Our very own Bryan Burton - Interim Executive Director - is presenting on Monday, August 15th to share what is going on at the Boys and Girls Club!
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?
August 22...Alzheimer's Association
August 29...Cedar Valley Angels
September 5...No Meeting - Labor Day
September 12...Northeast Iowa Food Bank
September 19...Gearhead Ministries
September 26...City of Waterloo - Economic Development - Noel Anderson
October 3...Iowa House Candidate Forum - Derek Wulf and Kate Wyatt
October 10...U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Liz Mathis
October 17...Black Hawk County Supervisors Forum (All candidates invited) and State Representative Timi Brown-Powers
Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25, a decision that would make her only the second woman to hold that position. She will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
With the world facing incredible challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters driven by climate change, and conflict in many regions, Urchick says Rotary’s leaders can offer a vision and a plan for overcoming these challenges.
“Measures taken by Rotary leadership to survive and end critical challenges often make our organization stronger and more resilient for future events,” Urchick says. “This kind of essential leadership also creates new levels of cooperation, even among rivals, when Rotarians pull together as people of action to serve and solve a crisis.”
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Join us Monday to honor these Rotarians who celebrate their birthday in August!
| Shelia Baird | Aug 10 |
| Katelyn Tungland | Aug 15 |
| Kathleen Braun | Aug 16 |
| Gil Irey | Aug 17 |
| David Lee | Aug 18 |
| Jack Dusenberry | Aug 21 |
| Amy Rousselow | Aug 22 |
| Michelle Weidner | Aug 23 |
| Beth McCrindle | Aug 24 |
| Jim Seeley | Aug 30 |
Katy Susong - President and CEO of Cardinal Construction - is our guest speaker on Monday!
Katy is a graduate of the University of Northern lowa and has been employed with Cardinal Construction since 2012. She was named CEO and President of Cardinal Construction last year, which makes her the first female CEO in the company's 127-year history. Katy leads the mid-sized commercial construction company that serves clients in senior living, education, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She guides the execution of the company's short and long-term strategic initiatives while providing leadership and guidance to everyone on the Cardinal team. She aims to create a strategy that everyone on our team can get behind to ensure that we are executing well on the projects that we have committed to.
August 4, 2022 is Waterloo Rotary Club Night at the Waterloo Bucks! There are only 5 tickets left as of 9am 7/22, so reach out to Mark Durbahn to reserve yours! If you have already requested tickets, Mark and other Rotarians will have them at the front gate at Riverfront Stadium - they'll be easy to spot in their Rotary shirts!
Past #Rotary District Governor Magnus Elfwendahl celebrates peace studies 
Some months ago, I participated in the celebration of 50 years of Peace and Conflict research at Uppsala University in Sweden. During the anniversary symposium some prominent international scholars reflected on big societal challenges and the future of peace and conflict research. Experienced practitioners shared their thoughts on how peace and conflict research can contribute to policy and practical peace work. The keynote speaker, Jamie LeSueur, head of Emergency Operations of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), was a Rotary Peace Fellow during 2013-2015 when training for future peace work at Uppsala University.
Rotary Peace Fellow alum Jamie LeSueur on assignment in South Sudan. Photo by Corrie Butler IFRC
In 2020, LeSueur received the university´s prestigious Alumnus of the Year award. Today Jamie is working as a specialist in humanitarian relief and management in disaster and conflict situations, based in Turkey. He is also an excellent ambassador for Rotary´s work to increase the professional capacity in peace work. Jamie acknowledges the importance of his academic research training. This training skill is now helping him during assignments.
For Jamie, the Rotary Peace Fellowship opened a window to a better understanding of the world. He is now a resolute peacemaker and experienced professional doing good in the world – just like numerous other Rotary members. He is an excellent example of why we should keep supporting the Rotary Peace Centers program.
Everyone's reason for "Why Rotary?" is unique. That's why we strive to provide mentorship and community-building activities that tap into existing skills and build new ones. #PeopleOfAction
We know that people engage with Rotary to make connections, find opportunities for personal growth, and develop leadership skills, all while making a difference in the world.
A 2020 survey reconfirmed that our members, more specifically, value community service, friendship, and professional development. Knowing this helps us meet their needs and give them reasons to stay involved.
Our focus, then, should be offering more of these meaningful experiences. How do we do this? Two main ways are by fostering mentoring relationships and by supporting activities that let people use their skills in new ways or build new skills through membership and service.
Dr. Jared Smith - new Superintendent of Waterloo Community School District - is speaking to us on Monday!
Jared holds a BA in Elementary and Middle Level Education from the University of Northern Iowa, an MS in Educational Leadership from National Louis University, and a PhD in Educational Leadership from Iowa State University.
Jared has taught and coached at both the middle school and high school levels. Prior to superintendency, Jared worked as an assistant principal and principal for ten years. Jared is an award-winning blogger, the host of The Group Project Podcast, and the author of Learning Curve: Lessons Learned on Leadership, Education, and Personal Growth.
Squeezing a teddy bear is comforting, no matter your age 
With the help of sponsors, members of the Rotary Club of Estoi Palace International launched Happy Bears, a project to crochet and distribute teddy bears to a children's home and center for disabilities. pic.twitter.com/j5ElgZxVYT
— Rotary International (@Rotary) July 15, 2022
Kelly Sullivan and Agness Kress will be speaking on 2022 Irish Fest!
Agness Kress is a Digital Media Production Assistant at the City of Waterloo and has been involved with Irish Fest since the beginning. She is in charge of Merchandising/Web site and Ticketing.
Kelly Sullivan is a third-grade teacher and granddaughter of Albert, one of the five Sullivan brothers killed in World War II. She co-chairs the Heroes area of Irish Fest.
No Family Picnic this year...join us for Waterloo Bucks family activity night!
Waterloo Rotary Club Officers 2022-2023
President...Annie Vander Werff
Past President...E.J. Gallagher
President-Elect...Jaclyne Heller
Co-Treasurer...Joan Rice
Foundation Chair...Deb Pullin-Van Auken
Youth Exchange...Luke Jensen
Member Grants Chair...Mark Durbahn
Board of Directors
Vicki Mueller
Dave Lee
Cathy Nicholas
Amy Rousselow
Bryan Burton
Larry Steffens
These lucky Rotarians celebrate with FIREWORKS! Join us July 11th to honor this distinguished group of summer babies.
| Rick Morris | Jul 02 |
| James Madison | Jul 10 |
| Allison Beach | Jul 11 |
| Lauren Finke | Jul 17 |
| David Holm | Jul 23 |
| Mike Broshar | Jul 26 |
| Bob Manning | Jul 30 |
The logo for the 2022-23 Rotary presidential theme "Imagine Rotary" was designed by Riki Salam, an Australian aboriginal artist. He also created the logo for the 2023 Rotary International Convention which will be held in Melbourne.
Meaning of the design elements
There is, of course, a deeper meaning behind each element of the design. The circle in aboriginal culture for instance, signifies our connections to one another. The dots around it represent people and there are seven because of Rotary´s areas of focus.
The circle and the dots together become a navigation star – our guiding light. The solid line underneath is what is referred to as a digging stick and it is used when doing hard work. And since Rotary members are people of action – it represents a tool for getting things done.
The colors
The colors green, purple, and white are not necessarily connected to aboriginal culture. President-elect Jennifer Jones asked the new crew of Governors to use one, two, or all three when dressing for official events instead of using a theme jacket. “As we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, I wanted all of us to be able to express ourselves differently in what we wear, but still have connection,” she explained.
A reminder NO meeting on Monday, July 4. Our first meeting of the new Rotary calendar year will be July 11th as EJ passes the gavel to Annie for her second stint as our club president.
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...
We're dedicated to doing good, together. When you give to The Rotary Foundation, we're able to fund projects that:
- Help refugees
- Provide clean water
- Grow local economies
- Prevent and treat disease
Let's continue doing good together:
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.
Carol Rosenstein was watching her husband, Irwin, slip away inch by inch.
At one time he had been a brilliant lawyer, a lover of Broadway musicals, a world traveler. But after his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in 2006, he developed dementia, and slowly everything changed. His gait flattened to a shuffle. The sparkle in his eyes turned into a blank stare. His mood soured. Worsening matters, the medications he took caused hallucinations and extreme agitation. As communication grew more challenging, Carol felt the distance between them growing.
Then, in 2014, something happened. Irwin, who had been a gifted pianist since childhood, sat down at the piano and began to play. As his fingers floated through American classics like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “What a Wonderful World,” and “Try to Remember,” Carol saw his posture straighten. The sparkle returned to his eyes. The husband she once knew came back, bit by bit, if only briefly. “I could see this human being resurrect and start to reconnect with his environment,” she says, “just like I had given him a dose of medication.”
Mystified, she called his neurologist and asked what was happening. “He said, ‘Carol, you are watching the power of music, changing brain chemistry.’”
That statement would go on to change not only their lives but the lives of countless others.
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.
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.
Peace Through Service
Service Above Self
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Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
4th & Commercial
Waterloo, IA 50701
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