Prayer: Kay Winkelman Quote of the Week:Tammy Elthon
Guests: None
Secretary's Report: 28 members present
Treasurer's Report: None
Honors and Illnesses:
New Physician - FCMC is excited to be welcoming a new physician in 2020. Dr. Michelle Im will be joining the team after she completes her residency. The Club signed a welcome card for her.
Announcements:
Updated By-Laws - The proposed updated By-Laws will be voted upon at the Board meeting Monday, August 19. Club members are being provided with the opportunity to review and comment on the By-Laws prior to this vote. See the link below to the full document.
Satellite Club - Plans are underway to start an evening satellite club. Stay tuned for a planning and kickoff meeting in early September!
Therapy Dog Project - The Board will be hearing a presentation on a therapy dog project at the August 19 Board meeting.
Committee Chairs - We have open positions for the Fundraising Chair and Service Projects Chair! See Kay to learn more about these poisons.
Popcorn at Party in the Park - This week, Party in the Park is a makeup event from earlier in the year. L&J Industries will be giving out free Rotary popcorn during the event.
Fun & Frolic: Bill Feller helped mark National Vinyl Record Day with a stand-up/sit down game.
Program: This week's program was by Jenni Miller, local coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa. Jenni told the Club about their local mentoring programs including a community-based program, school-based program and specialty programs such as the new Beyond School Wall program partnering with Zoetis. The program's biggest need is volunteer mentors. There are opportunities for volunteers 1 hour per week, 4-10 hours per month or for special events and activities. The program also appreciates volunteers for their advisory board and donations of items such as crafts, games, tickets and gift cards. See Jenni and visit www.iowabigs.org for more.
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?
You can watch the announcements portion of our meeting on Facebook? Check out the Charles City Rotary Club Facebook group to watch live or see the recorded version later. Members can also post photos and announcements for the Club in this group.
One Rotary Summit - The time is drawing near for the 2019-20 One Rotary Summit (ORS). Our Rotary story is connected through membership, public image, and humanitarian service. Every Rotarian has stories to tell, and these stories inspire current members, attract new members, and can increase Rotary Foundation giving.
This year’s ORS theme will be "Connected by Our Rotary Stories." Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Learn why storytelling skills are so important in Rotary
Gather ideas to distribute Rotary stories in the community and to current and prospective members
Take home Personal Action Plans and a One Rotary Toolkit to use in their clubs
Below are the One Rotary Summits scheduled in District 5970:
October 8, 2019 - Rockwell City - Community Center - 424 Main Street - Register
October 17, 2019 - Clear Lake - Best Western Holiday Lodge - 2023 7th Avenue N - Register
October 29, 2019 - Cedar Rapids - Matthew 25 - 2201 3rd Avenue SW - Register
The Summits will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include dinner. The cost is $20, and you may send a check to Suellen Kolbet, District Executive Secretary, PO Box 445, New Hampton, IA 50659. If you choose to pay by credit card when you register, the cost will be $21.64. I hope to see you at one of these sessions!
