathy will be retiring and won't have the same technology availability. If you are interested please let her or any board member know now - you can get a LOT of training in ahead of time.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
  • St. Vincent DePaul - Paul's Pantry:  Cooking meal on Monday, March 31  Please put it on your calendar - we will set up shifts as it gets closer.  Thank you Monika for coordinating. 
  • Ruby's Pantry - Next date is Sat. June 21, 2025 - please put it on your calendar. 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:     
 
Reminder we really want members to work hard to get a speaker, if you cannot, please let us know at the meeting, we can help do this!
 
March  Social Activity Planners - Trudy K and Jeremy M
Mar. 20 - Meeting -  No program at this time. 
Mar. 27 - Meeting - Tyler K. hosts - he will be sharing on Kilcoyne Funeral Services.
 
April   Social Activity Planners - Kathy R. and Jason S. (Bus. after 5 in Cumberland - Tuesday Apr. 22) 
Apr. 1 - Board Meeting
Apr. 3 - Meeting - Business Meeting
Apr. 10 - Meeting - Dean hosts
Apr. 17 - Meeting - Jim hosts The Knights of Coumbus and Father Dennis Mullen on their Adoption Initiative Program.  
Apr. 22 - BUSINESS AFTER 5 in Cumberland.  5:00 PM at Nezzies  Clare has arranged for us to host with the Chamber with a discussion on service organization opportunities in Cumberland.  This will serve as our social event.
Apr. 24 - Meeting - Don hosts - Marshfield representative on the merger with Sanford Health. 
 
May     Social Activity Planners - Mike VG and BJ 
May 1 - Meeting - Monika Hosts
May 6 - Board Meeting and Cinco D'Mayo Celebration
May 8 - Business Meeting reviewing Board Discussion and Cinco Event
May 15 - Meeting - Mark B. hosts
May 22 - Meeting - Cathy B hosts
May 29 - 5th Week meeting, Club Assembly
 
Aug. 7th - District Governor elect Glenn Bowers visit.
 
Please be sure to let me know as soon as you have a program set up so it can be added to our schedule. If you do NOT have a program, please let us know that as well so we can either get a program or some other focus for those attending. If you need a zoom link please let Trudy/Joe E. know that as well.   Thanks!
 
Announcements:

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the vital roles that women play in our communities. I want to use this occasion to recognize women in Rotary -- like you-- for their tremendous contributions to our organization. Rotary and Rotaract clubs thrive when they create a welcoming and inclusive environment and enable women to foster meaningful connections, serve our communities, and lead.

I said yes to joining a Rotary club in 1991 because I wanted to meet new people. Many years later, I can attribute the amazing experiences I’ve had, people I’ve met, and places I’ve visited because I continued to say yes. I tell people, “Life is always more interesting on the other side of yes.” That has certainly been true in Rotary.

Over the past three decades, the number of women joining Rotary has grown significantly. Women are responsible for some of Rotary’s most innovative and impactful service activities. We also hold leadership positions at all levels, from club president to Rotary International president.

Rotary provides women with opportunities to do extraordinary things. We are immunizing children against polio on the front lines in Pakistan, working to eliminate cervical cancer in Africa and Latin America, stopping sex trafficking, and empowering girls and women through education programs in the communities where we live. We are helping to reshape our organization, bringing new perspectives and ideas to Rotary’s service projects and global initiatives.

March is not only a month to celebrate women.  It is also a time for us to welcome more women into Rotary.  Will you join me and share the gift of Rotary with other people of action, who are yet to be a part of us?  Say yes, and let’s share the Magic of Rotary! 

Sincerely,

STEPHANIE A. URCHICK
President, Rotary International

P.S. Celebrate Women’s History Month with Rotary by learning about this year’s Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award recipient and viewing the Advancing Women, Building Peace webinar.

 
 
Respectfully Submitted by: 
Trudy Kroeger
I think it is appropriate to use this again!!  
I hope this last snowstorm of winter isn't as bad as last week's last snowstorm of winter.
 
 
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