Treasurer's Report: Chuck reports the Haiti relief received IN ADDITION to the money donated at our own meeting is now up to $1,460. In addition to that, he has just received 2 checks - $350 from the Rotary Club of Ackley and $1,000 from the Webster City Rotary Club!!
Honors and Illnesses: Paul Burnham shared Veronica and Josh Litterer's news of their adoption of a beautiful baby girl, Willa Viola Elizabeth!
Matt Bradley announced 1st Security Bank has received the ABA Grand Slam Award. This award celebrates the "best in bank marketing" through various categories, ie, video to social medial, PR and more! Congrats 1st Security!
Mark Wicks invited everyone to stop by the IC School 125th Anniversary Open House on Thursday! Stop in if you can before you head to the brewery for some socializing with Rotarians!
Ron James announced the Hospital has hired a new CEO - Donette Willis (who is a Pella Rotarian) Let's welcome Donette to the community!
Announcements:
BOARD MEETING 9/20 AT 11:00AM
Social at the Brewery - Sept. 16 - Join us 4:30-6 pm at the Brewery for a networking social. All About Cheesesteak food truck will be on-site for those who would like to order food.
Fun & Frolic: Matt Bradley tested our knowledge of Labor Day trivia.
Program: We heard reports from the fundraising committee (Ann Troge) and the membership committee (Ralph Smith).
Ann mentioned we will be pursuing another steel drive this fall. In addition to that, there's the Radio Auction, Soup Fest, a Bingo Night with food and beverages being served is being considered. The Recipe book should be ready for sale Fall 2021, and they're also considering a Music Fest in the Spring and Fall.
Ralph talked about the hopes to reschedule a gathering at President John's home as a "fireside" for new members. He encourages us to invite non members to social events. The committee is going to work towards logo/signage on projects and increase visibility of Rotary in the community. And, also encourages recruitment!
Upcoming Programs
Sept. 20 - Mike Fisher, CCHS Students, Student Board members and Washington School Ambassadors will be on hand.
Sept. 27 - Erik Hoefer, Charles City Schools Leadership Program
* Reminder: If you are not able to attend, please find someone to fill in for your assignment. *
Did You Know?
Our District is taking applications for Global Scholars! We need to find a Global Scholar for the 2022-2023 Rotary year in the next six weeks. If you know of someone who would benefit from graduate-level course work or research in a country outside of the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year, we want to work with them to possibly be a Rotary Global Scholar. Please go the Global Scholar section of the District 5970 website for more information or contact the Global Scholar chairperson Chris Lindell. Watch this video about the program and an interview with past Global Scholar Katie Wilford - https://vimeo.com/592919339
