Recap from the July 15, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Charla Schafer
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Lindsey Phillips- Thankful for the thought of the day. Melanie Alexander: Officially has a teenager in her house! Naomi DeWinter: $1 for someone else at her table to share and her own. She is excited to share that a collaboration with the Art Center kicked off today with over 42 kids attending camp. Macy Gantner: Salvation Army summer day camp is going well. Over 60 kids and more are on the waiting list. They have 3 weeks left. Mike Wedell: $1 for the AC at his office is currently without.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- ACH forms are available for easy dues payment.
- Thanksgiving in July food collection on Friday, July 19th at 2:30/3 pm. Meet at Crossroads.
- We are looking for members to join the board and/or help with programs and membership. This is a great opportunity to get involved and give back.
- 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-
Leadership Muscatine- Moriah Ellis (Community Foundation) & Mason Kruse (HNI)
Extracurricular activities have a positive impact on students. Transportation to and from activities can be difficult.
Project problem statement: An absence of transportation options to and from extracurricular activities has cascading impacts on student’s lives and futures, especially low-income middle school students.
Missing extracurricular activities have an emotional, mental, and academic impact on students, leading to a long-term impact on graduation, income, and housing.
Transportation is particularly an issue for middle school students who cannot yet drive and do not qualify for some elementary transportation programs. Current “band-aid” fixes- Coaches and teachers, teen programs at the YMCA, other parents and siblings. These solutions still leave gaps.
Potential solutions from other communities: Leverage existing transportation (coordinated rideshare), late school bus routes, and a safe place to wait. Work continues to find the right fit for our community.
Missed Monday’s meeting? Use the link below to catch up.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings: July 22nd- Leadership Muscatine Project: Childcare, July 29th- District Governor- Dave Cook