President Casey Cook interviewed new member Rebecca Schultz. Rebecca lives in Lisbon, but grew up in Wautoma, Wisconsin, the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World.” She recently left the University of Iowa Foundation to join her husband in their family-owned business in Cedar Rapids repairing stringed instruments.

Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Andrew Adamec, guest of Brian Adamec; Maggie Mowery, Iowa City Noon; Nathan Moeller, guest of Maggie Mowery; Phil Peterson, Cedar Rapids Downtown.

 

Announcements:

  • Toby Hyde announced a Can-Do meeting this Friday, March 7 at 7:30 a.m. at Panera (Sycamore).

·         Brian Ademec announced the seasonal Regina fish fry dinners begin this Friday.

·         Casey Cook asked members to sign up to be the scribe for needed months.

·         Members in the News: Scott Enyart’s picture appeared in an ad by Welt Ambrisco.

·         Myrene Hoover provided a Rotary trivia minute.

·         Visiting Rotarian Gary Pacha honored Club Secretary Elaine Shalla for her generous participation in this year’s MOST trip.

  • Liz Nichols reminded members that we need nominations for host families for the incoming Youth Exchange.
  • Bryan Clemons reported that the Club’s Board proposes to post member photos on the ClubRunner website and possibly also print a directory; members can opt-out.
  • Casey Cook announced that the Salvation Army seeks volunteers to serve evening meals.

 

Program: The planned program failed, so President Casey Cook let the Club in an extended period of Happy Bucks.