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Rural Urban Day February 26th
We should have about 65 "farmer friends" joining us Monday!  If you signed up to host a guest, please arrive by 11:45 to receive them and get through the buffet line. 
 
Our keynote speaker will be Shane Wulf who works for the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District serving as Miller Creek Water Quality Improvement Project Coordinator. Beginning in January 2014, the Miller Creek WQI Project began focusing on approximately 42,461 acres in Black Hawk and Tama Counties. Shane works with producers and landowners in the Miller Creek Watershed to implement agricultural best management practices. These BMPs are designed to help reach the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals of a 45% reduction in nitrogen and phosphorus loading. Shane grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and received a BS in Geography with a minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

This project has garnered State and National attention.   Former National Secretary Tom Vilsack has visited the project and met with all stakeholders.
 
 
 
Fundraiser for Martina is Sunday
We are putting together a fundraiser and dinner for our inbound exchange student, Martina! All Rotarians and their families, and friends, are invited. Marti will be cooking up authentic Italian cuisine for attendees. The meal is a freewill donation, and all money collected will go toward Marti's Rotary Spring Break excursion to Hawaii.
 
Please email Luke Jensen to RSVP or if you'd like to contribute.
February 19 - Senator Grassley
 
Our club welcomed US Senator Chuck Grassley, as he continued his annual tour across Iowa's 99 counties.  You can watch his comments and questions from our members and guests on our Facebook page.
 
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 2018:
March 5 – Black Hawk County Elections Overview – Karen Showalter
March 12 – “Reflections From the Home Team”  Local Author - Dave Welter
March 19 – Rotarians Engage with American Cancer Society – HPV Vaccinations – Tammy Schoonover
March 26 – Rotary in Action – Steve & Liz Thorpe
 
April 2018:
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 not scheduled yet - do you have a suggestion?  Email Katelyn!
 
 
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