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Shelby Duis Playground Help!

In preparation for the new playground equipment coming next month, Iowa Great Lakes Rotary has scheduled a clean up of Shelby's Playground at Elinor Bedell State Park for this Wednesday afternoon (August 21). There is a lot of raking, weed pulling and general cleanup that needs to be done as the rain has really brought out the weeds this year.

I will be at the park anytime after 2 pm - so feel free to join for 30 minutes or an hour anytime between 2-6 pm.

Iowa Great Lakes Rotarians built this park in 2001 - I am excited that we will be able to enhance it with more great items yet this fall. Please plan to stop out and help on Wednesday, even if for only a short time! Hope to see you there!

Yours in Rotary Service,

Kathy Fahy

One Rotary Summit

The time is drawing near for the 2019-20 One Rotary Summit (ORS). Our Rotary story is connected through membership, public image, and humanitarian service. Every Rotarian has stories to tell, and these stories inspire current members, attract new members, and can increase Rotary Foundation giving.

This year’s ORS them will be "Connected by Our Rotary Stories." Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Learn why storytelling skills are so important in Rotary
Gather ideas to distribute Rotary stories in the community and to current and prospective members
Take home Personal Action Plans and a One Rotary Toolkit to use in their clubs

Below are the One Rotary Summits scheduled in District 5970:

October 8, 2019 - Rockwell City - Community Center - 424 Main Street - Register
October 17, 2019 - Clear Lake - Best Western Holiday Lodge - 2023 7th Avenue N - Register
October 29, 2019 - Cedar Rapids - Matthew 25 - 2201 3rd Avenue SW - Register

The Summits will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include dinner. The cost is $20 and you may send a check to Suellen Kolbet, District Executive Secretary, PO Box 445, New Hampton, IA 50659, or you can pay by credit card when you register, and then the cost is $21.64.

August 21st Noon Meeting

Jeremy Parsons will present on the Clay County Fair at the Aug 21st meeting. Find out more about the fair at claycountyfair.com.

BrewFest Success!

Rotary BrewFest was a huge success on Saturday, August 3rd. We were blessed with a gorgeous day and tasty brews. Thanks to all who helped organize, set-up, tear down and assist with the event!!

August 7th Noon Meeting

The Aug 7th noon meeting will feature a presentation about Nature: A Walking Play that will be performed on the grounds of Iowa Lakeside Lab on August 8, 9, and 11.