Recap from the October 7, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Jennifer Tobin
Welcome Virtual Attendees: None
Welcome Guests: Gage Curtis- Son of our speaker and QB for the MHS Football team.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Moriah Ellis- The Community Foundation is keeping busy with community events. They celebrated the Mulberry Clinic opening last week and this week Jim Kim is in town for a series of Mental Health events including a community panel presentation on Thursday night, a Meet and Greet on Friday, and a golf tournament on Saturday. Jim Stein- Thank you Jennifer for the thought of the day.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- Invoices were sent today. Please note the annual Paul Harris contribution is included on the invoice. If it is not paid it will be removed. Our club goal is for every member to contribute to the Paul Harris fund. 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.
- Applebee’s Fundraiser- October 23rd- We receive a portion of the proceeds for everyone who mentions the Rotary Fundraiser. Please encourage your family and friends to skip cooking and enjoy a meal out to support Rotary.
- Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Use the link below to sign up for the next Mobile Food Pantry on Nov. 12. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
- World Polio Day Gala at the Botanical Center in Rock Island on October 22nd. 6 pm cash bar, 7 pm buffet dinner. Tickets are $30. Purchase tickets at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/PEB6ZBFH2TVTE/checkout/XOSAW7G52YBKWPN4AQLRXWZ5
Presentation-
Courtney Curtis- Leadership Muscatine
The Leadership Muscatine team identified the gap in health screenings and information available in the adolescent years. Most screenings and health care initiatives focus on the first 5 years of life or elementary age. The group is planning a health fair at the High School focused on resources for adolescents. Vendors include- Public Health, Dental Care, Mental Health, Healthy Eating, and Healthy Habits. The group looks forward to finding a date that works for the high school and vendors.
Missed today’s meeting? Use the link below to watch the recording. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/LoWVoV42YCJx26msDv9H3d7SjBavD5HE3oeNHduY4xdKIXQcJvAN55PacROK-VR8.eFfzde48OoZ1mHpa
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings:
October 14- Offsite at Crossroads
October 21- Muscatine Emergency Management
October 28- Muscatine County Conservation