Recap from the April 1, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Megan Francis
Thought of the day: Megan Francis
Online Participation: We continue to offer a hybrid meeting each week. Members are invited to attend via Zoom or watch the recorded presentation anytime.
Welcome online members: Melanie Alexander, Kim Warren, Barth Donald
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Steve Snider: Enjoyed the Martha Graham Dance Company from the Rotary ticket raffle.
Club News:
- 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 April 2. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
- April 13: Trivia Night for Sleep In Heavenly Peace. We are still accepting silent auction items.
- Sign up for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build event on Saturday, April 20. Shifts are 8:30-10:30 am or 10:30-12:30 pm. https://x.gldn.io/e/t4TXTFocBHb.
- Barth has been working with the City of Muscatine to secure trees for an Arbor Day tree-planting project. Rotary will match a $2,000 grant. Donald Consulting, CBI, and Rotary have committed $500. Looking to secure the rest, please talk to Barth.
- Steve set a date for the garage sale fundraiser. All proceeds will support Rotary projects. May 11th, 8 am-3 pm. Donations can be dropped off at Crossroads the week prior and will be held there. We will have a pricing event on May 10. See Steve and Lindsey to get involved.
Presentation-.
In recognition of Community College Month, help spread the word about the fantastic opportunities through MCC and EICC. Watch the upcoming Amazon Prime video.
Next Meetings: April 8th- Non-Profit update from Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Senior Resources Senior Center Project; April 15- Chamber Update; April 22- Alzheimer’s Association
