He went “Ice Fishing”, caught a 37” pike and had to throw it back because it was too small! He talked about the beautiful women here as well. He said that if Arnold could be the Governor of Claifornia, he could be Governor of Wisconsin!

He spoke about how America was and still is the Land of Freedom & Opportunity. American also brings freedom to others, such as Germany. He saw a documentary of President John F. Kennedy with his “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech. He said his father escaped from East Germany and explained to young Stefan how the guards in the watchtowers along the Wall were there to kill people trying to escape.

During an exchange program he was able to see his father & uncle hug for the first time in 30 years. They tasted East German beer and it was awful! Something must be wrong when Germans cannot make good beer!

Stefan related his experiences when President Reagan called on Gorbachev to “tear down this Wall!” He was in college in 1989 when he received a package in the mail with a small piece of concrete in it – his own piece of the Berlin Wall.

He loves the Freedom of Speech and won a Toastmaster Award. He received his Green Card in 2007 and can apply for permanent citizenship after 5 years. Prior to 2007 he was sponsored on a Work Visa. That meant if he lost his job, he would be deported. Now he is eligible to stay regardless of his job.

Thanks for the wonderful speech!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

Beth Frieders was selected. She drew the 9 of Diamonds and won $2. The pot after this week’s collection was $203. Good Luck to next week’s winner.

Junior Golf was on Monday, June 28. There was a nice write up in the paper. There were 10 contestants and the first girls in a few years. Thanks to Charlie Clark, Gordon Gimski and Doug Martin for helping.

The next Board Meeting will be on Thursday, July 8th at 7 AM at Badger Brothers.

We received Thank You notes from the Chamber of Commerce, Rountree Gallery, Special Olympics and OI Foundation for our Childhood Cancer donations.

Member Vicki Jernstrom is undergoing cancer treatments. Keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Club passed around a sympathy card because on June 26 Ruth Thalmann passed away. Ruth was married to long-time member Chuck and was the mother of current member Ernie. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ernie and his family.

It is that time again! Sign up for Grant Co Fair August 18 – 22 and Dairy Days September 10 – 12. Sign up on the web. There is a new item on the request list. John & Gary have requested that someone sign up to be a "coordinator" for the day. That person is the "go to" person for the shift leader in case of questions, needing batter, etc.

There is a request to do Potosi Brewfest on Aug 28. The club will allow Fennimore to do this. Gary Engelke will assist.

First Friday Breakfast winners from those present were Beth Frieders and Kathy Kopp. Winners from those NOT present included Jan Waite and Ron Holl.

Gary Engelke volunteered to help Rhonda Viney so she can pass along to others. The event will be Thursday July 29. Sign up on the web.