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Oct 10, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Winneshiek County Celebration of Life
Oct 10, 2024 5:30 PM
The October 10th Rotary After Hours presentation recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please join us as Mugs Walter from Winneshiek County Celebration of Life shares insights about the organization and the ways they help individuals in active cancer treatment.
Winneshiek County Celebration of Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in Winneshiek County in an effort to raise funds for cancer support, prevention and awareness. Mugs is one of the original founders of the group. The organization started as a collection of caring individuals observing the pressing need to assist women with health information and provide free mammograms for non-insured and under-insured individuals. As time went on, their assistance expanded to include helping individuals in active treatment of cancer. Through a tireless fundraising effort and an amazing response in donations, the group expanded their services to include a fuel card program to help offset the cost of travel to out-of-area treatment, and later added food cards as well. These cards are sent out to Winneshiek County residents or individuals whose primary care physician works in Decorah.
Every October the Winneshiek County Celebratioon of Life celebrates women's lives and the fight they go through as they deal with cancer. Each year they typically help over 70 of our friends, family and neighbors.
For more information, please visit www.winneshiekcol.com or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/
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Oct 12, 2024 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
8th annual Touch-A-Truck event. This free open house event will be held Saturday, October 12, from 11:00am to 1:00 pm, in the parking lot behind the Decorah Fire Department. 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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Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow On November 28, 2017, 19-year-old Brendan Sime and son of our guest speaker Jennifer Sime lost his life to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Like so many families who have lost loved ones to SUDEP, they knew nothing about it and did not know Brendan was at risk. In memory of her son, Jennifer has been a steadfast supporter for over six years through participation in multiple aspects of the Eplilepsy Foundation of America and the Danny Did Foundation including Walks to End Epilepsy, running marathons, and sharing her family’s story to raise awareness about SUDEP. She works to honor Brendan's life by helping others and continuing to share the love and light he brought into this world. For more information on the Epilepsy Foundation of America please visit https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer. For more on the Danny Did Foundation please visit https://www.dannydid.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, 2024 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Oct 22, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Rotary and Polio
Oct 22, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Thursday, October 24 is Rotary International (RI) World Polio Day. The designated World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good. In recognition of that intention, fellow Rotarian Jim Morrow will be assembling a slate of speakers to bring the club up-to-date on RI's progress toward worldwide eradication of polio through its PolioPlus program. The topics to be discussed include the history of RI involvement in the polio eradication effort; the current global state of affairs; and how our club and its members can continue to support this important initiative. Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985 and was a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. Through decades of commitment and work by Rotary and its partners, more than 2.5 billion children across the globe have received the oral polio vaccine. The world has made huge strides against polio with cases down 99.9% over the last four decades. With renewed global attention and commitment, the ulitmate goal of eliminating polio is clearly within reach. --- **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 24, 2024
World Polio Day: Pints for Polio |
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Oct 24, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
In response to the Safe Water International Ministries (SWIM) presentation to the club this past July, members of Decorah Rotary Club, Decorah Lutheran Church and Decorah Elks Club will be meeting on October 24 at 5:30PM to assemble water purification devices. The assembled kits will be used by SWIM as part of their safe water initiatives in Africa. We will be meeting in the Decorah Lutheran Church social hall located on the lower level. All are welcome. No particular knowledge, skills, or abilities are required to participate -- just your willingness to serve! |
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Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Luther College Update - 2024-25 Academic Year
Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Phil Iversen Dr. Bill Smith, Luther College Vice President for Communications, will be visiting our club to share updates and insights from Luther for the 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Smith came to Decorah from Arkansas State University (ASU) where he served since 2013 and most recently as Chief Communications Officer. At ASU, he led external and internal communications efforts. He initiated a visual branding program, served as primary university spokesperson and managed crisis communications. For his work in university communications, he has won multiple regional awards from the Council for the Support and Advancement of Education (CASE). He is a historian as well as a communications expert. Dr. Smith holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Arkansas, as well as an M.A. in History and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He has taught history at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and at Northwest Arkansas Community College. For the regional National Public Radio affiliate in Northwest Arkansas, he created and co-hosted a monthly “We’re History” radio program reflecting on the use of history in popular culture. His scholarly areas of expertise are in U.S. diplomatic and military history as well as 20th-century U.S. and European history. As a crisis communications expert, he holds certifications in public information and the incident command system from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He achieved the National Weather Service’s StormReady Campus certification for Arkansas State in 2017 and 2022. An avid cyclist, Dr. Smith holds a certification as a safety course instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, and he has served as board president of the Northeast Arkansas Bicycle Coalition. His cycling interests brought him to Iowa in 2018 to complete RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across 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 advace to all members by email.
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Decorah Veterans Affairs Clinic
Nov 05, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Theresa Fullhart and Karla O’Connell from the Decorah Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic will join us to talk about the services provided at the Decorah VA Clinic, how to enroll, the various VA health care benefits, and a peek into the new Decorah VA Clinic facility. Ms Fulhart is a social worker at the clinic and Ms O'Connell is the administrative officer. The new VA outpatient clinic will total approximately 17,000 square feet. This space will allow the VA the ability to grow Primary Care and Mental Health services to Veterans, reducing travel time and adding convenience for patients. For more information about VA benefits and health care please see Decorah VA Clinic. --- **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 05, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Nov 12, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Growth Initiatives at WinnMed
Nov 12, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Steve Slessor, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of WinnMed in Decorah, will be providing updates on the many growth initiatives at WinnMed. Among those of particular interest includes the Transforming Tomorrow Facility Project. He will also detail the ongoing evolution in the relationship between WinnMed and the Mayo Clinic Health System. 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 advace to all members by email. |
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Nov 14, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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The Natopiwo Organization
Nov 14, 2024 5:30 PM
The Decorah Rotary Club is honored and excited to host our friend Musa Kamaika Lengidari at our After-Hours meeting during his fundraising swing through the U.S. and his two-week Decorah stay in early November. Please plan to join us for this fascinating and engaging speaker. Luther College has a long and fruitful connection to Tanzania and the Maasai culture through a continuing January Term (J-Term) Paideia course offering. Almost eight years ago (February 2017, to be exact) Decorah Rotarian and Luther Professor John Moeller spoke to our club about the course and its examination of the tension between the African national parks movement and pastoralist societies; and how wildlife conservation efforts and ecotourism have impacted the relationship of the Maasai people and their environment. Two months later, our longer tenured Decorah Rotarians may recall a visit by "The Maasai Guys" (<- link) at our previous meeting location in the upstairs room at T-Bock's. Leboy Oltimbau and Musa Kamaika joined us in full Maasai regalia and shared their personal stories of the Maasai culture, their lifestyle and traditions, their friendship and association with Luther College, and their efforts to balance traditional practices with new ideas and technologies. Later in 2017 Musa founded the non-profit Natopiwo Organization, a non-governmental organization operating in rural Maasailand in northern Tanzania. Their work supports Maasai families in the Arusha Region through the education of youth, the economic empowerment of women, and the distribution of basic provisions such as food, water, and health insurance cards. They are presently raising funds to renovate a 40-years old water reservoir/dam that provides water to approximately 10,000 people and millions of domestic and wild animals in Monduli District. Musa has dedicated his life to serving his community, promoting Maasai culture, and providing basic needs to people. The Natopiwo Organization is the realization of a life-long dream. He works to form partnerships and design sustainable development initiatives that meet the needs of the community now and envision a more resourced future for all. He also serves as an elected chairperson of Eluwai Village government. He works as a translator, tour program coordinator and guide, and research assistant for international researchers, university courses, and tourists. His family has lived in the community for generations, and he resides there with his wife and two children. For more information about the Natopiwo Organization please visit https://natopiwo.org. --- |
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Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity
Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity (WCHFH) Executive Director Gus Johnson will be joining us to talk about the history of Habitat projects in Winneshiek County, ongoing and future projects and collaborations, and opportunities for organizational and individual involvement. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. Partner families must have employment, demonstrate that they currently have an inadequate housing situation, and be willing to invest at least 150 hours of labor or "sweat equity" into building their home and the homes of others. WCHFH houses are sold to low-income working partner families at no profit and with no interest charged. WCHFH is a locally operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical housing organization. Since its inception WCHFH has completed over 30 projects in the local area. With the recent build in Fort Atkinson, WCHFH has a presence in every single town in Winneshiek County. For more information on WCHFH please visit their website at https://www.habitat.org/ia/decorah/winneshiek-county-hfh. --- **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 26, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Liebl Habitat Solutions
Nov 26, 2024 12:00 PM
DRC Sponsor: Don Holmertz Quinton Liebl, owner and operator of Liebl Habitat Solutions in Decorah, will be introducing his business with our members and providing information on the cross-section of services his company provides to the community. Quinton moved to Decorah in 2019 for a job opportunity. Relying on his background in Natural Resources, he started Liebl Habitat Solutions in 2022 as a side business, transitioning it to a full-time, full service business in March of 2024. Liebl Habitat Solutions focuses on assisting private landowners maintain, enhance, and restore their property and reach their habitat and land goals. They provide services such as tree cutting and timber stand improvement, invasive species removal; fenceline, yard, and storm damage clean up; prairie management including prescribed fire burns; and targeted pesticide applications. They prioritize customer service and performing work in a matter that is efficient for the landowner and low impact to the landscape. For more information please visit their website at https://www.lieblhabitatsolutions.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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Dec 03, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Dec 10, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Dec 12, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dec 17, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Dec 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Dec 26, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dec 31, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jan 07, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jan 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jan 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jan 28, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Feb 04, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Feb 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Feb 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Feb 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 04, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Apr 01, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Apr 08, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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