Recap from the February 10, 2025 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Mark Roberts
Welcome to Online Members: Dawn Dodds, Barth Donald, Bobby Fiedler, Shane Orr, Kim Warren
The third and final reading for membership for Brooke Cole with Retirement Resource Group and the second reading for Johnnie Arnett from KENT.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Kim Warren- Maddox qualified for the high school state swim meet this weekend in individual 100 breast and 200 medley relay. Joe McCleary (grandson of former long-time Rotarian Mary Odell) qualified in individual 200 free and 400 free relay.
Mike Ruby- Enjoyed a nice visit with family in Vermont. Lindsey Phillips- The next LIVE Muscatine is scheduled for February 20th from 5:30-7pm at the Muscatine Y. Please help spread the word. Melanie Alexander- Had a wonderful weekend of exploring. Melanie is excited for the Alexander Clark Play reading on February 20th at 6pm. Keith Porter- Celebrating the 100 students gathered for the first Model UN event, attending the 2/2 Hawkeye game and Caitlin Clark jersey retiring, and learning their third grandchild is on the way.
Paul Harris Recognition-
Keith Porter was recognized for Paul Harris +2. Thank you Keith for your commitment to Rotary.
Formal Business from February 3rd meeting-
Motion to accept Monica Koechle as board membership chair – John Kuhl, 2nd Marc Hines- motion carried.
Motion to upgrade MPW and Addington Place memberships to corporate memberships – Naomi DeWineter, 2ne John Kuhl- motion carried.
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.
- Hancher Ticket Fundraiser- Purchase a raffle ticket for the chance to win 2 tickets to Tina Turner the Musical at Hanchure on March 31st. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. Raffle tickets are open to the public. Please share this fundraising opportunity. Tickets can be purchased at the Rotary meeting until Monday, March 3rd, or email Lindsey Phillips at lphillips@muscatiney.org
- Lisa Heckman is looking for volunteers to share a Thought of the Day. Please email her at heckmanlisa@hotmail.com to get on the schedule.
- Volunteer Opportunities:
- Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are still needed for 4-5:30 on March 4. Use the link below to sign up if you are available. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
Presentation-
The speaker rescheduled due to an emergency.
No recording available
Next Meetings:
February 17- Colorado Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health at Children's Hospital
February 24- Muscatine Tri-Athlon