MNR notes August 30, 2018 (Aug 30, 2018)

Metro North Rotary Notes:

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Prayer & Pledge: Joel Miller

Guests & Visitors: Tim Stiles (Downtown Rotary/Speaker), and Barb Randall (Downtown Rotary)

Announcements:

School Supply Drive for Boys and Girls Club: We're asking members to bring school supplies to help fill the School Supply Bank for kids that need supplies throughout the year. Please bring supplies to our normal meetings through September 20th. Here's a link to the supply list: http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/assets/1/6/K-5_School_Supply_List_18-19.pdf
Prospect Meadows: Our club will be supporting the Rotary effort by seeking donations for the $500 baseball sponsorships. Link to complete your donation online: https://www.gocedarrapids.com/prospect-meadows/donate/rotary/
New Member Reading: Micaela Davis (2nd reading)
Blood Drive today from 2-6pm at Lindale Crossing MVRBC Donor Center- (by Bed, Bath Beyond off of 1^st Ave)

Speaker: Tim Stiles, President/CEO United Way of East Central Iowa

This is the 104th year United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) has been helping people in the community. The big takeaways from Tim's speech:

United Way works on the root causes of issues affecting our community.
Trends for giving are changing and UWECI is evolving to address this.
Results-driven, data-analyzed information is used in determining how an issue is addressed.

Next week’s speaker: Laura Seyfer & Amanda Zohrn from Iowa Big

THE FOUR WAY TEST

Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Notes prepared by: Shannon Hanson