Pam Ehly, March Program Coordinator introduced Principe of City High, John Bacon. His topic was Renovated City High. John has been the principle at City High for 11 years. He thanked the club and the members for all the work that we do. He talked about the Historical Time from Wednesday March 11, 2020 through this time today. The year brought many challenges. Total lock downs, hybrid, to back to in person learning. He showed the dashboard of the activity and tracking of the virus. The main goal of the year was to keep staff and students safe and well.
Some things that were created was the Friday Show webinar. The purpose of this webinar was to bring positives messages. The Theater Program is work on a play. Robots team and mock trials for teaching law. The orchestra is practicing with social distancing and also on Zoom.
John showed a video of the newly remodeled City High.
President Amy called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Gratitude and Joy was shared by Jenny Seylar. She is grateful for the Rotary Club and all the members. She appreciates Nancy Pacha for all her work with West High interact and Deb Dunkhase for all her hard work with Iowa Most and Open Heartland. She continued to go to the hospital every day during the worst of the virus. She wanted to make a difference in the world. Friendship, laughter, and joy is what makes her world.
Vernette Knapp announced the Bike Ride to End Polio is now through April 10, 2021. Please send your donations to her at 2 Lime Kiln Lane NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. Deb Ockenfels announced there will be a quilt at District conference.
RYLA will be held at Coe College this year. We need Rotarian's to help.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 am.