Volume XXVII                                                Issue # 32                                                  Jan. 15, 2007 

                                Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievement. 

It’s 12:00 Noon – if you are a member of the Ripon Rotary Club, you should be at Royal Ridges for lunch and the weekly meeting. 

Greeter and prayer today was Jeff Liddicoat

President, Lee Prellwitz – Our leader in charge

Guests present today (1) Steve Hazell – RHS Guidance Counselor & member of STRIVE committee.

                                  (2) Hsiang Yiy Hsu (Daniel) – Inbounder from Taiwan

                                  (3) Mandy Mlodzik – RHS Student of month 

Attendance Makeups – Alex Hooker always 100%, sends 5 from FL. 1 from Venice Sunrise and 4 from Venice-Nokomis. 

Happy Bucks:        (1) Rick Coles for turning 50 last Tuesday.

                                (2) Lynn Corder for Martin Luther speaker at Ripon College

                                (3) Pru Precourt for million dollars in care to the community for those unable to pay.

                                (4) Holiday for Webster’s matching pizza sales for United Way.

                                (5) Gary Born for Dean Rogers joining Huberty Associates. 

Sgt at Arms – Rick Coles, fresh back from meeting of National Coaches Association in San Antonio, fleeced the entire membership.  Our table reps were unable to name the Div. IA Coach of the Year.  Next time lets sing  louder!!! 

Program:  Dave Duehring introduced former Rotarian, Craig Tebon, Main Street Manager for Ripon since 1992.  What’s new on Main Street??  Craig discussed over 10 years of development.  There are only 2 empty buildings.  New Business – Fat Bruce’s, whose owners live upstairs,  Rita’s (upscale Bistro), Paulas custom flooring.  The Carley House purchased The Amish Store and are moving there. Last years Concert On The Green series turned a profit for the first time and are looking to a bigger season in 2007.  As for The Mansion on Main – It’s there, and not much can be done about it.  Thanks, Craig, for your update. 

Ripon Community Service Clubs Valentines Party

                Where – Heritage Room – Ripon College

                When – Wednesday, February 14, 2007.

                Time – 6 p.m.   Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres

                7:00 p.m. Plated Dinner -- $20.00 per person.

                                          Menu

                Grilled tenderloin and Coconut shrimp

                Piped Roasted Red Mashed Potatoes

                Vegetable Medley

                Herb Twisted Rolls

                Assorted Dessert Trays (each table)

                Flutes of Champagne w/raspberries

                Wine by the bottle available

Entertainment by: Taiyi Sun – Violinist

Please make your reservations by February 5, 2007 to 

Sassie Polakoski               Barb Evensen               Phil Karsnia

(920) 295-5280                 (920)748-2247             (920)359-6270

 

Next Week – Greeter & Prayer – A Board Member

                      Program – Club Assembly 

Thought for today:-- Dear Lord—my life is full and rich because of your generosity.  I need to remember my blessings are to be shared with those less fortunate.  Amen 

                If it’s very painful for you to criticize your friends, you’re safe in doing it.  But if you take the slightest pleasure in it, that’s the time to hold your tongue. 

                                   Scribe – Rich Carley – 748-3391