Recap from the August 26, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Steve Snider
Welcome Virtual Attendees: Gretchen Nollman
Welcome Guests: Zack Frye (Nelson Insurance), Brian Dollinger (Speaker), Heather and Gail Muscatine Symphony players.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Diana Gradert- $3 in honor of an enjoyable three-day trip with a group from the Hoover Museum to see Tuman Library, Eisenhower Library, and World War 1 Museum. Melanie Alexander- Invitation to see the new mural created by Laura Palmer and the Muskie SPARK Students. The mural is downtown on Sycamore, everyone is encouraged to drive by and check it out. Kim Warren- $20 in honor of her 20th wedding anniversary. Megan Francis- Crossroads’ FestivALL Music and fundraising event is Saturday, September 21st from 1-7 pm. We hope you will join us. Naomi DeWinter- in recognition of Kim’s anniversary and an apology for texting her while she was away for her anniversary vacation.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- ACH forms are available for easy dues payment.
- 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 September 3. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
- Rotary Information Volunteer Opportunity: Friday, September 13th Community Block Party 5:30-7:30pm at the Environmental Learning Center. We need volunteers to help Carolyn and Naomi with the Rotary Human Trafficking Awareness Table.
- The board will meet after today’s meeting.
Presentation-
Brian Dollinger- Muscatine Symphony
This is Brian’s 20th anniversary with the Muscatine Symphony. The Symphony remains the best-kept secret in Muscatine. Over the years the symphony has produced nine full-stage productions, world premiers, and collaborations with chorales. They have produced over 40 free concerts including the 4th of July concert and Christmas with the Symphony that features student musicians.
Yearly they host a young artist competition awarding over 60 scholarships.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings:
September 2- No Meeting (Labor Day)
September 9- Bayer Industry Update
September 16- Goodwill Industries