Midwest Military Outreach

Thanks to Gary Murphy for bringing around his brother, Tom from Miles, IA to Rotary this week. Hard to believe they are related.

Tom Murphy and Gary Murphy.

The Better Sibling

Midwest Military Outreach

Bob Kennedy introduced John Mikelson of Midwest Military Outreach. Mikelson has a long history at the National Guard in Washington.

First though, Bob introduced Lonnie Milligan, who is also active in local military organizations, and who is an active AM Kiwanis Club member... Lonnie said he raises several acres of pumpkins on some land just south of F Troop museum. This year, Lonnie needs someone with a large tiller to help out... If that is you, give Lonnie a call!

Bob Kennedy

John Mikelson said that Midwest Military Outreach is a non-profit based in Cedar Rapids whose mission is to empower and retain the talent of our Service Members, Veterans and their families as they transition to productive civilian life. MMO connects Service Members, Veterans and their families to the resources they need. MMO provides support in the critical life areas of; family, employment, education, financial education and health.

John Mikelson

One of their upcoming events the 2nd annual Hoggin for Heros on July 19 which will start in Anamosa this year.

Mikelson also brought SFC Gary (Don) Stockton, Readiness NCO for the 294th Medical Company in Washington. The 294th is part of the Iowa Army National Guard.

Lonnie Milligan, SFC Don Stockton, John Mikelson, Bob Kennedy

Bob Wollenberg has his own way of paying attention to the program - Little Boxes

Don't forget about the Wednesday, April 30th Kids Against Hunger meal packing project from 2-4pm at Riverside Casino's event center (and an RI International Service opportunity for club members - do we get a patch for that?).

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

April 17: Myron Graber

April 24: Ed Lins - Will Raber repeat as ROTY?

April 30: 2-4pm - Kids Against Hunger @ Riverside Casino ***

May 1: John Moenck

May 1: District 6000 Conference in Ames