June 1, 2009 Club Bulletin #283

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

Week of June 1, 2009

 

Today's Program: Incoming President Mary Wildermuth will lead us in a club planning exercise

 

Song Leader for June: Marilyn Smith

 

Invocation by : Mike Ruby

 

Program Chair for June: Sr. Irma Ries

 

In Case You Missed It

Our presentation on Monday was given by Zana on her time in Muscatine.  As you may know, Zana is a Rotary exchange student from Gjakova, Kosovo.  The population of Kosovo is around 2.2 million people.  Zana had three host families while with us, Pete & Kristy Korpi, Keith & Deb Porter, and Dan & Maggie Gray.  While in Muscatine Zana has been very busy with lots of fun activities like soccer, choir, and youth exchange meetings.  Zana said that she experienced Homecoming and Prom which are unlike anything in Kosovo.  She had a very good time in Muscatine and thanked Rotary and her host families for welcoming her to our community.  After the program Marilyn Smith presented Zana a gift from our club.  Host families were presented with a plaque for their support of Zana. 

 

Amy and Rebecca, MHS Interact Students updated us on some of the activities that they have participated in the last year.  Activities included: highway clean up, ringing Salvation Army bells, Halloween at the Y, bake sale for families in need, Operation Christmas Child, yard clean up, talent show, Relay for Life, and much more. 

 

May 18th Club Announcements

  • Ann Moody has elected to resign as Club secretary effective the end of
    this Rotary year.  Therefore, we are seeking nominations for this
    position.  Qualified candidates must attend weekly meetings and one
    monthly board meeting, possess excellent communication and computer
    skills, and work closely with the board and District to maintain accurate
    and timely records using various Rotary software. Will assist with other
    duties as assigned.  If you or someone you know of would be interested in filling this position beginning the first week in July, please e-mail me or see one of the board
    members.
  • Join Rotary 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! 
  • Mary Wildermuth invited all Rotarians to attend a going away party for Tom Williams on June 11th from 4-6 p.m. at DistrictAdministrationCenter, 2900 Mulberry Ave.  All are welcome to attend!
  • August 17th is Rotary Night at ModernWoodmanPark.  Please come at 7 p.m. to help raise funds for Polio Plus and enjoy a night at the ballpark.  See Karen for more information.
  • Please keep Shirley Drake in your thoughts and prayers this week.

 

Special Recognition

  • Mayor Dick O'Brian was presented by Rotary as an Honorary Paul Harris Fellow award.  This award is in recognition for his effort in making Muscatine a better place to live and work.  A.J. Johnson presented information on the Mayor and his three daughters presented Dick with the award.  Congratulations!

Happy News

  • Jim Sturms is happy that John Stevens is back!

  Coming Up.

June 8: Diane Campbell-Let's Talk Youth Affinity Group-youth programs

June 15: Jeff Jirak, Muscatine Police Department, gang activity in Muscatine

June 22: Shane Orr and Debra Yonish, staff members of United Way of Muscatine, will explain the Local Information-N-Connection to Services and Volunteer Solutions Programs.

June  29:  Christy Roby-Williams, Muscatine Regional Empowerment,  will speak on collaboration efforts involving early care, education, health and human services on behalf of children and families residing in the area.