March 30, 2009 Club Bulletin #277

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

Week of March 30, 2009 

 

Today's Program: Muscatine High School Musical Presentation "The Music Man"

 

Song Leader for March: Carlin Lawhead

 

In Case You Missed It

Last week's presenter was Mary Shihadeh, Early Childhood Coordinator, on "Muscatine's Preschool Programs".  Mary shared with us many of the benefits to early childhood education and the impact it has on a child's future.  Next year, 90% of incoming kindergarten students will have had some type of early childhood education; her goal is to reach 100% of children.  No child is ever turned away from receiving preschool.  Every $1 invested in early childhood programming saves the public $7.  To learn more about these wonderful programs in Muscatine contact Mary Shihadeh at mcshihad@muscatine.k12.ia.us.

 

March 23rd Club Announcements

  • First reading of new Officers and Board Members for 2009-2010: purposing to add Becky Furlong and Keith Porter to replace outgoing Board members Dennis McDonald and Tim Nelson.  If you have any concerns about either of these Rotarians joining the Board please speak with Karen Diercks.
  • Second reading for membership for Sal LoBianco, General Manager of Muscatine Power and Water.  If you have any concerns about this potential member please contact a Board member.
  • Make-up meetings will be held at Snackers on the first and third Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. every month.  All are welcome to attend!
  • District 6000 Conference will be held in Ankeny on April 23-25th.  To sign up visit the District Website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/dprg/dxhome/dxstoriestab/_storyitem.aspx?did=6000&index=3917&linkcat=4&tail=0&dir=f

Happy News

·          Mike Ruby is excited to attend the District Conference.  He also reported that five Rotarians came to the make-up meeting on March 17th.  Mike shared that he and his wife recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary!  Mike and JoAnn are also expecting their first grandchild in September!  Congratulations Mike!

·          Kip Fisher is happy about the Iowa State women's basketball success.

·          Mark Mather will be a grandfather soon; his son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first child in September!

Coming Up.

Program Chairs for March: Becky Furlong & Tom Williams

 

Program Chair for April: Gary Wieskamp

Program on April 6: Sal LoBianco, General Manager of Muscatine Power and Water, on "Your Municipal Utility in Your Community"

 

Thank you Caren Luke for your assistance with this week's bulletin!