If we are to make a difference in
other’s lives, we have to meet them where they are.
It’s time to meet at Ripon Rotary at
noon, Royal Ridges, to make a difference.
Greeter and Prayer today – Diane Shady
Our President, Lee Prellwitz
Visiting Rotarians (1) Jim Siddall of
the Princeton Club
(2) Tre
Waldren of the Sheboygan Club – future member with us.
Other Guests: (1) “Dancing”
Daniel, our inbounder from Taiwan, just back from trip to New Orleans
with RHS band and just turned 19, April 7. Happy Birthday Daniel (Hsiang
Yiy Hsu).
(2) Randy Hatlan – New Principal at Murray Park Elementary School and
prospective new member
Guest of Karen Geisler
(3) Aaron Kramer
– Mayor of Ripon – Guest of President Lee
(4) Drew Davis –
Ripon College student of month—Service Fraternity, future in
International Politics.
(5) Andy Miller
– RHS Student of month. Ranks 2nd in his senior class
academically, fine cross country
and track
captain. Loves Math, Chemistry and Physics. Future in Medical
Research.
Kathy Schwandt – successful back surgery
on the mend – Hurry back, Kathy!!
Board meeting next week. At the last
Board meeting, 3 options on need of President next year.
(1)
Have a past president serve again
(2)
Incoming President, after David Sakrison (no one available yet.)
(3)
President Lee, stay for another year. Thank you Lee ( but we
must have future President ahead for 2 years.
Scholarship Dinner – April 30. Sell
tickets and attend with your significant other. No noon meeting that
Monday. Entertainment by R.H.S. Choral Group.
Invited to Noon Kiwanis lunch at Ripon
College tomorrow and hear Senator Tom Petri speak. Also a meeting on
WIFI tomorrow.
Sgt at Arms: Rick Coles penalized for
wearing red. $1.00. I wonder if all those slips said the same
thing?!!
Program: Nita Krenz introduced Fond du
Lac County D.A., Michael O’Rourke, who gave an interesting talk on the
functioning of his office, which includes 5 other attorneys. He feels
with the number of referrals, he is understaffed. Last year they
received 7,138 referrals. Not all referrals are charged, but last year
had 31 jury trials. Ripon had 254 referrals and 65% were prosecuted,
not as previously reported. This is above the state average.
Gang influence is growing – a lot of
“gang wanna bees”. More girls involved in crime. He states he is
opposed to the death penalty, no life should be taken and it costs more
to execute than put them in jail for life.
He also opened to questions on
illegal aliens and stealing of medications.
Thanks Nita, Mr. O’Rourke and Peter for this program.
Next Week – April 16
Greeter & Prayer- Nita Krenz
Program: Diane Shady presents
Published Author, Tom Montag of Fairwater.
Thought for today: Dear Lord – Silence
my tongue when I am tempted to list the faults of my friends. Remind me
that they can do the same about me. Amen
A
friend is like an eagle; you don’t find them flying in flocks.
Scribe – Rich Carley -- 748-3391
