#967 Club Bulletin, December 2, 2024
Recap from the November 18, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Mike Wedell
Welcome Guests: Kristine Conlon and David Hotle (Muscatine Journal)
Second Reading for New Member: Wayne VanAker
2025-2026 Rotary Year Board Nominations:
Proposed Slate of Officers-
President: Mark Roberts
President-Elect: Mark Hines
Sargent in Arms: Chuck Moody
Secretary: Megan Francis
Treasurer: Lindsey Phillips
Board members: Barth Donald, Steve Snider, Monica Koekhle
Past President: Mike Wedell
Motion to accept the slate of officers as presented- John Kuhl, 2nd – Carlin Lawhead- Motion carried unanimously.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Lindsey Phillips- Sad news to report, long-time YMCA employee Mel Steckel passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts. Mike Ruby- It is wonderful to have Muscatine Journal Editor, David Holte here today. Mark Roberts- NW Iowa played Montana Tech. The team traveled over 1,000 miles and 14 hours for the game. This Tuesday is Giving Tuesday – Please consider Rotary in your giving.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- 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.
- Proof Social Evening Mixer- January 14th from 4-6pm
- Volunteer Opportunities:
- Salvation Army Battle of the Bells – Friday, December 13th. (sign up to follow)
- iLLUMINATE- December 17th, 5-9 pm We need 10 volunteers. Dress warm. (sign up to follow)
- Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are still needed for 4-5:30 on December 3rd. Use the link below to sign up if you are available. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
Presentation-
Brian Allen- Executive Director of German American Heritage Center and Museum
The 4 story building that houses the center and museum was once a hotel for German immigrants. The center is excited to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The first floor is a gift shop. The second floor is the administrative offices and the collecting museum. The third floor is the main exhibit space and the fourth floor is an open event space used for workshops and events. The permanent installation is The German Immigrant Experience chronicled from 1845-1925. The center was recently updated to include interactive displays for kids. The center holds 4 classes and workshops throughout the year and 4 annual events including Best of the Wurst in June, Oktoberfest in Sept/Oct, and Chriskindlemarket in December.
Missed today’s program? Use the Zoom link below to see what you missed.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings:
December 9- It Takes a Village Animal Rescue
December 16- Iowa Department of Health & Human Services- STI Education
December 23 & December 30- No Meeting – Happy Holidays