Week of November 29, 2021
Prayer: Staci Ackerson
Quote of the Week: Alicia Painter
Guests: None
Secretary's Report: The badge box has been updated so please check if your badge has a new position in the box. Veronica also will be ordering badges for new members, so let her know if you need any changes to your badge.
Treasurer's Report: Cookbook sales are rolling in! Don't forget to pick up cookbooks from Ann for holiday sales and giving.
Honors and Illnesses:
- Sympathies to Pat Gebel and their family following the loss of his sister, Suzanne.
- Prayers for the Klinkel family. Many know Levi from his long-time position at The Pub. His wife Ashely is in Des Moines battling Covid. As part of her treatment, their baby had to be delivered at 29 weeks. Baby Luka is also in the neonatal intensive care unit in Des Moines. Gifts to support the family can be given to an account at First Security Bank in their name.
- Jim Smith is marking 70 years as a Rotarian this week!!! We hope to have Jim join us for our meeting next week to celebrate with him in person.
Announcements:
- Santa's Shining Lights - The kick-off event was amazing! Thanks to all who helped get this in place. The community can enjoy the displays now through the end of the year.
There are also many upcoming holiday events for the community to enjoy. Check out the calendar at CharlesCityChamber.com for full details including the arrival of Santa.
- Call Santa - Saturday, December 11, we will host the hotline from Dennis Donovan’s office. Volunteers are needed to answer calls as elves, Mrs. Clause and Santa from 10am to 1pm.
Call Santa Signup Sheet
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Sat. Dec. 11 at Hy-Vee -
Bell Ringing Signup Sheet
- Meals on Wheels - Week of Dec. 13 -
Meals on Wheels Signup Sheet
- Call for Board Nominations - The Board will have an opening for 1 seat serving a 3-year term. See President John or any current Board member if you would consider serving.
- ROTARY RUSH IS HERE! $1 for 1 Points to Dollars Match - District 5970’s “ROTARY RUSH” is on! For the months of December 2021, January 2022 and February 2022 the District is offering an AMAZING incentive to all Rotarians who give to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. Our generous Donor has offered their points as an incentive to help other Rotarians easily reach their first or multiple Paul Harris Fellow level. Read the full details here
- Weekly Meeting Zoom Link -
Remember we will start the meeting about 12:15pm to allow time for everyone to eat.
Join Noon Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:876 0955 2142
Passcode: Rotary5649
- Meal Sign Up - If you plan to eat, Remember to sign up for meals by 10 AM on FRIDAYS!
Fun & Frolic: Julie Taylor introduced us to her new 6 mo. old, German Shepherd mix puppy who she will be training as a service dog for her therapy office and Rotary's therapy dog program.
Program: This week's program was presented by Tadd Barry on the upcoming opening of The Clubhouse youth facility will feature batting and pitching cages along with individual baseball and softball instruction. Other activities will include tumbling, dodgeball, volleyball, soccer and floor hockey.
Upcoming Programs
- Dec 6 - Charles City Schools Pathways Program
- Dec 13 - TLC: The Learning Center
- Dec 20 - Holiday Music, Charles City High School Students
New Week's Meeting Assignments:
* Reminder: If you are not able to attend, please find someone to fill in for your assignment. *
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