Recap from the May 18, 2026, meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mark Roberts
Thought of the Day: Alexia Graves- Thoughts of resilience
Introduction to Team Staffing Solutions: Team Staffing provides services for both employers and job seekers, including direct hire, temp-to-hire, payroll services, and on-site management.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Clint Christopher: It was a big weekend at the Christopher house. Clint enjoyed a wonderful graduation outside at Muscatine High School and then celebrated his daughter, Ella’s, graduation from the University of Iowa. Ella plans to take a gap year before beginning her master’s program. Marc Hines: Crossroads purchased three new residential homes, where they will start providing residential services. Two homes are in Muscatine, and one is in Tipton. Shane Orr: Business After Hours this week is at the United Way, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Aligned Impact Muscatine County (AIM). Join us on Thursday from 4-6 pm at the United Way Offices. Mark Roberts: Mark’s granddaughter graduated from High School over the weekend.
Club Announcements:
- Rotary Garage Sale: May 30. Please begin setting aside items to donate. Donations may be dropped off at Crossroads beginning Friday, May 22. More information will be sent this week, including a volunteer sign-up. Please help share announcements on social media.
Club Business:
- Please consider supporting the Rotary Foundation, which funds both local and international service projects. Contributions may be made by ACH or check. Please contact Lindsey for more information. Thank you for your impact through Rotary membership and giving.
- We are currently accepting donations to purchase a tree in honor of Marv Kreiger. Please see Lindsey if you would like to contribute.
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine Facebook page at @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- We are looking for members interested in joining the board. This is a great opportunity to become more involved and help support the club’s mission and activities.
Presentation:
Lisa Heckman and Kayla Lemon
Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity shared updates on its mission to provide stable, affordable housing opportunities in the community through partnerships, volunteers, and sweat equity from participating families. Habitat homes cost approximately $180,000 to build, with homes sold to families based on what they can afford. Partner families are also required to contribute “sweat equity,” which may include construction work, community involvement, fundraising, and learning home maintenance skills. Every project depends on hometown volunteers and community support. Habitat also highlighted its Age in Place partnership with Rebuild Together Muscatine County, which assists seniors and veterans with needed home repairs. Current efforts include a new home project in Wilton in partnership with Homes for Iowa. The home will arrive approximately 85% complete, with volunteers helping finish the project after its expected delivery in August or September. Members were also encouraged to save the date for the Habitat Masquerade Ball on October 24.
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Next Meetings:
May 25- No Meeting: Memorial Day
June 1- Leadership Muscatine Presentation- Tina Teel
