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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2007-2008 President,
Gary Wieskamp
; President Elect; Directors: Karen Diercks; Dennis McDonald, Mary Wildermuth, Tim Nelson, John Schwandke. Past President:
Dale Lucht
, S; Treasurer: Randy Ludke, GS; Secretary
Ann Moody,G(2)S
www.muscatinerotary.org
Governor, District 6000: Diana Reed, Des Moines, Iowa.
Rotary International President: Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, Trenton, Ontario, Canada.
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM: Melanie Alexander, Muscatine History and Industry Center, told us about a new book she wrote about the button industry. Melanie's book unfolds the fascinating story of buttons, Muscatine, the people and the processes in 10 chapters. Illustrations come from the collections of local people and the Musser Public Library. Many of the photos have never been published before. Readers will learn a lot about the lives and lifestyles of the tycoons and ordinary workers who shaped Muscatine's culture and economy.
TODAY'S PROGRAM
Chris McGinnis, Director, Muscatine Humane Society
UPCOMING ROTARY PROGRAMS
November
November 5 Saul Solomon, Chairman, CEO and President of Bridgestone Bandag, LLC
November 12 We will hear about the latest at the Salvation Army.
This meeting will be at the Salvation Army.
November 19 Donna Katen-Bahensky CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
November 25 John Hayes, International Water Management System
December:
December 3 TBA
December 10 Muscatine High School Singers - Darcy Hendricks + 8 students
December 17 Muscatine Community College - Jan Phillips and MCC singers (Note: This meeting will be held at MCC)
December 24 & 31 No Rotary meetings
SONG LEADERS
October - Frank Kelly
November - Dennis Taylor
December - Paul Kraushaar
January- Bill Trent
February - Open
March - Ann Meeker
April - Diana Gradert
May - Norm Smith
June - Harvey Allbee, Jr.
Guests
Non-Rotarians
Myra Hare - (the mother of) Melianie Alexander
Cindy Wilks - Gladys Reif
Greg Jenkins - Jane Daufeldt
Students
Cassie Clark - first visit
Kayla Chick
Page Crowe
Jacob Dornbush - first visit
Cole Danner - first visit
Lum and Maria
Make-ups
Norm and Marilin Smith were suffering on 10/2 and 10/9 at Ahwatukee Foothills.
Quote of the Day - Imagine what will happen if each of us decides to reach just a little bit higher, or try a little bit harder, to care just a little bit more. That's the power of one. You've got the power. Use it!
A Rotary Magazine Quizz
Q: Where will the 2008 Convention be?
A: Los Angeles
Q: Where will the 2009 Convention be?
A: Birmingham, England
Rotary Moment - "What can the Rotary Club do for Muscatine?" was the original challenge discussed by the 25 members of the new Rotary Club of Muscatine in 1920. During its first year, the Club sponsored two public concerts by the Tri-City Symphony, sponsored the Boys' Work Program at the YMCA, aided in financing and organization of the Boy Scout movement in Muscatine, actively lobbied for the adoption of traffic ordinances in Muscatine, raised funds to place the names of deceased veterans on a war memorial at the Courthouse, sought the establishment of a tuberculosis sanitarium for Muscatine County, encouraged and helped fund better care for the graves in Greenwood Cemetery, financially supported the Day Nursery, and (to secure a healthier quality of milk for Muscatine children) was the prime mover in the adoption of a city ordinance requiring tuberculin testing for all milk sold in Muscatine, The Club was also divided into two teams to raise funds for the YWCA building fund drive.
Happy News
Mike Frye - thrilled about a new granddaughter
Diana Gradert - proud to tell us that football is still strong in the Beaver Nation AND her grandson is on the cross country team at Wilton -Wilton Boys and Girls took first place at the District level.
Tony Joseph - was pretty happy to talk about Pack N Ship and an upcoming open house. The members forced poor old Tony to choke up a little more cash for the announcement.
Announcement
There was a tree planting exercise at Greenwood Cemetery (and another one coming up November 3) as a result of money coming in from the Rotary Club and other sources. You can come help plant trees if you want to.
Brightener
How many teamsters does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
53 - you got a problem with that?
How many paranoids does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Who wants to know?
How many college athletes does it take to screw in a light bulb?
The entire team, and they each get three credits for it.
How many consultants does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Unknown. They never got past the feasibility study.
How many graduate students does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Only one. But it may take upwards of five years for him to get it done.
How many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
How many can you afford?
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