Rotreminder - Week of Oct. 3, 2022 (Oct 07, 2022)

Week of Oct. 3, 2022

Watch this week's meeting here

Prayer: Keith Christensen

Quote of the Week: Staci Ackerson

Guests:

Secretary's Report: None

Treasurer's Report: None

Honors and Illnesses:

Congratulations to Steve Diers on being named City Manager of the Year!
Congratulations to Matt Bradley on taking over as the new Chair of Main Street Charles City! And Jessing Shultz will be the new Vice Chair.
The Rotary Foundation has established a donor-advised fund for hurricane relief. If you would like more info or to make a give, see Dennis or visit My.Rotary.org

Announcements:

Fall Family Picnic and Hayride - October 16 - To wrap up summer and our scrap drive, the Club will meet for a traditional fall picnic with a hayride at Linda Klemesrud's cabin in Nashua. Details and RSVP below. All members from both groups welcome!

Picnic and Hayride Signup
New Member Orientation Fireside Chat - October 13 - We will be hosting a Fireside Chat at the home of John Ebert (517 Sunset Place) on Thursday, October 13 beginning at 5:30. Beverages and appetizers will be served. This will be an opportunity to learn more about our club, how we operate and the projects we have been involved in, as well as more about Rotary in general. Please RSVP to kay@coloffmedia.com to get an accurate count of who will be attending.
Support for Ukrainian Families -
There are many ways to give and support families in need right now.

Alan Powell shared an opportunity to support a Ukrainian family. See this GoFundMe Page for more.

Larry Johnson's GoFundMe Site

Marlyn Buttjer is also seeking a rental opportunity for a local family. See Kay or reach out to Marlyn

Tom Barnard also shared his nephew's experience helping distribute food in Ukraine with Samaritan's Purse.
Santa's Shining Lights Show 2022- You can now rent spaces in Central Park in Charles City to showcase your business/organization with Christmas or Holiday Light Displays. By clicking this link you will be able to see the spaces available on a first-come-first-served basis. You can rent up to three spaces per business. Prizes for the best lighting display will be awarded. Businesses will be responsible for putting up and taking down their decorations.

See more event info here
Meal Signup - We are continuing to ask our members to sign up for meals each week to help us control food waste and membership costs. The weekly menus are also shown.

Meal Signup Link
NEW ZOOM FORMAT - We are excited to finally have our new Owl meeting device along with a new projector, laptop and screen to take our in-person and virtual meetings to the next level. We hope you will try out a virtual meeting with us and watch the new recordings!

Remember we will start the Zoom meeting about 12:20pm to allow time for everyone to eat.

Join Noon Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:876 0955 2142
Passcode: Rotary5649

Fun & Frolic: Chuck is out at sea somewhere in the Mediterrane. He requested all members pay $1 in his absence.

Program: This week's program was presented by Dan Caffrey and students with Project RISE. Their student-led program provides leadership and mentoring opportunities and projects including a student food pantry and clothes closet. Check out their inspiring program on their Facebook page and in the video link.

Project RISE on Facebook

Watch this week's meeting including the full program here

Upcoming Programs

Oct. 17 - Patrick Lumley, EMS Tax Levy
Oct. 24 - District Governor's Visit
Oct. 31 - Satellite Club: Holiday Lights Project, Easter Egg Hunt and other happenings

Next Week's Meeting Assignments:

Prayer: Ann Troge
Quote of the Week: Staci Ackerson
Fun & Frolic: Chuck Souder
Program: Alicia Painter

2022-2023 Meeting Assignments

* Reminder: If you are not able to attend, please find someone to fill in for your assignment. *