Programs
I wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of programs. Our weekly programs go a long way in driving attendance at our meetings. Just consider the great turnout we had regarding the proposed South Dakota Rural Water project a couple of weeks ago, or when we get a local politician like Tim Reed or Roger DeGroot to speak, let alone when Mylo schedules coach Stiegelmeier!
All of you, by nature of being Rotarians are likely involved in business, education, community, and other endeavors and should thus have extensive networks of people and projects to keep our programs diverse and interesting for years to come! So, please continue to give me ideas for programs as I will continue to coordinate programs for our incoming president Dr. Michael Gonda.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my committee; the programs committee, for helping me not just this year during my club presidency, but for all the years I have been program chair. Brad, Mylo, Ginger, Ann, David, Darla, Teree, and Gregg have all made multiple contributions to our programs in recent years. My apologies to any names I left off this list.
Again, thanks to all who help with programs and remember you don’t have to be on the committee to make suggestions for speakers and programs you think the club might find interesting.
Erich Olson