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March 12 Program
David Welter recently retired from the Cedar Falls Community School District after serving forty years in education, thirty-seven of which were spent in Cedar Falls. During that time, he taught social studies, has been involved with baseball at the high school, college, and professional levels, while also serving as a Jr. High principal for the past sixteen years. 
Since retiring, Welter continues to scout for the Atlanta Braves, works as an education consultant, farms, and enjoys precious time with his children and granddaughters. Welter has been inducted into the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame as well as being named Iowa’s Middle Level Principal of the Year in 2013. Dave will present on his book “Reflections From the Home Team…Go the Distance”
 
 
 
Welcome Heather Labonte and Joan Rice!!
Please join us in welcoming 2 new Rotarians, Heather Labonte and Joan Rice!
 
Joan Rice (center right with sponsor Kaye Englin)-
Joan is originally from Waterloo and has lived here most of her life.  Joan works for Lincoln Savings Bank in the Trust Department as an Assistant Trust Officer.  Joan graduated from Upper Iowa University, is married with 3 children, 2 of which live in the area still!  When she is not working, Joan enjoys baking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family!
 
Heather Labonte (center left with sponsor Phil Nash)-
Heather is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Iowa 8 1/2 years ago.  Heather currently lives in Waverly with her daughter Autumn who is 9.  Heather is a Branch Manager for Wells Fargo in Waterloo.  When she is not working, Heather enjoys traveling and going to concerts.  She is also training for her 1st marathon!
 
 
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Fundraiser for Martina
 
Today is your last chance to contribute to a fundraiser for our inbound exchange student, Martina, and all money collected will go toward Marti's Rotary Spring Break excursion to Hawaii.
 
Please email Luke Jensen if you'd like to contribute.
 
BUY A DUCK AND CHANGE THE WORLD!
This year's Duck Race will take place June 2 at the District 5970 Conference in Charles City. Here's how it works:
  1. Each club and individuals in that club who purchase ducks will be represented by a single duck in the race.
  2. The first three ducks to cross the finish line will be the winners. Once the three winning clubs have been determined, a computer pick at random will choose one winner of a Paul Harris Fellow designation for each of the three winning clubs.
  3. Each club participating in the race will receive Foundation Paul Harris Fellow points for the full amount of dollars contributed by the club through the purchase of ducks.
Ducks cost $5. They can be purchased online (district5970.org) at $5.42 each, which covers the district's cost for credit card fees. To save the 42 cents, send a check to:
John Wasta
Tallgrass Business Resources
1239 First Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Great Programs For Sharing With Prospective Members
The only way our club can grow and continue serving our community is to bring new people to get hooked on Rotary.  There are some amazing speakers lined up in the coming weeks - make it a goal to call AT LEAST ONE person and invite them to lunch.  Our club provides two complimentary lunches for prospective members - who would say "no" to a free lunch!?!
 
March 19 – Rotarians Engage with American Cancer Society – HPV Vaccinations – Tammy Schoonover
March 26 – Rotary in Action – Steve & Liz Thorpe
 
April 2 – Cedar Valley Trails Partnership – Roger White & Bob Manning
April 9 – Boys & Girls Club – Chuck Rowe & Phil Nash
April 16 – Iowa Auditor of State – Mary Mosiman
April 23 – Student Honors Luncheon
April 30 - Program pending
 
May 7- Pathways – Jackie Preston
May 14 – Program not scheduled yet - do you have a suggestion?  Email Katelyn!
May 21 – Program not scheduled yet - do you have a suggestion?  Email Katelyn!
May 28 – No Meeting – Memorial Day
 
Website Sponsorships Available
Every week, The Reporter arrives in your inbox and is packed with information about our next meeting, photos from past events, and Rotary news from around the world.  The newsletter is just one function that our nearly 10-year-old ClubRunner website provides to our club. We also use ClubRunner to organize member information and send invoices for member dues.  If you would like to sponsor our website with a clickable graphic, email Mason for details!
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