Waterloo Rotary Reporter (Mar 14, 2022)

Junior Achievement Presenting Monday

Our own Katelyn Tungland - Regional Director of Development for Junior Achievement will be presenting Monday!

Here's a little bit about our speaker...

Hi! My name is Katelyn Tungland, but a lot of people call me KT! I was raised in Hudson, Iowa and currently reside in Cedar Falls with my husband, Alex, our daughter Joslynn and our Australian Shepard, Chex! I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. Prior to working for Junior Achievement I was a JA volunteer and quickly fell in love with the program and wanted to get more involved in the community. JA has blessed me with a career that allows me to find a healthy balance between work and life! I love how JA focuses on youth education and entrepreneurship!

My favorite…

Part of My Job: Working in the community! I love connecting with business people, networking and participating in other service organizations and clubs. I love spreading the mission of JA with some of the best community leaders and colleagues in Eastern Iowa!

Spot in Eastern Iowa: The trails! I love to run. The Cedar Valley has some of the best paved and dirt trails. I have ran 2 full marathons, 19 half marathons and countless 10k’s and 5k’s.

Quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy” – Teddy Roosevelt. I love this quote because it is a daily reminder that everyone is unique and has their own story. It is not fair to compare.

Things to do after 5 PM: Spending time outside with the family! And eating dinner…. Because I love to cook and to eat!

Foodbank Annual Fundraiser March 25

The annual NEIFB Empty Bowls event will be held on Friday, March 25th 2022 from 6-9pm at the Hilton Garden Inn. We are excited to welcome back all our attendees and supporters to the in person event. Throughout the event attendees will join us in learning about the Food Bank, while also raising awareness and educating the community on the issue of hunger. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and bid on both silent and live auction items. Auction items include electronics, artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia, experiences and several gift certificates much of which is from the local cedar valley business.

Empty Bowls – Northeast Iowa Food Bank

Rotary International Update

Club Olsztyn (Poland) is collecting donations of essential items for refugees, primarily unaccompanied children, staying at Ostróda Camp. Donate to our designated fund to support victims of the Ukraine crisis here...

Contributions to this featured cause is eligible for Paul Harris Fellow recognition.

Annual Duck Pluck

To purchase a duck online, click here. A printable form to send checks for ducks is available here.

Upcoming Programs

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?

March 21...US House Representative Ashley Hinson

March 28....Lost Island Amusement Park, Matt Nieman

April 4........Dementia Friendly Iowa

April 11.......Academic Honors

April 18.......Hawkeye Community College, Dr. Todd Holcomb