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State Senator Jessica King Visits

Monday Morning
We had 20 members and our guest speaker, State Senator Jessica King, at our Monday morning meeting. Gary Miller thanked Jackie King, his wife Donna and Ron and Joan Seidl for helping him out at the Harvest Moon Stroll last Saturday at Rienzi Cemetery. Bonnie Baerwald had a “Happy Buck” for her visit last week to see “Micky & Minnie” in sunny Florida. John Cooper also had a “Happy Buck” for his week on Sanibel Island, also in Florida. There was some mention of 80 degree days coming back to early winter. Gary Miller reminded members to let either him or Glen Treml know if you attended the Noon Club Pancake Day last Thursday so we can give you an attendance credit. He also reminded members to watch for the Evening Club Spaghetti Dinner at the KC Hall on November 14th. That also can count as an attendance credit and possibly even an InterClub. Chris Serres was the 50/50 Raffle winner, and she drew the King of Spades. While that wasn’t a winner it does take another card out of the deck. Next week’s drawing will have 48 cards with nine pay cards and a pot of at least $59.

Jessica King, Wisconsin State Senator
State Senator Jessica King joined us on Monday morning to talk about her re-election campaign. Jessica King was born and raised in Fond du Lac County by disabled parents, and overcame many life challenges at a young age. Becoming a ward of the state at age 15, Jessica put herself through college with hard work and scholarships. Jessica earned several academic and leadership honors during her college career at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. After college King pursued a law degree and graduated from Thomas Jefferson Law School.
In 2004 Jessica came back to Oshkosh to help with her parents as they battled cancer and kidney failure. King wanted to give back to the community that had given so much to her and became very involved in several community groups. She has served as an adjunct professor at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. In 2005 Jessica was awarded the Outstanding Organization Advisor Award for her mentorship of undergraduates involved in various extra-curricular programs.

Rick Gudex Shares Concerns

Monday Morning
We had 21 members, our guest speaker, Rick Gudex, and two Noon Kiwanians, Don Kurki and Dick Taddy at our second Monday meeting at our new location at Main Street Lounge & Café. Bonnie Baerwald thanked John Cooper, Donna & Gary Miller, Ron & Joan Seidl and Marlin Towne for helping her out with breakfast for the walkers at last Saturday’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” at MPTC. Marlin Towne asked any and all members with Pork Fest money still out to please get it in ASAP so we can wrap up the final accounting for this event. Gary Miller is trying to pull together an InterClub to Kewaskum next Monday evening, (10/15). Their meeting is held upstairs at Woody’s Restaurant with fellowship at 5:30PM and dinner and the meeting starting at 6:00PM. Check your calendar and sign up to attend at Monday’s meeting. Glen Treml was the 50/50 Raffle winner and he drew the Three of Diamonds, not a winner. Next week’s drawing will have 51 cards with nine pay cards and a pot of at least $25.

Rick Gudex, State Senatorial Candidate
Rick Gudex is the current FDL City Council President and is also running for the 18th Senate District seat in the November elections. Rick’s presentation is best summed up from his introduction on his campaign website: “It is my mission to restore unity and strength among Republicans and represent all citizens throughout the 18th District. Faith, family, and conservative values are strong characteristics that lie at my core. I firmly believe that the path to a better Wisconsin starts at home. I do not advocate government dictating our lives. However, I do believe government should be there to help people help themselves. And the best way government can do that is by advocating and fostering an environment in which business will grow and create jobs giving citizens the opportunity to better themselves and their families. The people of Wisconsin are proud and resilient people. I ask for the chance to represent you in the State Capitol!”
Rick is a Production Manager at Brenner Tank and had to leave our meeting early to do a new employee orientation. He was proud to note that Brenner has added over 100 jobs during this past year.