With only an uncontested election as the order of business, the Dec. 23 Waunakee Rotary meeting was a lunch-only affair, a time to wish one another merry Christmas.

The election was messy – ballots were found after being counted – but we think Jennifer Tasker won the president-elect seat and Carol Bleifield the board of director’s seat for 2022-23. We’re pretty sure nobody stole an election.

It looks like a replacement has been found for the boosted rooster. Phil Willems said a new company in town is offering to pay for a new chicken. Unfortunately, no one has returned the missing bird.

Club members are asked to help take down the lighted displays at Village Park Jan. 8. President Ross Mauer said he will take the electrical down the day before. There is a plan for how the lights will be loaded into the trailer, he said.

Treasurer Jim Elvekrog noted that donations in 2020 doubled the previous year, and this year is on track to beat 2019, as well. About $45,000 was collected last year. Right now, donations are about $5,000 behind 2021, and for a few nights were averaging $1,700.

 

Guests: None.

Visiting Rotarians: None.

 

 Other news:

 -The Christmas Party is Jan. 13 at Rex’s. Ellen Schaaf is coordinating it, and so expect to see a hostess with the mostest!

 

Birthdays: None.

Anniversaries: Jan. 2, Jim and Linda Schmitz; Jan. 2, Ellen and Vincent Schaaf.

 

 

Greeters: Dec. 30, Jennifer Tasker and Howard Teeter; Jan. 6, Don Tierney and Susan Vergeront; Jan. 13, Ryan Walsh and Sean Wayne; Jan. 20, David Weishoff and Alex Welk; Jan. 27, Sarah Whitley and Phil Willems.