A relaxed Steve Wilder presides over his last Rotary meeting as President. Wilder thanked the entire club for being “a great group of people.” He added that it was a joy to come to each meeting and share time with club members.
This week’s fine master, Becky Springers, put President Wilder on the spot. Table members had to choose whether or not Wilder would correctly answer questions according to answers Becky obtained from his wife. These questions ranged from information about their first date to favorite Disney characters.
Incoming President Jonelle Bailey is sworn in. Bailey then gave individualized thanks to the Rotary board members for helping prepare her to take on her leadership role.
New President Bailey outlined key points of a strategic plan review as she begins her term with the worldwide theme “Unite for Good”. Goals will center around membership growth, fully engaging in local and global service, and increasing fundraising.
To alert her board to an “exciting” year, President Bailey passed out “Chaos Coordinator” buttons to board members. At the same time, she praised the board for their dedication and service.
President Wilder swears in the 2025-2026 Board. Pictured left to right are: Sergeant at Arms Paulette Renault; Director Matt Nelson; President-Elect Becky Springer; Treasurer Dr. Michele Jurkovic; and Secretary Pat Shafer.
June 23, 1859 – Industrialist Edouard Michelin is born in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Along with his brother, Andre, he turned the families struggling bicycle tire business into a successful all-purpose tire company that served the burgeoning auto industry. Michelin went on to own the car company Citroen and established the restaurant rating system of the Michelin star.
June 24, 1895 – Boxing champ Jack Dempsey is born in Manassa, Colorado, leading to his nickname “The Manassa Mauler.” He reigns as heavyweight champion from 1919 until 1926.
June 25, 1903 – British satirist George Orwell (known for “Animal Farm” and “1984”) is born in Monthari, Bengal.
June 26, 1892 – American author (The Good Earth – winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature) and humanitarian, Pearl S. Buck, is born in Hillsboro, West Virginia. Raised by missionary parents in China, many of her more than 70 books and stories reflect traditional Asian culture.
June 24, 1948 – Soviet Russia began a blockade of Berlin. Two days later the U.S. and Great Britain began the famous Berlin Airlift. They ultimately deliver 2.3 million pounds of food, fuel, and medical supplies to 2 million isolated West Berliners.
June 25, 1876 – General George Armstrong Custer leading 250 men attacked an encampment of Sioux Indians near Little Big Horn River in Montana. Custer and his men were then counter-attacked by up to 4,000 Sioux Indians. Only one army scout and one horse survived “Custer’s Last Stand.”
June 25, 1950 – The Korean War began as North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel and launched a full-scale invasion of South Korea.
June 26, 1945 – The United Nations charter is signed by 50 nations (formal ratification occurs October 24, 1945).
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2025-2026
President – Jonelle Bailey
President Elect – Becky Springer
Director (President Nominee) – Matt Nelson
Director (President Designee) -
Past President – Brandon Diviak
Treasurer – Dr. Michele Jurkovic
Secretary – Pat Shafer
Sergeant at Arms – Paulette Renault
Monthly Committees
July: Board of Directors
August: Brandon Diviak, Jeff Keicher, Pat Shafer
September: Dave Hamilton, Jeff Jacobson, Jim Stoddard
October: Paul Callighan, Matt Nelson, Paul Stromborg
November: Sue Emberson, Jeff Frank, Phil Meyer
December: Larry Berke, Ray Dembinski, Riley Oncken
Fellowship: Paulette Renault, Larry Berke, Sue Emberson, Dave Hamilton, Pat Shafer
Foundations:Paul Stromborg, Jim Buck, Sue Emberson, Matt Nelson, Jim Stoddard
Membership: Jonelle Bailey, Ray Dembinski, Brandon Diviak, Bob Hammon, Jeff Jacobson, Steve Kuhn, Phil Meyer, Matt Nelson, Riley Oncken, Jeff Petersen, Bob Wildendradt
New Generations: Chip Houdek, Julie Sgarlata, Becky Springer
Public Image: Bob Brown, Paul Callighan, Jeff Keicher, Joyce Klein, Tasha Sims
Scholarships:Tim Neubert, Don Clayberg, Ray Dembinski, Michele Jurkovic, Steve Kuhn, Julie Sgarlata
Service: Brandon Diviak, Alicia Cosky, Jeff Frank, Michele Jurkovic, Rob Mondi, Tim Neubert, Brendan Wilson
