We had a lot of guests last week, some of them because of our special guest, Senator Chuck Grassley who was on his annual 99 County tour.
Grassley was accompanied by his trusty staff.
Nick Zimmerman is a visiting Rotarian from Red Oak, who is helping the YMCA with fundraising. Margaret Stouffer next to him was a guest of Sue Basten.
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| Nick Zimmerman |
Sue Basten also brought Beth Dillon from Washington State Bank.
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| Sue Basten and Beth Dillon |
Lynn Koch brought guest Brett Pierson.
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| Lynn Koch and Brett Pierson |
Laura Bombei brought her husband
We felt safe with (Kiwanian) Shawn Ellingson and Sheriff Jared Schneider keeping tabs on the meeting.
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| Shawn Ellingston and Jared Schneider |
Craig Davis brought (Kiwanian) Joe McConnell. Plus it is great to have returning Rotarian Matt Miller from the WCHC reconnecting.
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| Joe McConnell and Matt Miller |
Craig Davis also brought Katie Lujan, another partner from his law office.
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| Katie Lujan and Craig Davis |
Brandi Hemsley brought her Dad to Rotary!
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| Brandi Hemsley |
Its always nice to have visiting Kalona Rotarian, Dave Hochstetler attend our club meeting.
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| Dave Hochstetler |
Amber Trettin brought her husband Josh. Washington Mayor Jaron Rosien also slipped in to the club meeting.
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| Amber and Josh Trettin, and Jaron Rosien |
Amber Trettin also brought Marty Beenblossom, who somehow ended up sitting next to Senator Grassley.
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| Senator Chuck Grassley and Marty Beenblossom |
Senator Chuck Grassley's Annual 99 County Tour
Every year for many years, Senator Chuck Grassley has done a 99 County Tour, meeting with people in every county in the state. This year in Washington County, he visiting Washington Rotary.
It was a real treat to get to do Q&A with a national leader like Chuck Grassley.
Jim Gorham enthusiastically greeted Senator Grassley, as Bob Kennedy looks on.
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| Jim Gorham, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Bob Kennedy |
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| Terry Engelken and Senator Chuck Grassley |
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| Don Vittetoe and Senator Chuck Grassley |
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| Craig Davis and Senator Chuck Grassley |
Toast to Rotary - April 13, 11:00a - 2:30p
District Governor Mike Ruby is hosting multiple events around the District rather than a multi-day District Conference. Ours is April 13 from 11:00a to 2:30p at the Coralville Radisson Hotel and Conference Center.
Can we count on you to participate in this innovative form of a district conference? This new format will allow you to have a district conference experience at a lower cost, less travel, and a shorter time away from family and jobs. For those who have never attended a district conference before, this will be a great opportunity to meet Rotarians from other clubs and experience a bigger picture of Rotary. To register for a TOAST, click here. Also, see pages 4-6 of the December district newsletter.
If you haven't checked out the front page of info on DG Mike Ruby's district's web site, its worth a click through. www.rotary6000.org
Upcoming Events
March 1: Lynn & Michelle club and membership update
March 8: Brandi Hemsley - Nick Pacha on Washington Wellness Park
March 15: Craig Davis - TBA
March 22: Don Vittetoe - Ag Day, bring a guest!
March 29: Emory VanGerpen - Holy Week
April 13: 11:00a - 2:30p Toast to Rotary, Coralville Radisson - Registration Form
Check out the District 6000 2017-18 Q2 Newsletter - its worth a read!
