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May 6 Program - University Ave
 
Michelle Sweeney, Project Manager for the University Avenue project in Waterloo will discuss all of the phases of design and construction on this major project for the City of Waterloo.
 
 
EJ's duck is a WINNER!
 
 
Waterloo Rotarian EJ Gallagher bought a duck with his District Conference registration and it turned out to be a very LUCKY DUCK. He has won 1,000 Paul Harris points for our club. Way to go, EJ!
 
831 Rotarians from 31 clubs in our District purchased a duck for this year’s Duck Race!   The district raised a total of $4,172 for the PolioPlus fund.  The three winning clubs were Waterloo, Garner and Cedar Rapids clubs.   
 
 
May Birthdays
Help us celebrate all the Waterloo Rotarians born in May!
 
  
Marty StoakesMay 3 
Bob BitterMay 5 
Sue ArmbrechtMay 13 
Cyd McHoneMay 19 
Vicki MuellerMay 19 
Troy SmithMay 22 
Beverly Hinders TrostMay 26 
Todd WordelMay 31 
 
 
 
Rotarian of the Week - Beth McCrindle
 
I’ve been an “official” Rotarian for less than ten years but have been active for over forty!
 
Born in East St Louis, Illinois, I grew up south of Chicago in Park Forest. It’s amazing to me that I’ve lived in Waterloo over half my life!
 
My undergrad was at St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. I planned on law school after that but married a lawyer instead. I was close! Ha! My MA is in public speaking from UNI after starting a curriculum endorsement at Loyola of Chicago. I love school!
 
I’m now retired after thirty-five years as a public educator. Teaching was the right fit for me! I enjoyed every day!!
 
I love to cook AND eat AND travel so not surprisingly I have many favorites. Always at THE top, however, is South India’s masala dosa! Not fancy—just delicious!
 
Kevin would say that I’m addicted to the Hallmark Channel which isn’t far from the truth this past winter! Actual movies would be any version of Pride and Prejudice.
 
My favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:6 which encourages us not to worry about anything while turning those cares over through prayer. My favorite quote is the Arabian proverb: “All sunshine maketh the desert.”
 
I like lots about Rotary! Especially having lunch with Kevin once a week! During his busy seasons that’s a blessing!
 
 
Upcoming programs
 
May 13th:  David Deeds from JSA will be discussing the great things that JSA has done with revitalizing downtown Waterloo, the new beer garden and Wiggly Field at Newton’s Park and future projects that they may be planning.
 
May 20th:  Chris Hofeldt with Cedar Valley Hospice will be talking about their 40 years in the Cedar Valley and how they’ve grown through the years.  He will also discuss the services that Cedar Valley Hospice provides the community.
 
May 27th:  No Meeting, Memorial Day
 
June 3rd:  Steve Carignan with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will be presenting the new shows that will be coming in the upcoming season.  This program is always exciting and should highlight the great entertainment available to the Cedar Valley.
 
June 10th:  Jessica Christensen with the Cedar Bend Humane Society will have pets in need of homes as well as discussing the services that the Humane Society provide.
 
June 17th:  Pending
 
June 24th:  Mark Oliver from Bergan KDV will be presenting on the “do’s and don’ts” of cybersecurity.
 
July 1st:  Norman Usery and the Waterloo Community Playhouse Preview of Beauty and the Beast.
 
July 8th:  No Meeting, 4th of July.
 
 
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