Past President Devin van Holsteijn called the meeting to order.
Members celebrated October birthdays by singing “Happy Birthday,” led by Rtn. Will Schwickerath.
Visitors: No visitors or visiting Rotarians were present.
Rotary-Related Announcements
Literacy Champions:
Devin announced that the Rotary Club delivered 801 books to area schools and raised $3,915 through the Literacy Champions Party. Special thanks were extended to Rtn. LaDonna Wickland and the Literacy Advocates team, as well as Rtn. Kecia Boysen for hosting the party.
Devin announced that the Rotary Club delivered 801 books to area schools and raised $3,915 through the Literacy Champions Party. Special thanks were extended to Rtn. LaDonna Wickland and the Literacy Advocates team, as well as Rtn. Kecia Boysen for hosting the party.
World’s Largest Polio Walk:
Devin announced that the World’s Largest Polio Walk will be held in the Quad Cities on Saturday, October 24. For more information, visit www.poliowalk.org.
Devin announced that the World’s Largest Polio Walk will be held in the Quad Cities on Saturday, October 24. For more information, visit www.poliowalk.org.
RYLA/WAS:
Rtn. Linda Farkus announced that the club still has $10,000 to raise for RYLA and WAS. Members were encouraged to review the brochures on the tables and help ensure that no students will be turned away from these life-changing opportunities.
Rtn. Linda Farkus announced that the club still has $10,000 to raise for RYLA and WAS. Members were encouraged to review the brochures on the tables and help ensure that no students will be turned away from these life-changing opportunities.
Open Heartland Volunteer Opportunity:
Devin shared an announcement on behalf of Rtn. Mark Ruggerburg of the AM Club. Volunteers are needed to assist with exterior landscaping cleanup at Open Heartland on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at Open Heartland, 3 E. Benton Street, Iowa City. Members are encouraged to lend a hand and support this community effort.
Devin shared an announcement on behalf of Rtn. Mark Ruggerburg of the AM Club. Volunteers are needed to assist with exterior landscaping cleanup at Open Heartland on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at Open Heartland, 3 E. Benton Street, Iowa City. Members are encouraged to lend a hand and support this community effort.
