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Blanden Art Fetival

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On June 10th between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the Blanden will be hosting local and regional artists providing a family friendly event that highlights artistic talent, creativity, and imagination.  Please consider attending.
 Blanden Art Fetival Stephen Hoesel 2023-05-31 05:00:00Z 0

Picture of Rotarian in the "Messenger"

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Congratulations to Mel Schroeder and Charlie Walker who were named Webster County "Veterans of the Year."  Mel and Charlie are charter members of the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight program. 
 Picture of Rotarian in the "Messenger" Mel Schroeder 2023-05-30 05:00:00Z 0

Picture of Rotarian in the "Messinger:

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Rorarian Flattery appeared in the Tuesday "Messenger" with an article announcing that the Council has taken a major step to demolish an abandoned nursing home.
 Picture of Rotarian in the "Messinger: David Flattery 2023-05-24 05:00:00Z 0

Picture of Rotarian in "The Messenger"

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Rotarian Kuhlman appeared in the "Fort Dodge Business Connection" section of the "Messenger" with an article from the Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way explaining the role of vibrant cities in development and prosperity.  This article was repeated in the May 27th "Messenger."
 
 Picture of Rotarian in "The Messenger" Randy Kuhlman 2023-05-22 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Scholarships to ICCC for 2023 Stephen Hoesel 2023-05-22 05:00:00Z 0
"Save the Date Card" Stephen Hoesel 2023-05-15 05:00:00Z 0
Status of Meeting of May 29th (Memorial Day Weekend) Teresa Naughton 2023-05-15 05:00:00Z 0

Catepillars and Butterflies

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Change.  Some welcome it; others drag their feet - some kicking and screaming.  Change, however, is inevitable and to that point, our Rotary Club needs, and is planning, to make some, which is the purpose of this short article.  It has become difficult to find members to fill leadership roles due to the time commitment required. So, we are planning to make some shifts in the responsibilities to some of the officers' duties and how things operate.
 
One big change, which is starting today, is the suspension of the "book report" of the weekly meeting. We will, however, publicize speakers and other pertinent information on the website.
 
Thank you, in advance, for your patience as we go through a metamorphosis of sorts to become a more agile and active club.
 
 Catepillars and Butterflies 2023-05-01 05:00:00Z 0

Easy Way to Contribute to the Rotary Foundation

Posted by Stephen Hoesel on Feb 01, 2023
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Your Rotary Club provides an easy way for you to contribute to the Rotary Foundation, the major financial arm of Rotary that does Polio Plus and Foundation Grants.   The program permits you to ask the Treasurer to add an amount each quarter to your quarterly dues statement as a contribution to the R.I. Foundation.  The Treasurer then collects these amounts and writes a joint check to the Foundation for all funds contributed by members.  If you are interested please complete the following form and provide to Treasurer John Nielsen.
 
 
 
 Easy Way to Contribute to the Rotary Foundation Stephen Hoesel 2023-02-01 06:00:00Z 0

Club's Application for Funds for Various Projects

Posted by Stephen Hoesel on Feb 01, 2023
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Rotary is a service organization comprised of community leaders of various professions dedicated to humanitarian causes locally and throughout the world.  The club budgets funds annually for a variety of local causes that may be made available for requests made throughout the year for which the Board of Directors may want to support.  To make application for funds, complete the application online by clicking HERE.
 
Fort Dodge Noon Rotary Club Grant Guidelines
 
Mission: Rotary is a service organization comprised of community leaders of various professions dedicated to humanitarian causes locally and throughout the world. Simply put, Rotary is an organization that is out to do "good" in the world. 
 
Vision: It is incumbent upon the Fort Dodge Noon Rotary Club and its Board of Directors to be good stewards of available resources.  The club budgets dollars annually.  The budget may fund identified programs.  The club also has a small “Special Fund” available for requests made throughout the year for unbudgeted causes, which the club and Board may want to support. 
 
Eligibility for the Special Fund:  Grants must have the support of one or more members of the Fort Dodge Noon Rotary Club. Funds are granted in support of humanitarian causes.  Causes may relate to youth, poverty prevention/intervention, community betterment, health care, human services, and more.  There are many, many good causes.  There are also limited dollars.  Grant awards will not exceed the dollars available in the special fund.   Preference may be given to one-time projects or to programs that are deemed to have sustainability.  For example, grants may be given to a building projects to provide some seed money to start an educational program that the schools will fund in the long term.  Collaboration with other funding sources is encouraged.
 
Process: A Fort Dodge Noon Rotary Grant Application must be completed for consideration utilizing the on-line application form.   
  • Once received, the Club President will present the Grant Application to the Board at the next regular Board meeting.  The President will also communicate the balance of the Special Fund.
  • The Board will consider the Grant Application and vote on the request, deciding one of three outcomes:
    • The request will be fully funded
    • The request will be partially funded
    • The request will not be funded.
  • The Club President will communicate the decision with the grant requestor. 
  • If dollars are to be awarded, the Grant Application, with approval note, will be given to the Club Treasurer to pay and the treasurer will cut a check.  
 
 Club's Application for Funds for Various Projects Stephen Hoesel 2023-02-01 06:00:00Z 0

Minutes and Financial Reports

Posted by Elizabeth Stanek on Feb 01, 2023
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Secretary Elizabeth Stanek has been uploading Minutes and Financial Reports for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year to the members only section of the Website (Found under Folder Organization and then Subfolder Documents) and are available for viewing by accessing the Members Only Section.  Please contact Steve if you need to refresh your password.
 
 Minutes and Financial Reports Elizabeth Stanek 2023-02-01 06:00:00Z 0