Our Meeting was called to order by President Kelley Krueger
The club sang “The Iowa Fight Song” led by Devin van Holsteijn and Anna Moyers Stone.
INTRODUCTIONS:
There were no Visiting Rotarians
Guests: Ellen Fox (Rtn. Anna Moyers Stone)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rtn. Kelley Krueger met William McMillan at an alumni event in Des Moines. He is a member of the District 6000 Board of Directors. His one question to her: “How do you send so many people to RYLA?” and Kelley gave the credit to the great Youth Leadership Committee.
Rtn. Linda Farkas credited her committee for their good work. They are looking for someone with connections in the community to work with Laura Portier-LaLumiere to help with fundraising for the cause. Let Linda know if interested.
From Rtn. Mark Ruggeberg, they are looking for volunteers for an outdoor clean up on Sat. Oct. 17 beginning at 8:30 am at the Open Heartland building at 3 East Benton Street. Duties will include pruning shrubs, removing ivy, and basically sprucing up the landscaping around the building. Please bring your garden gloves and tools such as loppers, etc.
Rtn. Margaret Reese announced that there will be a free-will fundraising event this Sunday, October 11 at Tavern Blue from 4-6:30 pm. In addition to food and drink, guests will enjoy Pete Damiano’s band. This will raise funds for the building of playgrounds at the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County’s new Towncrest facility.
