Recap from the February 17, 2025 Meeting.
Meeting was run by President Mike Wedel
Thought of the day: Barth Donald
Welcome to Online Members: Melanie Alexander, Mike Ruby
The third and final reading for membership for Johnnie Arnett from KENT.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Jessica Phab- Attended the Iowa State Basketball game at the Hilton Coliseum. Karen Cooney- Theatrical reading of “Alexander Clark,” An original play by Cianon Jones. The event will be on Thursday at 6 pm at Muscatine Community College. Naomi DeWinter- Thank you to the Zoom presenters. Naomi is interested to hear their story after reading about it in the Rotary Magazine. Megan Francis- Business After Hours is at the Rendezvous from 4-6 pm Tuesday, February 18. Live Muscatine Orientation welcoming newcomers to Muscatine is this Thursday, February 20, from 5:30-7 pm at the Community YMCA.
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 Hancher 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
- Blood Drive at Impact Life- February 24- March 1. Encourage family, friends, and coworkers to schedule a donation.
- 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 Rotary Clubs of Colorado Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Why this project? Children's Hospital Colorado declared a mental health state of emergency as suicide attempts rise. After news broke, the club discovered suicide was the leading cause of death for Colorado’s children and young adults ages 10 to 24.
Across the nation, one in five children is living with a mental health disorder, but less than 50% of these kids will ever receive the appropriate treatment. The goal was to raise $500,000 by 9/30/23.
The Rotary Clubs of Colorado Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health can make an everlasting significant impact. Through club and individual donors, the club raised $530K. The endowment agreement was finalized with the Children’s Hospital Colorado in September 2023. The first Rotarian fellow was named on July 1, 2024.
A cohort of Rotary Fellows will bolster our state’s ability to provide needed pediatric mental health services into perpetuity.
Missed today's meeting? Use the link below to watch the recording.
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Next Meetings:
February 24- Muscatine Tri-Athlon