Music, it turns out, is medicine for the mind. This realization led Rotary member Carol Rosenstein to establish Music Mends Minds, a project dedicated to helping those with memory loss.
A reminder NO meeting on Monday, June 27 or Monday, July 4.
The programming committee has been busy working on 2022-2023 program calendar!
Annie, Jaclyne Heller, Amy, Ashlynn and Racheal had a great luncheon to discuss...
E. J. Gallagher recently returned from the International Rotary Convention in Houston! He will share all of the highlights of the conference!
Guests can arrive at 5 p.m. and we would have time for visiting and socializing before the start of a short program at 6 followed by dinner. We anticipate being finished and out of the building by 8:30. Help will be needed in signing people in, setup, and clean up along with serving the food. If you can help, or if you want to register guests to attend, email Larry Steffens.
This vibrant hub of art, sports, and cuisine will host the 2023 convention, set for 27-31 May. Rotary members, participants, and supporters are invited to Imagine What's Next and explore the possibilities for Rotary's future.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion will also be an important focus during the event, which will be packed with thought-provoking speakers and practical breakout sessions. Rotary members in the Host Organization Committee are planning activities to show visitors why their city is known for world-class sports, cultural diversity, exceptional dining, and inventive street art.
Anyone who registers by 15 December will pay a reduced price.
Our list of upcoming programs offer a wide variety of topics that you can offer to guests - maybe you could reach out and re-connect with your network and invite them to join us for lunch?
June 27...No Meeting
July 4...No Meeting
July 11...Irish Fest
July 18...Waterloo Schools
July 21...Family Picnic @ Rotary Reserve
July 25...Cedar Valley Trails Partnership
Join us Monday, June 6th to celebrate these 5 very deserving Rotarians:
| Kathleen Wernimont | Jun 2 |
| Lisa Gates | Jun 14 |
| David Buck | Jun 19 |
| Jacylne Heller | Jun 19 |
| Chris Kemp | Jun 22 |
Our very own Vicki Mueller is our speaker on Monday on behalf of Pathways Behavioral Services!
Vicki Mueller is Executive Director of Pathways and has been at the organization for more than 20 years. She was promoted to Executive Director in 2021 and previously was Provider Services and Prevention Services Supervisor. Vicki is a graduate of Wartburg College and very active in the community, including serving on several state boards as well as the the Cedar Falls Booster Club.
After discovering new perspectives and being inspired by new ideas at the 2022 Rotary International Convention, attendees and virtual participants are looking ahead to next year's gathering in Melbourne, the sparkling second city of Australia.
This vibrant hub of art, sports, and cuisine will host the 2023 convention, set for 27-31 May. Rotary members, participants, and supporters are invited to Imagine What's Next and explore the possibilities for Rotary's future.
Anyone who registers by 15 December will pay a reduced price.
The 2022 convention in Houston, Texas offered plenty of inspiring moments as Rotary's global network gathered in person for the first time since 2019, following two conventions that were held virtually because of COVID-19. The convention offered participants new horizons to discover through in-person events and a robust schedule of virtual offerings (with recordings available through 31 August).
Imagine Melbourne | Rotary International
Dr. Jared Seliger of Allen College is our special speaker on Monday!
Dr. Seliger joined Allen College in 2008 to develop the Nuclear Medicine Technology program. In 2015, he was named Associate Chancellor of Allen College and in 2018 he was named third President of Allen College.
#Stress is inevitable, but finding a coping mechanism can be life-changing! #Rotary members Mercedes Harris and Dr. Edward Charlesworth discuss how volunteering positively impacts communities and reduces stress with @abc13houston.
“Dear Rotarians,
On behalf of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, I want to thank you all for joining us for our ‘Sites and Bites’ tour. It was a great honor to share with you the work that is happening in Walnut and Church Row neighborhoods.
I am attaching pictures of Kayla’s home dedication taken from Tuesday, May 17th. Her house was the house we walked through during our tour.
If you have any questions or would like to connect, please call me at (319)235-9946 or email at ddoes@webuildhabitat.org.
Sincerely,
Dylan Does”
Development Director | Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity
803 West 5th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702 | (319) 235-9946 | (319) 281-0833
Dave Buck wanted to get this message in front of as many Rotarians as possible - the deadline is approaching fast to participate in what might be the last Immunization event sponsored by the Indian Government.
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Hello Fellow Rotarians,
We are thrilled to announce that we will be taking a group to India to participate in a National Polio Immunization Day this September. Attached is a document that provides detailed information about this extraordinary trip and a means to join. You can also find more information on our website: www.HowardTours.net
Please feel free to share this information with the Rotarians and clubs in your District as soon as possible as the size of this group will be limited and confirmations in the program will be on a first come, first served basis. We expect this trip to be filled within the next week or two.
In 2015, India was declared polio free, and polio is now endemic in only two countries. As a result, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to participate in a NID worldwide. This may be one of the last opportunities you will have to join a trip to participate in polio NID activities.
Trip Highlights: We travel to Delhi, India to participate in the polio NID activities and attend other related Rotary events. In addition, we travel to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, and the magnificent Pink City of Jaipur to visit the famous Rotary Jaipur Limb factory.
Date of Departure: Friday, September 09, 2022
Date of Return: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We look forward to traveling with you.
Jolene R. Bortz
Manager
Howard Tours
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Our very own Rick Petersen is telling us the latest at Tyson here in Waterloo!
Rick Petersen began his career with Tyson Foods, then IBP, in 1990 in Madison, Neb as a frontline worker. Soon after he moved into a supervisory role and eventually was promoted to a plant leadership position. He has held several leadership positions in the company’s Storm Lake, Waterloo and Logansport, Indiana pork facilities. In 2021, Rick was named Complex Manager for Tyson Foods’ Waterloo pork plant. In his role leading the Waterloo facility Rick has prioritized opening more communication channels with team members, increasing involvement with local community leaders to strengthen collaboration, and reinforcing the importance of Tyson Foods’ core values and team behaviors.
Here's another hands-on volunteer opportunity that has a direct impact on our amazing downtown: Main Street Waterloo is hosting their annual clean-up Saturday, May 21st and this time THERE'S LUNCH! Main Street Sweep is an opportunity to ensure our downtown is a beautiful, healthy, inviting space after a long winter.
Last year more than 30 volunteers teamed up with Main Street Waterloo staff, business owners and property owners to rid downtown of more than 1000 pounds of litter. As we look to harness the power of people in our community to achieve great things by joining together. Bringing the beauty of downtown back lies in the cooperation and collaboration of our community. The simple act of cleaning can become a force that binds together people and groups working towards the same goal.
Nearly 1,300 global grants are awarded each year, and ~200 are dedicated to scholarships— enabling access to #networking opportunities and to graduate-level studies. We're aiming to create lasting connections.
Click here to meet four Rotary Scholars, and find out how the connections they’ve made through Rotary are helping them change the world.
We are looking forward to hopping on the bus for a tour with Habitat for Humanity to see the sites they are building around the community.
Reminder, on Monday, May 16 at noon we will meet in the lobby of the Convention Center as usual. Box lunches will be available for you to take on the bus. No badges will be given out. The bus will return to the Convention Center prior to 1:00.
Special thanks to Bob Manning for arranging his friend Mr. Randy Van Gent to present on Monday!
The ability to create change can feel intimidating. Together our passion and perseverance make lasting change. Learn how our members make an impact...
Executive Director of Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health - Tom Eachus - will be presenting Monday!
Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center is a private, nonprofit, community mental health center accredited by the Iowa Department of Human Services. Our experienced staff design treatments to meet your specific needs. The Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center serves those with short-term and long-term needs, including those with depression.
Join us today and sing to this small group of Rotarians who will celebrate their birthdays this month:
| Marty Stoakes | May 3 |
| Vicki Mueller | May 19 |
| Troy Smith | May 22 |
| Beverly Hinders Trost | May 26 |
| Todd Wordel | May 31 |
Picture from Tuesday night gathering...missing from photo is EJ Gallagher and Rachael Hoffman!
Last week, our guests from the Cedar Falls and Waterloo Libraries shared the children's reading program that Dolly Parton started in 1995. As of February 2021, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library had delivered over 155 million books at no cost to millions of kids in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. A documentary mentioned during our program is linked below if you'd like to learn the backstory of the program from Dolly herself:
If you want to get involved with the program, reach out to either of our presenters below:
Kelly Stern (left), Director, Cedar Falls Public Library
Jillian Rutledge (right), Public Services Manager, Waterloo Public Library
5 million+ refugees, mostly women and children, have fled the war in #Ukraine. Seeking resources to meet basic needs— food, water and shelter. #Rotary members across the globe work to provide aid to the rapidly changing humanitarian crisis. #RotaryResponds
Peace Through Service
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
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Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
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Waterloo, IA 50701
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