Program for December 14, 2015: MCC Variety Singers at Strahan Hall
Invocation: Diana Gradert
 
Rotary Happy News: Melissa Bell was a guest of Mary Odell.  Hilary Tanner's name was read for the second time as a potential new member. Mary reminded us of the Salvation Army anonymous donor match for $1000.  Thanks to the  wonderful donor and all Rotarian supporters!! 
 
Next week's meeting will be at MCC at Strahan Hall!!
 
Shane Orr and Bobbi Holliday explained our Rotary Fundraiser to be held on Sunday evening, January 31, 2016 at the Rendezvous.  It is to be "Upscale but not Uptight!"  Sponsorships are being sought!!
 
Mike Ruby had lots of Happy News to share:  JoAnn's broken foot is healed.  Mike and JoAnn attended the North Scott Fundraiser at which $79,000 was raised.  Mike was a Pallbearer for Gene Mathern's funeral.  Mike and JoAnn are off this week with fellow Rotarians for Leadership Training on a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
 
Melanie Alexander was happy that Sunday with Santa and the Art Center's Prelude Saturday event with the Symphony were successful.  Melanie recognized the Muscatine Art Center's Friends for their work!!
 
Karen Diercks is proud of the Hawkeyes, her grandson for being "Mr. Muscatine" and her granddaughter for being section lead at the State Orchestra Contest and also State Choral Concert.
 
Program: Jonathan Ryan and the MHS Singers provided a lovely medley of Christmas tunes including:
O Christmas Tree, Sleigh Bell Tonight, What Child is This, Santa Come On In and of course, We Wish You a Merry Christmas!!