Jeremy said there are 3 results he wants from the Film Festival. First, it will bring independent (Indie) films to the area. Our area does not generally have the draw to have these smaller films. Second, it is a tourism draw. There are many folks who will come to a festival. They will bring folks who helped write, produce and act in the movies. One person is Mary Sweeney who wrote the film “Baraboo” among others. The third reason is Education. Each of the films will be shown in a historic venue. It will give them a chance to tell the history of the building. They will also have events throughout the year to give kids a chance to see jobs in Hollywood that are behind the camera.

He wants to hold a competition where High School and College students write a short script. The winning script will have their movie produced by professionals and shown as a feature at next year's festival.

Jeremy said that Darren Burrows, the actor who played Ed in Northern Exposure, is a big fan and has many of his fans excited about the festival. They hope to expand the festival in coming years to historic theaters in up to 8 cities, including the Blaine Theater in Boscobel, Turner Hall in Galena and the Al Ringling Theater in Baraboo.

He said one reason for the fall is because most festivals are in the spring & summer. Another reason is he hopes the festival will coincide with the fall colors. People will fall in love with our area when they travel the colorful countryside from one venue to the next.

Thanks for the wonderful speech!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

Duane Borgen was selected. He cut the Jack of Hearts and won $2. Good Luck to next week’s winner.

The next Board Meeting will be on Thursday, August 12th at 7 AM at Badger Brothers.

Charlie had a deal for folks to watch a movie at either Avalon or Millennium Theater for $7.50 and get a free small drink and small popcorn. After the movie, Charlie invited folks to come to his house for conversation and dessert.

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.

Charlie will be assisting Ken with calling folks to work at the events. By next week we should know how many slots may be available for the Noon club to sign up for.

Gary & Rhonda put together a wonderful event again. Thanks to the crews who helped distribute the hot dogs, milk and ice cream. We only had a few Hot Dog buns and 30 white milk left when all the hot dogs and ice cream were given away. Holly Feuling received the Volunteer of the Year award for our club. Well deserved!