Recap from the May 12, 2025, meeting.
Meeting run by President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Carlin Lawhead
Welcome to our guests: Speakers: Jaime Kroeger and Laney Berry (Speakers)
Welcome to the online members: Bobby Fiedler, Melanie Alexander, Monica Koechle
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Karen Cooney- Sorry to announce the passing of past Rotarian, Holly Peterson. Read more at https://www.facebook.com/holly.peterson.1428.
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.
- Yard Sale- Thank you to everyone who helped with the Yard Sale. All donations were greatly appreciated. Event volunteers were: Megan Francis, Lindsey Phillips, Mike Wedell, Mark Roberts, Marc Hines, Brooke Cole, and Naomi DeWinter. Thank you to Steve Snider for coordinating and working the event. We raised close to $500.
- Work started on the Pocket Park. We will update the Rotary grant activity as that process continues.
- 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.
Presentation-
Jaime Kroeger and Laney Berry – T.T.T Chapter
T.T.T. is a national philanthropic sorority founded by five women in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, with a mission to grow female leaders. Muscatine is home to four local chapters, each committed to sending girls, selected based on identified need, to a weeklong summer camp between their 4th and 5th grade years. There is no application process; each chapter sets its own criteria and selects a couple of girls each year.
The chapters fundraise to cover all camp-related expenses, including fees, clothing, supplies, and transportation. Beyond camp, the girls are supported with wraparound events such as a “camper shower” to connect them with chapter members, holiday shopping to purchase gifts for family, and continued mentorship through high school. Graduating seniors also receive a $500 scholarship.
T.T.T. relies on annual fundraisers to support its mission. This November, the club will host a Pizza, Puzzle, and Pint competition—watch for details! If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Jaime or Laney.
Missed Monday’s meeting? Catch up using the recording link below.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings:
May 19- Parks & Rec Capitol Projects
May 26- No Meeting