Our Meeting was called to order by President Kelley Krueger
The club sang “You Are My Sunshine” led by Devin van Holsteijn and Aaron Schaefer.
President Kelley Krueger asked members to stand for a moment of silence for the passing of Marcia Welch, wife of Rtn. Myron Welch. She passed away on November 6th. There will be a visitation on November 19 from 2-4 pm at Lensing Funeral Home on Kirkwood Avenue. A Memorial Service will follow at 4 pm.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Visiting Rotarian: Rtn. Linda Farkas introduced Rtn. Bill McMillan who serves on the board of District 6000. He was accompanied by his wife Catherine McMillan.
Guests: Rtn Patty McCarthy introduced her guest Ann Mangano, who is being inducted today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rtn Ryan Bell announced that there will be a tree planting at Oak Hill Elementary School this Saturday, November 14 at 9 am. There is a sign up genius for the event. Please bring your shovels, etc. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA9AF2FA0F58-66994262-rotary. PLEASE NOTE: the road is closed NORTH of Oak Hill Elementary, so access is from Highway 6, turn north onto North Park Road. Do Not Use Interstate 380 exit 2
Ryan also mentioned that Regina High School has started its own Rotaract group that is now formally recognized by Rotary International. Our club is the official sponsor of the Regina Rotaract group. The club is going to run the baby supply drive later this month.
Rtn. Kelley Krueger mentioned several awards being bestowed on Rotarians from our club.
- Patty McCarthy and Margaret Reese received the Community Collaborator Legendary Leader Award from the Community Foundation of Johnson County for their work on the Rotary Library at the Neighborhood Center’s new Towncrest facility. They were out of town for the Community Foundation Celebration, so the award was accepted on their behalf by President Kelley Krueger. Congratulations Patty and Margaret!
- Rtn. Lynette Marshall will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals today at Field Day. Tickets are required for the event. Congratulations Lynette!
Rtn. Kelley Krueger also:
- Read a thank you note from a Regina Kindergarten teachers who thanked our club for the I Can Read Songbooks.
- Reminded members that the Rotary Board elections are coming up. If you are interested, please share 3 sentences on your involvement in the club and why you want to be on the board with Barb Thomas. The ballot will go out via email on November 30.
- Mentioned that our club is now on Instagram (@IowaCityNoonRotary), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/IowaCityNoonRotary/) , and Linked In (https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowacitynoonrotary/) . Please follow us and share.
INDUCTION: President Kelley Krueger inducted new member Ann Mangano (sponsor Rtn. Patty McCarthy). Ann is the Director of the Iowa City Public Library.
