June 7, 2010 Bulletin #332
NO MEETING MAY 31, 2010 DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY
June 7, 2010 Program
Muscatine Rotary by Rotary Board Members
May 24, 2010: In Case You Missed It
Guests
Nick Gow, YPN
Brenda Mohr, YPN
Krista Regennitter, YPN
Brandy Olson, YPN
Andrea Jentz, YPN
Dan Fitzgerald, YPN
Brian Chapman,Holiday Inn, Guest of Gladys Reif
Nichole Sogenfrey, Holiday Inn, Guest of Gladys Reif
Glenn Reif, Guest of Gladys Reif
Peter Polhman, Guest of Roger Lande
Hugh Stafford, Guest of Roger Lande
Rob Gettemy, Visiting Rotarian
Happy News
May Happy Birthday's were sung to Terry Mitchell; Garland Fisher; Drew Burkamper; Gregs Thomopulos; David Utley; Charlie Lewis; Mary Wildermuth; John Sleichter; Norm Smith; and Robert DeKock.
Diana Gradert was happy for her granddaughter, Amy, placing 8th in the 400 hurdles at the track meet and also becoming president of the National Honor Society.
Long time community member, Betty Brewer, passed away recently, but her new store on Lake Park Blvd. opened on 5/24/10 and it would have made her happy.
Becky Furlong invited everyone to come to Mary's retirement party on 5/26 from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Administration Building!
Announcements
Second Membership reading for Dan Ramsey, New MCSA Executive Director. Please see a member of the board if you have concerns about this potential member.
Mary read a card from Kerry Hawkins, MHS Senior Counselor, thanking Rotary on behalf herself and the seniors. She said they looked forward and appreciated the meetings and being recognized last week.
Sarah Lande reminded everyone of the Tuesday, June 1st, dedication of the bridge plaza for the bridge tribute project on biking trail at 11:00 a.m. Mary and the Mayor will both be speaking. Rotary was the lead contributor for the project giving $20,000.
The Youth Exchange committee will meet today after Rotary.
On June 4th from 4:30 to 6:30 there will be a Rotary get together at Wine Nutz. Please come! Mary also asked the YPNs to join us.
No meeting next week.
Honorary Paul Harris Awardees
Congratulations to Gladys Reif for receiving a Paul Harris Sustaining Fellowship Award presented by Charlie Lewis and Glen Reif. 
Program
Muscatine Young Professional Network (YPN) Update by Nick Gow
Keith Porter introduced Nick Gow, current YPN president. Nick thanked Rotary for including the YPNs in this meeting and other meetings during the year. He introduced incoming chair, Brenda Mohr. Nick talked about all the successful YPN events they have had this year.
Some of the upcoming events include:
Third Thursday Meetings
Committee Meetings
Revelry by the River on June 26th at the Brew featuring 17Candle and Crazy Delicious - please come!
Thanksgiving in July Food Drive
Share the Warmth Coat Drive
The Halloween Hike
If you would like to learn more about YPN please visit their website at http://www.ypnmuscatine.org/.