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October 14 Program - Verve Kombucha
 
There's a new drink in town. The Cedar Valley is seeing a new business serving the latest trends of kombucha.  Verve Kombucha started as a dream from Sidecar Coffee. Verve partners Alex Hottle and Andy Fuchtman brewed it for their own consumption. Fuchtman approached Hottle to expand the drink into a new business in Waterloo.   Learn more here
 
 
Rotarian of the Week - Nick Rossman
 
Years in Rotary - 1st Year
Hometown - Dubuque, Iowa
College - BA, University of Northern Iowa; MLIS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Occupation – Interim Director, Waterloo Public Library
Fave Food - Probably anything with Pork Belly
Fave movie - Big Lebowski
Random fact about yourself - I have an absurd collection of retro video game systems and games. 
Favorite quote - "Humor is the affectionate communication of insight" Leo Rosten
 
World Polio Day
 
 
The world is THIS close to being polio-free. In October, we recognize World Polio Day and it just so happens to be the birth month of District Governor Michelle Bell. There is nothing she wants more for her birthday than your help with a donation to Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign. Let’s help honor Michelle’s birthday with a special gift.

Click on this link to donate now or send a check made out to The Rotary Foundation with a happy birthday message to: Rotary District 5970, PO Box 445, New Hampton, Iowa 50659.
 
 
One Rotary Summits
 
5970 District will be presenting One Rotary Summits, emphasizing how we as Rotarians and Rotaractors are Connected by Our Rotary Stories.  The summits emphasize the relationship among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service through The Rotary Foundation and is a unique and effective way to help club members understand and become truly engaged in the opportunities offered by Rotary and Rotaract.  

October 17, 2019 - Clear Lake - Best Western Holiday Lodge - 2023 7th Avenue N - Register
October 29, 2019 - Cedar Rapids - Matthew 25 - 2201 3rd Avenue SW - Register
 
Please register as soon as possible...don't miss this awesome training opportunity!
 
Sign in to member access at www.district5970.org to register for a One Rotary Summit near you!  If you have any trouble with the registration process, email Suellen Kolbet at des@district5970.org and she will register you!
 
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!
 
October 21 - Nafissa Cisse-Egbuonye - Black Hawk County  Health Department Director 
 
October 28 - Cedar Falls CAPS Program. 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. 
 
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