Recap from the Jan. 5, 2026, meeting.
Meeting run by President: Mark Roberts
Welcome Guests: Katy Lee (United Way)
Online Members: Melanie Alexander
Thought of the Day: Mark Roberts
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Karen Cooney: Karen enjoyed a 45-minute walk in the MUSCO bubble this morning. Free open walking hours are Monday–Friday, 8–10 a.m. and 3–5 p.m. Mike Ruby: Mike is back at Rotary after five weeks. He is halfway through chemo and feeling good. Naomi DeWinter: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. RAGAS will present later this month, with a City proclamation on January 20 and a Governor’s proclamation on January 22. Rich Dwyer: The Musco Sports Center ribbon cutting is this Thursday, January 8, at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Lindsey Phillips: Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Sunday, January 18, at 2:00 p.m. Thirteen lanes are still available. See Lindsey to register.
Club Business:
- Our December Bingo Fundraiser raised $238 for scholarships and student development activities. Thank you to everyone who participated.
- 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 on January 19. Training will be held on Zoom for anyone interested in learning more about ClubRunner.
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- We are seeking new members to join our board. This is a great opportunity to get involved and give back.
Presentation-
Mason Kopf- United Way
R.S.V.P. is an AmeriCorps volunteer program for adults aged 55 and older. The program is designed to engage seniors after retirement and throughout their active years by connecting them with meaningful volunteer opportunities in the community.
R.S.V.P. offers three main volunteer options.
Reading Mentors partners with five schools in Muscatine and Wilton to support early literacy by improving third-grade reading scores. Volunteers spend 30 minutes each week working one-on-one with students in K-3rd-grade classrooms. Reading schedules depend on volunteer and classroom availability.
Day of Caring is a citywide event focused on community clean-up and helping older homeowners with minor home repairs.
VITA provides free tax preparation for low-income residents and is currently seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Last year, volunteers prepared 41 tax returns, saving residents more than $10,000.
If you know someone interested in learning more about the R.S.V.P. Volunteer program, please contact Mason at mason@unitedwaymuscatine.org
Missed Monday’s meeting? Use the link below to watch the recording.
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Next Meetings:
January 12- Club Survey Results