Butch DeLaHunt, 1^st visit

Gary Kasselder, 1^st visit

Sharon Natzel

Birthdays: Jim W.

Announcements:
*EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year), Fireworks Goals met, David C.

*David Collins moving to Ottumwa, Iowa-David has resigned from Hubbard County Regional Economic Development Commission as of July 14.  Several thanked him for his community and Rotary service and all honored him with a standing ovation.

*Rotarian of the Year Irene Weis is contributing $500 towards the Fitness Park in honor of her award.

*4^th of July Parade, Kathy J.-MC is needed.  Contact Kathy Jorgensen

*4^th of July Parade Float, Pat S.-Rotary will not participate this year due to lack of a vehicle and participation.

*Fitness Park Grant-Phase II, Irene W.-As chair of the Grant Committee, on behalf of our club, Irene applied for and received a $5,000 district grant for Phase II of the park.  The requirement is that our club matches the amount.  Moved by Irene Weis, seconded by Clay Peterson and passed to approve our club contributing $5,000 for Phase II.

*Induction of New Member-Christine Fox, Itasca Mantrap CFO was inducted and becomes our 68^th member.  Welcome!

June 28 Speaker & Title of Program:  Dan Kittilson-The Value of Clean Water

Main points of program:  Though Hubbard Co. is surrounded by lake with AIS, our lakes are mostly free of infestation.  37% of Hubb. Co. property has water influence.  Zebra Mussels are found in the following counties:  Douglas (33), Ottertail (24), Becker (12), Beltrami (9), and Cass (9).  Starry Stonewart (tiny white star-shaped) is becoming an increasing problem; it grows 10-12’ down from the surface and kills native species and impedes recreation.  It has been found under bunk trailers which supports thorough inspections.  It is not true that infestations in large lakes are the source of spreading infestations.  It spreads from docks, lifts and resident boats.  Studies have shown that there is a 13% reduction in property values once a lake has AIS.  From 2012-17 Hubbard Co. and city have received over $183,000 from the state to combat AIS.  COLA has spent over $426,000 in boat inspections.  All are urged to be an “army of eyes” for watching for AIS; early detection is key in preventing its spread;  For more information:  www.hubbardcolamn.org.