We are saddened with the news of the death of Janet Mayo, wife of Past District Governor Don Mayo.
Assistant Governor Rita Clavadatscher, a close friend of Don and his family, just emailed the following information regarding arrangements:
The visitation and funeral times are only tentative, waiting for word from the priest, but this will give you an idea.
Visitation: Monday, January 27, 5-7 PM and 11 AM on Tuesday, January 28 at Sacred Heart Church in Horicon. It is on Hwy 33 on the west side of the city.
Funeral: Tuesday, January 28, noonish
Memorials: Horicon Rotary Club
Flowers: I can recommend Gene's Beaver Floral in Beaver Dam 920-885-3365, fax: 920-885-3315, genesbeaverfloral.com
Communication: 304 Meadow Park Drive, Horicon, WI 53032 (home) 920-485-4250 (cell) 920-382-3410) dbm_8@charter.net (there is a _ between the m and 8)
There should be a full obituary in the area newspaper tomorrow, which will have exact information. Beaver Dam Citizen.
The 20 top high school teams in Wisconsin will compete at the 31st Annual State Competition on March 13-14, 2014. Volunteers receive online instructions, an on-site orientation, meal & free parking.
Note all assignments take place in Wisconsin Dells, except for Essay reading.
A shuttle bus will be provided for Speech and Interview volunteers on March 13. The bus will depart from the west side of Madison @ 2:15 P.M. and return from the Dells at approximately 10:00 P.M.
Over 100 volunteers are needed – Be a part of this outstanding academic venue. Experience the intensity, determination and excitement of competition.
Speech Judges: 15 Pairs of judges (30 total judges needed from 4:00-8:40 P.M. on March 13). Listen, critique and grade the students’ prepared and impromptu speeches. A Judges’ Handbook is provided along with a brief orientation on the day of the event. A background in public speaking, or affiliation with Toastmasters a plus. Dinner included.
Speech Timers: Stationed in each speech room (15 needed from 4:00-8:40 P.M. on March 13). Monitor and time each student’s speech. Written directions are provided and a brief orientation takes place on the day of the event. Comfort with a stop watch is necessary. Dinner included.
Interview Judges: 15 Pairs of judges (30 total judges needed from 4:00-8:40 P.M. on March 13). Jointly interview students; guidelines and sample questions are provided in the Judges’ Handbook in addition to a brief orientation on the day of the event. A background in Human Resources a plus. Dinner included
Essay Judges: : Essay rubric is outlined in the Judges’ Handbook; 18 volunteers will read and critique essays written prior to the State Event — Judges will gather on Thursday, March 6 from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at First Realty, Madison, WI. A background in English or editing is helpful.
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