SEPTEMBER

November 6^th – Unbearable Pub. To Have a meeting and have a chance at a “Spotlight”, you must GO to meetings. Thank you! We are looking for more speakers to attend our meetings. If anyone has any ideas of someone that could benefit our members, please let us know.

Pub Crawls are back

Every third Sunday (except November) from Sept. to April. 1pm start time. $10 per person.

Includes: 1 drink from each place and the bus ride.

It’s a great way to see your fellow members’ establishments, whom you may not normally get a chance to go to.

Pick 4-5 places on the other side of the county. We’ll spend about 45min to 1hr at each place, then back to home bar. Your patrons will talk about it for a long time, and they’ll appreciate you spending some time with them. Give it some thought.. Dates are:

Sept. 16^th Oct. 21^st Nov. 4^th Dec. 16^th

Jan. 20^th Feb. 17^th Mar. 16^th

Pioneer Pub April 20^th

Give me a call if you would like to schedule one of these dates. Sue 787-3159

Smoking Ban update: The new wording seems to be gaining promise. DON”T give up people!! Keep sending in the petitions!

Upcoming Events: Waushara County Food Pantry Drive

Sept. 16- Sept. 21 @ Waushara Country Club

Each person that brings in 4 non-perishable food items can play 18 holes w/cart for just $15!!

Fall Convention at Country Springs in Stevens Point Oct. 8-11^th.

If you can’t make it to the meetings, do try to come to the Trade Show on Tues or Wed. It will be worth your while…

Election Alert: Nominations will be taken at our October meeting at Two Oaks, for election in November at Unbearable Pub.

President, Vice-President, and Secretary Positions are all up for election.

More directors are also needed in different areas.

The State Tavern League Raffle Calendars are now available. We will be handing them out at the next meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, or would like to start selling yours sooner, please contact Denise to receive yours. They will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Our county has only received 100 calendars to sell.

If you drive south of Wautoma on Hwy 22, and go a little bit west; you come to a little burg called Dakota. In Dakota, you’ll find me this month at Blader’s Dakota Inn.

Brian & Denise Blader bought Dakota Inn from the Zinke’s back in 1999. Many people know the family name from farming & trucking, but Denise grew up with family in both restaurants & taverns. So they were right at home when they took over this busy, but out of the way spot.

They are open 7 days a week, from 11am to close except Sundays. On Sundays, you’ll find them opening up for breakfast at 9am. They serve a complete menu with lots of weekly specials; with one of the most popular being their Fish Fry, complete with salad bar on Friday night. Mexican night, chicken, and several other favorites are on the “Special” menu the other days of the week.

One of their added features is their Banquet Hall; which can seat 200, and has a full bar with even a bandstand. This is one of the few spots available in the area and is very popular for weddings, private parties, and holiday functions of all sizes.

A couple of their many upcoming events are: Vendor Fair on Oct. 20^th. Anyone having crafts, interior designs, candles, etc. to sell can join in. On Oct. 27^th, they will be having the Team Challenge Poker Run with the Halloween Costume Party that night.

DJ-Karaoke is every Friday night, and some Sat. nights. There’s always something happenin’.

For more info on Blader’s; whether its their schedule or menu, go to their website at: