Volume XXVII                                                 Issue # 36                                                    Apr. 21, 2008 

                Every Idea has its doubters; every accomplishment its critics. 

Another beautiful spring day in Wisconsin, 12:00 noon—it’s time to go to Royal Ridges and have lunch with your fellow Rotarians. 

Guests:   (1) Naomi Carley – spouse of Rich

                (2) Janira Romero – Inbounder from Spain – Attended the prom at Two Rivers this past weekend,

                                                also the Badger Band Concert.

                (3) Emily Percy – R.H.S. Student

                (4) Lori Pamenter & Ruth White of Maplecrest  Manor –soon to be new members. 

Attendance Makeups Dave Deuhring at Green Lake, Doug Bradley at Escanaba, Mich., Peter Sensenbrenner (2) at Fond du Lac, and Fond du Lac morning , Hank Grams (2) Waupun and Wautoma. 

Scholarship Banquet (facts by the Ginders).

(1)     $503.00 – raffles

(2)     $400.00 – Silent Auction

(3)     $1,861.00 – dinner

(4)     After expenses -- $2,300.00 profit 

President Elect for 2009-2010 – Dave Ginder

Designated President Elect 2010-2011—Kathy Schwandt

Changing of the Guard Dinner – June 30 – No noon meeting

Tom Worrall handling Paul Harris nominations 

Sgt at Arms – Rick Coles and Earth Day History.  Tomorrow, April 22 is it.  First year – 1970, its founder Senator Gaylord Nelson.  Our table paid $1.00 

Program:  Lori Rich presented Kathy Schaub and her 5^th Grade Choir from Murray Park Elementary School.  This over 110 member group that practices during noon recess, thoroughly entertained us with Sing, Sing, Sing – Just Give Me the Beat – Three French Folk Songs—The Way Faring Stranger, Guantianamera ---Octopus’s Garden – Rock & Roll is Here to Stay and A Christmas Tree Song.

                They were again presented a check by President Lee.    Thanks Lori & Kathy. 

Next Week – April 28

                Greeter & Prayer – Randy Zieth

                Program – Dan Tjernagel with our own Kim Holliday and her work in Panama with Fr. Wally. 

Thought for today:

                Dear Lord – when my faith is weak, revive in me the faith that will see me through the difficult times.  Amen. 

                The wife who drives from the back seat is no worse than the husband who cooks from the dining room table. 

                                                Scribe  -- Rich Carley  -- 748-3391