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Jun 20, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Traveling with the German Army in World War II
Jun 20, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom Dr. Herbert Riedel, President of Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), will present “Traveling with the German Army during World War II." His father was drafted into the German army in 1940 as a mechanic. Dr. Riedel will present stories and photographs of his father's experiences during that time. Prior to his assuming duties as NICC President, Dr. Riedel previously served at President of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia, Alabama, where he introduced program offerings in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and short-term skills training, as well as an honor's program and the College's first student housing complex. Prior to that, he served as Vice President for Instruction and Student Development for Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Dr. Riedel is internationally educated, having attended six schools on four continents. He earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Pretoria, in Pretoria, South Africa. He is knowledgeable in six languages, being fluent in German and conversational in Spanish. Dr. Riedel and his spouse Lisa have two grown children. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email. |
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Jun 22, 2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Traveling with the German Army in World War II
Jun 22, 2023 5:30 PM
Rotary After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Dr. Herbert Riedel, President of Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), will present “Traveling with the German Army during World War II" for the Rotary After Hours meeting at Pulpit Rock. His father was drafted into the German army in 1940 as a mechanic. Dr. Riedel will present stories and photographs of his father's experiences during that time. Prior to his assuming duties as NICC President, Dr. Riedel previously served at President of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia, Alabama, where he introduced program offerings in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and short-term skills training, as well as an honor's program and the College's first student housing complex. Prior to that, he served as Vice President for Instruction and Student Development for Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Dr. Riedel is internationally educated, having attended six schools on four continents. He earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Pretoria, in Pretoria, South Africa. He is knowledgeable in six languages, being fluent in German and conversational in Spanish. Dr. Riedel and his spouse Lisa have two grown children. ---
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Jun 27, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Iowa Fraud Fighters Presentation
Jun 27, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom Speakers for the June 27th noon meeting will be fellow Rotarian and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer Roger Huinker along with Retired RSVP Director Deana Hageman. The topic will be how to protect your savings from scams and fraud. The presentation by Roger and Deana will be a shortened version of a one-hour seminar entitled "Iowa Fraud Fighters". They will discuss tips on recognizing and reporting fraud and share stories of people who have lost some of their life savings to fraud. Northeast Iowa RSVP and the Iowa Insurance Division presents this program with the assistance of local sponsors. Deana will also touch on other services offered thru Northeast Iowa RSVP and ways to sign up to be an active volunteer. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email. |
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Jul 04, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jul 11, 2023 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 11, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Community Heart & Soul Project
Jul 11, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it. Through surveys, interviews and demographic awareness we seek to hear from all of our population, including those that are frequently lacking a voice or power within a community. Crystal Duffy is the Project Coordinator for the Postville Community Heart & Soul Project and will visit our club to provide additional insights into this initiative. Ms Duffy is a recent transplant from southern California. She was a public school teacher for 15 years and retired at the age of 37. She moved to northeast Iowa after falling in love with the area in 2014 when she attended the Seed Savers Exchange conference and campout. Her goal in retirement was to spend time volunteering for non-profits that were important to her, but somehow she ended up as the library director of Postville Public Library, the Community Developer for the city of Postville and the Project Coordinator for the Postville Community Heart & Soul Project. Through her position at the library she hopes to connect the dots for the city of Postville, make sure new arrivals to town feel welcome and bring financial literacy classes and English as a second language classes to Postville. She also hopes to help the town appeal as a tourist destination to those who value diverse grocery and food items not available in most of northeast Iowa. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email. |
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Jul 12, 2023 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 13, 2023 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 14, 2023 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 15, 2023 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 18, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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All About GrandPad
Jul 25, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan GrandPad helps seniors reconnect with their family, friends, and caregivers. GrandPad was founded by Decorah native Scott Lien due to a need for secure, user-friendly communication for his own family. The company is now nine years old and continues to help thousands of families with its innovative and cutting-edge technology in an easy-to-use phone/tablet. Our speaker Paula Merfeld, a local representative for GrandPad, works directly with individuals and families to find solutions that put the seniors they love back in the center of the family circle. A Dubuque native, Paula moved to Decorah to attend Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar where she graduated Phi Theta Kappa in 2001. The beauty of the Decorah area captured her heart and you will often find her kayaking or fishing with friends along the Upper Iowa River. Passionate about creating and sharing beauty through art, Paula has participated in various art shows for 30 years. In Decorah, Paula served on the Northeast Iowa Studio Art Tour board of directors and participated for many years, creating local art shows to promote fellow artists and keep the local art community alive. Her work with GrandPad is helping hundreds of people combat loneliness and isolation and find renewed joy in their everyday lives and family connections. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email. |
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Jul 25, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jul 27, 2023 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 28, 2023 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 29, 2023 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Aug 01, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission Community Survey
Aug 01, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: John Moeller Our speakers for this day are Rachel Brummel, Environmental Studies professor at Luther College and Cole Barrett, a Luther student. Ms. Brummel has been working with the County Supervisors and the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission to learn more about citizen attitudes regarding various local resources. In the fall of 2022 she led a series of five open community meetings in which participants identified the natural and historic resources they most valued and wanted to protect. This summer the Planning and Zoning Commission asked residents to evaluate their priorities for key resources, including water, farmland, historic sites, natural areas, and air. Our speakers will discuss what they are learning from the meetings and surveys. The members of the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission include Wendy M. Stevens (Chair), John Berlage, D.J. Friest, Mary Hoffman, David Meyer, Melissa O’Rourke, and Donna Rasmussen. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email. |
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Aug 08, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Future of WinnMed
Aug 08, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: John Moeller Decorah Rotarian Steve Slessor, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at WinnMed, will be sharing insights into ongoing planning for growth at our local Decorah hospital. Steve was appointed to the CAO position on June 1, 2021. He previously served as the chief executive officer for Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa, and had been in that role since 2013. Prior to serving there, he held various leadership and administrative roles at UnityPoint Health Allen in Waterloo, Iowa, including Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Vice President of Operations, Senior Director of Strategic Development, and Director of Business Planning and Development. He received his Master of Health Administration from University of Iowa, and his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Northern Iowa. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email. |
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Aug 10, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
As a follow up to our presentations from Community Heart and Soul in Postville, the after hours group has set up a field trip to Postville so we can see first hand the impact that this program is having on the community. Crystal Duffy has worked to set up a walking tour of places she spoke of in her presentations.
Here's a list of some of the businesses we will visit. There is an opportunity to stay for dinner at Jalepenos after the tour if you are able.
- Farmer's Market
- El Pariente Mexican Restaurant for appetizers
- La Canasta Mexican Grocery Store
- Tienda Tonita's Guatemalan Market
- Kosher Market
- Juba Somali Market
- Jalapeños Mexican Restaurant for dinner/drinks
We will meet at the Kosher Market at 102 S Lawler St in Postville at 5:30PM on Thursday, August 10. This will be a walking tour but all the stops are within 3 minutes of each other. This event is open to your family and friends.
Please sign up by noon on Wednesday if you are attending and indicate the number of guests you will be bringing.
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Aug 22, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Rotary Youth Exchange - A Year in Taiwan
Aug 22, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: John Moeller Decorah High School student Nat Roberts, who was one of the Rotary District 5970 Youth Exchange students this past year, will visit our club to discuss the experience of his year spent in high school while in the country of Taiwan. While residing in Taiwan, Nat lived in Taitung city, a small city off the beaten bath near the southern tip of the island, about the size of Des Moines.The decision to go to Taiwan was long thought out. While he believed in Rotary Youth Exchange as the very best opportunity for a deep and varied program for youth seeking a year abroad, he was undecided even after he had been accepted into the program. After a meeting with the District 5970 Chair, he decided to give Taiwan a try. His year in Taiwan was defined by his studies, attending high school, cram school, and even university classes, but was punctuated by many trips around Taiwan, and even a trip with his host family to South Korea! He also spent lots of time in the local Rotary District capital, GaoXiong, and attended additional Rotary activities such as dinners and dance practices. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Aug 24, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Introduction to GrandPad
Aug 24, 2023 5:30 PM
DRC After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan GrandPad helps seniors reconnect with their family, friends, and caregivers. GrandPad was founded by Decorah native Scott Lien due to a need for secure, user-friendly communication for his own family. The company is now nine years old and continues to help thousands of families with its innovative and cutting-edge technology in an easy-to-use phone/tablet. Our speaker Paula Merfeld, a local representative for GrandPad, works directly with individuals and families to find solutions that put the seniors they love back in the center of the family circle. A Dubuque native, Paula moved to Decorah to attend Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar where she graduated Phi Theta Kappa in 2001. The beauty of the Decorah area captured her heart and you will often find her kayaking or fishing with friends along the Upper Iowa River. Passionate about creating and sharing beauty through art, Paula has participated in various art shows for 30 years. In Decorah, Paula served on the Northeast Iowa Studio Art Tour board of directors and participated for many years, creating local art shows to promote fellow artists and keep the local art community alive. Her work with GrandPad is helping hundreds of people combat loneliness and isolation and find renewed joy in their everyday lives and family connections. --- |
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A Year-One Recap from the Decorah Schools Superintendent
Aug 29, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: John Moeller Decorah Community Schools Superintendent and DRC Member Tim Cronin will talk about his first year as superintendent and plans for the upcoming school year. Dr. Cronin has served as the district's superintendent since July 1, 2022. Prior to his local appointment, he served as superintendent of the Central City Community School District since 2013 in a “shared superintendent” arrangement with the nearby Dunkerton district. There, he has gained key experience and skills related to school finance, human resources, and providing professional development opportunities to staff. He developed and supervised a $3.5 million track, transportation, and HVAC construction project, along with a $5 million elementary school addition and a $2 million gym rebuild. In addition to his role as superintendent, Dr. Cronin has served as curriculum director, elementary principal, director of human resources, and director of special education. Dr. Cronin is also an adjunct lecturer at the University of Iowa, where he has worked with the Educational Policy and Leadership Studies and Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency programs to develop and teach graduate-level classes. He has served in leadership roles on committees for the Grant Wood and Central Rivers Area Education Associations, and the Superintendent Leadership Team of the Tri-Rivers Conference. Dr. Cronin holds a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Iowa and took part in graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Luther College. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Aug 29, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Local Ancestry of Decorah Rotarians
Sep 05, 2023
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet DRC member Tim Cronin waxes elequently on historical records and the interesting ancestry of several of our members. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Sep 05, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Reducing Waste in Winneshiek County
Sep 12, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Evan Neubauer assumed duties as the Winneshiek County Conservation Board's Waste Reduction and Recycling Educator in May of 2022. His responsibilities include the creation of programming and collaboration with schools and other organizations to promote waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable behaviors. He will be visiting our club to discuss waste reduction and recycling initiatives in Winneshiek County. Mr. Neubauer has an extensive background in Environmental Science and has experience in helping businesses with waste monitoring and reduction. For several years, he worked as an environmental specialist for West Liberty Foods in the Iowa City area, ensuring that the company remained landfill free. He is a graduate of Decorah High School and earned his BA in Environmental Science at Luther College. His time at Luther sparked his interest in sustainability. For more information please visit the Winneshiek County Waste Reduction website at https://www.winneshiekwaste.com/. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Sep 14, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Salú Sauna
Sep 14, 2023 5:30 PM
DRC After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan The Salú Sauna health spa, operated by Cody and Katie Schweinefus of Decorah, provides the Driftless community with holistic health and healing options previously not available locally. Services include infrared sauna, red light therapy, cold plunge therapy and halotherapy, otherwise known as dry salt therapy.
Salú’s mission is making holistic health and healing services available and accessible to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Salú is committed to compassion and understanding that each person has individualized health needs and goals.
Feel free to visit saluwellness.com to learn more.
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Sep 19, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Luther College, Grounded and Global
Sep 19, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Luther College President Dr. Jenifer K. Ward will share a preview of the strategic framework guiding the next two years for Luther College, and how that positions the College to be grounded both in Decorah and in a global sense. She will be joined at the meeting by Mary Duvall, Luther College Vice President for Development. Dr. Ward was elected as Luther College’s 11th President by the Luther College Board of Regents on March 19, 2019. She previously served as Dean of the College, Interim Provost and Associate Provost at the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. She was Chair of the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she also taught German. She began her academic career with faculty appointments at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. She most recently served as Provost and Dean of the College for Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Louisiana prior to her arrival in Decorah. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Sep 26, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Senior Citizens Hospitality Center - Senior Adventures
Sep 26, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Mary Lou Cotton, Vice President of the Senior Citizens Hospitality Center (SCHC) Board of Directors, will be on hand to talk about the Center and the many services it has to offer. The SCHC along with Senior Adventures, located at 806 River Street in Decorah, is a great space for everyone of all ages, not only the seniors. The center is open to everyone, not only the Decorah community but surrounding communities as well. There are many activities to choose from, in all interests, as well as events throughout the year. The SCHC has been a great place for the seniors of the community as a place to meet new people and to get together for activities. It has helped build relationships and gives many a reason to go out and be active instead of staying home. The center has recently completed an extensive expansion and rennovation project. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Sep 28, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This will be a working session where we discuss the calendar, talk over the budget and make some plans for our 23-24 year. The same opportunity has already occurred with our noon members. We will be combining our goals and initiatives from both groups to create a roadmap for the upcoming years.
Following this meeting, we will hold a Pork Chop Committee Meeting to close out the year. Please be prepared to provide feedback and have a discussion around what went well or didn't go well, what should change or stay the same and any new thoughts for pork chops in 2024.
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Oct 03, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Meet the New Decorah Chief of Police
Oct 03, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Decorah Chief of Police Patricia Thein will be honoring our club with her presence at this meeting. She will talk about her background, her goals and objectives, and take questions from our members. She has served in this role since July 17, 2023 when she was sworn in by the Decorah City Council. Chief of Police Thein brings a comprehensive set of valuable skills to Decorah Police Department. Her 26 years of experience include the Police Leadership School of Police Staff and Command from Northwestern University, Evanston, Il, an Associate of Applied Science in Police Science from Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA; and Police Executive Leadership and Networking Executive Leadership from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. Her work experience started as a Patrol Officer. She advanced from Waukon to Marshalltown, IA with a population of over 27,000. Her past skills as Police Lieutenant reflect her abilities in training police procedures and staff leadership. An engaging communicator, she has a long and noteworthy track record in departmental policy implementation. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Oct 07, 2023 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
7th annual Touch-A-Truck event. This free open house event will be held Saturday, October 7, from 11:00am to 1:00 pm, in the parking lot behind the Decorah Kids will have the opportunity to explore their favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, farm equipment, construction equipment, and city maintenance vehicles. Rotarians will be providing volunteers to grill hotdogs and serve food. |
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An Update from Kids Lunch Club
Oct 10, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Shanna Putnam-Dibble will be sharing updated news from Kids Lunch Club, an organization with which Decorah Rotary has closely aligned itself over the past year. Throughout the school year students have access to lunch at school but during summer break, many kids and families struggle with food insecurity. Kids Lunch Club serves lunches (and often breakfast too) to ensure children and youth in our community have nutritious meal opportunities throughout the summer. Kids Lunch Club expanded this past summer by not only offering meals but also partnering with local organizations throughout the summer to support family engagement through literacy activities and "pop-up" family events. Kids Lunch Club seeks partnerships with community members and organizations for single volunteer shifts, preparing and/or distributing lunches, joining the steering committee, signing up for a long term commitment, and/or making financial contributions. Shanna is the Elementary Learner Advocate for the Decorah Community School District, the Kids Lunch Club Coordinator, and teaches classes across Iowa for teachers, childcare providers and parents. She is active in the community, serving as the President of the FEC (Family, Educator, and Community Organization), a member of the Decorah Public Library Board of Trustees and the Freeport Park Committee, and volunteers with many local organizations. She lives in Decorah with her husband Andrew and their two children. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Oct 10, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Oct 12, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Rotary Youth Exchange in Germany
Oct 12, 2023 5:30 PM
DRC After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Chloe Sabin will be joining us for the Rotary After Hours to speak about her involvement in the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE). She was one of our outbound exchange students for the 2022-2023 academic year and will be sharing her experiences in Germany during her year abroad. Through RYE, Rotary empowers young people to develop leadership skills while promoting global understanding and peace. The District 5970 RYE committee oversees and promotes youth exchanges in our district. They coordinate inbound and outbound youth exchange activities, communicate regularly with the District 5970 Governor and local clubs sponsoring exchange students, and ensures exchanges operate in accordance with Rotary requirements and local laws. --- |
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Oct 17, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Luther College Financial Health and Status
Oct 17, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Andrew Bailey serves as Vice President for Finance and Administration at Luther College. He will be speaking to the financial health, status, and planning at the college. In his financial leadership role, Mr. Bailey serves as the Luther College chief financial officer and is responsible for leading and directing its business operations. He is also an adviser to the president on the administrative operations of the college and for the supervision and direction of seven administrative departments and direct reports, including the associate vice president for finance, director of human resources, general manager of dining services, director of the Book Shop, director of facilities services, executive director of ITS, and director of Campus Safety. A Luther College alumnus, Mr. Bailey started his career in accounting during his student years. He was hired as a staff accountant upon his graduation from Luther, and grew into roles of increasing responsibility in the college's Office of Financial Services. He has been involved with student life, retention, and well-being through many special projects and committees. He has chaired the Invigorate Work Study Committee since 2019, which has resulted in changes to the college's work study program to foster greater student growth and development as students earn money for their studies and contribute to the college's operations. During his first years in accounting at Luther, Mr. Bailey implemented an institutional purchase card program. As Luther's grants and special projects accountant, he developed financial models that enabled the addition of a 280 kW solar array and a 1.6 MW wind turbine at the college, important steps toward achieving Luther's ambitious sustainability goals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Luther College and is a Certified Public Accountant. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Oct 21, 2023 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Oct 26, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at The Commons, the newest addition to Vesterheim, on Thursday, Oct 26 at 5:30 for an evening of fun and fellowship. Vesterheim staff will discuss their newest addition to the museum campus after which we will have a full meal and time to socialize. This event is open to all noon and after hours members along with family and friends. This is a great opportunity for members of our community to see The Commons so please invite a guest or two to join you for the evening. As we are providing a meal, we need a head count so please sign up each individual in your party. |
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Oct 28, 2023 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Decorah Tree Board is looking for volunteers to assist with their tree planting event on Oct 28. Volunteers will meet at 8:30AM at Street Department. Parking will be on Railroad Ave. Please bring gloves and a shovel if you have them available. Planting will continue until completed however you may leave early if needed. |
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A Recap from the 2023 Nordic Fest President
Oct 31, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Decorah Rotarian and 2023 Nordic Fest President Ariana Cervantes will present a recap of this year's Nordic Fest event. Nordic Fest celebrates Decorah’s Scandinavian heritage and culture each year with foods, sporting events, arts and crafts displays, guided tours, the annual bunad (Scandinavian clothing) show, kids’ activities, a grand parade on Saturday morning in the downtown district, fireworks, live music and much more. Nordic Fest is a nearly whole-community effort each year. An all-volunteer board of directors do the main planning and organizing, which is made possible by year-round volunteer support. Since 1967 over 1.5 million visitors from all over the world have attended Nordic Fest in Decorah. Ariana is a 2012 graduate of Luther College. When not envelopd in Nordic Fest planning she serves the Decorah community as Store Manager for the local Hy-Vee store. ---
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Oct 31, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Nov 07, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The German-American Museum, St. Lucas
Nov 07, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Clair Blong retired from 42 years of work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Defense, and other agencies. Much of his career was in interagency preparedness for defense mobilization, presidential continuity in nuclear contingencies, and natural disaster operations requiring defense support. His career included teaching at the National Defense University, defense resource mobilization planning, examining defense industry in the states of the former Soviet Union, heading FEMA's international affairs office, and coordinating military support to civil disaster operations. Mr Blong is currently devoting his energies to the development of the German American Museum, Library and Family History Center and the preservation of the architecturally significant school building. He will share information about these efforts with our members. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Nov 09, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Raptor Resource Project Demonstration
Nov 09, 2023 5:30 PM
DRC After Hours Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Dave Kester is with the Raptor Resource Project. Many of you were fortunate enough to attend Dave's noon presentation several months ago where he brought his falcon Jewel. It was amazing to hear Dave speak about his relationship with Jewel and their ongoing training. Since that time, they have completed their training and Jewel has been relocated to Door County, WI. Dave is now on to his next adventure with a new species of raptor and he will be accompanied at our meeting by his new companion. He plans to talk about the training and habits unique to this species. --- |
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Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Luther College Archeological Remote Sensing Projects
Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Colin Betts, Professor of Anthropology at Luther College, will be discussing the use of remote sensing technology to provide details about buried archaeological materials without excavating as a vital part of modern archaeology. This talk will discuss the basic principles behind remote sensing methods and show how Luther College students have used them to provide new details about two historic Winneshiek County sites: the Ice Cave Mill and the Highlandville school. Professor Betts has been with the Anthropology Department since 1999. He also serves as director of the Anthropology Laboratory. His course topics include Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Born to Run, Experimental Archaeology, and Remote Sensing in Archaeology. His research focuses on North American archaeology, mound construction, ethnicity, research methods and geophysical survey. He holds a BA in Anthropology from Luther College and an MA and PhD in Anthropology from the University of Illinois. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Nov 15, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Nov 21, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Rotary Opportunities for Community Partnership
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Pastor David Severtson is a 2001 Luther College Graduate and the new Associate Pastor at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He will offer a brief introduction of what has brought him back to the area, as well as what's happening at First Lutheran. Then, he will lead a discussion about what Rotarians see as the opportunities to partner in the community for engagement and service. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Nov 23, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Nov 24, 2023 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Updated Research on Aging at Luther College
Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Stephanie Travers, Associate Professor of Psychology at Luther College, will be presenting a talk on new research on cognitive aging. She will discuss what constitutes normal changes in memory and how to maintain mental sharpness as we get older. Professor Travers has been with the Psychology Department at Luther College since 2006, focusing on memory, executive control processes, and aging and cognitive processes. Her course topics include General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Processes, and Psychology of Aging. During January Term, she leads a course on the study of adult development and aging. The course includes the physical, cognitive, and social changes that effect individuals aged 60 to 95, and examines some current findings in aging research. Professor Travers holds an AA from Bristol Community College, Fall River; a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; and MA and PhD degrees from the State University of New York, Stony Brook. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Dec 02, 2023 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dec 05, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The State of Local News
Dec 05, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom 70 million Americans now live without access to a local, community news source due to the shuttering of local newsrooms, resulting in a void of critical news and information. Lon Haenel, new owner of the local news website DecorahNews.com, will share the steps that he and his team are taking to sustain local news in and around Decorah. Lon is a digital-driven publishing executive in the local news media industry. He has done nearly everything in local news, from selling advertising to marketing subscriptions to serving as an executive for metro newspapers, like the Rockford Register Star and Columbus Dispatch. His favorite work is serving as publisher. Lon and his spouse Sarah purchased DecorahNews.com this past April from a retiring Paul Scott. Their ties to the local community and their fondness for Decorah are through Luther College, where Sarah graduated in 1994. As a new neighbor in the Decorah business community, Lon claims the feedback and warm welcomes they've received have exceeded their expectations. Lon and Sarah live in Janesville, Wisconsin. They have two daughters: Hannah, 27, is an executive sales leader in Madison and McKenna, 16, is a high school junior and plays varsity golf. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Dec 14, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are looking forward to this year's Decorah Rotary Club Christmas Party on Thursday, December 14, at 5:30 PM, at the VFW in Decorah. Please save the date and watch for a RSVP email in a few weeks. In the meantime, our planning committees will be working on food, decorations, entertainment, and more. Everyone is invited, spouse, significant other or friend. Our food, decorating, entertainment, and cleanup committees are working like little elves to make this event spectacular. --- |
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An Introduction to Allergies and Their Treatment
Dec 19, 2023 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Roger Huinker Dr Michael D'Netto is the new Allergy Specialist at the WinnMed Decorah clinic. He is looking forward to meeting our members and discussing some of the basics regarding allergic rhinitis, food and drug allergies and asthma. An allergist helps patients manage allergic and immunologic diseases. As a Mayo Clinic-trained allergist, Dr D’Netto provides testing and treatment options for infants through adults who experience food, environmental, medical, venom (insect bites or stings) and other allergies. He provides skin testing, food and medication challenges, and lung function and immune system testing. all at the WinnMed Decorah clinic. In addition, Dr D’Netto provides care for patients with asthma and skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Dr D'Netto received his undergratuate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his M.D. from the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine. He served his residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic followed by a Mayo Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology. He also holds an M.B.A. from the OSU Fisher College of Business. While at OSU he was awarded a peer-nominated professionalism scholarship to honor his "“exemplary behavior in the areas of altruism, compassion, integrity, honesty and service." He is Bronze Level certified as a Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and a member of both the American Academy and American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. --- **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. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advace to all members by email. |
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Dec 19, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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