Satellite Club - Join us or invite others - Plans are underway to start an evening satellite club. We are looking for professionals and service-mind individuals to help shape the vision and direction of this new group. Current members and potential new members are invited to plan with us
Monday, September 9 at 5:15pm – Meeting room at 302 N Grand Pizza, water, soda, wine & beer will be provided!
Scrap Metal Drive Committee - Planning is underway for an October scrap metal drive. See Chris Garden if you would be interested in helping plan this fundraiser.
Open Board Position - The Board has an open position to fill the term of Jenni Miller (through 2021). Jenni has accepted a position with North Iowa Community Action and resigned from the Club due to new work commitments.
Meal Opt-Outs & Salad Option - If you are planning to opt-out of meals or sign up for the weekly salad option for October through December, please get your forms to Marcie.
Shirt Order - We will be placing a shirt order. Let Marcie know if you would like to order a Rotarian at Work t-shirt or long-sleeve dress shirt.
No Meeting next week in observance of Labor Day
Fun & Frolic: Cartoon charters identification quiz by Linda Klemesrud.
Program: This week's program was by Cheif of Police Hugh Anderson. He shared ongoing community projects and programs including: "Drive sober or get pulled over" campaign, Bike Rodeo, National Night Out, Citizens Police Academy, school and community resource officer, Jordy the K-9 officer, and Police Reserves. Keep up with the latest information from the CCPD on their Facebook Page.
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.
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!
