May 18, 2009 Club Bulletin #283

Week of May 18, 2009

Today's Program: Rotary Youth Exchange Year End Report & Incoming President Mary Wildermuth will lead us in a club planning exercise

Song Leader for May: Paul Kraushaar

Invocation by : Norm Smith

Program Chair for May: Keith Porter

In Case You Missed It

Our presentation was given by Scott Beatty on MCC softball team.  In 1997 Scott became the head coach of the girl's softball team.  Since taking this role the girls have been regularly ranked in the top ten and have recently moved to Division I competition.  Scott is very proud to be a part of MCC and the Muscatine Community.  Scott places a very high emphasis on education coming first and softball second.  He said that it is important that the young ladies learn life skills and things about themselves, because softball won't last forever.  The team has a 43-11 record and an overall 78% winning record.  Many of his players have been awarded as All American players, All American Academic Team, and have a graduation rate of 97%.  This year there will be 24 ladies on the team with the majority of those being from the local area.  To learn more about the MCC softball team visit their website at http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_softball/index.html.

May 11^th Club Announcements

·        Congratulations to Scott Natvig and Bob Lande for their gifts to the Rotary Foundation.  Scott and Bob were honored for donating more than $2,000 to the foundation.  Sarah Lande and Bill Trent placed the pins on each gentleman's lapel.  Thank you Bob and Scott for your generous gifts.

·        Marilyn Smith on Member Guest Night Event: All in attendance had a fun time.  Despite not being able to leave the dock due to high river levels, fun was had aboard the Meeker's new boat!  Gavin Jerome was a funny and inspirational speaker, with many laughs and interaction from the crowd. His thesis was that everyone needs a laugh a day...(or more than one).  Thank you for attending this fun event!

·        Join Rotary on the first and third Tuesday's of every month at 7:30 a.m. at Snackers for make-up meetings.  All are welcome to attend, even if you do not need a make-up! 

·        Mary Wildermuth invited all Rotarians to attend a going away party for Tom Williams on June 11^th from 4-6 p.m. at District Administration Center , 2900 Mulberry Ave.   All are welcome to attend!

·        August 17^th is Rotary Night at Modern Woodman Park .  Please come at 7 p.m. to help raise funds for Polio Plus and enjoy a night at the ballpark.  See Karen for more information.

Happy News

·        Chuck Moody is proud of his son who is a Highway Patrol Officer in California and will be providing security for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

·        Norm Smith is excited about the Boat Show and car show this weekend.  

Coming Up.

May 19: Make-Up meeting at Snackers 7:30 a.m.

May 25: No Rotary-Memorial Day

June Song Leader: Marilyn Smith