#964 Club Bulletin, October 28, 2024

Recap from the October 28, 2024 Meeting.
                                                                                                                 
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
 
Thought of the day: Mike Ruby
 
Welcome Virtual Attendees: Brath Donald, Dawn Sturms-Dodds, Jim Stein, and Shane Orr
 
Happy News/Announcements:  All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
 
Mike Wedell- Thank you to everyone who attended the Applebee’s fundraiser. Mike Ruby- Mike and his wife recently returned from a trip to Greece and Turkey. It was a wonderful trip, but they are happy to be home. Karen Cooney- Karen enjoyed a surprise party that she and her family held for her mother’s 90th birthday over the weekend. Join the Muscatine Cultural Alliance for a volunteer appreciation and fundraiser on November 15th at the Merrill Hotel.
 
Club Business:
  • Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
  • It Takes a Village is looking for volunteers for their Pet Festival on the Weekend of November 15-17. Talk to Barth Donald to find out more.
  • 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 Nov. 12. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
 
 
Presentation- 
Katie Hammond- Muscatine County Conservation
 
Deep Lakes Park is a Muscatine treasure, providing recreation for all to enjoy. The main access to Deep Lakes Park is at Lake Chester on Pettibone. Deep Lakes Park is a 435 Acre County Park created from a former gravel quarry. The land was donated by W.G. Block in 2012 & 2013 and includes numerous small lakes, ponds, dunes, and grassy/brushy areas. There is more to Deep Lakes than people realize including,
  • 120 acres of clear, deep lakes
  • 10 Parking lots for access
  • 4 Reservable Cabins
  • 2 Boat Landings
  • 1 Accessible Fishing Dock
  • Swimming Beach
  • Small picnic pavilion
  • 1.4-mile hard-surfaced trail
The planning continues to grow the area and the amenities to include, a full full-service campground, additional cabins, maintenance building for staff, picnic shelter, more trail connections, additional access for people, and continue to improve fisheries.
 
Next Meetings:
November 4- HON Company- Industry Update
November 11- Muscatine Veterans Network
November 18- Hoover Museum
November 25- Eastern Iowa Crisis System- Co-Responders