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Sep 08, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Sep 08, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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The World at 10 MPH -- Book Signing
Sep 08, 2020 5:00 PM
This special Decorah Rotary Club meeting will be hosted at Whalen Cabin, Phelps Park in Decorah from 5 - 7 pm. Selected libations to be provided. DRC member Ward Budweg and his spouse Jacky will join us for a book signing of their recent release "The World at 10 MPH - A Masterful Prenup Leads to a 3-Year 33,523-Mile Bicycle Adventure." --- |
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Luther College Office of Development
Sep 15, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Recently appointed Vice President for Development at Luther College Stephen Sporer will be sharing information about the Development Office and the challenges they are facing during these uncertain times. As Vice President for Development, Stephen serves as the college's chief development officer and provides leadership for the alumni and development office. He provides strategic direction for all aspects of the college's fundraising and external engagement efforts and serves as a key member of the President's cabinet. ----- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Sep 15, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah High School Activities Update
Sep 22, 2020
DRC Sponsor: John Anderson Decorah High School (DHS) Associate Principal and Activities Director Adam Riley will provide our members with a recap of DHS summer activities and an update on the fall activity schedule in the context of the school district's adaptation to COVID-19 mitigation strategies implemented by local schools based on guidance from the County Public Health Department and the State of Iowa. --- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Sep 22, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Stanley Engineered Fastening Operations
Sep 29, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Scott Milburn, Director of Operations for the Stanley Engineered Fastening facility located in Decorah, will be offering an overview of the company, their history, and their important role as a major player in the Decorah business community. Their suite of industry-leading brands, Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optia®, POP®, STANLEY® Assembly Technologies, and Tucker®, represent the world's most diverse portfolio of fastening and assembly products and solutions. For more information on Stanley Engineered Fastening feel free to visit https://www.stanleyengineeredfastening.com. --- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Sep 29, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Operations at DECO Products
Oct 06, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Chris Storlie is the Chief Executive Office of the DECO Products Company in Decorah. He will be offering his unique insights into DECO's business operations including their unique product and customer suites. DECO Products is the largest stand-alone dedicated zinc die caster in North America. They are a full-service zinc die caster offering precision zinc die castings to customers throughout the US and around the world using custom designed hot-chambered die casting machines. They are a family-owned company with strong ties to the Decorah community. For more information visit their website at DECO Products Company
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Oct 06, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Oct 10, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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U.S. - China Relations
Oct 13, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Dr. Andy (John) Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Management and John Deere Faculty Fellow in the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Business School. He is a noted expert in U.S. - China relations and will be providing his views into the current state of those relations. Prior to teaching at UNI, Dr. Anderson taught optimization modeling in the MBA program at Drake University and Operations and Supply Chain Management courses in the undergraduate and MBA programs at China Agricultural University (Beijing). He has presented his research at several national and international conferences and has been nominated for "best paper" awards. He has published articles in The China Quarterly, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Journal of World Business, and International Business Review, among others. Dr. Anderson also actively performs new product and supply chain development consulting projects and founded a non-profit that focuses on strengthening female educational access in Tibetan regions of Qinghai, China. Dr. Anderson received his Ph.D. in Management from University of Durham (UK); his M.Res. in Management Science from the University of Lancaster (UK); preceded by a BS in Supply Chain and Operations Management from UNI. |
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Oct 13, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The 2020 Local Election Process
Oct 20, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow In the run-up to one of the most watched and discussed elections in U.S. history, Winneshiek County Auditor Ben Steines will take time from his hectic election schedule to brief our members on the details of the local election process. In his capacity as Auditor, one of Ben's duties is to serve as the Commissioner of Elections in Winneshiek County and to exercise his responsibility with integrity, transparency, and efficiency. |
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Oct 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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New Luther College Global Health Major
Oct 27, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Scott Carlson, Professor of Biology and Global Health Program Director at Luther College, will discuss the new Global Health Major now being offered as part of the Luther curricula. This new course of study was highlighted by noted epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm on October 15th during his feature presentation at the annual Farwell Distinguished Lecture Series. The growing emphasis on solving global health issues requires an increase in personnel with the necessary educational background and training. The Committee on the U.S. Commitment to Global Health predicted the number of participants in global health work will continue to grow, both in governmental and non-governmental organizations. In recognition of this demand, global health education is expanding beyond the domain of graduate programs in public health and other master's and PhD programs, and is now beginning to enter the undergraduate curriculum. For more information vist the Luther College website: Global Health at Luther College ----- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Oct 27, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Collins Aerospace Decorah
Nov 03, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the world's health and the global economy; as a result, the commercial travel business has dropped tremendously. The reality is that this recovery will take years, not months. What’s the ‘flight plan’ for Collins Aerospace, and how is the Aerospace & Defense giant navigating the pandemic? Haywood Stowe will share insight into the plan, and some of the work being done right here in Decorah. Haywood Stowe is the Site Director for the Collins Aerospace manufacturing site in Decorah, Iowa. He has 23 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, working for both Procter & Gamble and Collins Aerospace. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T and an EMBA from the University of Iowa. --- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Nov 03, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Being Church in Coronatime
Nov 10, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Dr. Seth Robinson serves as Pastor of the Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC). He expresses joy in co-conspiring with communities of faith as together they practice following the risky, life-giving, ever-surprising way of their Christian faith. Doing so in community has proven especially risky, life-giving, and surprising in recent times. Pastor Robinson will join the club for a presentation on UCC's experience of "Being Church in Coronatime” with conversation to follow. ----- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Nov 10, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah & Winneshiek County Mutual Aid Network
Nov 17, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Stephanie Fromm (Winneshiek County Development & Tourism) and Brad Crawford (DecorahNow.com, Northeast Iowa RC&D) will lead a conversation about lessons learned through the lens of the Decorah & Winneshiek County Mutual Aid Network. Through a combination of partnerships, central coordination, and self-serve systems, the mutual aid network grew organically in response to community need, bringing to light many of the ways neighbors are helping neighbors deal with the impacts of the pandemic in and around Winneshiek County. More information is available via their website at Decorah & Winneshiek County Mutual Aid Network ----- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Nov 17, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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New Pastor Challenges in 2020
Nov 24, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz The Rev. Peter R. Kowitz has been pastor of Decorah Lutheran Church since April 1, 2020. He began just as the pandemic was causing churches to close doors and move to online ministry. Half a year later, Decorah Lutheran is perceived to be stronger than ever. Pastor Kowitz will share with you his thoughts on transition, change, conflict, and laughing at yourself along the way. Before entering the ministry, Pastor Kowitz taught music in the public and private schools for over a decade. In 2014 he earned his Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Prior to his call to Decorah Lutheran Church, he served the United Lutheran Church of Proctor in Proctor, MN. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Nov 24, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Zoom... Zoom... How Time Flies When You are Having Fun... in a Global Pandemic!
Dec 01, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom Luther College Associate Director of Alumni Relations Kirk Johnson will offer his insight into how his work has changed this year and how his office has adapted positively to incredible changes amidst a global pandemic. Among his work activities for Luther's Alumni Services is serving as a contributing editor for the LUTHER Alumni Magazine and being responsible for managing Luther's Distinguished Service Awards, the Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Young Alumni Award. He coordinates various other alumni events year round and manages Luther's LinkedIn sites and the alumni website. Kirk graduated from Luther in 1982 and joined the admissions staff in 1984. He has worked in alumni relations since 1990. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Dec 01, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah Community Schools and the Pandemic
Dec 08, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom DRC member and Decorah Community Superintendent of Schools, Mark Lane, will present how Decorah Community School District has navigated the school year in the current COVID-19 pandemic environment. Mark last spoke on this topic in April and much has transpired since then. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Dec 08, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mosaic Update
Dec 15, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Kurt DeVore DRC member and Mosaic Community Relations Officer Sammi Scholtes will update the club on Mosaic and the difference one year has made to the organization. Mosaic was formed July 1, 2003 by the consolidation of two Nebraska-born Lutheran ministries dedicated to the needs of people with disabilities. For more information visit their website at mosaicinfo.org. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Dec 15, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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2020: The year that keeps on giving. A COVID vaccine just for you!
Dec 22, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Kurt DeVore Krista Vanden Brink, RN, BA, Winneshiek County Public Health, will discuss progress and plans associated with the impending receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine in Winneshiek County and the expected challenges facing the county over the coming weeks. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Dec 22, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Learning from the 2020 Presidential Election
Dec 29, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom You have probably heard a lot of noise about America’s 2020 presidential election, from all sides. In this talk, Paul Gardner, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Luther College, will help us get below the noise so we can reflect a bit about what the election of 2020 teaches us about America. Dr. Gardner retired from Luther College in 2018 after 35 years teaching Political Science. Among his favorite courses were seminars on the 2008, 2012, and 2016 American presidential elections. Not quite ready to lay down his chalk, he spent Spring 2020 in Romania as a Fulbright Scholar teaching about the 2020 election. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky, an MA in Political Science from Iowa State University, and a BA in Sociology from St. Ambrose University. His course specialties included global politics, politics and religion, and terrorism and democracy. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Dec 29, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Evolution of the Travel Business
Jan 05, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Ward Budweg Megan Franzen from Sundance Travel will join us to explain the ins and outs of the travel business and how it is likely to evolve in the future. Sundance Travel is a local travel, tour, and cruise agency located at 401 West Water Street in Decorah. They can be reached at (563) 382-9578. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Jan 05, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Carlson Park Development Status and Plans
Jan 12, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Ward Budweg The Director of the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department (DPR) Andy Nimrod, along with DPR Board Member Brian Fuhrmann, will be on hand to discuss the development plans and status of Carlson Park, the most recent addition to the Decorah Park System. Andy and Brian will also itemize DPR's winter recreation opportunities available to the community. The 110 acres of wooded property supporting Carlson Park was gifted to the Decorah Park System by the families of Rick and David Carlson. Public access to the park is located adjacent to St. Benedict Cemetery on Pleasant Avenue heading south towards the Fish Hatchery. Several multi-use and cross-country ski trails are already established and in use. The designated Outer Loop Trail is nearly two miles in length. DPR is constantly working to improve all of the parks comprising the Decorah Park System. Visit parks.decorahia.org for more information. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Jan 12, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Northeast Iowa Community College - President's Update
Jan 19, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan DRC member and Northeast Iowa Community College President Dr. Liang Chee Wee will provide our club with an update on the programs associated with the college, as well as insight into his future personal plans. Dr. Wee has served as NICC President since 2012 and prior as the Calmar Campus Provost starting in 2007. Before his arrival at NICC, he worked at Luther College for 15 years, first teaching in the Department of Economics and Business, then serving as Chair of the department. In 2001, he accepted the position of Associate Dean for Advising and Special Programs and Registrar. Dr. Wee holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in management information systems, a Master's of business administration, and a Ph.D. in business administration, all from the University of Arizona, Tucson. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Jan 19, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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An Update from the Lumber Industry
Jan 26, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Ward Budweg Eli Swift, General Manager of Spahn & Rose Lumber in Decorah, will provide our members with the latest, up-to-date information on lumber prices and ordering lead times. He will also address the ramifications of the new building code inspector for Decorah. Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. was organized in 1904 as a retail lumber company with the goal of providing knowledgeable staff, excellent service and superior-quality products to Midwest contractors and builders. Today, the company has 24 retail lumber and building-material stores in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, along with a lumber-distribution facility in Independence, Iowa. See https://www.spahnandrose.com for more details. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Jan 26, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jan 29, 2021 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Reset Business Conference – Life Changing Strategies
Feb 02, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Brittany Todd, owner and photographer at Photography by Brittany on West Water Street in Decorah, will discuss her motivations and actions associated with the Reset Business Conference sponsored by Winneshiek County Development and Tourism. She plans to share an overview of the life changing strategies offered at the conference. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Feb 02, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Abraham Lincoln, My Hero
Feb 09, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Decorah native and local wealth management advisor Harlan Satrom is a history buff when the subject is our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. He plans to share some of his infectious enthusiasm with our members. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Feb 09, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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New Director of the Decorah Chamber of Commerce
Feb 16, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Maureen Duncklee Our members will be introduced to the new Executive Director of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC), Jessica Rilling. Formerly serving as Executive Director for Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development of Amana, Jessica assumed her new position on December 9th and replaced Kristina Wiltgen, who had served the DACC for 17 years. Jessica has extensive experience in creative placemaking, economic development, business support, and grant writing. The DACC mission is to be the trusted resource in the local business community for advocacy, collaboration, and education. The organization currently serves 350 area businesses. To learn more visit www.decorahareachamber.com. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Feb 16, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Luther College Economic Impact on Decorah
Feb 23, 2021
DCR Sponsor: John Moeller Steve Holland, Professor of Economics at Luther College, will summarize recent research examining the economic impact Luther College has on the city of Decorah. Dr. Holland has been a professor in the Economics, Accounting, and Management Department since 2005, focusing on the topics of microeconomics, environmental economics, and public policy. Dr. Holland holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota, as well as a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center. He received his B.A. in Economics and English at St. Olaf College. --- Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. There will be no face-to-face meeting. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting. |
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Feb 23, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Polashek's Locker Service: The Family Business
Mar 02, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Adam Polashek will be discussing his family business, Polashek's Locker Service. His presentation will be done via Zoom in order to support a virtual tour of the facility. Polashek's Locker Service, Inc. was founded in 1983 by Paul and Judy Polashek. They celebrated 35 years in the meat business in 2018 and continue to offer award winning meats and customer service. They offer custom beef, pork and venison processing and have a full case of fresh and frozen meat, homemade products, cheese, and deli products. They also supply meats to local area grocery stores. In 2013 their business was featured on the Travel Channel program Bizarre Foods, hosted by Andrew Zimmern. In this particular episode, the crew observed the production and participated in the sampling of jaternice, pickled pork hocks, pickled beef tripe, and head cheese. Learn more about the company by visiting their website: Polashek's Locker Service --- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Mar 02, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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