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Winneshiek Dispatch Center Updates
Feb 25, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Sean Snyder, Winneshiek County Emergency Management Coordinator, will offer our members with information on the newly organized Winneshiek County Dispatch Services, a partnership between the Decorah Police Department, the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office, and Winneshiek County Emergency Management. On January 1, 2020 an intergovernmental 28E agreement started for the management of the Dispatch Services Center under the cognizance of Snyder, Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx, and Decorah Police Chief Dave Smutzler. These individuals are responsible for daily operations and personnel management decisions for the period from January 1st through July 1st, a self-proclaimed "trial run" to be used for refining processes and procedures. This shared management receives direction from the Winneshiek County Emergency Management Commission, which is comprised of all the mayors in the county, Winneshiek County Supervisor Mark Kuhn, and Sheriff Marx. The plan is for the Dispatch Services Center to be officially acquired by the Winneshiek County Emergency Management Commission on July 1st to match the start of the new fiscal year. |
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Feb 25, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Struggles and Strengths LLC
Mar 03, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Heather Groth is a local author, speaker, and founder of Struggles and Strengths LLC. Struggles and Strengths is a three-book memoir series on her personal struggles in life and how she has been strengthened through her faith. Examples of her struggles range from adopting three school age children sibling group to a codependent relationship and to mental health. Ms. Groth is seeking to build Struggles and Strengths into a community where people can connect to share their struggles and build each other up into their strengths. She plans to speak to our Club on her book series and the goals and objectives of Struggles and Strengths. For more information please visit their website here: Struggles and Strengths |
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Mar 03, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Lennon Honey Farm
Mar 10, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet Jessica Lennon of the Lennon Honey Farm in Spillville will visit our Club and share her passion and insights into the beekeeping business. She and her spouse Travis began their beekeeping adventure in 2014, when they embarked on a campaign of research and mentorship under a local beekeeper followed by establishment of their own apiary. The honey is harvested once a year in the late summer and the wax is used to make their own custom line of all-natural lip balms and lotion bars. The Lennons have a passion for their bees and their important contributions to the local ecosystem. More information is available on their Facebook Page: Lennon Honey Farm
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Mar 10, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 17, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 24, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 31, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Apr 07, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Apr 14, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Apr 21, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah Community Schools Response to COVID-19
Apr 28, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow Mark Lane, Superintendent of Decorah Schools, will discuss the challenges faced by the Decorah Community School District as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the District leadership is continually adapting in order to meet the needs of students, parents and staff. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting.** |
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Apr 28, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The State of COVID-19 in Winneshiek County
May 05, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Krista Vanden Brink, RN, BA, Winneshiek County Public Health, will discuss the state of COVID-19 in Winneshiek County and the challenges facing the county in adapting to the ongoing crisis. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting.** |
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May 05, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Decorah and Winneshiek County Mutual Aid Network
May 12, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan The Decorah and Winneshiek County Mutual Aid Network (DWMN) was recently formed in response to COVID-19. The organization helps connect volunteers with opportunities to assist in the area. The DWMN aims to connect residents to the resources they need, including each other, so that everyone has the opportunity to feel safe, connected, and whole. COVID-19 presents challenges to all but also an opportunity to reach out to neighbors and share each other's gifts for the betterment of all. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting.** |
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May 12, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Budweg Adventures Book Authorship
May 19, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Ward and Jacky Bugweg have graciously agreed to speak about their new book and their experience throughout the creative process. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting.** |
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May 19, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Cycling Without Age
May 26, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Cycling Without Age (Decorah Affiliate) is a volunteer organization with the goal of assisting Decorah long-term care facilities to purchase, maintain, and utilize adaptive bicycle equipment. This project enables trained individuals to offer free bike rides to nursing home and assisted living residents, and others, to be able to enjoy a local bike ride safely and with the needed assistance. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate their access to the meeting.** |
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May 26, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Government Assistance Programs during the Coronavirus Crisis
Jun 02, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom DRC member Jim Morrow will be giving us some vital and timely information regarding the Government Assistance Programs during the Coronavirus Crisis. This looks to be a very informative program, and we thank Jim for sharing his expertise with us. Have your questions ready for him. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation has been forwarded to all Club members to facilitate access to the meeting.** |
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Jun 02, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Rural Broadband and Distance Learning Initiative
Jun 09, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom Decorah Community School District Superintendent and Decorah Rotary Club member Mark Lane was recently on a discussion panel with Iowa District 1 Representative Abby Finkennauer and South Carolina District 6 Representative Jim Clyburn covering the U.S. Congress Rural Broadband and Distance Learning initiative. Mark plans to reflect on his perspectives of the panel discussion with our members. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate access to the meeting.** |
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Jun 09, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The New Luther College 2020-21 Schedule
Jun 16, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Alan Lerstrom Luther College President Dr. Jenifer K. Ward will offer information and her unique insights into the new Luther College 2020-21 schedule. Luther College will welcome students back to campus for the 2020-21 academic school year using a phased and modular approach that is flexible and responsive to the changing conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic and directives from government agencies. Because COVID-19 presents an unprecedented infectious disease risk for all persons, the duration of the pandemic remains unclear, and the situation continues to evolve, Luther is prepared on multiple fronts to protect individual and community health. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate access to the meeting.** |
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Jun 16, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Guatemala Literacy Project
Jun 23, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) is a collaboration between the Cooperative for Education and Rotary International, dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. The GLP is one of the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district projects in Rotary. More than 600 clubs and 80 districts have been working together since 1997 to improve education for underserved students in Guatemala. In that time, nearly 225,500 students have been served through the four successful programs within the GLP. In 2017, Rotary International President Ian Riseley called the GLP “the gold standard of Rotary projects” for its positive, sustainable impacts. Emily Paver from the GLP will remotely join our club and provide additional information about the project and its accomplishments. **Please note this presentation will take place as part of the DRC virtual Tuesday noon meeting using the Zoom application. A separate email invitation will be forwarded to all Club members to facilitate access to the meeting.** |
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Jun 23, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jun 30, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jul 07, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Postville Community School District Diversity and Immigration
Jul 14, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Ward Budweg Postville Superintendent Tim Dugger will be presenting on Postville Community School District's diversity and immigration. The meeting will be held at the Elks Lodge located at 105 River St. The Elks will be catering a meal of lasagna and bread (advance notice is required to obtain the meal). Please remember to bring your own drink. We recognize that some of you may not be able to attend due to social distancing concerns. We respect your decision and want everyone to stay safe. As we move forward we will continue to keep everyone informed via email of meeting status and locations. |
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Jul 14, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Northeast Iowa Dairy and Ag Foundation
Jul 21, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Shannon Duncan Our meeting will be held at St. Benedict's Catholic Church Fellowship Hall (Basement) and our program will be Mariah Busta from the Northeast Iowa Dairy & Ag Foundation. Please remember to bring your own drink and Mabes Pizza will be catering. You should have already received an email survey to indicate your desire for a meal. Please complete this survey by noon on Monday, July 20th. Dairy Judging is an extracurricular activity offered at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC). Through dairy judging, students learn how to evaluate dairy cows and develop skills in decision-making, teamwork and oral communications. The NICC Dairy Judging Team is comprised of four students that compete at national contests each year. In the students first year, they compete at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky. In their second year, students compete at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. This year, students placed in the Top 3 at World Dairy Expo and earned the opportunity to compete in two international contests this summer, one in Scotland and one in Ireland. Unfortunately the team's trip was cancelled due to COVID-19, but were invited to compete in next year's contest. The Dairy Science Technology program at NICC is nationally-recognized for its academic rigor and excellence, experiential and hands-on learning approaches, and classroom instruction that teaches both theory and applied concepts. As a student in this two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program, students develop skills in and knowledge of innovations and advanced technologies that impact successful dairy operations. ------- The club is moving its meeting to St. Benedict's Fellowship Hall to be able to appropriately social distance. Please remember to wear your face mask. In addition to social distancing area, this will be a very comfortable air conditioned space which is also handicap accessible if necessary. |
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Jul 21, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Seventh Area of Focus – The Environment – Local Club Example
Jul 28, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Tina Hall Rick Estenson is a third-generation Luther College graduate and member of the Northfield, Minnesota Rotary Club. His club has included a Climate Action Committee since 2017. This committee has spearheaded several local projects including a car charging station in Northfield. Rick will speak about the committee and its initiatives and accomplishments. Meeting location information will be provided when available. |
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Jul 28, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Perspectives and Experiences on the Decorah Trails System
Aug 04, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has served as a catalyst for the exploration of options to enjoy the resources available in the Decorah locale in a socially responsible way. One of those resources is the extensive Decorah Trails System, a somewhat under-appreciated and unique collaboration between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department, and supporting non-profit organizations such as Decorah Human Powered Trails. Decorah Mayor and DRC member Lorraine Borowski will discuss the "Spring Challenge" to the local community made earlier in the year to encourage exploitation of the local trail resources. DRC member Gary Mineart will share insights into his extensive experiences exploring these trails during this period. The meeting announcment, location and logistical information, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Aug 04, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Porter House Museum Virtual Tours
Aug 11, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Porter House Museum Board Member David Faldet, along with Director Ashley Beek, will preview several of the videos created and produced by Porter House volunteers as a unique resource available to the public during the ongoing summer tourist season when the museum facility remains closed. Ashley will talk about the social media promotion of the videos and David will talk about their production and how they fit with the museum's mission. You can check out some of the videos at the Porter House Museum's YouTube site using this link: Porter House Museum Video Tours ----- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |
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Aug 11, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Aug 18, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Navigating the Pandemic at Wellington Place
Aug 25, 2020
DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski Wellington Place Administrator Scott Marnin and Admissions Coordinator Amy Loera will share information on the measures they have implemented to meet the safety of their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wellington Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Campus is a community owned facility specializing in a variety of services on one campus, providing increased levels of care as needs change. Wellington Place Assisted Living provides tenants with the opportunity to access affordable apartment-style living with access to convenience and nursing assistance if needed. ----- The meeting announcment, agenda, location and logistical information including meal sign-up, and Zoom meeting links will be distributed to all members by email in advance of the meeting. |