Program: Dr. Doug Dawson - Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Invocation: Dr. Jerry Riibe
Recap from the May 13, 2019:
Happy News: Hope Robbins is going to Portland, OR next week to watch her son graduate from college. Megan Francis let us know of several events coming up at Sunnybrook. Keith Porter was happy that the Cubs are leading in the National League by 2 games. Rick Gosney was happy that his daughter is graduating from Illinois State University with a degree in accounting. Frank Iliff was happy to get his phone back. He lost his phone in Burlington last weekend, but it was found and he drove back to Burlington to get it. Melanie Alexander was happy there was a good turnout at the business afterhours that the Art Center hosted on Thursday. Alan Ostergren let us know that on September 10 - the Iowa Supreme Court will be having an oral case argued in Muscatine, a reception will and follow and it is open to the public. Jessica Wittman was happy that she won her bet on the Kentucky Derby race.
Club Business: Rick Gosney presented Diana Gradert with the traveling trophy for winning the March Madness Fundraiser. Diana donated her winnings back to the Rotary Foundation. Thank you Diana.
Program: Our program was Hannah Howard presenting on the Muscatine Pollinator Project (MPP). The MPP has been active in Muscatine for 3 years and has planted thousands of native plants and grasses in the community and teachers people to do the same. The biggest project they have done is the Pollinator Park. The park consists of 16 acres and is located by the dog park. Within the Muscatine Pollinator Club, Mike Hagerty works with Bees - educating kids about the importance of bees. "Butterflies, Bees and Brews" is a fundraiser the club will be having October 20th with the help of Contrary Brewery. Last year Contrary made 2 special beers for the fundraiser; Iowa Pollinator Ale and Prairie Fire. The Muscatine Pollinator Club also gives out three $500 to MCC to support future conservationists. They have a group on Facebook if you would like to join. Thank you Hannah.
Our next meeting will be May 20, 2019 at the Rendezvous.