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Apr 20, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Northeast Iowa (Sunflower) Child Development and Discovery Center Project
Apr 27, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Stephanie Fromm, Executive Director of Winneshiek County Development and Tourism, will be sharing information and insights associated with the official, mid-April launch of the Northeast Iowa Child Development and Discovery Center Project. For more information please see the promotional website at https://www.decorahdiscovery.org. --- This will be an in-person meeting at the VFW supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah Community Food Pantry
May 04, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Steven Zittergruen will share information about the Decorah Community Food Pantry’s work and future plans. He will focus on the Decorah Community Food Pantry’s response to the unique difficulties presented by COVID-19 and detail how the Pantry, with strong support from the community excelled at meeting those challenges. He serves as the Vice President of the Decorah Community Food Pantry and was very involved in leading the pantry’s response to COVID-19. When not volunteering at the pantry, Steven stays busy as a stay-at-home dad, and serves on the Decorah City Council. Learn more about the Pantry here: Decorah Community Food Pantry --- This will be an in-person meeting at the VFW supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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May 04, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Operation Pollination: A Rotary Initiative
May 11, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Do you like to Eat? If you do, please join us for DRC member Tina Hall speak about Operation Pollination: A Rotary Initiative. While pollinators are responsible for the success of 85% of the world's plants (including our food) they have sadly declined by more than 40% in just the last 50 years. In just three easy steps, learn how our own District 5970 and all of the district's clubs including Decorah can engage in an impactful and meaningful project aligning with Rotary International's 7th focus area (i.e., support of the environment). Hear about amazing partner interest and lots of possibilities! For more about this initiative please visit the website at Operation Pollination.
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May 11, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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May 15, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Decorah Rotary Club and Guttenberg Rotary Club are pairing up to assist with a Butterfly Garden Project in Monona. Jim Langhus has spearheaded the event and will begin with a brief history of the 20 yr old garden. Rotarians will then work in the garden - mulching, hoeing, weeding, separating plants, etc. The project will be 1-2 hours in duration. Remaining plants will be brought back to Decorah to be planted by the Decorah sign at the intersection of Montgomery and Hwy 9. Transportation options: 1. Meet at John Cline parking lot at 9:30 AM to carpool with other Rotarians 2. Meet the group in Monona at 10 AM - 600 W. Davis Street. |
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Iowa Farm Bureau
May 18, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Speaker details TBA. --- This will be an in-person meeting at the VFW supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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May 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Dairy Education Project
May 25, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Leslie Sivesind serves our community as an agribusiness banker for Decorah Bank & Trust. She grew up on her family’s Century Farm, located between Decorah and Waukon and graduated with a degree in business from the University of Northern Iowa. Her family has been active in the Guernsey dairy industry for many years. The Dairy Education Project has involved the following of one of their spring calves and broadcasting to hundreds of classrooms around the country...thousands of elementary school children, who have been introduced to their calf “Buttercup” and are learning about the dairy industry. --- This will be an in-person meeting at the VFW supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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May 25, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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May 25, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah Rotary: A Two-Year Recap
Jun 01, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Samantha Scholtes Outgoing DRC President Kurt DeVore reflects on his two years at the helm and the evolution of the club over that period. In addition to his current, multi-faceted roles in the Decorah Community School District, most notably as Director of Information, Systems, and Instructional Technology, Kurt serves the local community as Chair of the Winneshiek County Board of Health, a member of the board for the Northeast Iowa Community College, and the local preschool board, in addition to his leadership role in Rotary. Kurt has been selected as Superintendent of Schools for the Lone Tree, IA School District and will assume those duties on July 1st. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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Jun 01, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Forgiveness, Peace, and Justice in the United States
Jun 08, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom This presentation will focus on the intertwined nature of forgiveness, peace, and justice in the present-day United States, where so much of our time and energy has been devoted to deeply-seated divisions between political parties, race, and gender. The notion of community forgiveness will be presented as one option for finding Dr. Loren Toussaint is a Professor of Psychology at Luther College. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and Social Work (summa cum laude, 1993) from Southwest Minnesota State University, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (1996, 1998) in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. Toussaint's research on the effects of forgiveness on physical and mental health has been published in a number of academic journals and is featured in several major media outlets. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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Jun 08, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jun 15, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Communicating Support
Jun 22, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom Communicating and receiving support has implications for physical, emotional, and relational health. The importance of this has become increasingly salient as people have navigated the global pandemic. This presentation by Sara E. Wilder, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Luther College, will explore what makes communicating support more or less effective and why that matters to us as individuals and in our relationships. Dr. Wilder's credentials include a Ph.D. in Communication Studies (2012) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; an M.S. in Communication (2008) from Illinois State University, and a B.A. in Communication and Performance Studies (2005) from Buena Vista University. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. |
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Jun 22, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Stories and Perspectives from 47 Years in Iowa Broadcasting
Jun 29, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow One of the most recognizable and beloved faces in Iowa, KWWL News Anchor and Reporter Ron Steele will join our club to share his life experiences and perspectives gained over his 47 years in broadcasting. Mr. Steele, born in Washington in southeast Iowa and a graduate of Wapello High School, graduated from the University of Iowa in 1973. He worked for a time at the NBC affiliate station in Davenport before coming to KWWL on April 1, 1974. In 2017 he became the longest serving news anchor at any station in Iowa history. During his tenure as KWWL's sports director, Mr. Steele did play-by-play for NBC Sports and ESPN. He was the original play-by-play voice of the Iowa Television Network, which broadcast University of Iowa basketball games over a statewide network. He has extensive national and international reporting experience including on-site coverage in the Middle East during the Persian Gulf War. One of his most cherished achievements is his "Iowa's Child" broadcasts, working with social service agencies to feature difficult-to-adopt children in search of a good home. As stated by Jim McKernan, former General Manager at KWWL, "Ron is the bedrock of KWWL. His years serving viewers in eastern Iowa have been filled with stories of great triumph, great tragedy, and stories which reflect the times in which we live. Through it all, Ron has maintained unfailing humility in a business where strong egos are well known." --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting using the previous week's agenda information. Due to the notariety of today's speaker, your advance responses will be crucial to a successful event. |
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Jun 29, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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2021 Nordic Fest
Jul 06, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Alyssa Ritter, President of Nordic Fest Board of Directors, and Brian Solberg, Vice President, will be speaking to our group about this year's Fest programming. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Jul 06, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jul 13, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jul 13, 2021 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Food Production Practices as Positive Mitigators of Global Climate Change
Jul 27, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Noted author, storyteller, singer, and raconteur extraordinaire John Dingley will join our club to discuss the ways in which genetic modification and ongoing advances in food production practices can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and help mitigate the impacts of global climate change. He has been called a Renaissance Man due to a variety of notable talents. In addition to his interest in urban agriculture, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and teaching urban youth about efficient use of gardening and agricultural hand tools, Mr. Dingley is an animal scientist. His love of nature has involved him in at least one major, local role for wildlife reintroduction—he serves on the Board of Directors for the Raptor Resource Project. He is also a master glass cutter, engraver, and an accomplished stonemason. Mr. Dingley’s love of theater has led to performances in a variety of roles, both in his native Wales and around the Midwest. He has occasionally been discovered performing his one-man show, “John Dingley and the Biggest Pack of Lies You Ever Heard.” --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Jul 27, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Police Department Team for Everyday Safety
Aug 03, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Our club will be visited by Decorah Chief of Police Dave Smutzler who will discuss ongoing Decorah Police Department activities, programs, and recent accomplishments. Chief Smutzler was appointed to his present position in August 2019, after having served nine years as Assistance Chief of Police. He has over 30 years experience in law enforcement. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Aug 03, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Aug 05, 2021 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Convergence CiderWorks
Aug 10, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Join us on Tuesday to hear from Chris and Natalie Naber on their decision to relocate their family to Decorah from California along with opening a brand new business in town. The Nabers will share the journey that led to their opening of Convergence CiderWorks. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Aug 10, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Aug 12, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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The Return of the Center Stage Series
Aug 17, 2021
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Our featured speaker for this meeting will be Kristen Underwood, Director of Campus Programming at Luther College. She will be highlighting the return of Luther's Center Stage Series, beloved and popular not only on the Luther campus but across the entire Decorah area community. The coronavirus outbreak scuttled concerts last school year, but Luther has announced the availability of tickets now for the scheduled performances, including a school show and an afternoon family concert. The 2021-22 lineup includes performances by the following artists: All Center Stage Series performances are held in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m. The 2021-22 Center Stage Series also includes a school show and a family show: For all shows, the Luther College Ticket Office has built in ticketing flexibility to accommodate public health guidelines and the college’s COVID-19 protection protocols. Tickets and more information about each of the performances can be found at www.tickets.luther.edu. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Aug 17, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Aug 24, 2021 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Aug 26, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Freeport Park Expansion Project
Aug 26, 2021 5:30 PM
Rotary After-Hours Speaker Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Join Decorah Rotary After-Hours in the Impact Coffee Mezzanine at 5:30 pm to hear Maddie Putnam talk about the Freeport Park Expansion Project. As Freeport and the surrounding neighborhoods continue to grow, this park has become a community hub for neighborhoods east of Decorah. The park serves children and families in Freeport, Haugen Hummel, Woodland Acres, Oneota Estates, and the nearby mobile home community. It has been home to numerous events and has been a site for school meal distributions. The park boasts a Little Free Library and is the meeting point for the Biking School Bus through Safe Routes to School. Thanks to the bike Trails From Freeport, the exciting new playground will become a destination location for all families in Decorah to come and enjoy. |
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Decorah Historic Preservation Commission
Aug 31, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Decorah Historic Preservation Commission (DHPC) Chairman and Luther College Professor Emeritus of English Mark Muggli will speak to our members about the mission and function of the DHPC, and will highlight several recent noteworthy historic preservation initiatives within the Decorah community. The DHPC’s primary purpose is to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through the recognition, enhancement and perpetuation of sites and districts of historical and cultural significance. Established in 2007, the Commission is a state-of-Iowa approved Certified Local Government agency. Dr. Muggli retired from Luther College in 2013 after 35 years of service. During that time, he taught English and interdisciplinary courses on a wide range of topics. He has a lifelong interest in architecture and historic preservation, stimulated by restoring a 19th-century Decorah home and by living and teaching abroad. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting.
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Aug 31, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Sep 07, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Inspired by Pentecopterus Decorahensis
Sep 07, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet In the summer of 2015 the fossil of a previously unknown species of sea scorpion that lived 460 million years ago was discovered on the outskirts of Decorah. The creature, Pentecopterus decorahensis, is the oldest known species of eurypterid – a group of aquatic arthropods that are ancestors of modern spiders, lobsters, and ticks. The discovery, published in the journal BMC Evolutionary Biology, was made by paleontologists from Yale University and the University of Iowa and brought considerable attention to the local community. Mark Whelan is an artist, movie connoisseur, and staff member at the Decorah Public Library. He will be speaking to the Club about Decorah's famous, ancient sea scorpion and how it inspired him in his unique creative endeavor during this year's Nordic Fest. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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CureSearch
Sep 09, 2021 5:30 PM
Rotary After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has been a driving force behind childhood cancer research for 30 years. For many of those years, CureSearch (originally known as the National Childhood Cancer Foundation) acted as the fiscal agent for National Cancer Institute grants to members of the Children’s Oncology Group. In 2012, CureSearch became a privately funded organization, no longer constrained -or supported – by a complex and bureaucratic government granting system. We seized this opportunity to examine the field of childhood cancer research and treatment, and to really understand the systemic barriers that keep new and less toxic treatments from reaching children in the clinic. We re-engineered our research portfolio to demand real patient impact from our funding, instead of being satisfied with publishing in academic journals. We now focus on projects with the greatest potential to reach pediatric clinical trials by the end of the three-year award, holding our researchers accountable to rigorous milestones while providing them with scientific and industry expertise to help ensure their research is engineered to advance into the clinic and ultimately, to the kids who are depending on us. With our cutting-edge research strategy and industry-leading resources, CureSearch is leading the field in driving and delivering results so that all children diagnosed with cancer have safe and effective treatment options. |
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Sep 09, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Sep 14, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Albatross
Sep 14, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Nick Harless, owner of the Albatross food truck, will speak to us about his food truck business and the ways in which it differs from a normal brick and mortar restaurant. The present plan is to have the truck in front of the VFW so that members can have a look as they come and go to the noon meeting. For more about the Albatross please visit https://www.albatrossdecorah.com --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Sep 18, 2021
The Loop de Loop 5K, 10K and half-marathon will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021. Friday night registration will take place at City Hall with Saturday morning registration at the Community Prairie prior to the race. The races will begin at 8:00am with staggered start times for each race. 8:00am – half-marathon 8:30am – 10K 8:45am – 5K NEW: The starting line will be located at the Decorah Community Prairie & Butterfly Garden. Parking is available on-street in the west side neighborhood of Decorah. |
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Sep 21, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Iowa Workforce Issues and Solutions
Sep 21, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Dr. Ron Cox is the Director of the Iowa State University's Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), part of the College of Engineering and the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations. CIRAS was created in 1963 to improve the quality of life in Iowa by helping businesses and their communities prosper and grow. Over the past five years, CIRAS and its partners have helped more than 4,100 businesses in every Iowa county, creating an economic impact estimated at more than $3 billion. Dr. Cox will be speaking to us on workforce issues in Iowa based on research he has completed over the past few years. He will present historical issues affecting the Iowa workforce and ideas for solutions. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Citizens' Climate Lobby
Sep 23, 2021 5:30 PM
Rotary After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Leslie Sand of the Northeast Iowa Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will be sharing information about the local CCL chapter and CCL itself, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address climate change. CCL's consistently respectful, nonpartisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad, sustainable foundation for climate action across all geographic regions and political inclinations. By building upon shared values rather than partisan divides, and empowering our supporters to work in keeping with the concerns of their local communities, CCL works toward the adoption of fair, effective, and sustainable climate change solutions. The CCL Northeast Iowa Chapter Facebook Page may be found at https://www.facebook.com/northeastiaccl/. The national CCL website is accessible at https://citizensclimatelobby.org. |
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Sep 23, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Sep 28, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Sep 28, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young adults develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections. The participants build communication and problem-solving skills; discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in their respective school or community; learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors; unlock their potential to turn motivation into action; and have fun and form lasting friendships. Elise Wilson is a rising sophomore at Luther College and a recent participant of RYLA hosted at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. She has been involved with RYLA since 2018 and served as a Team Leader in 2019 and again this year. Elise is a passionate advocate for RYLA and gives a great deal of credit to her local, hometown Rotary Club for sponsoring her particiation. She will be offering us her first-hand account of her life-changing experiences at RYLA and will provide our members with a better understanding of the important role our Club can play in RYLA and in supporting our local youth. --- Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information including Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting. |
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Oct 05, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Oct 05, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Heritage Park at the Vesterheim Museum
Oct 05, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Our club will be meeting at noon in the outdoor amphitheater at the Vesterheim to hear Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson speak about the museum's newly expanded Heritage Park exhibit. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the new area. Lunch will follow the presentation at 12:30 pm and will be offered on the grounds of the museum's outdoor spaces. Vesterheim is the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, with over 33,000 artifacts, 12 historic buildings, and a library and archives. This treasure showcases the most extensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. To learn more please vist their website at https://vesterheim.org. --- **Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting (especially important for this off-site location). The face-to-face meeting will be hosted at Vesterheim's outdoor amphitheater; thus there will be no companion Zoom broadcast. The meeting announcment, agenda, and logistical information will be distributed to all members by email in advance. |
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Oct 09, 2021 8:00 AM
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Oct 09, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for this fun, free open house event for the whole family Saturday, October 9 , 11am-1pm in the parking lot behind City Hall! Come explore your favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, farm equipment, tow trucks, and city maintenance equipment. A free hot dog lunch will be provided by the Decorah Fire Department. No need to register, just show up! This event is co-hosted with the Decorah Fire Department in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week and volunteers are provided by the Decorah Rotary Club.
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Oct 12, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Update on the Northeast Iowa (Sunflower) Child Development and Discovery Center Project
Oct 12, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Mike Huinker John Schroeher, Stephanie Fromm and Laura Friest from Sunflower Child Development Center and Winneshiek County Development will be providing an update on the ongoing Northeast Iowa Child Development and Discovery Center Project campaign. The trio of speakers will provide new information on tthe status of the campaign, grants and building plans, and more about the recent, important donation of land by the Winneshiek County Community Hospital / Mayo Clinic. The proposed new Child Development and Discovery Center in Decorah has been heralded as a model for rural child care facilities across the State of Iowa. The facility was designed with input from local and state experts. In addition to providing daycare for 220 children, the innovative concept stems from a Discovery Center component that will provide revenue to offset costs of facility operations, increase employee pay and benefits and provide much-needed access to active indoor space for youth. --- **Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting, preferably not later than close of business Monday. Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, agenda, and any other logistical information including a Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. |
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City Politics
Oct 14, 2021 5:30 PM
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Oct 14, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL)
Oct 19, 2021 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Phil Iversen Leslie Sand of the Northeast Iowa Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will be sharing information about the local CCL chapter and CCL itself, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address climate change. CCL's consistently respectful, nonpartisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad, sustainable foundation for climate action across all geographic regions and political inclinations. By building upon shared values rather than partisan divides, and empowering our supporters to work in keeping with the concerns of their local communities, CCL works toward the adoption of fair, effective, and sustainable climate change solutions. The CCL Northeast Iowa Chapter Facebook Page may be found at https://www.facebook.com/northeastiaccl/. The national CCL website is accessible at https://citizensclimatelobby.org. --- **Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting, preferably not later than close of business Monday. Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW, supplemented by Zoom broadcast. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, agenda, and any other logistical information including a Zoom meeting link will be distributed to all members by email in advance. |
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Oct 19, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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