Week of May 11, 2026
Scroll for announcements & reminders!
Secretary's Report:
Treasurer's Report:
Honors and Illnesses:
- A thank you card was received from the Fair Board for our support of the new horse barn. Construction is now underway to be ready for fair in July.
Announcements:
- Parking Lot Clean Up: Friday, May 15 at 5:15pm - It's once again time to help with downtown parking lot cleanup! As part of the spring communitywide day of services, we will clean the parking lot at the Community Center (fka the Senior Center) Friday, May 15 at 5:15pm. Bring brooms and scoop shovels or leaf blowers if you have them. It shouldn’t take long! Signup here so we have a headcount:
Parking Lot Clean Up
If you are available at 4:30pm, Main Street Charles City will be cleaning up in Central Park as part of the community-wide day of service.
- Party in the Park Popcorn - Once again this year, volunteers are needed to sell popcorn at Party in the Park events! Shifts are 5-7pm or 7-9pm. Grab a friend and come enjoy the night at Party in the Park!
Party in the Park Popcorn Signup
- Youth Exchange Update - District leadership are working on matching inbound students for next year. We should have more information soon.
- RYLA Applications Available - If you know a high school student who would benefit from attending RYLA, send them to District5970.org to find program details and fill out an application for the summer of 2026 RYLA event!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS -
June 29 – Pass the Buck Night, Elks Lodge
July 11 – Car Show, Downtown Charles City
- Board Meeting: May 18 at 11am -All are invited to participate! Join us in person at the Elks or via Zoom. Send any agenda items to President Larry.
Join Zoom Board Meeting
Meeting ID: 863 0688 7782
Passcode: Rotary5649
- Interactive Weekly Zoom Meeting
Join Noon Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:876 0955 2142
Passcode: Rotary5649
Remember we will start the Zoom meeting about 12:20pm to allow time for everyone to eat.
- Please be sure to sign up by noon on Fridays! We are excited to be in a season with lots of guests joining us. Please be sure to add yourself and any guests (other than the program). We need an accurate count so we have enough meals for our members and guests. Not sure if you will make it? It is better to put your name on the list by noon Friday and take it off later if needed. The weekly menus are also shown on the sheet.
Meal Sign Up Link
Prayer: Alan Powell
Quote of the Week: Chuck Souder
Rotary Minute: Jen Burton
Program: This week’s program was presented by NIACC President Joel Pedersen with updates on programs, facilities, and awards. NIACC is honored to be a semifinalist for the national Aspen Award for community college excellence. Other updates included: programming at the Charles City Career Center, the upcoming opening for the Hampton Career Center, enrollment statistics, future facilities study, and highlights of new programming and classes.
- May 18- Kristen Nosbisch, Lou James & Company
MAY ASSIGMENTS
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Program
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Prayer
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Quote
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Minute
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5/4
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Bill Feller
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Ralph Smith
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Dennis Donovan
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Brian Burnight
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5/11
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Cathy Rottinghaus
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Alan Powell
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Chuck Souder
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Jen Burton
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5/18
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Marcie Andrews
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Dean Stewart
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Ralph Smith
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5/25
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NO MEETING
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MEMORIAL DAY
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* Reminder: If you are not able to attend, please find someone to fill in for your assignment. *
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