April 13, 2009 Club Bulletin #279

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

Week of April 13, 2009    

 

Today's Program: DeWayne Hopkins and Dan Kamin on Muscatine Symphony Orchestra's Saturday, April 18th Concert Special Guest

 

Song Leader for April: Bill Trent

 

Invocation by : Jim Sturms

 

In Case You Missed It

Last week's presenter was Sal LoBianco, General Manager of Muscatine Power & Water, on "Your Municipal Utility".  Sal began his presentation by breaking down the three main areas of service that are provided in Muscatine: electricity, water, and communications.  Water services were established in 1900 and currently serves water to 9,500 households.  There are over 1300 fire hydrants in Muscatine that are serviced by MP&W.  Electricity is provided to about 11,200 customers in Muscatine and was established in 1922.  All electricity provided to residents and businesses is powered by three coal fired generators.  Finally, Communication services started in 1997.  Currently, about 8,000 households receive cable services and 6,500 households receive internet service.  Not only does MP&W provide excellent services in water, electricity, and communications, but they are also actively engaged in bettering our community.  Some of the benefits that MP&W offers our community are installation and maintenance of fire hydrants and traffic lights, "Energize Muscatine", and active involvement in protecting the environment.  For more information about Muscatine Power & Water visit their website at http://www.mpw.org/

 

April 6th Guests

  • No guests

April 6th Club Announcements

  • Charles Lewis reminded us of the matching grant made by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  Each Rotarian will be asked to give $15 a year for three years to meet our portion of the matching funds.  For your convenience, $15 will be added to your Rotary statement.  Thank you for supporting our efforts to wipe-out Polio.
  • Gladys Reif - Upcoming Rotary event on May 7th that will feature Gavin Jerome, ride on the Meeker's new boat, and much more.  Sign up now for this fun event!
  • Mike Ruby welcomed us to join him on the first and third Tuesday's of every month at 7:30 a.m. at Snackers for make-up meetings.  All are welcome to attend, even if you do not need a make-up!
  • Each year we evaluate our meeting location and seek feedback from our members.  An email was sent on April 1st asking for your feedback on whether you would like to remain at Pearl View Ballroom or return to the Holiday Inn.  Please email your feedback to Karen as soon as possible.
  • On April 27th we will be meeting at the Holiday Inn for our Three Point Senior presentation.
  • Please welcome new member Sal LoBianco, General Manager of Muscatine Power & Water.  Sal is sponsored by Gary Wieskamp.  Welcome to Rotary, Sal!
  • District 6000 Conference will be held in Ankeny on April 23-25th.  To sign up visit the District Website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/dprg/dxhome/dxstoriestab/_storyitem.aspx?did=6000&index=3917&linkcat=4&tail=0&dir=f

Coming Up.

Program Chair for April: Gary Wieskamp

Program on April 20: Pam Ramer-WWII Honor Tour