Volume XXVII                                                     Issue # 33                                               March 24, 2008 

                “A friend indeed is that rare soul who sees right through us, but sees us through.” 

Ripon Rotary Club meets each Monday, 12:00 noon at Royal Ridges.  See ‘ya there!! 

Greeter & Prayer giver today – Diane Shady.

Our President—Lee Prellwitz

Guests today                 (1) Janira Romero – Inbounder from Spain.

                                (2) Tyler Cler – R.H.S. Student of month.

                                (3) (4)—Lori Pamenter & Ruth White – Maplecrest – future members.

                                (5) Alysia Platte – R.H.S. Outbounder next year.  Now to Belgium

                                (6) Ryan Tate – New owner Ripon Ford – Guest of Kathy Schwandt 

Makeups – Peter Sensenbrenner – 6

                   David Duehring – 1 

Todd Goheen presented Kathy Schwandt a picture and gift for her 40+ rose sales. 

Dave & Kathy Ginder need help in kitchen & waitstaff for scholarship banquet – April 14

                (a) Prizes to donate can be taken to P.E.N.N. Travel.

                                SELL THOSE TICKETS!!

                2 Hours of entertainment.

                                First hour – select choir members of R.H.S.

                                Second hour – Mike Callen & Wellstrung. 

Randy Hatlin spoke on planned help for the Spanish speaking members of our community in conjunction with Ripon College, Rotary, Kiwanis and League of Women Voters. 

Sgt. At Arms—Rick Coles and 2008 NCAA Division one Basketball Tournament .  Are these fines tax deductible?? 

Program:  Peter Sensenbrenner intended to have a college student speak on Red Cross Activities, but due to unfortunate circumstances, he stood in for her.  He spoke of looking for student volunteers and Preparation for Disaster, both from a business and personal or family standpoint.  Business wise having an up to date call list of employees, supplies, computer backups, agreements with competitors, and having 2 to 3 days of raw materials available.  Cellphone numbers of staff.  From a personal view, the importance of maintaining a “Tupperware” kit, containing 1 gallon os water per person, per day, granola bars for food, flashlight & batteries, medications, first aid kit, relevant phone number list, $100.00 in cash & clothing.

                The order of importance if disaster strikes are.

(1)     Self

(2)     Family

(3)     Business

(4)     Community

Thanks, Peter, you are a great substitute. 

Next Week:  Greeter & Prayer – Nita Krenz

                     Program – Diane Shady presents Amy Pollesch, director of the Community Thrift Store. 

Thought for today:  Lord – I often lack the courage to face up to my responsibility for my mistakes.  Help me to right whatever wrongs I have done and let me feel Your forgiveness.  Amen 

Don’t be afraid of opposition.  Remember a kite rises against the wind, not with it. 

                                           Scribe – Rich Carley – 748-3391