President Liz introduced Salina McCarty talking Houses into Homes. At this time House into Homes have 4 part time employees and 1 full time employee. They collect Beds, sofas, lamps, tables, cookware, dishes and silverware. Funds collected from donation will buy mattresses. Houses into Homes began in 2017 and is located 401 16th Ave. Coralville. They will pick or you can deliver items. Salina said there are 350 school children that are homeless. It has been quoted by many receivers a house being turned into a home, that "They enjoyed being able to sit in a chair, drink coffee and look out the window. The value is being able to give a person comfortable place to live. Today they serve 800 households and 2500 individuals. Houses into Homes is always looking for volunteers to pick, drop off items, clean, repair and refurbish furniture
The mission is to help people feel the comfort of a home, with unconditional regard.
President Liz called the meeting to order at 7:10 am. Kate Malkusak will be in a study abroad Internship in Santiago. Chile from July 24 to November 6. She was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student in 2018-19 to Spain, Rotex and now member of The University of Iowa Rotaract. Through ICARP, The Rotary Club of Iowa City will be a sponsor for $416.67.
Liz handed out District Governor Citations to Greg Probst and Phil Peterson. The other certificates for many other members were distributed at District Conference.
Meeting Adjourned 8:0am.