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Tim Hankewich, Orchestra Iowa, spoke on "What is the Value of Values: Thinking Beyond Crisis Management." He began with an update regarding the Orchestra as a result of COVID. They get one-third of their budget from ticket sales. It is questionable if the season will start again in September. The problem is how do you protect members of the orchestra and the audience. As a result, it is unclear how they will proceed. The Maestro then gave us a lot to think about with his thoughts regarding values after the COVID crisis passes. The consequences of current polarization and separation will be profound. It will be important for people to follow the "Golden Rule" and lead a life concerned about their neighbor in the future. The Big Drop was discussed. Members are encouraged to make personal contact with people and then send them the flyer and link so they can act. Information has been provided to all clubs in Cedar Rapids as well as in our District. The Sunrise Club, our winner last year of the big prize, is making an effort to pool funds again. Information has appeared in the Downtown Newsletter and also in the Spirit Lake Newsletter so our efforts are being noticed. There are now sufficient volunteers to help on August 15. Details about the event organizing the balls for the drop will be announced in the future. The Survey has been distributed. Please return your survey. Thank you to those who have already returned their survey! Your comments are really helpful for future planning. Rotary Pribyl Golf Event will be held August 3-6. Volunteers are needed to fill some positions. http://rotarypribylgolf/ is the website that our own Doug Flugum helped develop. You can go there for more information and to sign-up as a volunteer. I was a ranger last year and really enjoyed the experience. Thank you to James and Chuck for their services and to Mike joining us after struggling with technical difficulties. |
