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Marion-Cedar Rapids Rotary Honored for Philanthropy
Jill Olsen, district governor, presented club chairwoman Michelle Bell with an award for club giving, at a meeting last Tuesday.
Congratulations to local Rotary Club members.
The Rotary Club of Marion-East Cedar Rapids had the second highest per-capita level of charitable giving to Rotary Club International for the entire Rotary Club 5970 district in 2011-12.
Rotary is a service organization dedicated to humanitarian causes around the world, such as hunger and fighting disease.
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More than 30 people were on hand for the regular Tuesday luncheon meeting at the Longbranch Hotel when the club received the award.
Jill Olsen, district governor, presented club chairwoman Michelle Bell with the award, at a meeting last Tuesday.
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Upcoming speakers at Rotary include:
Mar 19, 2013Christie Dancel
"Diversity" Â Mar 26, 2013
Pvt. Ralph Tripp
"Civil War, 31st Iowa" Â Apr 02, 2013
John Lohman and Amanda Styron
"Creative Corridor Branding Efforts"
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