The Stewart family celebrated the life of Larry Stewart last weekend with Larry's internment and ceremony at Mayo Clinic for the families of those who donated their bodies to research.
Announcements:
No Meeting Next Week - Memorial Day
Award Nominations - 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 June 1 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
Member Resignation - The Board accepted the Resignation of Trey Becker
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!
RYLA Applications Available - If you know a high school student who would benefit from attending RYLA, send them to District5970.org to find program details and fill out an application for the summer of 2026 RYLA event!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS -
June 29 – Pass the Buck Night, Elks Lodge
July 11 – Car Show, Downtown Charles City
Board Meeting: May 18 at 11am -All are invited to participate! Join us in person at the Elks or via Zoom. Send any agenda items to President Larry.
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.
Program: This week’s program was presented by Kristen Nosbisch on her new business Lou James & Company that will be opening in the former Rustic Corner location on Main Street. Kristin shared her business vision and goals for building an authentic general store and mercantile. Follow the business on social media for all of the updates and grand opening plans!
