Recap from the July 20, 2026, meeting.
Thought of the Day: Yesenia Cruz
Welcome, Online Members: Jim Stein
Guests: Luvena Bhutiana- Marketing Intern (CFGM)
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News donations support Rotary scholarships.
Megan Francis: Happy to be back after two weeks away. Her family enjoyed a week at the lake in Minnesota, followed by a week in Madison, Wisconsin, where she attended the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy's Madison Institute.
Voluntell: Volunteer Hours & Opportunities
Volunteer Hours Reported:
- Mike Wedell- 2 Hours genealogy at the library.
- Bobby Fiedler- Donation to the Bridge for a volunteer hour equivalent of 1.5 hours
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
- Cherie Linderman- NAMI event coming
- Yesenia Cruz- Great River Days Volunteers needed. Click the link below or contact the United Way to sign up today! https://unitedwaymuscatine.galaxydigital.com/need/?s=1...
Club Business:
- Service Project: Fall Hwy cleanup is set for October 9.
- Please consider supporting the Rotary Foundation, which funds both local and international service projects. Contributions may be made by ACH or check. Please contact Lindsey for more information. Thank you for your impact through Rotary membership and giving.
- We are currently accepting donations to purchase a tree in honor of Marv Kreiger. Please see Lindsey if you would like to contribute.
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine Facebook page at @MuscatineRotaryClub.
Presentation:
Scholarship Recipients
The Rotary Club of Muscatine welcomed three of its five 2026 scholarship recipients to share their educational plans and future goals. Greyson Blaesing, who was unable to attend because of a Scouting trip, submitted a video thanking the club for its support, while Kenya Lopez was also unable to attend. (You can watch Greyson’s video at https://youtu.be/VsGwxcF9XBM)
Gavin Wade plans to complete his associate degree at Muscatine Community College before transferring to the University of Iowa. Marlinta Glahn will attend the University of Iowa to study biology on the pre-medicine track with the goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist. Madyson Wyatt will attend Kirkwood Community College to study animal science and liberal arts before returning to the Muscatine area to give back to her community. The club congratulates each of this year's scholarship recipients and wishes them continued success as they begin the next chapter of their education.
If you missed the meeting, you can learn more about the students by watching the meeting recording at
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Upcoming Meetings:
July 27 - Rotary Youth Exchange Program
August 3- Muscatine County 4H Program
August 10 – Flickinger Learning Center