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RI President's MessagePresidential MessageR. Gordon R. McInallyPresident 2023-24March 2024There are many pathways to peace, and in Rotary, we are fortunate to have Rotary Peace Fellows who demonstrate this truth time and again. Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fellowships for leaders around the world to study peace and development, and what these peace fellows learn prepares them to work in conflict prevention and resolution and promote Positive Peace. Here are a few examples of the creative ways peace fellows advance peace: |
Brews For StewsRotary Club of Indianola assisted The Groggy Dog Restaurant again this season to create meals for those who may not have other options. The Groggy Dog, West Hill Brewery, Rotary Club of Indianola and donations from other businesses and individuals raise funds to make the Guinness Stew. Rotary Club members meet at The Groggy Dog on the appointed days to package the stew. Each batch created 25-35 meals which, when reheated, provides a nutritious meal on cold winter days. Once the stew is packaged, it is frozen and delivered to Warren County Helping Hand and Heal House of Iowa for distribution. If you are interested in helping us purchase ingredients for additional batches of stew click here to fund the project. Click the Read More to see additional pictures. |
Rotary Centennial Disc Golf CourseRC18 Update 7/3/2023 T-Boxes were completed on May 2nd so players can now utilize them as they play. The next step is to install benches, trash bins and Signage. Work began on the new Disc Golf course in 2022 and continues on the Front 9 with final seeding, installation of benches and T-Boxes in May 2023. Even though the Front 9 holes are not complete, in 2022 UDisc scored 196 rounds of golf, players logged 131 hours of play, and visited the site from 7 different states. Work has begun on the "back 9", however progress is slow due to the terrain and number of trees that have to be removed to create the 'fairways'. Sponsors will be needed to help fund the addition of at least three bridges, necessary to help players progress from one hole to the next. Click on read more to learn about sponsorships. __________________________________________________________ McCord Park is located at South 'P' Street / West 5th Ave
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Rotary Club of Indianola Celebrates Centennial Year
Rotary Club of Indianola was chartered on September 26, 1922. In September 2022 our club celebrated its Centennial as a member of the Indianola Community. The Four Pillars of Rotary Of the things we think, say or do:
The Rotary Motto: Service Above Self |
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Rotary Peace GardenRotary Club of Indianola Established a Peace Garden at McCord Park World Peace is one the pillars of Rotary International. By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect. To honor that legacy, Rotary Club of Indianola has established a Peace Garden at McCord Park. The Peace Garden is a place where individuals may visit to reflect on how they can become part of the solution in our own community.Click this link to learn more and follow the progress of our Peace Garden |
Polio EradicationQuote of the Day "Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature." STEVE MARABOLI January 30, 2022 Dear Polio Eradication Warriors, No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. This week's Polio Update includes the Polio case and sample changes over the last two weeks. What is that Polio Picture? - Polio Survivor & Worker was nominated for the Presidential Honor in Pakistan! Read more about this exciting news here - https://polioeradication.org/ |
The Question is"What is Rotary?"As a Rotarian, one of the hardest questions to answer is 'What is Rotary?' You would think that after 20+ years as a member it would be an easy question to answer. But it is not. Rotary has so many moving parts, in so many parts of the World, in so many different ways, well to be honest, it boils down to the people. It becomes the question of "Who is a Rotarian?" With the motto "Service Above Self", a Rotarian is one individual who wants to help those around them, whether it be individuals, communities or countries. As a whole, Rotary is made up of three parts: our clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation. Together, we work to make lasting change in our communities and around the world. And yet, it boils down to individuals.
So, to answer the question, What is Rotary? Rotary provides a fulfilling system that allows me to help people in my community, in my District and in the World, making this a better place for all. Terry Pauling, Rotary Club of Indianola. |