IC Noon Rotary Mtg Summary 1.23.20 (Jan 27, 2020)

IC Noon Rotary Mtg Summary 1/23/20

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Conard.

Rtn. Barb Thomas reminded the members Jan. 28^th from 5-7pm is the Rotary Service & Social Event at Big Grove in Iowa City. All area clubs will be presented and will be putting together 100 emergency kits for the Shelter House. Committee and member chairs will also talk about their committee work.

Rtn. Jim Merchant announced today was the last day for CPR training after the meeting. The Heart Safe Community initiative is also being launched Sunday at 5pm with various faith communities (15 communities). Jim also thanked Bill and Shelley Bywater for the great success the Foundation is having with their fundraising. To date over $13,000has been raised with a goal of reaching $40,000.

Rtn. Ron Ettinger. Updated members on the Dictionary Project with 302 dictionaries distributed throughout the Iowa City District (4^th & 5^th graders).

Rtn. Chris Peters updated the members about his attendance at the Rotary World Peace Conference in California representing Better Angels. He announced there is a fundraiser Feb. 6 at Big Grove in Iowa City. For more information go to betterangelsiowa.org.

One new induction today. Sponsor Rtn. Bill Stanford introduced Bob Young.

Program: From the Berlin Archives: Forgotten murder and the roots of modern dating presented by Tyler Carrington. The presentation concentrated on talking about the risk associated with modern approaches to dating and finding love in the turn-of-the-century metropolis. Using newspapers, diaries, police records, and court cases, it reveals the strangers, swindlers, and traditional middle-class values that threatened single people looking for intimacy in new ways. Mr. Carrington’s book – Love At Last Sight – can be found on Amazon for sale in both hardcover and Kindle.

The meeting ended at 1:10 pm as President Jim Conard led the assembly in reciting The Four Way Test.

The Club enjoyed singing America the Beautiful.

Visiting Rotarian: Dean Carrington from the Iowa City AM Club.

Guests of Rotarians: Bill Easton and Johnathan Brinson (Ryan Bell); Arica Ohloff (Colleen Brown) Bill Preucil (Doris Preucil), Dean Carrington, Cheryl Carrington, Tyler Carrington, Melissa Carrington and Paul Carrington (Verne Folkmann), Bob Young and Jean Koch (Bill Stanford), Joel Myers (Chris Atchison).

Please forward any newsworthy items and/or photos to Jon Brown or Janice Baldes to include in the weekly slide decks emailed to members prior to each meeting and shown just before Rotary meetings at the Club. You can send information to: Janice Baldes janicebaldes@gmail.com or Jon Brown at mjonBrown@taxesplusiowacity.com

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

For questions related to Club administration, please contact us at secretary@iowacitynoonrotary.org.

It is our policy to have all members silence their cell phones before the meeting and refrain from answering their cell phones during the meeting out of respect to the speaker and fellow members.

IC Noon Rotary, 01.09.20

The club was greeted by Rtn. Carlin Parrish.

Our Meeting was called to order by President Jim Conard.

Announcements:

President Jim Conard asked the group to observe a moment of silence for Rtn. Jim Swaner. Jim was a member of Rotary International for more than 70 years.

Rtn. Jim Merchant showed a CPR and AED video to the club and asked Rotarians to sign up for training and to bring a friend or family member. Members will learn how to use an AED device, do chest compression-only CPR on manequins, and learn the Heimlich maneuver.

President-Elect Barb Thomas encouraged all Rotarians to attend the service and social event at Big Grove Iowa City from 5-7PM on Tuesday, January 28^th. The club will pack 100 kits for use at emergency shelters in the area. Committee chairs and representatives will be there to discuss getting involved and snacks will be provided. A cash bar is available and other area club members are invited to attend.

Additionally, the Membership Committee is looking for new ideas and new members. Please contact Barb.

Rtn. Brianna Wills, chair of the Outbound Scholarship Committee, announced that the committee will begin taking applications for students interested in studying abroad for at least one semester of college. The application is on the Rotary website. The committee is typically able to give 2-3 awards of around $2,500 each. The scholarship is limited to Johnson County high school graduates.

Rtn. John Ockenfels announced that in March he will be taking a 7 week single engine airplane trip with his cousin, Rtn. Peter Teahen, as a fundraiser for Polio Plus. Their goal is to raise $100,000 to help eradicate Polio. He encourages members to visit their website: flighttoendpolio.com or their Facebook page to learn more. He asked any members with a Polio story that they are willing to share to please contact him.

Rtn. Shelly Maharry, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Johnson County, announced that copies of the Foundation’s annual report are available on each table.

New Member Induction: Charley Buck.

PROGRAM:

Rtn. Devin Van Holsteijn introduced today’s speaker, Steve Dakin, the incoming Rotary District Governor. Steve has been a member of the Boone, Iowa Rotary Club since 1975 and his wife, Lesley, is a member of a Boone satellite club. Steve has dyed his beard purple this year as both a conversation starter and to represent the fight to end Polio.

Steve began selling Sukop products in 1975. Sukop Manufactoring Company is family owned and operated with its headquarters in Sheffield, Iowa. Their focus is on grain drying equipment.

Project Safe T Home began in 2010 when there was a severe earthquake in Haiti. Sukop designed grain bins to become safe and secure homes. The structures can be assembled in about 4 hours using basic hand tools, they are anchored with concrete, have lockable doors and windows, and can withstand wind, fire, earthquakes, and termites. They are actually quite comfortable – their double roofs displace heat so they can be 30 degrees cooler than outside. With a loft, they can have about 400 square feet of living space. Larger structures can also be used for hospitals, stores, churches, etc.

There are almost 500 Safe T Homes around the world now (290 in Haiti, and others in Peru, Kenya, Uganda, and Eygpt). When Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti with 140 mph winds in 2016, only 10% of traditional housing survived, but 100% of the Safe T Homes stood. Sukop partners with GoServe Global to find the need and facilitate the delivery and installation of the homes. The total cost to manufacture, deliver, and install a home is $7,000. Steve encourages members to follow the groups on social media: @GoServeG, @SukopMfg.

Steve also discussed the Boone Rotary Club’s use of satellite clubs. A few years ago, they started an evening club to give members who cannot make daytime meetings a chance to participate. Mostly teachers and others who cannot leave their jobs during the day have joined the evening club.

The meeting ended at 1:00 PM as President Jim Conard led the assembly in reciting The Four Way Test.

MEETING:

Singing: America the Beautiful was lead by Rtn. Bob Crane.

Rtn. Carlin Parish announced visiting Rotarians John Ockenfels (Iowa City AM); Steve Dakin (Boone); Lesley Dakin (Boone); and Maria Osterberg (Bettendorf).

Guests of Rotarians: Charley Buck (Jim Merchant); Kitty Chadima (Colleen Brown); McKenzie Musser (Colleen Brown); and Jonathan Brenson (Ryan Bell)

Program: Devin van Holsteijn; Attendance: Nancy Droll

Please forward any newsworthy items and/or photos to Jon Brown or Janice Baldes to include in the weekly slide decks emailed to members prior to each meeting and shown just before Rotary meetings at the Club. You can send information to: Janice Baldes janicebaldes@gmail.com or Jon Brown at mjonBrown@taxesplusiowacity.com

For questions related to Club administration, please contact us at secretary@iowacitynoonrotary.org.

It is our policy to have all members silence their cell phones before the meeting and refrain from answering their cell phones during the meeting out of respect to the speaker and fellow members.