Waterloo Rotary Reporter (Sep 30, 2022)

FIRST Political Forum on Monday

PHOTO: 2016 Iowa House Candidates Forum

All Iowa House and Senate candidates on the Black Hawk County Elections ballot were invited to attend the forum on Monday. Kevin McCrindle will moderate the forum to ensure equal time to each guest. In advance, questions will be submitted from the club.

The following candidates are invited to join us October 3rd:

Iowa House Candidate Derek Wulf, District 76
Iowa House Candidate Kate Wyatt, District 76
Iowa House Rep. Timi Brown-Powers, District 61(Incumbent)
Iowa House Candidate John Bothwell, District 61
Iowa House Rep. Bob Kressig, District 75 (Incumbent)
Iowa House Candidate Jerome Amos,Jr., District 62
Senator Bill Dotzler, District 31 (Incumbent)

See link below for official list of candidates on the ballot in Black Hawk County...

2022_general_election_35322.pdf (iowa.gov)

Programs are Lined up the Rest of the Year

Thank you for our wonderful Programming Committee for lining up programs for the rest of 2022 and the beginning of 2023!

Ashlyn Jungwirth, Amy Rousselow, Rachael Hoffman

Political Program Committee Members

Barb Prather, Steve Schmidt

Ex-Official Programming Committee Members

Annie Vander Werff, Jaclyne Heller

These Rotarians have dedicated several hours behind the scenes to bring a full list of engaging programs and guests to our meetings. Honor their service by inviting guests to an upcoming meeting!

October Birthdays

We are planning a MEGA-BIRTHDAY celebration at our December 5th meeting for all the October, November, and December birthdays. The political and athletic programs over the next several weeks will be front-and-center, but you can check the list below to reach out to these Rotarians ON their birthday!

Rotary Ride/Drive Event for Rotary in India

Rotary International District 3181 organizes an International 2-Wheel/4-Wheel Ride in India - Ride for Rotary, The aim of the event is to promote International fellowship and exchange of Rotary views. The last 6 editions of the event have been an overwhelming success. More than 100 participants from 15 different countries have attended the event and have had wonderful experiences to take back home.

The funds raised through this event go to The Rotary Foundation. We have contributed close to $100,000 to TRF from the last 6 editions.

This year’s event will be held from 13th to 28th January, 2023. The 15 days event will start-off from Mahabalipuram (India) and can either be a motorcycle ride, or a four wheeler drive.

The ride will cover multiple Rotary Districts and many Rotary Clubs. Route map will be - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Madurai - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Madikeri - Mangalore

Below are the Event Highlights:

Motorcycle participants will be provided with a motorcycle, fuel, riding jackets, gloves and knee guards.
Participants are required to carry their own helmets, as it ensures better fit and comfort.
Four wheeler participants will be provided with a Mahindra Scorpio or an equivalent car, along with fuel, on sharing basis.
Stay accommodations will be in 3 Star+ Hotels / Resorts.
Food will be served in clean, sanitized places. The menu will feature a combination of both continental & local delicacies.
The route is well planned and will cover varied landscapes like world famous Beaches, Hill stations, World Heritage Sites, Temples, Churches, Tea Plantations, Reserve Forests, Palaces, etc.
Folk music, dance and other cultural activities will be arranged to showcase Indian culture & heritage during the evening meets.
Various Rotary Clubs & service projects will be involved & showcased to exchange Rotary views & vision.
A Qualified Medical Assistant will be a part of the crew with 24×7 medical assistance available throughout the event.
Experienced Mechanics will be a part of the crew.

Participation Fee:

For Individual: 3000 USD + 18% Tax
For Couple: 5000 USD + 18% Tax
Participation Fee includes:
For Motorcycle: Food, Stay, Riding gears, Motorcycle with fuel
For 4 Wheeler: Food, Stay, Vehicle with fuel

We request you to register for this event and make the event a greater success. Please visit our website: www.rideforrotary.com for more details

Participation Fee:

Regards,

Team Ride for Rotary 7

www.rideforrotary.com