September 8, 2008 Club Bulletin #249

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

Week of September 8, 2008

 

REMINDER:   Rotary meets at the Hotel Muscatine

 

Today's Program:   Faces of Rescue by Sharon Gibson Ellis

 

Invocation by:   Dave Stanley

 

September Song Leader:   Diana Gradert

 

In Case You Missed It

Susan Herrick, District Governor, presented information about Rotary's theme, Make Dreams Real and her goals for this year.  Susan explained how International President D.K. Lee selected the theme Make Dreams Real and the importance of making positive changes for the children of the world.  Susan shared her goals for our club and challenged each member to make a difference in a child's life.  To read more about Susan's goals for District 6000 visit the District's website www.clubrunner.ca/dprg/dxhome/_home.aspx?did=6000 .

August 25th Guests

  • Jo Anne Ruby, guest of Mike Ruby
  • Bob Herrick, husband of District Governor Susan Herrick
  • Zana Vejsa, Kosovo student
  • Perparim Lloqanaj, Kosovo student

August 25th Club Announcements

  • District 6000 is seeking four outstanding young professionals, ages 25-40, to be part of a Group Study Exchange team to Taiwan from March 1, 2009 to March 29, 2009.  The purpose of the GSE is to promote international understanding and goodwill through person-to-person contact.  Participants must be employed full-time in a recognized business or profession and live or be employed in District 6000 territory.  If interested applications are available at www.rotary6000.org .  Applications must be endorsed by the sponsoring club and submitted to the selection committee by October 2, 2008.
  • New Member -We have the second reading of proposed new member Brook Mahaffey, Director of American Red Cross, Muscatine-Louisa Unit, is proposed for membership by Lynn Schultz.  If there are any objections to this induction, please see Karen Diercks or a Board member.
  • Chris Ciasto-Rotary & YPN Blood drive is on Thursday, August 28th from 12:30-5:30 p.m. 
  • Sara Fitzer-Huston-United Way Day of Caring is on Wednesday, September 10th.  Teams of volunteers are welcome to sign up by contacting the United Way at 263-5963.

Coming Up On September 15, 2008:

Program Chair for September: Sharon Gibson Ellis

 

Program:  Sue Johannsen, Muscatine Community School District Teacher, on winning The Stanley Foundation Cathryn Miller Explorer Award.

 

Invocation:  Mike Ruby

 

Blood Drive Wrap Up  

Thank you, to everyone who participated in the Rotary & YPN Blood Drive on August 28th!  We collected 13 units which equates to 52 lives being positively impacted by our cumulative donations.  I think that is something to be commended for.  We had 7 donors from the YPN and 6 donors from the Rotary Club.  Thank you to all of the donors, greeters, and individuals that contributed baked goods for the drive.  

Rotary Club of Muscatine, Invites You and Your Family!

 

To:                  Family Picnic 2008

When:            Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 6:00 pm

Where:          Weed Park, Tennis Courts Shelter

Who:              Please bring your family!

Menu:            Hy-Vee Fried Chicken (provided by Rotary)

                       Homemade Salads and Desserts

                              (I'll ask you to bring one or the other)

                        Beverages & Place Settings (provided by Rotary)

                        Special Dessert: Grill your own S'mores!         

RSVP:            To Tim Nelson at tnelson@fnbmusc.com with the names of those attending by September 10, 2008