Taylor Wertheim, November Program Coordinator introduced District Governor Khanolkar. Alka thanked the club for the opportunity to serve as Governor and give her Governor's address. Alka talked about leadership, public image, The Rotary Foundation, Satellite Clubs, increasing membership and human trafficking.
She expanded on R. I. President Sekhar Meta message To Bring a Guest to Rotary to help increase membership. She talked about all the good that Rotary does Internationally with Global grants and the fight to end Polio in the two countries.
She talked about President Elect Training is virtual in February. The All-Iowa District Conference will be held April 22, and 23 at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville. This is a joint conference with 5970. The first time the districts have held a joint conference was 75 years ago. The International Convention will be June 4-8 in Houston.
President Liz called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Announcements:
Peggy Doerge announced the Polio Fundraiser totals: $2,316 directly from event $1,000 match from Mark R., $2500 sent direct to The Foundation += $5,816 Gates Foundation match, Total raised to end Polio $17,448.
Vernette Knapp said there are three Bike Riders for Polio: Brian Adamac; Elder Iron, Dick Huber: Rider on the Storm, and Jenny Seylar: Oma Rides Again.
Deb Ockenfels said she is still waiting on sizes for shoes.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 am