Our Meeting was called to order by President Margaret Reese

 

Singing: Led by Rtn. Ray Muston with accompaniment by Rtn. Devin van Holsteijn and sang “Smile” and “Happy Birthday”

 

 

President Margaret Reese Reminded the Club that host families are needed for the Rotary Youth Exchange program. If you or someone you know (they don’t have to be Rotarians!) are willing to host a student for 3 months, please let Rtn. Brianna Wills or Margaret know.

 

Dues notices will go out on May 1^st and they must be returned by June 30^th so that we have the necessary funds to pay Rotary International and District dues.

 

Please sign up for the upcoming tree planting on April 20^th at Oak Hill Elementary School: IC AREA ROTARY CLUBS: Rotary - TREE Project at Oak Hill Elementary (signupgenius.com).  Another planting will take place at Windsor Ridge on May 4^th.

 

The annual Fore the Families Golf outing will take place on Monday, June 3^rd. Golf, volunteer, sponsor, donate at: https://rmhc-eiwi.org/events/fore-the-families/

 

Two spots are available at a table for the CBJ Women of Influence event, where Rtn. Tara Minetos will be one of the honorees. Please contact Margaret if you are interested in joining.

 

President Margaret Reese introduced today’s speaker, Doug Boldt, the City Administrator for Tiffin. He has served in that role for that past 9 years. The last census indicated that there are about 4,500 citizens of Tiffin, but the current water usage indicates that there are likely around 6,000. Tiffin expects to be at 7,000 during their special census next year. Their goal is to have a population of 10,000-12,000 by 2030.

 

The town started with 360 people and three-square blocks in the 1990s. The city is now in their third phase of urbanization. The North Park Road Urbanization project will connect Highway 6 to Oakdale with four lanes. Trails will also be developed that will connect to Clear Creek and Kent Park. A Recreation and Wellness Center has been proposed to meet residents’ needs, with plans to expand in the future as Tiffin grows. There are also plans for another subdivision, multifamily developments, and mixed-use developments. A new Slims Saloon has been designed to preserve the original concept and add in mixed-use space. The I-80 Commerce Park will continue to be developed in the coming years.

 

The meeting ended at 1:00pm with President Margaret Reese leading the assembly in reciting The Four Way Test.

 

Visiting Rotarians: None

 

Guests: Jonathan Brinson (Ryan Bell); Rachael Rockwell (Ryan Bell)

 

Program: Devin van Holsteijn; Attendance: Nancy Droll