Posted by Mary Wildermuth on Feb 12, 2018
Program for February 12, 2018: Glad Cheng and China Windows Group
Invocation: Cristian Lopez
Happy News: Melanie Alexander announced several upcoming exhibits at the Muscatine Art Center including work by Marv Krieger,The Faces of Iowa State and Kimbel Bromley.  National Bagel Day is Friday the 9th.  The Art Center invites all to enjoy Bagels and Conversation from 9:30-11:00.  Roger and Sarah Lande had a 50th Anniversary House Party Celebration with their son and daughter and their families yesterday for living in their house for 50 years..515 Second Street.  Scott Ingstad excited about the stellar showing of Joe Wieskamp in scoring 54 of the 64 points at the Bettendorf Muskie game and yes Joe made all the points in the first half.. 28 points. Scott also sent his congrats to Sarah and Roger for the house party!! Erika noted the great Merrill Tour and Birthday Celebration for our Rotary Club...98 years young!! She also asked for likes on our Facebook page.  District Conference is April 12 and 13...think about attending... We also have  2 Board positions open and a President Nominee.  Mary Wildermuth will be resigning as Rotary Secretary in June and Bobbi Holliday will become our new secretary.  Step right up if you are interested in being on the board...see a board member!! Rick Gosney noted that the Super Bowl Fundraising was a success for participation (with 23) but no one won the pot of money!!
 
Program: Andrew Fangman provided an update on the Pearls of Progress project .  The Musser Public Library relocation and renovation project is underway and should be concluded in the spring.  The Dog Park work will be completed later this spring or early this summer. The 4 cabins at Deep Lakes Park will be completed in the Fall and the Westside Trail work will be completed in 2019.  Rotary is helping with Wayfinding Signs along the trails.  A sign will cost about $100 and there will be about 30 or so needed. The signs will have a map of the trail system on them, as well as, location of restrooms etc. A sign will be 18x28  and will include the Muscatine Rotary Club's name as the group providing the signs. Great promotion and branding for our club!!