Waterloo Rotary Reporter (Mar 15, 2019)

March 18 Program - Allen College / Foundation

Jared Seliger, President of Allen College and fellow Rotarian Mike Lind, Executive Director Allen Foundation.

Rotarian of the Week - Steve Schmitt

Years in Rotary 27, I believe

Hometown Oelwein

College Ellsworth JC, Drake and finally UNI

Job Vice-President of Telecommunications at Advanced Systems, Inc.

Fave Food Spaghetti and Meatballs

Fave Movie It’s a Wonderful Life

Fave quote The Charles Swindoll quote about “Attitude”

Fave thing about Rotary The fellowship and relationships

Something unique about you Father of six, including 27 year-old Triplets, one of which is a Nun

President's Family Gathered Monday

For the last three years, President Katelyn has been proud to bring her family of farmers to the Rural Urban Day Luncheon. Her Grandparents, Jim & Lovelle Pedersen, Uncle Jeff Pedersen and Dad, John Pedersen all work on the family farm south of Hudson in the Eagle Center area. Katelyn has the fondest memories of riding on both green and red tractors and tagging along in the farm truck or four wheeler with her great grandma and grandma to deliver the boys their sack lunches while spending hours in the fields during harvest time. Katelyn recognizes the hard work farmers do and feels blessed to be part of a family who never takes this life for granted.

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Special Election March 19

Tuesday, March 19th there is a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated in February by Jeff Danielson. District 30 covers much of south Cedar Falls, Hudson and a portion of west Waterloo.

There are 3 candidates: Republican Walt Rogers, Democrat Eric Giddens, and Libertarian Fred Perryman. All 3 men reside in Cedar Falls and this March 11 Courier article outlines some of the priorities of each candidate.

Early voting is available at the Black Hawk County Courthouse:

Friday, March 15th until 4:30 pm

Saturday, March 16th 8 am to 4 pm

Monday, March 18th, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Election day voting will occur at regular polling places within the Senate 30 district, and no matter where you cast a ballot, you must provide an approved form of identification.

District Conference Highlights

Conference Highlights

Friday - April 26, 2019

Rotary Showcase - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (music, appetizers, cash bar) Learn everything you always wanted to know about Rotary -

Saturday - April 27, 2019

Rotary International Foundation Trustee Mary Beth Growney
Selene

Inspirational breakout sessions

Motivational speaker and Rotary Ambassador Wooj Byun

Silent Auction - proceeds go toward the Rotary Foundation

Click here to to register!

A block of rooms are available at the Clear Lake Best Western Holiday Lodge under Rotary District 5970. To reserve a room call 641-357-5253.

Don't miss this great opportunity to Be The Inspiration!!!