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In partnership with Matthew 25, Metro North Rotarian's will be installing educational signs at Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm. The planned objective of the signs is to educate the at-risk children and youth who participate in the programs at the farm, as well as community members who utilize the farm.The project will affect and improve the lives of the community through education and beautification. Founded in 2012, the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm was built on land where houses had been demolished after the flood of 2008. Matthew 25’s leaders saw an opportunity to grow food for the neighborhood on this land, and “cultivate hope” for a brighter, healthier tomorrow.

Please meet at the farm at 437 G Ave NW (between F & G Ave) at 2:30 pm. 

Hear from Chuck Tonelli and his students on what projects they have done so far with the new Greenhouse!

Andy Whiting is currently the Director of Community Outreach & Development at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA. Prior to his current role, Andy was the District Representative for Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in her Cedar Rapids office. A native Iowan, Andy attended Pensacola Christian College (PCC) in Pensacola, FL, where he earned both a B.A. in history with a concentration in political science and a M.S. in curriculum and instruction with a history specialization.

When he’s not working, Andy likes spending time with his family, attending political events, and following the Iowa Hawkeyes. Andy is a volunteer with the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, an Iowa advisory committee member for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a member of Downtown Rotary, an Ambassador with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and an active member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids.

Andy has been married to his wife, Katie, since 2020. They currently reside in Hiawatha, IA.

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Boys & Girls Clubs’ Torch Club members are organizing a basketball tournament on Friday, June 14^th from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Roosevelt Middle School. Our Rotary Club has been invited to put together a team of 5 to 10 people and join them for an afternoon of shooting hoops!

Torch Club is Boys & Girls Clubs’ leadership and service learning group. Middle school Club members work together to plan service projects in for focus areas: service to Club & community; education; health & fitness and social recreation.