February 8, 2010 Club Bulletin #318

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

Week of February 8, 2010

 

Today's Program: SSAB Iowa R&D Center Rick Bodnar

 

 

In Case You Missed It

Monday's presentation was given by Gage Huston on the Muscatine Bridge Tribute Plaza.  The Bridge Tribute Plaza was started as a Leadership Muscatine project in 2006 and is a tribute to the old High Bridge and the Nobert F. Beckey Bridge.  The Plaza's design allows for reflection of both bridges with separate sitting areas that overlook the current bridge and where the High bridge was.  The materials and design of the Plaza are consistent with other current riverfront attractions to ensure the area will have a unified theme.  Steve Boka helped secured a grant from the Iowa DOT, under National Scenic Byways funding, for 80% of the cost of the Plaza.  Gary Wieskamp and Gary Carlson learned about this project at a CIAT meeting and introduced the project to Rotary.  Rotary graciously agreed to raise $20,000 for the project.  With nearly all of the funding secured construction for the Bridge Tribute Plaza started in the fall of 2009.  Today, the Plaza is nearly 80% complete and will be finished in the Spring.  Rotary and other supporters will be recognized for their contributions with a donor placard at the center of the Plaza.  At the conclusion of the presentation, Gage, Mayor Dick O'Brien, Steve Boka, and Gregg Mandsager were presented with a check from Rotary for $20,000.  Details about a dedication ceremony will be coming soon!  Thank you Rotarians for your support of the Muscatine Bridge Tribute Plaza!        

 

February 1st Guests                                                                                                                            

  • Brett Ford and Mike Wright were guests of Steve Wieskamp and Paul Kraushaar
  • Kerry Hawkins accompanied our MHS Student Guests: Ben Rivera, Jessica Reiners, Hannah Schroeder, and Lee Reyes
  • Nick Gow, YPN guest of Barb Christensen
  • Mayor Dick O'Brien, Gregg Mandsager, and Steve Boka were special guests

 

February 1st Club Announcements

  • Look for future details for Guest Night on April 17th.
  • Please remember to donate your loose change to Pennies for Peace
  • First reading for membership of James Elliott of Sunny Brook

 

Happy News

  • Caren Luke: There will be a Dave Ramsey simulcast live on March 13th beginning at Noon at Wesley United Methodist Church.  Tickets are available for $10, see Caren for more information.
  • Sarah Lande is excited about the Library's new look and furniture.  She also had a great time over the weekend with Eagles and Ivories.
  • Marv Krieger is happy to announce that he and his wife are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary!  Marv also mentioned that this year marks 60 years of being a Rotarian for Stan Howe and himself.  Congrats!

 

Coming Up.

February 15: No Meeting

February 22: Muscatine Jeopardy by Daleta Christensen ISU Ext.