Recap from the Dec. 15, 2025, meeting.
Meeting run by President: Mark Roberts
Welcome Guests: Katy Lee (United Way), Megan Yao (speaker’s wife)
Thought of the Day: Kim Warren (Bill of Rights Day)
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Karen Cooney- Celebrating family and friends this week, and excited to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday. Lindsey Phillips- Bowl for Kids' Sake is on January 18 at 2pm. Half the lanes are full. Register at muscatinebfks.org. Sarah Lande- Glad to have our speaker and his talented wife with us today.
Club Business:
- Sadly, we announce the passing of long-time Rotarian, Harvey Albee.
- We are participating in a card shower for Marv Kreiger’s 100th birthday on December 29th. Members of the club and community are encouraged to send cards to 3515 Diana Queen Drive. Marv has been a member of Rotary for 70 years.
- Remember the Rotary Foundation this giving season. The Foundation supports local and international service projects. You can give through ACH or check. Talk to Lindsey for more information.
- Gretchen Nolman will lead monthly ClubRunner training on the 3rd Monday at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm starting in December. Training will be held on Zoom for anyone interested in learning more about ClubRunner.
- Please take a moment to provide feedback in the membership survey sent to club members. Survey Link- https://forms.gle/GMnF1e3iGpxmm3f98
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- We are looking for members to join the board. This is a great opportunity to get involved and give back.
- Bingo and Lunch- Our regular meeting on Monday, December 22nd, 12-1 pm will be a Bingo and Lunch fundraiser. Cards are $5 each. Every Rotarian who brings a guest receives a free card.
Presentation-
Taylor Wettach-
Taylor Wettach spoke to our club today. Born and raised in Muscatine, Taylor is a trade and national security lawyer and is currently running for Iowa’s First Congressional District. He shared how his professional work has given him a front-row view of how international decisions can affect local communities.
Taylor discussed the impact of tariffs on Iowa farmers and the agricultural livelihood of Muscatine and the state as a whole. He noted that changing trade policies can increase costs for farmers and disrupt export markets they rely on, creating uncertainty for family farms and rural businesses.
Missed Monday’s meeting? Use the link below to watch the recording.
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Next Meetings:
December 22- Bingo and Lunch Fundraiser
December 29- No Meeting
January 5- Mason Kopf- RSVP Volunteer Program