Here's What's Happening at East Polk Rotary

Hello Rotarians!

Last week it was Rotary Information Day as we held our fifth meeting of April.  Todd Wheeler of the Des Moines Noon Rotary club provided a presentation on Feed the Hungry Day. Similar to Meals from the Heartland it is a collaborative effort of the Des Moines area Rotarians who will be packaging 100,000 meals in 2 – two hour shifts on Wednesday, July 16.  At least 380 volunteers are needed….cash donations are welcome….and Steve Hall  will be attending the monthly meetings between now and then and will be asking for East Polk’s full support of the event.

Remember that this Friday we support the Iowa Tech Expo at Southeast Polk High School.  The day begins at 8:30 AM with coffee and donuts (continental breakfast), a 9:00 instructional meeting and at 10:00 judging begins, concluding at about noon.  Parking is provided in the east parking lot and thank  you to those who have volunteered to serve as judges this year.

Tomorrow Darrell Hanson is our Rotarian of the Day and has asked Mike Hartwig to provide the program.  You may recall that Mike is a former East Polk Rotarian who has expressed interest in rejoining our club, so please make him feel welcome.  Carl Feilmann is serving as Sargent at Arms.  In addition, Jennifer Chittenden, Executive Director of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce will be announcing a collaborative Rotary event on June 20th featuring Naomi Tutu.

Tomorrow is Food Pantry Day and Larry O'Connor has asked for canned potatoes.  We'll see everyone in the morning!