Cedar Rapids West Rotary 

    I hope to see you at tomorrow's meeting. We've got an interesting update on the construction of the new casino. 
    Also, don't forget to sign up for this month's service event! 
 
    Service above self,
 
    Mike 
 
 
This Week: Kim Pang, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment
Greeter: Barb Werning   Cashier: Paul Kilburg
It's been a little more than a year since the Linn County Gaming Commission cleared the final hurdle to secure a license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. 
 
At the time, the Cedar Crossing Casino was described as a $275m project to boost tourism and economic development in Cedar Rapids. 
 
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment will operate the casino and Kim Pang will join us for a status update.
 
Next Week: February Service Event: Central Furniture Rescue
Central Furniture Rescue provides furniture and household items at no cost to individuals and families who are transitioning out of experiencing homelessness and into their own places to live. 
 
Join us from noon to 1 p.m. on February 25th at 2275 16th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids. Organizers are finding some sorting and other tasks we can do over the lunch hour. Click the link below to let us know you can make it. 
 
Now March 11: Jill Cejka, Deafinitely Dogs 
Greeter: Chris Carr   Cashier: Todd Happel
Due to a scheduling conflict we had to move the speaker we had planned for last week to March 11. 
 
Deafinitely Dogs! is a non-profit organization that enriches the lives of people with disabilities by placing highly-trained dogs, trained specifically for their individual needs. The organization strives for increased independence for their clients and believes in the dog/human bond.
2026 Schedule 
 
February 18: Kim Pang, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment
Greeter: Barb Werning   Cashier: Paul Kilburg
 
February 19: Stirring Up Good Soup Social was cancelled due to a lack of interest
 
February 25: February Service Project 
Central Furniture Rescue - 2275 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids  
Noon-1 p.m. 
 
March 4: Scott Olson, Cedar Rapids City Council 
Greeter: Tim Ewing  Greeter: Justin Kress 
 
March 5: First Thursday Social 
 
March 5: Rotary West Board Meeting (tent)
 
March 11: Jill Cejka, Deafinitely Dogs
Greeter: Claire Murphy Cashier: Grace King  
 
 
Can't make the meeting in person? Click here to join us on Zoom. Please tell us if you use this option as we evaluate what to do with our Zoom subscription.