Prayer: Craig Anderson Quote of the Week: Ryan Parker
Guests:
Jerry Joerger – guest of Steve Diers
Dean Andrews – guest of Marcie Andrews
Jordan Smith – guest of Kay Winkelman (prospective member)
Secretary's Report: 29 members
Treasurer's Report: Quarterly bills are due.
Hy-Vee collected another $185 in the coin boxes to go toward the playground project at Washington School.
Honors and Illnesses:
Thanks and well-wishes to Jed and Betty Magee. They are moving on Oct 18. Their new address is:
106 N. Oak, Jefferson, IA 50129. Email: jedmagee43@gmail.com
Announcements:
Scrap Metal Drive Wrap Up - The scrap metal drive has been a great success! There are still a few stops to make this week so let Chris know if you can help. Stay tuned for a final total! Thanks to all who volunteered and donated!
President's Social - Oct. 30 - As a thank you for the efforts during the scrap metal drive, President Kay will host a social at the Elks Lodge on Wed. Oct. 30 starting at 4:30pm. Snacks and beverages will be available. Come celebrate a job well done!
Concession Stand - Oct. 18 - Our Club will be working the concession stand at the football games this Friday (Oct. 18). We could use a few more helpers! Contact Kay if you can volunteer.
Fall Play - The Club will attend the fall play, Joeseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, on Fri. Nov. 1. Tickets will be $10 each. Sign up to get your tickets and sit with our group. Guests welcome!
Witches Night Out (and Warlocks too!) - Oct. 17 - Grab your broomstick and witchy attire for shopping and a frighteningly good time! Local tricks and treats from 4-9pm at many local businesses. See more info here!
Spookwalk - Oct.24- Get your costumes ready for this Superheroes themed event on the trail behind the Public Library, 5:30-7pm.
Fun & Frolic: Ken Sheckler tested our history knowledge with Columbus Day trivia.
Program: This week's program was by City Administrator Steve Diers on the city's broadband project. This $13.5 million project would create a local fiber utility to bring fiber optic services for internet, tv and phone to Charles City residents. Steve shared how this project has evolved over the last +10 years. Final engineering and business plan are now underway. With council approval, this project could start taking shape next month to begin construction in 2020.
Next Week's Assignments
Program: Club Work Day: Fundraising -
Discussion on Soup Supper and Radio Auction, plus new ideas!
Quarterly Salad Option - In an effort to address member requests for salads, the Club is going to offer a salad option next quarter. Members can choose to have a salad instead of the main entree for the quarter. Those taking the salad meal can still take the other parts of the regular meal (bread, dessert, drinks, etc.). The cost will remain the same. See Marcie to try this option for a quarter.
Did You Know?
World Polio Day is Thurs. Oct. 24
Read about five Rotary polio survivors pg. 40-49, THE ROTARIAN, November 2019.
And watch the LIVE polio update on Facebook. This year’s program will highlight the heroes of polio eradication, with stories from polio-endemic and recently impacted areas. Here is a link
District 5970 News
The world is THIS close to being polio-free. In October, we recognize World Polio Day and it just so happens to be the birth month of District Governor Michelle Bell. There is nothing she wants more for her birthday than your help with a donation to Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign. Let’s help honor Michelle’s birthday with a special gift.
Click on this link to donate now or send a check made out to The Rotary Foundation with a happy birthday message to: Rotary District 5970, PO Box 445, New Hampton, Iowa 50659.
Program Opportunity - Katie Wilford, District 5970 Global Scholar for 2018-19 has recently returned from her year of study in Melbourne, Australia, where she received her Master of Education degree. During her year she attended 29 Rotary meetings at 17 different clubs in two Districts. She volunteered 127 hours of time on Rotary and Rotaract projects. She also co-hosted a “Rotary In Action” radio program. Since returning to Iowa she is looking forward to telling her story to Rotary Clubs around Iowa. If you would like to Katie to speak to your Rotary Club, please contact John Stewart, District Global Scholar Chair, at jstewart2375@gmail.com
