Helga Offenburger, Privater Lands Wildlife Biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) works with private landowners to develop wildlife management plans on their property in the 4 county area - Lucas, Wayne, Clarke and Decatur.

Helga has been with IDNR since 2002 and has been working in a like position for 16 years.  She graduated from Upper Iowa University with a degree in Education and attended Iowa State University where she studied Animal Ecology.

Helga's presentation will be about efforts to enhance wildlife habitat in southern Iowa.

Ninety Rotarian cyclists from clubs throughout the United States took part in the El Tour de Tucson on November 17th in Arizona, raising more than $375,000 for polio eradication.

RI General Secretary John Hewko and his wife, Marga, were among the Rotarians, friends of Rotary, and family members who hit the pavement along with 9,000 riders from around the world in the charity bike ride, sponsored by the University medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, completing distances of 42, 60, 85 or 111 miles.  The Hewkos also exceeded their goal of $111,000 in pledges, raising more than $200,000 for the ride.

Rotarians have been taking part in the ride since 2009, when the End Polio Now campaign was designated an official beneficiary of the race, allowing Rotary to enroll cyclists to gather pledges for the campaign.  In that first year, 27 cyclists raised $35,000.  The number has grown steadily since.

Our friends on the east coast are suffering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  At this time, we are appealing for financial help that will be distributed among about six Rotary Districts  in the affected area.  Donations can be made to the District 6000 Humanitarian and Educational Foundation (501 3C account) and will be eligible to receive tax credit for the donation.

Make check payable to:
District 6000 H.E.F. and on the subject line - "Hurricane Sandy Relief"

Send to:
Sandy Pickup, Treasurer
818 Third Avenue
Iowa City, IA  52245

Dec Song Leader:  David Laing
Dec Prayer:  Bill Ballard 

Dec 7
Program:  Joe Sellers
Rotary Minute:  Clark Fielding
Reader:  Mike Miller

Dec 14
Program:  Dean Christ
Rotary Minute:  Jerry Davis
Reader:  Fred Steinbach

Dec 21
Program:  Clark Fielding
Rotary Minute:  Dean Christ

Dec 28
Program:  Shantel Dow
Rotary Minute:  Veronica Fuhs

Jan 4
Program:  Jerry Davis
Rotary Minute:  Stephanie Gehlhaar
Reader:  Joe Sellers
Prayer:  Craig Scott
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