The Meeting was called to order by President Devin van Holsteijn at noon.
Attendees sang the ‘Smile’ Song led by Mark Pries.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Visitors: Bunny Morrison (speaker), guest of Rtn. Margaret Reese, Shelagh (Sheila) McDonald guest of Rtn. Tara Lawson, and Kathryn Wittneben, guest of Shelly Maharry (in absentia).
Visiting Rotarians: Mike Kaestle from Rockenhausen, Germany and Melissa Wohlstein from Riverview-Danville, VA.
President Devin introduced two Goat Riders this week, Rtn. Kerri Nixon and Rtn. Mike Stein.
Rotary-related Announcements:
President Devin announced last week’s attendance: 175 members, 13 people joined on zoom, 42 in-person and 5 guests. He also noted that Rotary board nominations will be open soon. Please watch for further information.
President Devin announced that last week, Rtn. Dick Johns received the Iowa Scholastic Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and it has now been named after him. Congratulations to John on this distinguished honor.
Rtn. Barb Thomas announced that there will be a Rotary social and fundraiser at the Heartlanders Hockey to support the Neighborhood Centers library project. Join us on Friday Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 with $10 for every ticket benefiting the library project.
Rtn. Ron Ettinger, our “Dictionary Guy,” coordinates the delivery of dictionaries to every 4th grader in the district. The dictionaries have arrived at his home and are ready for distribution (24 per carton). Ron is seeking volunteers to help deliver them to several local schools. If you’re able to assist, please reach out to him.
