“The surest way to get somewhere is to know where you are going.” 

You should be going to the weekly meeting of your Ripon Rotary Club each Monday at 12:00 noon, at Royal Ridges  Were you there?? 

Greeting and Prayer today by Armon Fischer

Lee Prewllwitz, our 2^nd term President, leading us.

Visiting Rotarian – Ann Schneider, former member of our club, now a member of Fond du Lac noon club.

Other Guests:

(1)     Janira Lopez, our new inbounder from Barcelona, Spain.

(2)     Kira Fritsch – Janira’s Host Family (Rev. Bryan & Char Fritsch ) sister.

(3)     Noah Schnell-Harrison ( guest of our club)

(4)     Arnie Wright – Guest Speaker

(5)     Aysia Platte – Hope to be outbounder

(6)     Rolanda Goheen – Daughter & guest of Todd Goheen 

Announcements:

(1)     No meeting next week.

(2)     Foundation Board met this A.M. – Plans ahead for Heritage Society giving

(3)     Bill Boutwell seeking help to set up and sell and take down Rotary Sweet Corn Stand on Sept. 15

Septemberfest.               

               Happy Bucks!!(1) Kim – 2 for her birthday today, and she experienced being serenaded by our “Moron Chorale

               And one for Royal Ridges Chuck Wagon Buffet on Friday, Sept. 14 to kick off  Septemberfest.

Congratulations to Kim on her raise .

(4)     Pru Precourt for her committee assignment with Fund Raising Group

(5)     Tim Lyke for misspelling Rick Coles name in the Commonwealth. 

Sgt. At Arms – Rick Coles, in keeping with today's program,  a quiz on Motorcycles.  My table paid.  Are these fines tax deductible!!?? 

Noah Schnell Harrison gave a short talk on his attendance at Youth World Affairs Seminar, sponsored by our club.

The seminar was 5 days and attended by students from every  State and50 foreign countries.  The sessions were on Global Health Issues .  First they watched videos, then 1 to 1 ½  hour discussions on the subject. 

Attendance Make-ups – 100% Hank Grams at Oshkosh and 100%er Alex Hooker – 3 from Florida – 2 at Venice-Nokomis and 1 at Venice Suse.

 Program:  Chuck Larson introduced Arnie Wright, the man with 2 passions.  Golf & Cycling.  Arnie started motorcycle riding in 1968 and now after retiring as a WP/L manager, here in Ripon, teaches Beginning and Advanced Motorcycling at Moraine Park for the Department of Transportation.  He explained and showed all the correct gear worn and the mental, physical, and risk taking skills needed to be a good rider.

                     He has 17 years of riding and over 250,000 miles.  He also told us of the 2 crashes he experienced within 10 months.  He escaped without serious injury.

                           Thanks Chuck and Arnie for a most interesting and informative program. 

Next Meeting September 10

                     Greeter & Prayer – Karen Geisler

                     Program – Rick Coles presents Ripon College Head Football Coach, Ron Ernst. 

Thought for today:  Dear God – when unkind thoughts fill my head, help me to erase them.  Fill my heart with love and understanding for my family and friends.  Amen. 

                                Some people expect it to rain when they thunder..

                                                       Scribe – Rich Carley --   748-3391