The Rotary meeting began on a beautiful day on July 6, 2022 with our new President, Kurt Halvorson opening the meeting at 12:04 p.m. We began with the Pledge of Allegiance, Four-Way Test, and the Virtue of “Faith” by Troy Dunn followed by the interactive invocation with David Connelly. Kurt shared his first “Dad Joke” as President.
Announcements
Special announcements included reminders:
- Assistant District Governor Dick Huston: District News – life and new ideas to share by the new District President of Rotary including: Passport for Rotary; special tie; international Rotary has first female president, Jennifer Jones.
- David Connelly: Service opportunities (Blue Collar Festival; Rice County Fair)
- International Festival: This weekend, invited to help.
Edel Fernandez coordinated questions during fellowship at each table.
Guest introductions included two guests visiting today along with two honorary members. Happy Dollars: Stories and highlights shared by many. Club service sign up will be coming out next week – be sure to sign up to help! We wished Mary Ellen a happy birthday as well!
Goals: Kurt Halvorson
- Club - Improve meeting management and experience.
- Community – Signature club project of Warm our Community members
- Members – Grow membership, for everyone guest, name goes into a drawing
- Rotary – Support Rotary International goals and initiatives