This Week’s Meeting:
- This week’s meeting will start at 6pm. The program will be presented on The Rotary Foundation – Chris Knapp – District Rotary Foundation Chair knappc1@mchsi.com
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Past Week’s Meeting:
- Last week’s meeting was presented by President Bill Koellner on the following topic areas: Review of Historic areas in Muscatine County , What we are working on presently and what does 2021 and 2022 look like for National Historic Register Nomination
WL Chamber Chat
- Click the following link for the latest:
- WL Jan 28th Chamber Chat
GALA 2021 update:
The Gala 2021 is currently being postponed due to getting some more information and planning together with our partner, the WL Fine Arts Booster Club. More details to come late February 2021, so be on the lookout!
Rotary D6000 News
The Fifth Test
- Rotary District 6000 Governor Steve Dakin will send out a weekly “5th Test” during the 2020-21 Rotary year. The 5th Test is added to the 4-way Test: 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned? … and #5: Is it fun? See the “5th Test” at this link: Week 30 5th test
The Foundation Minute
- Click the following link for the latest:
- WEEK Jan 25th foundation minute.
Polio Eradication UPDATE:
Rotary Quarterly Budget Report
In 2009 at District Assembly, there was discussion about the budget and it was agreed for the district to be prudent, fully transparent and accountable, that quarterly budget reports would be emailed to Club Presidents. The most recent report is attached. If you have questions, please contact District Accountant, Jean Sheets at jsheets@foxeng.com. Link here
District Governor’s Monthly Letter
KNOCK, KNOCK, OPPORTUNITIES ARE KNOCKING – note from DG Steve Dakin
How do you like the new name and format for the Rotary Magazine. I still find myself referring to it as the Rotarian Magazine.
Marshalltown President Mary Giese asked a Rotarian in her club to report on an article from Rotary Magazine. Mike Schlesinger volunteered. He reported on how to run a successful food drive from the December issue. After visiting the area food bank to find out needs in the Marshalltown community, he met with the local HyVee. HyVee has agreed to bag up needed items at a bargain price. These bags can be selected by shoppers and donated to the food bank.
In the January issue, an article “History’s Hard Lessons” talks about discrimination, tolerance, and Rotary’s values. I believe tolerance is a start, but it would be too easy to fall back to “unacceptable”. We must remove the “un”. When Rotarians accept, then we will be demonstrating Rotary’s real values.
Page 18 of the Rotary Magazine, “Rotary Clubs Around the Globe” highlights the story of the Rotary Club of Boone’s Welcome Train. I believe this has occurred because Bill Tubbs sends the District 6000 news to RI personnel. Sharing your club projects with Rotarians through the District 6000 News is not only valued by our friends across the District, but can show Rotarians across the globe what is happening here in our state.
January 19 Governor Reynolds declared January as Human Trafficking and Slavery Month. Ames Rotarian, Dr. George Bellitos is a driving force with Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery. Clifford McFerren and the Rotary Club of West Liberty were recognized for their educational programs and overall focus regarding human trafficking.
The District Conference has been modified because of the pandemic. The Conference will be held Saturday, April 24 at the Ankeny Courtyard Marriott. This will be a “hybrid” event from 5-9:00. “Living the Five-Way Test” will be the theme for an evening of stories and fellowship with Rotarians around the District. Registration is available on the District Website: https://rotary6000.org
Proud to be a Rotarian,
Steve
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATES:
- The committee has taken action on Ethan Anderson’s idea that we collect interviews of Rotarians (past and present) in preparation for our 100th birthday on December 16, 2024. The committee is creating a set of interview questions; Steve Hanson has agreed to find volunteers who would conduct online video interviews.
MEMBERSHIP BIO:
- Here is a link to this week’s membership bio that tell’s as all about our club’s newest member, Joseph Taylor
Rotary Magazine Update
- Rotary Magazine can be delivered right to your E-Mail box if you choose, follow this link to sign up . https://my.rotary.org/en/node/18361
- Also note that if your spouse/partner are both members of our club, you are getting 2 copies of the Rotary Magazine, that will change effective January 1, 2021 to where your household will only receive 1 copy now.
Leadership Director for 20-21
- Please visit this link if you need any contact information or details from the Leadership Directory 20-21
Ringer update:
- Anyone wanting something posted in the weekly ringer news please email Steve and Gretchen by Thursday EOD weekly.
Calendar of Programs and Events
- Click here to see the calendar of upcoming events: Programs and Events.
