Recap from the July 1, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Ryan Streck
Virtual Attendees: None
Guests: Speakers: Linda Wood and Cayleah Blaine (JA), Jennifer Tobin (Addington), and Macy Gantner (Salvation Army)
Paul Harris Recognition: Mark Roberts- Paul Harris +2.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Lisa Heckman: Shared Ryan Streck's Power Ranger story and celebrated the successful Habitat Cupcake Bake Off Fundraiser, which raised $1,600. Thank you, Cindy and The Rendezvous for hosting. Naomi DeWinter- Thank you, Carolyn, for representing Rotary and the RAGAS group at Almost Friday Fest and sharing information about Human Trafficking. Melanie Alexander- The Art Center Ice Cream Social was a huge success. The event featured Cruzin’s last performance. Barth Donald- IOU (because he stopped at a kid’s lemonade stand on the way to Rotary and spent his last $3) Barth enjoyed his daughter's last softball tournament for the season this weekend. It was a great season, but they are ready for a break. Meagan Francis- iLLUMINATE by Crossroads will return to Weed Park this holiday season. Sponsorships are available. Lindsey Phillips- Club announcement- Dues will be sent this afternoon. You can fill out ACH forms by July 10th to have any part of the due automatically withdrawn from an account.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- ACH forms are available for easy dues payment.
- Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Use the link below to sign up for the next Mobile Food Pantry on August 6. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
Presentation-
Junior Achievement- Linda Wood & Cayleah Blaine
Our core purpose: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA of the Heartland covers 24 counties in IL/IA. The program met its goal to service over 50K students, finally returning to pre-covid numbers. The program engages over 2,200 volunteers and boasts a 60% volunteer retention rate.
In Muscatine, JA is in seventy-nine K-5 classrooms reaching 1,666 students. 365 students attended BizTown and an additional 457 students participated in programs over 6th grade.
Boos and Bites will take place at the Merill Hotel again this year on October 22nd at 5:30 pm. Mark your calendars now.
The new JA Inspiration Center will replace BizTown and open in Moline in time for the coming school year.
Missed today’s meeting? Use the link below to watch a replay.
Passcode: Rotary#1’
Next Meetings: July 8th- Scholarship winners