On August 3rd, Rotarians joined at the Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary's roughly at noon. Southwest chicken, beans, rice, and chocolate pudding were for lunch. The meeting started with the virtue reading from George Wickstrom of excellence and a prayer by Pastor Mark Kenney.
In announcements, Jake Kohl presented a check of $2000 to our outbound exchange students. To be used to offset expenses abroad.
Cindy Yerington needs club service help for September. Please reach out here if you are able.
Chad Koepke Started fellowship with the search for volunteers for the FRYS pull tab booth during the City Ball Tournament in town over Labor Day weekend. Shifts will be about three hours in length. More details to come.
Sue Garwood shared her gratitude for the volunteers over the week of the Rice County fair. She saw over 120 people putting in over 900 hours in the week. This coming weekend is Fleck's Extravaganza on Saturday, August 20th.
Rotarian of the Year, Laura Bock shared her incredible experience helping out with Bingo down at Boxers for the FRYS charitable gambling operation.
Cindy Yerington shared that her mother celebrated her 90th birthday and 73rd wedding anniversary.
Rod Mahler shared that when he joined 64 years ago, women were not allowed in Rotary. Rod, with glee, was happy 64 years later to be sitting at a table surrounded by a lovely, wise woman.