PROGRAM: Gov. Steve Dakin shared that Holgar Knaack, RI President 2020-2021 is very focused on involving youth through Rotaract. He said Knaack will emphasize specific areas of focus within Rotary. He believes the quickest way we can grow is through satellite clubs and that requires sponsoring clubs. Gov. Dakin shared if you can keep a Rotarian for 2.5 years, you’ll probably keep them for life. Gov. Dakin traveled our district with a Rotary super hero outfit including a blue cape. He’s willing to come to fundraisers and take a pie to the face for a good cause. He is a big believer in RYLA. He wears a purple beard to recognize Rotary’s international effort to eradicate the world of Polio. Every child who gets immunized gets a spot of purple die on their finger to recognize that they had been immunized. His goal is to raise enough money for 25 Sukup homes, which provide safe living to those in hurricane-prone areas. President Barb Thomas led us in the 4-way test and concluded the meeting at 12:58 p.m. Visiting Rotarians included: Janet Lambertsen, Iowa Falls President; Phil Peterson, Iowa City AM; LaDonna & Gary Wicklund, Vail Rotary; Christina Kimerle, St. Louis; Assistant District Governor Phil Peterson; District Governor Steve Dakin. Guests of Rotarians: Peggy Grimmer and T'Shailyn Harrington, guests of Barb Thomas. Program: Devin van Holsteijn; Attendance: Nancy Droll
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