Bike Ride to Calgary and the Rotary International Conference

Fellow Decorah Rotarian, 2025-2026 Rotary District 5970 Governor, endurance athlete, and world traveler Ward Budweg will offer our members a recap of his bicycle ride to Calgary in Alberta, Canada and the Rotary International Conference being hosted there.

Ward was born and raised in New Hampton, the third of nine children in a farm family. He was awarded a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Northern Iowa and participated in the marching band as a tuba player and drum major. He has worked in the banking industry, served as County Assessor, served several non-profits, and was owner and operator of the local business Decorah Bicycles. Along with his spouse Jacky, he authored the book The World at 10 MPH, which sheds light on their experiences during an unprecedented around-the-world bicycle tour. Ward currently works as a handyman when he is not in the middle of extensive international travel or when conducting his Rotary district governor duties.

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**Please complete your noon 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.