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Submitted By Recorder Linda Soukup
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On Wednesday, April 6th, President Bryan Slaba rang the bell to bring the meeting to order. Guests were introduced, including Officer Myles Runyon of the Wagner Police Department guest of Becky Brunsing. Pastor Bill led the group in prayer.

Pastor Laurie led the group in two songs - "Home on the Range" and "Roll Rotary".

Ken Cotton gave the Rotary Minute, briefing the club on district support and resources available via the web.

Sergeant of Arms this week was last minute fill-in Jordan Weber. He levied the following fines:

-Becky Brunsing ($2) for last week's phone infraction and ($3) for announcing Officer Runyon's starting year at the department incorrectly.

-Bill Frei ($4) for being clean shaven

-Jamie Soukup ($2) for being escorted into the meeting by 2 police officers

-Jeff Doom ($4) for being cleaned up and wearing a suit jacket, as well as for taking calls during the meal

-Bryan Slaba ($2) for wearing a nicer suit than usual

-Jerry Henke ($2) for the nice new sign at the golf course

-Jerry Weber ($5) for the SDSU NIT win

-Jordan Weber and Patti Frei were also fined $5 for being SDSU fans

Happy Fines:

-Kathe Henke ($5) for feeling "almost normal" again

-Gerrit Juffer ($2) for her youngest daughter's boyfriend getting an all expense paid trip to the Masters in Augusta

Kathe Henke's ticket was drawn for the Queen of Hearts, where she picked the 3 of diamonds. There are 23 cards left in the deck and $476 in the pot.

Secretary Treasurer Report by fill in Becky Brunsing announced that Rachel Woods' team won last quarter's attendance race by a score of 13-17. This week starts the new quarter race, and Becky's team has 3 misses, while Rachel's has 1.

Jamie Soukup, program chair, introduced the new Chief of Police, Damon Griffith. He gave a brief personal history, including how he ended up in law enforcement and in this area. Officer Griffith stated that Wagner currently has 4 full time police officers. He is thankful for the support that the community of Wagner gives the Wagner Police Department. Damon gave an interesting program, answering several questions from members.

Officer Griffith stated that Wagner currently has 4 full time police officers. He is thankful for the support that the community of Wagner gives the Wagner Police Department. Damon gave an interesting program, answering several questions from members.

The meeting closed with the club reciting the Four Way Test together.