Our Meeting was called to order by President Devin van Holsteijn.
The attendees sang “Smile” led by Rtn Mark Pries
INTRODUCTIONS:
Guests: Rtn. Tara Lawson introduced her baby boy and we got to see him in person!!! He is 11 weeks old. She thanked everyone for the book donations and support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rtn. Ann Parker announced that we are still taking registrations for the District Conference, which will take place in Coralville, May 1-2. One of the speakers is past Rotary International Foundation Immediate Past-President Stephanie Urchick. Register for the conference by April 20: District Conference - Rotarians Uniting for Good | Rotary District 6000.
Ann Parker also announced the University of Iowa Rotaract Club will hold a trivia contest on April 29 in the IMU from 5:30 = 6:30 pm. This is their last meeting of the semester and then they will pause and start up again next fall.
Rtn. Aaron Schaefer reminded members that it is Dues Renewal time. There are forms at the meeting, online or via the email that Aaron sent out last week.
A reminder that we are looking for projects that would qualify for a District Grant. If you have an idea of such a project, please see Rtn. Brent Carstensen.
GOAT RIDE
We heard from new Rotarian Laura Porter-LaLumiere. She and her husband have three kids. Husband is a neuroscientist. They also have a terrible pet – Melanie Meatball (a Gerbil, I believe). She works for the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley in CA and works remotely and travels out there when needed. Her work with them includes fundraising and marketing. She shared that her mother was a nun and she met her dad when he was training to be a priest. The rest is history but it meant she was raised in family that was very dedicated to the community.
INDUCTIONS
Fernand Bila and Tasha Tatara were inducted as new members. Fernand’s sponsor was Rtn. Shannon Ramsay and Tasha’s sponsor was Rtn. Verne Folkman.
