Posted by Mary Wildermuth on Aug 13, 2018
Program:  Rebranding Process and Information with GMCCI and the City of Muscatine
Invocation: 
Visitor:  Potential new memberNisha Ladlee  - Family Resource and Rotary District Governor Tom Narak and his wife Carol.
 
Happy NewsHolly Thomas Koehler reminded us of the School Supply Drive. Diana Gradert was happy about the Jeff Barnhart performance. Naomi De Winter was pleased to welcome 5 new faculty members. Megan Francis invited retired teachers to an appreciation lunch at Sunnybrook on the first day of school. Melanie Alexander invited all to the  Gebrich Gadgetry Exhibit at the Art Center. Greg Jenkins noted that "Over the Edge" has a matching sponsor for August for all contributions/sponsorships. Funds raised will go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Chamber Ambassadors and?  Shane noted that today is Larry Hetzler's 34th Rotary Anniversary!!
 
Program:  Tom Narak District Governor gave kudos to our club for our Rotary activities and leadership!! He greeted us from the International President asking us to"Be the Inspiration!"  We are to invite one guest to Rotary this year, be more involved in social networking, develop a Rotoract Club within the community or revitalize Interact based on students attending RYLA.  He asked us to make our world a better place.  Carol and Tom both gave personal background information and then told their goals for the year.  The emphasis is on a community project pertaining to Literacy, Preventing Child Abuse and contributing to Polio Plus.  Tom also mentioned several upcoming meetings, dinners and events that Shane will remind us of in the future.