Recap from the June 17, 2024 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Megan Francis
Thought of the day: Mike Ruby
In honor of Flag Day last Friday: We identify the flag with almost everything we hold dear on earth. It represents our peace and security, our civil and political liberty, our freedom of religious worship, our family, our friends, and our home. We see in it the great multitude of blessings, rights, and privileges, that make up our country.- Calvin Coolidge
Virtual Attendees: Jim Stein and Melanie Alexander
Mark Roberts: Mark had a car totaled in a hailstorm in Nebraska. He is thankful it was not worse.
Club News:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- ACH forms are available for easy dues payment.
- Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Use the link below to sign up for the next Mobile Food Pantry on August 6. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
- The Chamber is looking for volunteers to serve as block captains at this year’s 4th of July parade. Duties will include helping groups find their spot in the lineup and keeping them in the correct order, as well as acting as an extra “eye” for the staff. Block captains will meet at 1:45 PM at the check-in area (10th and Iowa Avenue) and will be released as soon as their block clears. If you are interested and can help, please reach out to Dena at dferreira@muscatine.com!
- GMCCI Business After Hours, celebrating Bosch Pest Control’s 75th Anniversary, is tomorrow, June 18th from 5-7 pm at Pearl City Station.
Presentation-
Brett Nelson- General Manager/ Product Manager
Musco Lighting
History:
Musco was founded in 1976 by Joe Crookham and Myron Gordin. The company began with G&L Industries in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Looking to expand they purchased Muscatine Lighting and Manufacturing Co. with the support of George Shepley and First National Bank. Musco’s strategic focus is on the sports lighting niche.
Some milestones during the 48 years of innovation are Sportscluster in 1977, Mobile Lighting in 1982, Control-Link in 1998, Light-Structure Green in 2005, and Market Shift to LED in 2016.
People and Culture:
The Team member mission is to “Create value and have fun; providing products and services for people with whom we can develop long-term relationships built on mutual trust and respect.” The Team is #1 and they are all living the tagline “We make it happen.”
Musco employees 1,700 Team Members Worldwide. The Headquarters is in Oskaloosa. Manufacturing plants are in Muscatine, Des Moines, Shanghai, China, and Gumi, South Korea. Musco has Offices in 12 countries with Projects in 125+ countries.
Projects:
Some notable projects include Dodger Stadium, Field of Dreams Stadium, University of Michigan, Notre Dame Stadium, Daytona International Speedway, Sydney Motorsport Park, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and The White House.
For more about Musco check out their website musco.com and the Musco Lighting YouTube channel.
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Next Meetings: June 24th- Gavel Passing, July 1st- Junior Achievement, July 8th- Scholarship winners.