Our Meeting was called to order by President-Elect Eric Weiler.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President-Elect Eric Weiler announced that Rtn. Devin van Holsteijn and his wife and children welcomed twin girls last Thursday – Eloise and Chloe – a beautiful photo was shared. Congratulations Devin!
Rtn. Kelly Drowne welcomed Club members and guests and provided Zoom tips.
Rtn. Vern Folkmann, Chairman of our Club’s Rotary Foundation, encouraged Rotarians to make year end donations to the Foundation. He explained the levels of giving, during life, or through you last will and testament.
Rtn. Linda Farkas, Chair of the RYLA & World Affairs Committee, announced that all interviews were completed (via Zoom) for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. In total, 30 students have been selected to attend the conference in Wisconsin, and our Club is providing funding for 25 students. She wants to thank our donors and the Committee. She also expressed appreciation for the Downtown Rotary Club as well as the AM Rotary Club. She read a wonderful thank you note from a guidance counselor at North Liberty High School.
Rtn. Kim Casko announced Project Better Together’s Adopt a Health Care Worker campaign. Currently there are 565 healthcare nominees and 420 adopters. Please sign up to send a card or small gift to a worker here (bonus points for shopping local):
https://icareatogether.com/adopt-a-health-care-worker/
Guest Bob Untiedt, President of the Board of TRAIL of Johnson County gave his thanks for the $5,000 grant from our Club. He explained that residents 65+ are the fastest growing age group in Johnson County and TRAIL provides support for seniors to enhance their lives and independence.
The Rotary Moment of Gratitude and Positivity was delivered by Rtn. Tita Coffman. She is grateful for her son and her family all over the world and being able to share successes and happy moments on video chat. She is expecially grateful for her friends, who have become like family. She has been able to attend virtual religious services here and abroad, which have helped her with this challenging year. The literary and performance arts have also given her peace and entertainment. She is grateful for our democracy and being a citizen of the United States. She wished us all a very happy new year.