Prayer: Bill Fluhrer Quote of the Week: Rod Nordeng
Guests: Gloria Carr, County Auditor
Secretary's Report: 26 members present
Treasurer's Report: None
Honors and Illnesses:
Randy Heitz's son, Alex Heitz, has a new job as a construction manager in Rochester, MN. They are excited to have him living closer to home again.
Ryan Parker and his wife, Mandi, welcomed a new baby boy named Ziggy last week.
The Club received a thank you note from Jason and Sabra LaCour for the CO detector they received at their daycare.
Announcements:
Spring Fling - This fundraiser for the Youth Enrichment Center is Friday, March 29 at 5:30pm. More details here or see Craig Anderson.
Honorary Member Recognition - The Board has voted to instate Gene Parson as an Honorary Member. We will recognize Gene at our April 1 meeting.
Student Loan Information Meeting - The Board will be holding a special meeting on April 1 at 11am to review the student loan program. Keith Starr will present information about the loan program and the Board will be seeking members to make up a loan committee. All are welcome to learn about this great program.
By-Laws Updates - Ralph is working on updates to the Club by-laws to include the addition of a new Youth Protection Officer required by the District as well as updates to more accurately reflect Club policies and procedures. If you have Club or District policy feedback, see Ralph.
Alternative Meeting Investigation - The Membership committee is beginning to investigate creating an alternative meeting or satellite club to meet in the evenings. The committee has identified several current and recent members who would benefit and participate. A couple of members have also offered their leadership for the group. If you would be interested in help establish this group or contribute ideas, see Ralph or Veronica.
Fun & Frolic: Craig Anderson presented NCAA Basketball Tournament Trivia
Program: This week's program was presented by Heather Gifford on her new business endeavor, SpotOn, a credit card processing and marketing service. Learn more at www.SpotOn.com.
Mike Fisher also gave a brief presentation and answered questions on the new possible site for the baseball and softball fields at the 5-12 campus. The school board voted Monday night in favor of this proposal.
Next Week's Assignments
Program:Steve Meneley, a prevention specialist at Prairie Ridge in Mason City, will share information with the club on resources for addictions like alcohol, drugs or gambling
