 Susan Cornforth from Self Help International discussed their mission: To alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves in both Ghana and Nicaragua. The Waverly Rotary Club has been a key partner of SHI including helping to sponsor water projects and starting a Rotary club in Nicaragua.
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Rotary Picnic: June 30th, 2016, 6:00 p.m. in Kohlmann Park
This event will take the place of our noon meeting that day. We will gather at the park shelter located on the south end of the park (the same one we have used the past few years). We encourage you to bring your spouse and children are welcome. Plan to stay after the picnic to enjoy Concerts in Kohlmann at the Shades of Rhythm Amphitheater. Several Rotarians play in the band.
Picnic Details: Thursday, June 30, 6:00 p.m. Meat will be provided courtesy of Bill Roths – Thanks, Bill! Side dishes and cookies will be ordered through HyVee
Please bring: Table service for yourself and your guests and beverages of choice. Chairs or blankets to sit on – the shelter has some picnic tables, but we’ll also need extra chairs.
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Future Events: Open House reception for Mr. & Mrs. Kent Hawley, Fri. June 10th from 5-7 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Installation of Jim Coloff as District Governor on Tuesday, June 21st from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Gateway Park. See email for more details. |
.jpg) Keegan Birkich and Jax (pictured) discussed the history of Retrieving Freedom, the work they do providing support to wounded veterans and special needs children, and the amount of effort it takes to train 30+ at the same time.
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 Debra K. Schroeder, President and CEO of Bartles Luther Retirement Home spoke to the Waverly Rotary Club about proposed building expansion plans.
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 Mayor Quentin Hart will go down in the history books as Waterloo's first African-American mayor. He spoke on April 28th, 2016 to the Waverly Rotary Club about his journey and his plans for the future of Waterloo.
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On an unusually warm Thursday afternoon in January of 2012, several Rotarians gathered in downtown Waverly to help with the installation of new benches which the club had purchased. |
Rotary helps foster peace, understanding
through education
A
decade after 9/11, humanitarian service organization continues to train new
generations of peace builders
...Rotary also takes a direct approach to world understanding by providing future leaders with the tools they need to “wage peace” on the global stage with its innovative Rotary Peace Centers program. Launched in 2002, Rotary awards up to 110 full scholarships each year for master’s-level degrees or a professional certificate in peace and conflict studies at seven Rotary Peace Centers... |
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Don Meyer has accepted the honorable position of President-Elect for the Rotary year starting in July of 2010. Please congratulate him and thank him for his willingness to serve!
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We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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Come join us for Prospective Member Day -- Thurs. Jan. 27 at Centennial Oaks at noon. The club will pay for guests' meals. Make reservations by Monday, Jan. 24 with scott.leisinger@wartburg.edu.
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Service Club Luncheon at Wartburg Feb. 9
The Wartburg College Center for Community Engagement and Office of Admissions invite you to lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Heritage and St. Elizabeth Rooms on the second floor of Saemann Student Center.
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