We'll have one more week away as the convention center hosts another major event this week.  Join us June 25th for our leadership transition meeting where we honor the outgoing officers and welcome our new directors.

 

 

Dr. John Berry needs a "little help from his friends" in supporting our annual fundraiser Hops & Grapes. Operation Threshold’s fan program and Family & Children’s Council’s infant car-seat safety program are the non-profits selected to share the proceeds. Barbara Grant, Executive Director of Operation Threshold; and Amanda Goodman, Executive Director of Family & Children’s Council, will make brief presentations about their respective programs.Click here to see details and RSVP on our Facebook page.  Or click the image below to print a flyer for your office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's presentation, “The Opioid Crisis and What You Can Do”, will provide an overview of the opioid crisis including national, state and local data, and the underlying contributors to the crisis. The cycle of opioid addiction and the drugs in this category will be discussed. Participants will be able to identify relevant actions in prevention, treatment, emergency response, and safety. Each person will be able to identify something they can do to help address the issue.

 

Former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush, an advocate for literacy, education, and women’s rights, will speak at the 2018 Rotary Convention in Toronto this June. 

 

 

For decades Mrs. Bush has fought for key national and global issues including launching groundbreaking education and healthcare programs in the U.S. and abroad. She founded both the Texas Book Festival and the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. As chair of the Women’s Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, Mrs. Bush continues her work on global healthcare innovations, empowering women in emerging democracies, education reform, and supporting men and women who have served in the U.S. military. 

 

 

Since we turned the corner on winter weather this week, our fellow Rotarians in the Cedar Valley club took full advantage and held their regular meeting outside the Hilton Garden Inn.  

 

 

As Rotarians, we are welcome at over 32,000 Rotary clubs all over the world - Rotary.org has a "Club Finder" page where you can search for Rotary clubs that are meeting where you are travelling.  Take advantage of your Rotary membership and connect with people across town or across the globe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click the image above to register today!

 

 

 

State Auditor of Iowa Mary Mosiman is responsible for the audits of state agencies, counties, cities, and school districts.  The office plays a major role in fraud investigations around the state. Mary will present "Fiscal Responsibility and State of Iowa Finances" and will highlight how audits and investigations impact Iowa taxpayers. She will also share an anti-fraud YouTube video for elected city officials. 

 

Chuck Rowe and Chelsea Szczyrbak are the dynamic duo for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley. Chuck has been with the Club for 8 years now, surrounding himself with a great board and staff . . . who are doing some really cool things . . . like starting new sites, creating new programs, and now . . . being part of a capital campaign.   His wife Karin is also in the non profit world, and they have a set of twin boys who are very cute . . . but break everything they own.

Chelsea is the Development Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley.  Almost two months on the job after spending several years at UNI as an assistant swim coach and a coordinator on the Panther scholarship club.   She is not a Cedar Valley native, but loves this community.  Moved to Cedar Falls in 2008 and completed an undergraduate degree at UNI in Leisure, Youth and Human Services.  She loves being part of her church and has also done a few triathlons  (FYI – Chuck has not).     She is also a new wife that is loving the beauty and challenges of marriage.