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Brooke Industries Continues Investment in Fond du Lac

Monday Morning

We had 18 members at our Monday meeting for the second week in a row. Also joining us was Sue Grich, guest speaker from Brooke Industries. Happy Bucks were offered by Harry Schneider for the huge Packer win against Dallas and by Bonnie Baerwald for her recent appointment as interim President at MPTC. Bonnie was appreciative of all of the favorable comments from Club Members and community friends. John Cooper was the 50/50 Raffle winner this week and he drew the Ace of Spades, another non-winner. Next week’s drawing will have 42 cards with eight pay cards and a pot of at least $130.

Sue Grich, Brooke Industries

Sue Grich is the Counseling Services Coordinator at Brooke Industries, and she joined us on Monday morning to tell us about Brooke Industries.

Brooke Industries, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit manufacturing and rehabilitation facility designed, equipped and staffed to provide individuals with disabilities assistance in achieving their highest level of personal and vocational functioning.

They offer an array of programs including: organizational employment services, transitional and adult day services, vocational assessments, supported employment services, case management and vocational counseling, and life skills training. Brooke Industries also has an active volunteer base committed to ensuring comprehensive opportunities are available for individual goals and interests.

The mission at Brooke of providing high quality service and choice is enhanced by a one-stop manufacturing facility that focuses on people, product, and service. They pride themselves in their ability to offer a variety of customized production services and solutions based on the needs of customers.

As an industry leader committed to developing a diverse and valued workforce, Brooke Industries, Inc. strives to exceed the expectation of quality and levels of service to the business and rehabilitation communities.

Brooke Industries operates within 63,000 square feet of production and warehouse space located at 1257 Industrial Parkway in Fond du Lac. They currently serve over 200 individuals with disabilities each year and distribute product internationally.

What’s Going to Happen to Lakeside Park?

Monday Morning

We had a better turnout of 18 members at our Monday meeting even with the bitter cold. Our scheduled program wasn’t able to attend due to a medical emergency. Happy Bucks were offered by Charlene Pettit for the extra minutes of daylight we’re getting each day so it’s a little lighter in the mornings on her way to babysit her grandchildren and by Dan Leeds, even though he didn’t have an extra $1, for the birth of his second grandchild on the same date as his first grandchild. Charlene noted that the Social Committee is organizing an after Project Linus gathering for drinks once a new date has been set. Gary Miller was the 50/50 Raffle winner this week and he drew the Two of Hearts, a non-winner. Next week’s drawing will have 43 cards with eight pay cards and a pot of at least $114.

Lakeside Park Survey

Since our scheduled program wasn’t able to attend, Gary Miller took the opportunity to talk about the current efforts underway to get input on future uses of Lakeside Park.

The Lakeside Park Exploratory Committee is seeking input from citizens, requesting they take a survey on the use of the park. The results will help the committee understand how people use Lakeside Park and may identify improvements that might lead to more usage.

Paper copies of the survey are available at Fond du Lac City County Government Center, Fond du Lac Public Library and Fond du Lac Senior Center. Completed surveys may be dropped into a box at each location.

The survey can also be taken online and must be completed by Jan. 15.

Gary encouraged everyone to take the time to provide input to help the City Council in their deliberations on how to best position Lakeside Park for the future.

Christmas with Kiwanis

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Kiwanis of Fabulous Fond du Lac. While we will still be meeting regularly through the holidays, our meetings will be much more informal, so we will not be posting news updates over next two weeks. This Monday we had our Kiwanis Christmas party with family, friends, and entertainment; our New Year’s meeting will be a round-table discussion in anticipation of the coming year. Enjoy some time with your own family and friends through these two weeks; we’ll get back to our more regular schedule in January.