Recap from the March 3, 2025, Meeting.
Meeting run by President Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Johnnie Arnett
Welcome to Online Members: Melanie Alexander, Barth Donald, Dawn Sturms-Dodds.
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Moriah Ellis- Our very own Naomi DeWinter is one of three finalists for the district-chancellor position. There are two upcoming opportunities for the community to support Naomi. Monday, March 10th at noon via Zoom and Tuesday, March 11 from 9-10am in the student center at MCC. Additional information can be found at https://eicc.edu/news/2025-02-28-chancellor-candidates.aspx
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- Winner is Karen Cooney. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets.
- May 10- Garage Sale Fundraiser. More information to come.
- 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:
- NEW DATE: Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are still needed for 4-5:30 on March 11. Use the link below to sign up if you are available. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
Presentation-
Community Grant Discussion-
This year, there are $7,500 matching grant funds available. Where can our club make an impact with $15K? Table discussion and brainstorming for projects in the Rotary areas of focus. Below is a list of grant ideas.
- Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
- Disease Prevention & Treatment-
Support Gardening (produce @ Farmer’s Market)
- Water Sanitation and Hygiene-
Drinking fountain/water bottle filling station at the new Dome
Trail garbage cans
- Maternal and Childcare
Support bringing OBGYN to Muscatine
Read and Ride bikes for elementary school libraries (Also Basic Education and Literacy)
- Basic Education and Literacy
Outdoor reading garden at library
- Community Economic Development
Welcome to Muscatine sign
Swing with Pergola on Riverfront
- Environment
Tree Planting/Pollinators
Update trail signage
Shelter at Deep Lakes
No recording available.
Next Meetings:
March 10- Michaela’s Hope
March 17- Nature Conservancy of Iowa
March 24- Iowa Donor Network
March 31- Hair Heroes