Posted by Megan Baumgartner on Oct 12, 2026
Thank you to Peggy Shea for sharing information about Thrive Iowa!  
Rotary Minutes
10/12/2026
 
President Lisa Bahe called the meeting to order at Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
 
Student Rotarians 
 
Announcements: 
  • Rotary 
    • Board Meeting - September 28th    
      • Friends of the Oelwein Public Library Corporate Membership
      • Approved Donating $200 to Oelwein High School Chorus with Christmas Party Entertainment on Monday, December 7th with Leo's Catering
      • Finalized Bylaws
      • Book Drive Starts in October with Books for Little Library at Little Husky with Extras to Food Pantry and Plentiful Pantry 
  • OCAD
    • Treats, Streets, & Avenues - Thursday, October 29th 
  • City of Oelwein 
    • City Council Meeting - Monday, October 12th 
  • School
    • Activities
      • Tuesday, October 12 - Volleyball at East Marshall 6:30 PM 
      • Thursday, October 15 - Cross Country at Grundy Center 3:50 PM
      • Friday, October 16 - Football vs. Roland-Story 7:00 PM 
Drawing – Not Present - Next Meeting $13 Carry-Over
Speaker – Peggy Shea (Thrive Iowa Coordinator) 
 
Other October Speakers: Connie Adams (Oelwein Online Principal) & Board Meeting