Volume XXVI                                                  Issue # 40                                                 March 12, 2007 

                You might be a golf nut if --- you really believe that “With a little more practice”, you can make it on the Senior Tour and that you could help Tom Watson with his putting, if he would only return your phone calls. 

It’s Monday, It’s noon, it’s time to attend Rotary at Royal Ridges.

Greeted by John Rockwood, who also rendered prayer.

2 young guests today (1) Hsiang Yiy Hsu (Daniel) inbounder from Taiwan.

                                   (2) New R.H.S. Student – Katy Cram—honor student, flutist, student council, daughter of

                                         Kirk and Becky.  Loves to travel and hopes to attend U.W. LaCrosse and pursue a career

                                                         in Therapeutic Recreation. 

Next STRIVE meeting at RHS – 9:30 Thursday with Lee and Kathy Schwandt.

Board Meeting next Monday to review budget.

District Assembly, March 31 at Slinger.

Our own Nita Krenz will become one of our District’s Assistant Governors.  Congrats to Nita!!

Former inbounder, Juan Pablo, will begin advanced studies after touring Brazil and Rio. 

ROSES – Laurie K. reports sales up to 575, either a record or # 2, but keep selling and report your sales to Laurie.

Stuff to buy;  Bill Denkert $20.00 on NCAA Tourney Raffle.

                                Son giving $14.00 per sale to “We The People”.

                       Laurie – Candy bars for Max Kulick at $1.00

                       Easter breakfast and Brunch at Royal Ridges.  Pru thanks club for donation to R.M.C. 

Sgt at Arms – Rick is gone, President Lee says probably because Iowa didn’t make either NIT or NCAA tourney.

So subbing Sgt. Tim Lyke, fleeced us all on his Green Glass Door Scam of double letters thru –Yellow Bikini, puppy,--pennies but not cents.  Come back Rick!!!

Program:  Lori Rich introduced Desiree Bongers, Ripon Public Library Librarian.  Desiree spoke to us 2 years ago, when she first came to Ripon.  She gave a very thorough talk on what the library has and does, with its many different programs.  To really get a look at the library, go to www.riponlibrary.org. 

Next Week – March 19

                Greeter & Prayer – Dean Rogers

                Program – Jill Cardinal with American Cancer Society – Relay for Life. 

Thought for today:  Dear Lord – I don’t want to give in to my feelings when I am in the depths of self pity.  Guide me out of the darkness and help me to come into Your light.  Amen 

                 Everyone believes in trial by jury until they are called for jury duty. 

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