Week of June 1, 2026
Watch this week's meeting here
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Secretary's Report:
Treasurer's Report:
Guests:
- Jeremy Low, Charles City Hy-Vee
Honors and Illnesses:
Announcements:
- Friends Garden Mulching TONIGHT 5pm - A few volunteers are needed to finish up the much at the Friends Garden. Stop by tonight after 5pm if you are available to help.
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Pass the Buck Dinner RSVP - Join us for our annual Pass the Buck Night event as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments and award honors to members and the community!
Monday, June 29, 2026
Charles City Elks Lodge
Social - 5 p.m. Dinner - 6 p.m. Program - 6:30 p.m
Program: Jean Bikomeye, Karimbu Rwanda Community Center
Dinner: Catered by Kim Ardnt Catering
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Award Nominations Extended to Friday, June 5 - Each year our Rotary Club honors its members and members of the community during our annual Pass the Buck Night. Review the categories below and submit your nominations by the end of the day on Friday The awards are:
Sam Soifer Community Service Award - Awarded to the citizen who has contributed "Over and Beyond the Call of Duty" in their community life.
Leo Lidd Vocational Service Award - Awarded to the citizen whose business life best exemplifies the Four Way Test.
Paul Garthwaite Memorial Award - Rotarian of the Year
Award nominations here!
- Party in the Park Popcorn - Once again this year, volunteers are needed to sell popcorn at Party in the Park events! Shifts are 5-7pm or 7-9pm. Grab a friend and come enjoy the night at Party in the Park!
Party in the Park Popcorn Signup
- RYLA Students - Congratulations to Kylie Pickar and Norah Massawe for being selected for RYLA 2026
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS -
July 11 – Car Show, Downtown Charles City
- Interactive Weekly Zoom Meeting
Join Noon Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:876 0955 2142
Passcode: Rotary5649
Remember we will start the Zoom meeting about 12:20pm to allow time for everyone to eat.
- Please be sure to sign up by noon on Fridays! We are excited to be in a season with lots of guests joining us. Please be sure to add yourself and any guests (other than the program). We need an accurate count so we have enough meals for our members and guests. Not sure if you will make it? It is better to put your name on the list by noon Friday and take it off later if needed. The weekly menus are also shown on the sheet.
Meal Sign Up Link
Prayer: John Ebert
Quote of the Week: Mark Wicks
Rotary Minute: Cathy Rottinghaus
Program: This week's program was an updated by Mayor Dean Andrews. Highlights include reports on: city hall renovations, ambulance services, new communications director position shared with the school, railroad crossing project, and two new housing opportunities. He also shared information on the Town of Colors Street Mural and the Mayor's Advisory Council Party in Another Park coming up on Friday.
- June 8 - Jayne Stowe, Variety Show
- June 15 - Floyd County Assessor Brandi Schmidt, Property Tax Update
JUNE ASSIGMENTS
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Program
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Prayer
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Quote
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Rotary Minute
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6/1
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John Ebert
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Mark Wicks
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Cathy Rottinghaus
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6/8
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Larry Pump
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Randy Heitz
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6/15
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Dean Stewart
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Mark Wicks
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Ann Troge
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Chris Garden
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6/22
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Chuck Souder
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Danielle Ellingson
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Bob Steenson
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Tammy Elthon
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6/29
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PASS THE BUCK
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No Noon Meeting
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* Reminder: If you are not able to attend, please find someone to fill in for your assignment. *
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