Business Meeting, May 2, 2007

Jim Lowell sent this picture of the highway clean up crew. It was taken just before Andy postponed the job until May 12 (see below). The non-Rotarian, third from left, is Cory Jokela, Babette's son.

Attendance: 24 Rotarians (80%) and 1 guest, Mrs. Joy Liljigren. That's a nice turnout.

May Birthdays: Frank, Jay, and Eva. A lusty song was offered for a little up front cash.

News:
Last Saturday's highway cleanup was postponed due to rain. Naturally, soon after cancelling, the weather cleared and the sun came out. As soon as I get the picture of Andy's crew that showed up to work, I will publish it. Make-up day is Saturday, May 12. It should be noted that Babette's son Cory also attended the work session.

President Dan urged all of us to look for for new members, especially in the numerous business fields where we are lacking. For example, we should be trying to get a member from the CLK Schools, Calumet Electronics, Calumet Mercantile, the groceries, etc. New members are our life's blood. Do it before we need a blood transfusion.

Since we are out of speaker gifts, after considerable discussion, we voted to change our gifts from pens to mugs.

Those that are interested should sign up soon for the District 6220 Conference which will take place in Minoqua, Wisconsin, from June 1-3. The registration packet can be found at www.ridistrict6220.org. Believe me, it is an interesting conference in a very nice place.

The raffle produced no winner so proceeds will accrue to June's business meeting.

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, May 12: Highway cleanup. Meet at Hwy 203 and Pine Street at 9 a.m.
Saturday, June 30: Man the concessions booth at PastyFest 2007.

Next week, May 9, program chair: Babette Tikkanen

Finally, Pictures greatly enhance this Blog. Send them to me in jpeg at dkilpela@pasty.net. Thanks.

(Has anyone heard from Tom S? Is he lost on a highway somewhere?)