Posted by Bobbie Holliday on Jan 21, 2019
Program:  Latin Thunder - Independent Wrestler from Muscatine
 
Invocation:  Mike Ruby
 
Recap of January 14, Club Meeting: 
Guests:  Roger Lande was the guest of Sarah Lande. Michelle Kelman visiting Rotarian from Burlington, IA
 
Happy News:  Sarah Lande was happy that she and Dan Stein went to China for 3 days to take part in a 40 year anniversary celebration.  Larry Hetzler reminded us about the Eagles and Ivories, January 24-27.  He has tickets.  Melanie Alexander was happy about 2 new exhibits at the Art Center.  Frank Iliff was happy that 125 people showed up at Boonies Friday for his retirement party. 
 
Program:  Club Business.  Shane Orr recognized January birthdays and anniversaries.  Shane also let us know that we received a letter from Pat Burr, Head of MCC music department, thanking us for lunch and gift.  Our district is looking to fill the Assistant Governor position for the year 2020, it is a 3 year term. Let Shane know if you are interested.   Also, if you are interested in joining the Board of Directors for the Muscatine Rotary Club, let Shane or any other Board member know.  Shane went over the results of the survey our members took.  There were 45 responses to the survey.  The most preferred meeting time and day was noon on Mondays.  He reviewed the overall scores for the club on - venue/food, programs, service projects and costs.  Also went over list of favorite and least favorites things about the club.  Each table had brainstorming discussion to decide how we should celebrate our 100 year Anniversary, February 1, 2020.   There were many ideas - Dress up dinner/Gala with keynote speaker, historical projects recognized, baseball game against another club, service project, fundraiser and incorporating students (RYLA, exchange, scholarship recipients) into the celebration.  There were many wonderful ideas brought up.  The 100 year Anniversary Committee will take our ideas and work on a plan for the celebration. 
 
Next meeting will be Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Rendezvous.