Prayer: Ann Troge Quote of the Week: Dennis Donovan
Guests: Alicia Painter (ServPro), prospective member
Secretary's Report: "Upcoming programs" has been added to the Rotareminder. Scroll down to see what's on the schedule along with upcoming meeting assignments.
Treasurer's Report: Rotary International dues have been paid. Club member dues are still rolling in for this quarter.
Honors and Illnesses:
Staci Ackerson is celebrating the completion of their new home in the old church in Bassett.
Announcements:
Car Show Committee - The car show committee will start meeting TONIGHT (Jan. 19) at 5:15pm at Dennis Donovan's office. Join the meeting or see Denis Donovan, Chris Garden or President Ann if you are interested in helping with this new project.
Rotary Cookbook Fundraiser - The fundraising committee is planning a cookbook to be sold prior to the holidays in 2021. Be thinking of your favorite recipes to contribute and let President Ann know if you would be interested in this committee.
President Elect Nominations - Nominations are needed for the 2021-22 President Elect. Contact President Ann or a board member.
Cabin Fever Weekend - Jan. 30-31 will be Cabin Fever Weekend in Charles City. Follow the Chamber website or Facebook page for the latest event information.
Program: This week's program was presented by Pat Stephens Presdient of LaCrosse Rotary Lights. Pat shared the project's history as well as some of the background and set up for their light display and holiday activities that have been running since 1995.
* Reminder: If you are not able to attend, please find someone to fill in for your assignment. *
Did You Know?
Rotary now has 7 areas of Focus. In 2020, supporting the environment became Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by global grants. It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development.
