Waterloo Rotary Reporter (Jan 17, 2020)

January 20th - Fly Waterloo

Dave Beaty will join us to discuss efforts to increase air service options at the Waterloo Regional Airport. Click here to read a recent Courier article.

David specializes in Senior Estate and Financial Planning with Heartland Financial Services in Waterloo.

Rotarian of the Week - David Lee

Years in Rotary - 28

Hometown - Spring Valley, Minnesota

College - University of Northern Iowa

Occupation – Business Owner (Construction)

Fave Food - Pizza (with anything except olives)

Fave movie - The Majestic (with Jim Carrey)

Random fact about yourself - I have lived in approximately 100 places)

Favorite quote - Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go - T.S. Eliot

Rotary establishes peace center

Inaugural 2021 class will focus on shaping peace and development in Africa

KAMPALA, Uganda (9 January 2020) — From human rights violations to the impacts of climate change, Rotary and Makerere University are offering a postgraduate certificate program to peace and development leaders who are from or who have worked in Africa to address the underlying challenges to peace in the region.

The year-long program in Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Development will emphasize issues and solutions that are of particular relevance throughout the African continent and beyond. Hands-on experience will complement coursework that addresses topics including human rights, governance, and the role of the media in conflict. Other studies will focus on refugees and migration, as well as resource and identity-based conflicts.

https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-establishes-peace-center-makerere-university

How you can help Australia

We have all seen the disastrous fires that have erupted, taking lives as well as destroying hundreds of homes and properties across Australia.

Rotary is once again taking the lead and looking to provide support for families in need. To this end several Rotary Districts and Clubs have established projects which are ready and able to accept donations from you. All of those projects can apply for funds from this appeal.

Please donate to:

Rotary National Bushfires Appeal

https://rawcs.org.au/

Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd. (RAWCS) was formed to enable Australian Rotarians, Rotary Districts and Rotary Clubs to assist disadvantaged communities and individuals through humanitarian aid projects.

RAWCS has a financial infrastructure system that facilitates fundraising for projects that deliver humanitarian aid and charitable support in Australia and overseas. Projects are registered through Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund (RAOAF), Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RABS) incorporating Rotary Australia Compassionate Grants (RACG), Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF), Donations in Kind (DIK) and Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM).

IT’S ROTARY RUSH TIME!

District 5970 “Rotary Rush” is on again! For the months of February and March 2020, the District is offering a significant incentive to all Rotarians who give to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund.

A generous Rotarian Donor has offered their points as an incentive to help Rotarians easily reach their first or multiple Paul Harris Fellow level. The Donor is offering a 1 for 1 points to dollars match if a Rotarian contributes a minimum of $100 cash toward their first or next Paul Harris Fellow level. For example, you may have accumulated $500 in contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Then, if you add $250 in cash in February or March, our Donor will match 250 points to your giving account which allows you to receive your first or multiple PHF award. The match is up to a maximum of 500 points.

If you choose to participate in this challenge, you will need to fill out Form 123-EN which is available at the Foundation tab on the District’s website at www.district5970.org , or click the link below. Please email the completed form to john.wasta@gmail.com or mail the completed form to John Wasta, 221 Kent Ct. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. If you are paying by check, please make it payable to “The Rotary Foundation”, please include the check with the form.

You may also make your gift online at www.rotary.org. If you do, please make a note of the amount of your gift on the form and send the form to John to receive your match. Please do not send credit card information via email.

https://my.rotary.org/en/document/contribution-form-rotary-foundation

Wondering how close you are to your next PHF level? Just email John Wasta or Don Meyer, DRFCC Chair, at foundationchair@district5970.org or call him at 641-251-4655.

This match is only available to limited number of Rotarians that submit their requests.

What are you waiting for? Make a difference today!