Watch today's meeting here: https://youtu.be/B9XbJHz0lU4.
Our Meeting was called to order by President Barb Thomas, who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements:
Rtn. Devin van Holsteijn shared Zoom tips.
President Barb shared that we will be starting live in-person meetings again at The Highlander in July. There will continue to be an option to join via Zoom. Rtns. Ryan Bell & Eric Weiler were live at The Highlander today to begin testing technology for the hybrid meetings.
President Barb announced Kelly Stobb had a baby girl on April 19 and shared some adorable photos.
Rtn. Brad Baldes gave updates on the Fore The Families golf event on June 7. We are also looking for volunteers; please sign up on the Sign-up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054ea5a62aa2f49-fore. They are down to just two tee times remaining. Please consider sponsoring this event. Fore the House Sponsorship and Golfer Registration Sign-up Link: https://rmhc-eiwi.org/events/fore-the-families/
Also, you can donate to Adopt A House, to contribute towards our Rotary effort for the Ronald McDonald House. https://dev-rmhc-eiwi.pantheonsite.io/donate/adopt-a-house/#https://dev-rmhc-eiwi.pantheonsite.io/donate/adopt-a-house/#.
President Barb shared survey results. 96% of our Rotarians who participated in the survey have completed their vaccine. 54% want to begin meeting again now. 72% are willing to order meals in advance. We will be requiring Rotarians to order their meals in advance to help The Highlander kitchen staff prepare for us. 23% of participants were willing to help run technology for the meetings. Please let President Barb know if you can help; we will rotate through different individuals.
Rtn. Trisha Smith shared her thanks for our Rotary club’s support of The United Way with the “I Am United” award. She invited all of us to join the United Way’s 2020-21 Community Celebration, which will be virtual on Wednesday, June 2nd at 5pm. To receive a link to “An Invitation to Laugh” please have each guest register https://www.unitedwayjwc.org/2020.
Rtn. Kim Casko of Iowa City Area Business Partnership shared that the Community Leadership Program is celebrating its 30th year with a CLP Day of Service & Celebration: https://iowacityareabusinesspartnership.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/kLxRmQyp?sourceTypeId=Website&mode=Attendee. Applications for this fall’s CLP class are open and due June 18th. Also, Project Better Together is having a celebration event at the Xtream Arena on June 16th: https://member.iowacityarea.com/eventcalendar/Details/building-better-together-celebrating-resilience-and-re-envisioning-the-future-345238?sourceTypeId=Website
Rtn. Bill Bywater shared a moment of positivity and gratitude. He recalled early experiences in Rotary after he was inducted in 1964. He became president of the Rotary club when he was 29 years old. He remembers Rotary trips and memories, which have exceeded his expectations.
Rtn. Kim Casko introduced the program. She also identified that a lack of available employees in the workforce is the most common problem that local businesses are reporting.
