August 3, 2009 Club Bulletin #293

Posted by Sara Fitzer-Huston 
 
 

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Week of August 3, 2009

 

Today's Program: Paul Burback - MPW "Energy Efficiency at Home, at Work & Everywhere in Between"

 

Program Chair for August: Taura Prosek

 

In Case You Missed It

Our presentation on Monday was given by Cassandra Monroe on her experiences in the Army National Guard.  Cassie is a Specialist in the Army National Guard, focusing on journalism and public relations.  Cassie successfully completed basic training and training at Ft. Meade for 13 weeks studying public relations.  Cassie has been on multiple missions including flood duty in Iowa, South Korea, Republican National Convention, President Obama's Inauguration, combat lifesaver, and vigilant guard training.  Cassie said one of the highlights of her experiences is having her work published in magazines and newspapers.  Cassie will be going to Iraq to serve for one year and then will come back and take a military journalist position in Washington D.C. upon returning.

 

July 27th Club Announcements

  • Congratulations Kip Fisher and Jim Kent for being honored as a sustaining Paul Harris Fellow.  Kip received his three sapphire pin and Jim received his four sapphire pin.  Thank you for supporting Rotary!
  • Please remember to put a check next to your name when you come to Rotary for attendance tracking.  A sign in sheet will be located next to the badges on the front table.  Thank you!
  • Our goals for this year are based upon the planning session we held at our regular meeting in early June:

1.  Increase membership in our Rotary Club.

2.  Support and implement meaningful hands on local and worldwide projects.   

3.  Engage our membership through our website and create opportunities for fellowship and networking.

4.  Communicate our club goals and activities to attract new members and share Rotary's worth in Muscatine .    

Rotary Theme 2010:  The Future Is In Our Hands.

 

  • August 17th 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.
  • Gladys Reif shared information on the partnership with the Muscatine Lions and Rotary to provide entertainment and a fundraising opportunity.  "Branson on the Road" will be in concert on Sunday, August 30th at 3 p.m. at Central Middle School Auditorium.  All proceeds from this concert will be used for community projects.  If Rotary sells 100 tickets we will receive 10% of the proceeds for our last portion of our commitment to the Bridge Tribute Project.  Tickets will be available at Rotary for multiple weeks.
  • Kudos to Scott Ingstad, he volunteered all First National Bank sites as ticket sale points for "Branson on the Road"... Rotary and Lions invest profits in community projects!!  (Muscatine Bridge Tribute Completion etc.)
  • The Song Leaders have been discussing via email this week how to "kick our singing up a notch".  If you have ideas, please share them with the song leaders.
  • Craig Bode needs you! Craig is the new chair for programs and he is looking for monthly program chairs, if you are interested please see him at the meeting or email him at craig.bode@rockvalleypt.com.
  • Rotary Family Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, September 17th at Weed Park's tennis court shelter at 6:00 PM.  We will be having a potluck again this year.  Please mark your calendars!  

Happy News

  • Jim Nepple had a great time on Ragbrai.  He was happy to see fellow Rotarians on the ride with him.
  • Jim Stein is proud of his son Tim for completing his Ph.D. in veterinary medicine and numerous other accomplishments that he has accomplished while in academia. 

Coming Up.

Aug 10:  Nick Gow - YPN 

Aug 17: David Fowler "Ag Learning Center " 

Aug 24: Bill Decker Superintendant of Muscatine Schools "PPEL - Physical Plant & Equipment " 

Aug 31: Barb Krall -"Senior Resources "