Volume XXVII                             Issue # 43                                                                   April 2, 2007 

                “The measure of life is not its duration but its donation.” 

It”s Monday noon – time to attend Ripon Rotary.  22 of us did.  Where did the 30 plus who weren’t here, have their lunch.?? 

Greeter and Prayer today – Peter Sensenbrenner

Our able President, Lee Prellwitz, our leader.

Rotarian Guests (1) Marge Bostelmann of the Green Lake Club.

                           (2) Tre Waldren of the Sheboygan Club – future member of our club.

  Other Guest--- Mike Enfeld – WRPN – prospective member ---guest of Bill Denkert 

Drop a card to Kathy Schwandt—Undergoing back surgery, this week. 

Happy Bucks:  David Sakrison, on publishing his newest book, and for successful coronary stents placed.  He must reduce stress:  cannot be our President next year.  David contributed $10.00.  He will continue as a Rotarian. 

Announcements:  Kathy Ginder seeks helpers and raffle donations for the Scholarship dinner.  Step up Rotarians.

Registration available for District Conference at Lake Geneva. 

Sgt. at Arms – Rick Coles and April Fools Trivia.  What a way to fleece the crowd!!  April Fools Day is sometimes called All Fools Day.  It is believed it originated in France and before adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1582,  April 1 was the first day of spring.  Now Remember these!! 

                DON’T FORGET TO VOTE TOMORROW!!.  IT ‘S YOUR RIGHT AND DUTY!! 

ROSE SALE RESULTS -  TODD GOHEEN AND LAURIE KASUBOSKI REPORT.

                Record High -  580 dozen.  130 more than 2006—with profit of $4,575.00 

                Top Sellers  (1) Jeff Liddicoat        72 dozen

                                      (2) Sue Finch Brown  50 dozen

                                      (3)  Laurie Kasuboski 41 dozen

                                   (4)  Tom Worrall          37 dozen

                                     (5)  Lee Prellwitz          30 dozen

                                       (6)  Dave Duehring     25 dozen

                                       (7)  Doug Bradley       24 dozen

                                       (8)  Kathy Schwandt  22 dozen

                                       (9)  Todd Goheen        21 dozen

                                      (10)  Paul Nelsen           20 dozen

These top 10 Rotarians, sold 59% of sales.  How many did you sell??  Jeff, Sue, and Tom were presented clocks with their picture on!!  Kudos!! 

Program:  John Rhode introduced Dr. Jody Roy, Department Chair of Ripon College Dept of Communication, who spoke on youth violence.  Dr. Roy is an excellent speaker and talked about “bullying”  “bullicide”.  School shooting, of which 1300 have occurred since 1990.  She explained how Neo Nazis or Skinheads recruit and many other facets of the problem in this, our country.

                Thanks John and Dr. Roy for this fine program.  She is also creating a Ripon College Student Speakers Bureau, developing their unique voices as agents of change within our world. 

Next week =  Greeter & Prayer – Diane Shady

                      Program – Peter Sensenbrenner brings Michael O’Rourke, new District Attorney for Fond du Lac

County.  Michael was appointed to replace Tom Storm, who was appointed to a State D.A. position by Governor Doyle. 

Thought for today:  Dear Lord – You endowed me with common sense and I  thank You.  If friends offer well-meaning advice, contrary to my convictions, help me to do what I feel is right without hurting anyone.  Amen 

While loving your enemies, treat your friends a little better. 

                                             Scribe --- Rich Carley ---  748-3391