#976 Club Bulletin, March 10, 2025

Recap from the March 10, 2025, Meeting.

Meeting run by President Mike Wedell

Thought of the day: Mike Wedell

Welcome to Online Members: Melanie Alexander

Welcome Guest: Chandler DeWees (Iowa City Noon Club)

Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.

Mike Ruby- Mike just returned from a ski trip in CO. Shout out to Mark Roberts and John Kuhl for representing the Muscating Rotary Club at PETS training over the weekend. Karen Cooney- Karen is excited that she won the Tina Turner tickets. Wednesday, she accompanied her daughter on a work trip to Minnesota. Happy to miss all the weather. Megan Francis- There are several events tomorrow and later this month. Tuesday, March 11 from 9-10 am in the student center at MCC, support Naomi DeWinter's candidacy for Chancellor. Additional information can be found at https://eicc.edu/news/2025-02-28-chancellor-candidates.aspx. Crossroads is hosting its second Advocacy Chat Community Conversation on Tuesday, March 11^th, from 3:30-4:30 pm. We will discuss legislative issues affecting people with disabilities. On Tuesday afternoon, the School District Mobile Food Pantry can always use more volunteers. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit. The next Muscatine Veterans Network meeting is Thursday, March 27^th. Mike Wedell- The Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament took place over the weekend. The tournament is a huge event in the area.

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-

Our presenter was sick. We will reschedule her presentation for April.

Follow up from last week's grant brainstorming discussion. This year, there are $7,500 matching grant funds available. Where can our club make an impact with $15K? The top three ideas were:

Swing with Pergola on Riverfront

Welcome to Muscatine sign

Read and Ride bikes for elementary school libraries

We will keep the club updated on the application process.

Mark Roberts talked about the PETS training. PETS training prepares the president-elect for their year as president. There were about 100 – 26 president elects were joined by Asstistant Govenors and other presenters. John Kuhl gave a wonderful presentation about the importance of giving to the Rotary Foundation. And Gretchen Nollman was elected governor for the 26-27 Rotary year.

No recording available.

Next Meetings:

March 17- Nature Conservancy of Iowa

March 24- Iowa Donor Network

March 31- Hair Heroes