President Jim Conard called the Joint Service Club Luncheon meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn.

 

The Club enjoyed singing America the Beautiful, led by Rtn. Bob Crane.

 

President Jim Conard recognized University of Iowa guests; Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics, Gary Barta; Executive Vice President and Provost, Montse Fuentes; Assistant Vice President of External Relations, Jeneane Beck; Senior Vice President of Financial Operations, Rod Lehnertz; Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Carroll Reasoner; Senior Advisor and Associate Vice President for External Relations, Laura McLeran; Vice President for Research, Marty Scholtz; Vice President for Student Life, Melissa Shivers and President and CEO of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, Lynette Marshall.

 

President Jim Conard recognized the local member of the Iowa Board of Regents, David Barker and his wife, Rtn. Sarah Richardson. Also recognized were all the service clubs represented at the luncheon; Iowa City Noon Kiwanis; Iowa City Noon Lions Club; Altrusa Club of Iowa City; Pilot Club of Iowa City; Optimist Club of Iowa City Noon; Coralville-North Corridor Rotary; Iowa City AM Rotary; Iowa City Downtown Rotary and Iowa City Noon Rotary.

 

Special thanks to the event host, Neal Roth, General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn and VUE Rooftop Lounge.

 

Lynette Marshall introduced the keynote speaker, Bruce Harreld, President of the University of Iowa.

 

Bruce Harreld gave the keynote address on the current status of the University of Iowa and its long-term strategic plan.

 

The meeting ended at 1:10 p.m.