Cedar Rapids West Rotary 

    We are back at the NCSM&L this week. There's an update on the soup fundraiser below. 
    Also, please get back to me by next week if you were reaching out to a group as part of our planning for the District grant. 
 
    Go forth and do great things! 
 
 
    Mike 
 
 
February 4: Mira Gibbons, violinist
Greeter: Stephanie Hall  Cashier: Betsy Kutter 
Mira Gibbons describes herself as "a 14-year-old girl in Cedar Rapids, Iowa trying to change the world one song at a time." She's performed more than 350 free concerts at senior living centers, libraries, fundraisers, and schools. Mira started playing violin when she was 10-years-old and will talk to us about her two initiatives STYLE and GRACE. 
Last Week: January Service Event at HACAP 
Our hearty team of volunteers packed more than 450 "backpack" bags in one hour! These bags are sent home with Cedar Rapids students to make sure they have something to eat when school isn't in session. HACAP's programs help strengthen our community and ensures families have the resources they need to thrive. 
Next Week: Jill Cejka, Deafinitely Dogs 
Greeter: Chris Carr   Cashier: Todd Happel
No that isn't a typo, these hounds a definitely in the "working" group.
 
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 4: Mira Gibbons, violinist
Greeter: Stephanie Hall  Cashier: Betsy Kutter 
 
February 5: First Thursday Social - Location TBD
 
February 11: Jill Cejka, Deafinitely Dogs!
Greeter: Chris Carr  Cashier: Todd Happel  
 
February 18: Kim Pang, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment
Greeter: Barb Werning   Cashier: Paul Kilburg
 
February 19: Stirring Up Good Soup Social this event 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 
 
 
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. 
 
 
Check your inboxes for your dues statement! Please contact Matt Teply if you have any questions.