Mark O'Harris offered an Irish reflection in honor of ST. Patrick's Day. I had hoped to do that When I serve as Greeter next Monday. On to Plan B. Mark then led the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Smiling Member O'Harris. Though he is supposed to be greeting.
Christy Marquardt reported that the monthly raffle stands at $100, with the drawing to be held in 2 weeks.
RYE student Michel reported that he attended a party at the Nate Olson house. He will be running the 4 X 80 in his first track meet this afternoon.
"The YMCA gave me a free membership while I am here. I appreciated the membership because I was able to meet many new people, work out, and was able to improve my swimming skills while I prepared for high school swimming. Because of their generosity, I want to give back to the YMCA.
"I am trying to raise money for the 'YMCA Full Circle Program,' by running the Green Bay half marathon. My goal is to raise $300 and I would really appreciate if you would sponsor me, please click on the link below to donate. To date he has raised $150, or half his goal."
Thank you in advance
Michel
Deb Wirtz was called upon to entertain guests. Before doing show, she felt the need to inform us that this is the Day before Spring, though it does not feel like it. Also Act Happy Day, Certified Nurse Day, Quiet day, and National Chocolate Caramel Day.
Southwest Rotarians Bill Thimke and Kim Johnson-Thiele graced us with their presence. Fr, Mike Bober of Emmaus Ecumenical Catholic Community, and Jim Power joined Speaker Jennifer Considine of ESTHER.
Rev. Mike Bober, former Club Member
Jim Power moved to Oshkosh recently from Iowa to a teaching position at UWO. He was a Rotarian Iowa. Beside coming to provide moral support for the program, He wanted to check out our Club. more about that later.
Jim Power
Jim Power had completed an online application even before the meeting. The Board accepted the application at its March 20 meeting. This is the first official posting of his name as potential member. One more next week.
Gordon Hintz introduced Scott Ceman, judicial candidate for Circuit Court Branch 1 for the April 2 election
Scott Ceman, Gordon Hintz, and Mark Harris
Cathy Zimmerman introduced Zara Mousavi. Zara will graduate from UWO in May with a Masters Degree in Education. She plans to return to Aphghanistan planning to get a job in the Ministry of Education to be able to affect policy to educate girls.
Zara
Final guest was Amber Kilawee, Executive Director of the United Way of Fond du Lac, introduced by Sue Panek
Amber and Sue