Recap from the May 13, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Megan Francis
Thought of the day: Naomi DeWinter
Welcome Guests: John Schultz- Cedar Rapids Rotary Club
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Mike Ruby: Congratulations to Megan for being recognized for her work with the Alzheimer's Association. Congratulations to Naomi DeWinter for her recognition with Sister Cities. Garage Sale was a success! Kudos to Steve and his wife for all of the hours they spent.
Chuck Moody: $5 Jim Stein was his sponsor 30 years ago.
Steve Snider: The Yard Sale was a success! Netted $794.00 towards scholarships and service projects.
Jeff Molby: Was able to jump in on the Special Olympics Torch Run this morning and was so excited to be a part of that. (Side note! They have raised over $18,000 this year to date)
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 June 4. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
- Garage sale fundraiser,
- Please consider offering aid to those affected by tornado damage in any way you can, whether with time, talent, or treasure. If you can, consider contacting GoServGlobal at office@goservglobal.org or call 515-448-3131 to see how you can help them as they mobilize to assist within these communities. Please consider donating in support of TORNADO RECOVERY for these communities. Please send checks to HEF at Rotary District 6000 H.E.F. PO Box 5774 Coralville, IA 52241-5774
Presentation-
Jeff Molby-
Cancer treatment often requires a ton of transportation which is a huge burden on patients and their support systems. The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program has been helping with this problem for over 40 years. Road to Recovery works like Uber except the driver is a volunteer and the goal is to save a life. Since the pandemic, it has been incredibly short on drivers.
Jeff is a semi-retired empty-nester who took it upon himself to raise the alarm. He's here to show the community how they can help their neighbors in need. Recruiting drivers to get people to their appointments. Recruiting sponsors to help with program overhead (support, dispatching, background checks, etc.) Recruiting cyclists to become the local voice for this cause, and recruiting fans to spread the word and cheer everyone on.
Please help share his story: https://chemoriders.org/rotary/
Missed today’s meeting? Use the link below to watch the presentation.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings: May 20th- Xicotepec Project; May 27th- No Meeting.