REMINDER - Meeting Thurs. June 19th, Stevies Cafe at 7:00 AM

This week we will have Lynn Kolpack with the Lumbering Hall of Fame attending as our speaker. We will also present the check for $1000, the remainder of the funds from the Pat Durand Memorial. Thanks, Don, for helping me get this set up!

Last week we had a great breakfast from Pat Kelly at Cheese Louise and a very interesting talk from Allison and Tom from Northwood Cycle talk about cycling options for all ages. They sell bikes and do bike maintenance, and will be expanding their rentals. Thank you to Mark and Tyler for getting this set up for us. This was an opportunity for our club to check out the Cheese Louise site for future meetings. We will have to discuss pros and cons to make a decision.

Following are items that the club discusses during our meeting:

1) BJ attended the district meeting - there will be an increase in RI dues of approx. $5. The board will review and make a recommendation back to the club. If you have thoughts/concerns on how to address this, please let a board member know.

2) We voted the previous week for approval for our Barron Co. Sunrise Rotary Club to support and host the Cumberland Rotary Companion Club. They are still working on finalizing details....6 members will start this June...the rest in July. More information to come.

3) Ana will be presenting to Rotary District looking for $8000 for our Negu Project. Send her good vibes that we are given that grant!

4) Dean went to the Church Barn to start the planning process for our Spirits Tasting this fall. He is still looking for help on the committee. He has also been in contact with Adventures and they talked about ideas for the pairing of spirits and meal courses. We will only allow 150 max for attendance. More info to come!!

5) A reminder that our June social event, sponsored by Joe and Bruce, will be THIS Thursday, June 19 at the Enchanted Barn in Hillsdale, with brick oven pizza and music by the Smokin’ Loons. Their hours are 5 to 11 pm.

Kiwanis Food Truck at Music in the Park needs help on July 8 and 22nd. Could still use a volunteer or two from 5-8 pm. Let Jason or BJ know if you can help.

The Ace of Spades .... WAS WON!!!! Congratulations Kathy R. who won $1087.50 And our club was able to raise $1087.50 Kathy is also donating a portion of her winnings to the Rotary Foundation. We will start over again when we next meet at Stevies.....can someone bring in a new deck of cards?

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:

Thank you to Jim Stoll (with help from Tyler K.) for stepping up to take on the Treasurer role starting in July 2025. Kathy will stay on for part of the year to help with the transition, especially with the incorporation of the Companion Club.

We held some discussion on the possibility of a two-year presidency.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Ruby's Pantry - Next date is THIS Sat. June 21, 2025 - please put it on your calendar.
Kiwanis Food Truck at Music in the Park - Tuesdays July 8 and 22, 5-8 pm Let BJ or Jason know!
St. Vincent de Paul meal prep is scheduled for Wed. July 9. Please put on your calendar.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Reminder: please work hard to get a speaker. If you cannot, please let us know at the meeting and we can help you!

June Social Activity Planners - Joe E and Bruce G Thursday June 19, Enchanted Barn!

June 19 - Meeting - Trudy hosts - Lynn Kolpack with the Lumbering Hall of Fame. We will also present the check for $1000, the remainder of the funds from the Pat Durand Memorial. Thanks, Don, for helping me get this set up.

June 21 - RUBY's Pantry Volunteer Activity 7 AM

June 26 - Meeting - Jeremy hosts

July Social Activity Planners - Ken P and Kathy R

July 1 - Board Meeting

July 3 - NO Meeting, Happy Independence Day!

July 10 - Meeting - Jason hosts, transfer of the gavel and President Saffert's State of the Union Address and update from the Board meeting.

July 17 - Meeting - Dean hosts (with help from Monika) Aqua Garden in Rice Lake - Can eat first at Stevies then head over there for tour. It is located near the former Mommson's Farm Site - 20 1/2 St. Building #5. He will have Walleye, Herbs and possibly fresh veggies for sale if anyone is interested.

July 24 - Meeting - Jim S. hosts

July 31 - Meeting - Club Assembly (5th week of the month) Will be meeting at Jim Stolls garage to go through club stuff and see where it all is. And we can see those 89 pennants!!

August Social Activity Planners - Ana and Mike VG

Aug. 5 - Board Meeting

Aug. 7 - District Governor elect Glenn Bowers visit.

Aug. 14 - Meeting - BJ hosts

Aug. 21 - Meeting - Monika hosts

Aug. 28 - Meeting - Mark B. hosts

September Social Activity Planners - Cathy B. and Don D.

Sept. 2 - Board Meeting

Sept. 4 - Meeting - Board Report out

Sept. 11 - Meeting - Joe E. hosts

Sept. 18 - Meeting - Clare hosts

Sept. 25 - Meeting - Bruce G. hosts - final preparation for Spirits Tasting Event

Sept. 25 - Spirits Tasting Event, Church Barn

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:

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TO: All District 5960 Rotarians
FROM: Ed Boeve, District Governor, Margie Horning, District Foundation Team Lead, Peggy Strom, Foundation Annual Fun Development Team Lead

Get Ready 568 members of our District have donated $100 or more this year so far for a total of $374,000. Well done!

Get Set Every member has a chance to give. Get your computer or pen ready.

Our Annual Fund goal for 2024-25 is $500,000! We hope you accept this invitation to share your treasure to make the future lives of others better. - Give whatever you’re able to before June 30th.

GO - GO - GO so we can finish strong.

Below is a link that will take you directly to the RI website’s donation page. If you have not already set up a “My Rotary” account, please do that first. Simple instructions are attached. Going through “My Rotary” ensures that you and your club will be properly credited for your contribution. Contributions of any size will help us reach our goal! Alternatively, you can also send your gift directly to The Rotary Foundation using the second attached form.

https://www.rotary.org/en/donate

Your gift to the Annual Fund will allow The Rotary Foundation, through district and global grants, to carry out programs that achieve improved living conditions, increased food production, better education, wider access to medical care, support for the environment and brighter hopes for peace around the world. Your participation is needed more than ever!

We thank you in advance for your partnership and for being a Foundation Champion. Let’s keep “The Magic of Rotary” going!

Sincerely,
Margie Horning – District Foundation Team Lead
Peggy Strom – Foundation Annual Fund Development Team Lead
Ed Boeve – District Governor

Respectfully Submitted by:

Trudy

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