January 20th - Fly Waterloo
 
Dave Beaty will join us to discuss efforts to increase air service options at the Waterloo Regional Airport. Click here to read a recent Courier article.
 
David specializes in Senior Estate and Financial Planning with Heartland Financial Services in Waterloo.
 
 
 
Rotarian of the Week - David Lee
 
Years in Rotary - 28
Hometown - Spring Valley, Minnesota 
College - University of Northern Iowa
Occupation – Business Owner (Construction)
Fave Food - Pizza (with anything except olives)
Fave movie - The Majestic (with Jim Carrey)
Random fact about yourself - I have lived in approximately 100 places)
Favorite quote - Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go - T.S. Eliot
 
 
Rotary establishes peace center
Inaugural 2021 class will focus on shaping peace and development in Africa
 
 
KAMPALA, Uganda (9 January 2020) — From human rights violations to the impacts of climate change, Rotary and Makerere University are offering a postgraduate certificate program to peace and development leaders who are from or who have worked in Africa to address the underlying challenges to peace in the region.

The year-long program in Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Development will emphasize issues and solutions that are of particular relevance throughout the African continent and beyond. Hands-on experience will complement coursework that addresses topics including human rights, governance, and the role of the media in conflict. Other studies will focus on refugees and migration, as well as resource and identity-based conflicts.

 
 
How you can help Australia

We have all seen the disastrous fires that have erupted, taking lives as well as destroying hundreds of homes and properties across Australia.

Rotary is once again taking the lead and looking to provide support for families in need. To this end several Rotary Districts and Clubs have established projects which are ready and able to accept donations from you. All of those projects can apply for funds from this appeal.

Please donate to:

Rotary National Bushfires Appeal
 
 

Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd. (RAWCS) was formed to enable Australian Rotarians, Rotary Districts and Rotary Clubs to assist disadvantaged communities and individuals through humanitarian aid projects.

RAWCS has a financial infrastructure system that facilitates fundraising for projects that deliver humanitarian aid and charitable support in Australia and overseas. Projects are registered through Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund (RAOAF), Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RABS) incorporating Rotary Australia Compassionate Grants (RACG), Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF), Donations in Kind (DIK) and Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM).

IT’S ROTARY RUSH TIME!
District 5970 “Rotary Rush” is on again!  For the months of February and March 2020, the District is offering a significant incentive to all Rotarians who give to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. 
 
A generous Rotarian Donor has offered their points as an incentive to help Rotarians easily reach their first or multiple Paul Harris Fellow level.  The Donor is offering a 1 for 1 points to dollars match if a Rotarian contributes a minimum of $100 cash toward their first or next Paul Harris Fellow level.  For example, you may have accumulated $500 in contributions to The Rotary Foundation.  Then, if you add $250 in cash in February or March, our Donor will match 250 points to your giving account which allows you to receive your first or multiple PHF award.  The match is up to a maximum of 500 points.
 
 
 
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Upcoming Programs
One reason we have amazing programs and speakers is to entice more community leaders to be a part of our club. Invite someone to have lunch and learn about one of these upcoming topics!
 
January 27 - Bob Manning - New Construction Housing in the Cedar Valley
February 3 - Birthday Celebration
February 10 - Shannon with Iowa Cannabis
February 17 - Rob Pruitt with Cedar Valley Arboretum
February 24 - Dr. Todd Holcomb - President Hawkeye Community College
 
Rotarian of the Week - Marty Stoakes
 
Years in Rotary - 17 Years
Hometown - Waterloo
College - UNI
Occupation – Real estate broker at Martin Realtors
Fave Food - Steak, medium-rare with sauteed mushrooms
Fave movie - Last Holiday
Random fact about yourself - I am an avid racquetball player.
Favorite quote - "By believing in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired." Franz Kafka
 
 
January 13th - Student Debt
 
Steven McCullough with the Iowa Student Loan Program to discuss how we can help our students reduce/repay debt. Steven joined Iowa Student Loan in 1989 as the director of fiscal operations, and he became chief executive officer in 1993. In his current role, McCullough is responsible for carrying out strategic plans and policies as established by the board of directors. He became a certified public accountant in 1986 and holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Iowa. Steve helped create the Corporation's responsible borrowing tools which help families plan for their higher education, figure out how to pay for it, and learn how to create good outcomes.
Rotarian of the Week - Holly Johnson
 
Years in Rotary - 6
Hometown - Posen, MI (now live in Tripoli, IA)
College - Lake Superior State University (BS), Central Michigan University(MSA), Iowa State University (current student)
Occupation – Executive Director Institutional Advancement, Hawkeye Community College
Fave Food - Sushi
Fave movie - Mary Poppins
Random fact about yourself - I grew up in the most Polish community in the U.S. (by percentage)
Favorite quote - "Anything worth doing, is worth doing right." Hunter S. Thompson
 
 
January Birthdays
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
We'll celebrate these first-birthdays-of-the-year at our January 6th meeting:
 
Kevin McCrindle Jan 6 
Todd HolcombJan 7 
Niki LitzelJan 7 
Bonnie Smith-DavisJan 17 
Henry EdsillJan 21 
 
 
 
Christmas Luncheon
 
We had our Annual Holiday Luncheon December 16th - and you can click here to see photos.
  • We collected donations for the Salvation Army.  
  • Enjoyed music from the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra string quartet.  They previewed their upcoming New Year’s Eve concert Melodies ‘Til Midnight which will be at the Gallagher Bluedorn.
  •  This was the last Rotary meeting of 2019.  Our next meeting will be January 6th, 2020.
 
 
December 9th Program - Youth Art Team
 
Have you ever wondered why there is a peacock painted on the side of that building off of Hwy 218 near the Sportsplex? Our guest speaker, Heidi Fuchtman is the designer behind that artistic work. The founder of The Youth Art Team, Heidi and her team developed an actual grassroots team of artists who have grown together since 2010. The mission is to encourage youth to develop their creative potential, empowering both personal and social change through art. http://youthartteam.com/team/
 
 
 
December 2 Program
 
We received a District Foundation Grant for the work on the Rotary Shelter at George Wyth State Park.  Don Meyer presented a check to our club for $3,656 and we’ll match that for our project which will begin this spring.  A committee has been formed and we’re looking for additional volunteers.  If interested please contact Mark Durbahn at Mark.Durbahn@aecom.com. 
 
December Birthdays
It's the first meeting of the month, so we'll honor these Rotarians with birthdays in December.  The Rotary Birthday Machine will also be available for someone to check out for two weeks and check their Radon levels. 
 
Steve Volz - Dec 01
 
Frank Seng - Dec 02
Jim Schaefer - Dec 06
Steve Thorpe - Dec 06
Jacob Wittmayer - Dec 12
Randy Johnson - Dec 19
November 18th Program - Football MVP

2019 Glen "Doc" Miller Most Valuable Football Player

Ray Seidel, Columbus High School

 
Waterloo Rotarian Wade Itzen presents 2019 MVP Ray Seidel


This regulation-size gold football, mounted on a base, is a travelling trophy given each year by the Downtown Waterloo Rotary to the outstanding player in football in the Waterloo Schools. It is given in memory of an outstanding Rotarian, Glen "Doc" Miller, a great athlete and president of the Waterloo Rotary Club in 1954. "Doc" was captain of the University of Iowa football team in 1923, and a player on the great Iowa teams of 1921-22 which beat Yale.

Click here to see photos from the 2019 ceremony

 
 
2019 Volleyball MVP - Avery Kroll, West High
Since 1936 the Waterloo Rotary Club has enjoyed the honor each year to celebrate outstanding performance by high school athletes in the city of Waterloo and surrounding areas. Area volleyball coaches choose their MVP's and then by ballot of all the coaches award the trophy for overall Most Valuable volleyball player. The winner is entitled to display the trophy at her school for the next twelve months.

2019 Waterloo Rotary MVP Avery Kroll, West High School

Avery is presented the travelling trophy by Barb Prather and Jaclyne Heller

Click here to see photos from the 2019 ceremony

Ramada Hotel News
 
News came recently of the completed sale of the downtown Ramada hotel to South Dakota-based Mekenda LLC. All the Ramada employees lost their jobs when the sale was completed and the building will close for business and undergo major renovations for the next 9 months. Our regular meeting venue in the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center will remain open and functioning during the hotel renovation, and the convention center staff are still employed.  Click here to read a recent Courier article about the hotel project.
 
 
 
Jump Start Your Rotary Giving!
Have you considered giving to YOUR Rotary Foundation on an on-going basis to support not only Rotarians’ international activities but also those at our district and local level?
Or, maybe you have been giving regularly when you pay your quarterly dues?  Would you like to help make our Treasurer’s duties a little lighter by automating those payments via your credit card directly through Rotary?
Well, we want to give you some incentives to accomplish all of that!
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November 4th Program
 
Our own Deb Pullin-Van Auken will share a behind the scenes look at what's happening with the Rotary Foundation both at a local and national level. As a paying member of an International Organization, it is great to know what your dues are going to support! 
 
 
 
November Birthdays
 
Come celebrate your fellow Rotarians born in November at Monday's meeting!
 
Hovey BromNov 05 
Jay CrispNov 06 
David AllbaughNov 08 
Luke JensenNov 08 
Shannon ThiesNov 15 
Donna MillerNov 12 
Tavis HallNov 16 
 
 
 
First in the World Rotary Club for Veterans
The Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans, formed in October, aims to have veterans helping veterans. 
 
Eldon Tessman congratulated Army veteran Brittany Ritchie Sievers.
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October 28 Program - CF CAPS
 
The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) represents the collaboration of education, business and community, providing students with a unique, immersive experience, resulting in highly skilled, adaptable, global innovators and leaders. Dr. Alba Aguillon, is the Director of the Medical & Health Sciences Division of CAPS. Learn more about CAPS and the variety of strands they offer students in Northeast Iowa. 
 
 
World Polio Day
 
Today, October 24th - World Polio Day, Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners announced that wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. WPV3 is only the third infectious human disease-causing pathogen to be eradicated in history, following smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2. This achievement means that two of the three wild polio strains have now been wiped out, an important marker of progress against the disease.

The announcement comes on the heels of recent news that Nigeria has gone three years without a case of wild poliovirus, which means that the entire African region could be certified wild poliovirus-free in sometime in 2020.

 
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October 21 program - BHC Health
 
Black Hawk County  Health Department Director 
 
Dr. Nafissa Cisse-Egbuonye is the public health director for Black Hawk County Health Department. She earned her doctoral degree in public health education from Texas A& M University and her Master’s in Public health from San Diego State University. Dr. Cisse-Egbuonye has worked with different organizations conducting research, implementing health promotion programs, and advocating for the vulnerable populations. Furthermore, She is person coming from a diverse background and fluent in four major languages. She is accustomed to various cultures, which is necessary when developing public health programs nationally and globally.
 
 
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