MOLINE — Moline-Coal Valley School District Superintendent Dr. Rachel Savage told Moline Rotary members Monday that the district is seeing continued progress while also facing ongoing challenges tied to attendance, mental health, school safety and growing student needs. Savage said the district serves about 7,300 students and employs just over 1,000 full- and part-time staff members. The district includes 15 schools: 10 elementary schools, an early childhood center, two middle schools, Moline High School and Aspire, the district’s alternative school. She said diversity continues to be one of the district’s defining characteristics, with more than 60 languages reported as being spoken in students’ homes. About 62% of district students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Savage said that level of need requires the district to use its resources carefully and work closely with outside organizations to provide additional support to students and families. “Our community partners help fill in all the different nooks and crannies and cracks of needs that our families have,” she said. The district’s stated priorities include fostering student growth, creating safe and welcoming schools, strengthening community partnerships and helping students become more resilient. Savage said one of the district’s strongest indicators is its teacher retention rate, which stands at about 95%.
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Moline-Coal Valley Superintendent Outlines Gains, Growing Student Needs
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2026-09-21 05:00:00Z |
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Quad Cities Marathon founder and race director Joe Moreno recently shared with Rotary members how a simple idea nearly 30 years ago grew into one of the region’s best-known community events. Moreno, who retired from 3M in Cordova after 35 years, never expected to still be leading the marathon nearly three decades after helping launch it. What began as an effort to bring a full marathon to the Quad Cities has grown into an event supported by approximately 1,000 volunteers, a 60-member organizing committee and a nine-member board of directors. Moreno likes to describe the event as “five races through four cities, over three bridges, in two states and through one island.”
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Quad Cities Marathon Founder Shares the Heart Behind the Race
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Terry Fillmer
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2026-09-14 05:00:00Z |
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Ben Limmer, Executive Director of the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, recently provided an update on MetroLINK services, major capital improvements and plans for the future of public transportation in the Quad Cities.
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Limmer Updates Rotarians On MetroLINK Services
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2026-08-20 05:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Gary Francque introduced the family of former MoRo exchange student Joao Miguel (2023-24), parents Alexandre and Daiane and brothers Joao and Davi, who are visiting Moline from Brazil, after visiting a year ago when Joao returned to Moline to attend Black Hawk College.
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Exchange Student Introduces Family To Rotarians
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2026-08-20 05:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotary welcomed Michelle Burnett Juerhing, Race Director of the Quad-City Times Bix 7, as our featured speaker. Michelle shared how the Bix has grown from a small race with just 84 participants in 1975 into one of the Quad Cities’ most recognizable traditions. More than five decades later, the event has expanded to include eight days, seven events, three cities and two states. Whether someone runs, walks, volunteers or cheers from the course, everyone can be part of what Michelle calls the Quad Cities' largest homecoming. Thank you, Michelle, for sharing the history, growth and community spirit behind one of our region’s most treasured traditions.
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The Bix Is More Than a Race — It’s a Quad Cities Homecoming
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2026-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotary Supports Drama Boosters’ Monday Meal Program Moline Rotary presented a $400 grant to the Moline High School Drama Boosters to support its Monday meal program during show week. On the Monday before each production opens, students often rehearse from immediately after school until approximately 10 p.m. The Drama Boosters provide a catered meal, giving the cast and crew time to eat, recharge, and connect before the demanding week ahead. Student representatives explained that the meal helps strengthen the friendships and sense of community that make the theater program so meaningful. They also shared how the Drama Boosters support students throughout the year through fundraising, volunteer service, recognition programs, and assistance with productions. The students thanked Moline Rotary for its generous contribution, which will help continue this important tradition while supporting students’ creativity, confidence, leadership, and teamwork.
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Moline Rotary Awards Grant To Moline High School Drama Boosters
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Terry Fillmer
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2026-07-30 05:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotary,Service Above Self |
Nice turn out for the Moline Centre Program Summer Concert.
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2026 Summer Concert
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Eric VanWinkle
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2026-06-05 05:00:00Z |
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The Moline Rotary Club and Twin Rivers Rotary After Hours Club partnered to support Assistive Technology expansion across the Moline-Coal Valley School District through a combined donation of $6,114. The project provides adaptive tools and communication resources for students with disabilities while also engaging more than 90 Moline High School engineering students in designing and creating assistive devices using 3D printing technology funded by the grant.
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Moline Rotary 2025-26 Grant Project
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Eric VanWinkle
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2026-05-15 05:00:00Z |
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At the heart of Rotary is the concept of service above self. This past May club members gathered on a chilly morning to help plant over a thousands flowers at the Butterworth Center in the Overlook District of Moline.
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Flower Project
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2025-07-24 05:00:00Z |
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Paul Harris Quote
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2025-07-24 05:00:00Z |
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After a wonderful 2024-25 year, Past President, Sam Moyer presented incoming President, Eric VanWinkle with his 2025-26 gavel.
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Passing the Gavel
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2025-07-24 05:00:00Z |
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Our April 8 meeting will bring a special guest.  An Illinois native, Borling was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, where he was shot down by ground fire. Seriously injured in his crash, Captain Borling spent the next 6½ years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi. Borling was released on February 12, 1973. Subsequent to his return, Borling was an F-15 Eagle fighter pilot and commander of the "Hat in the Ring" squadron. He was an Air Division commander at Minot AFB, and Head of Operations for Strategic Air Command (SAC) in Omaha. In that position, he directed SAC's support of hostilities in the first Gulf War and Panama and was charged with execution responsibilities for the nation's nuclear war plan. At the Pentagon, he led CHECKMATE, a highly classified war fighting think tank and was Director of Air Force Operational Requirements helping initiate a new family of guided weapons. In Germany, he commanded the largest fighter and support base outside the United States and later served at NATO's Supreme Headquarters in Belgium working directly for the Supreme Commander and Chief of Staff. He was central to the creation of HQ North in Norway and served as Chief of Staff of that integrated NATO/National command. Borling created Taps on the Walls: Poems from the Hanoi Hilton: a collection of poems he wrote during his time in captivity during the same period as John McCain. Borling is retired from 33 years of active military services and currently resides in Rockford, IL with his wife, Myrna.
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Special Guest April 8
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2019-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotary Hosts 2019 State of the City The 2019 State of the City was held on March 18th at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline. A capacity crowd — formally a joint meeting of the Moline Kiwanis and Moline Rotary clubs — heard reports from Mayor Stephanie Acri, Public Works Director and interim City Administrator J.D. Schulte, Renew Moline CEO and President Alexandria Elias, and City Clerk Janine Hollembaek-Parr. A presentation of the current status of the I-74 Bridge Project was presented by George Ryan, I-74 corridor manager. He compared the complexity and precision of the project to “building a Swiss watch out in the middle of the river.” He also reminded the room that the traffic challenges we are currently experiencing are the result of the need to compress what would normally be an 8-year timeline for a project of this scope, to 3.5 years. Hosted by the Moline Rotary and Moline Kiwanis Club at the TaxSlayer Center, notables in attendance were Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher; Davenport Mayor Frank Klipsch; Eldridge Mayor Marty O'Boyle; former Moline mayors Stan Leach and Don Welvaert; and Col. Steven Marr, Garrison Commander at the Rock Island Arsenal. Also in attendance were city staff, aldermen and private residents.
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2019 State of the City
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2019-03-22 05:00:00Z |
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Rotarians support the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign 2018 Moline Rotary and friends of the Rotary Club showed support for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign on Saturday, December 8th by taking turns at the red kettles at Walgreens and Hy-Vee Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL locations. A great time was had by all!
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2018
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2018-12-09 06:00:00Z |
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Rotarians Donate Dictionaries
Each year the Rotary Club of Moline encourages literacy in the Moline School District through a donation of a new dictionary to the third grade students in the district. The kids were thrilled to receive their new dictionaries!
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A Gift of Words
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2018-12-09 06:00:00Z |
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Congratulations and a big thank you to Moline Rotarian, Deni McCarter! Deni was recognized as a Community Hero by the John Deere Classic. In recognition of that honor, Deni was able to select a 501c3 to receive $1,000 and she selected the Moline Rotary Foundation.
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Deni McCarter John Deere Classic Community Hero
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2018-09-26 05:00:00Z |
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(Photos: Club member Gary Francque) Illinois District 71 State Representative Tony McCombie gave a State of the State address to our Moline Rotary Club on Monday, July 30. Her interesting, and skillfully non-political, presentation addressed most of the concerns of the 100-plus members and guests in the room.
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State Rep. Tony McCombie Gives State of the State Address at Moline Rotary
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2018-07-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque
.jpg) Rotary Exchange Students from 9 Countries Experienced the Quad Cities November 18th!
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Exchange Students Enjoy Quad Cities
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Gary Francque
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2017-11-20 06:00:00Z |
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 Moline Rotary Elves Invaded Downtown Moline This Weekend!
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Holiday Hop 2017
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Gary Francque
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2017-11-19 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque
Moline Rotary Exchange Student Arianna Rodehaver is loving Japan!
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Outbound Exchange Student Arianna Loves Japan
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Gary Francque
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2017-10-16 05:00:00Z |
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.jpg) Another Rotary Youth Exchange Year has begun!
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2017-18 Rotary Youth Exchange Begins
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Gary Francque
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2017-08-12 05:00:00Z |
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We build communities.We bridge continents. We serve above self. We eradicate polio. We cure disease We pump water. We build peace. We support youth. We build minds. We bring hope. We have fun. We are leaders. Do you or someone you know want to be a part of our work? We meet every Monday at Noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline. Join us!
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12 things you may not know about Moline Rotary
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2017-04-14 05:00:00Z |
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Join us for the upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner on April 8, 2017. The dinner will be at CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe at 5:00 PM. Tickets are available for $60 a person. Hurry, space is limited to 150 guests. Buy your tickets now by contacting Kimberly Crane! Are you a Moline Rotarian? Don't worry about paying now, we will add the cost of your tickets to the next quarterly invoice.
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Attend Our Murder Mystery Dinner
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2017-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Purchase your raffle tickets to have a chance at winning a gift card basket worth over $1,400 in prizes. Tickets are on sale for $10 each or 3 for $20.00. Rotarians are encouraged to sell tickets for this as well. The Rotarian selling the most tickets will win either a quarter worth of paid dues or equal value towards the Paul Harris Foundation.
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Want a chance to win over $1,400 worth of prizes?
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2017-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Monday, January 23rd, will be a Food 4 Knowledge luncheon.
The Food 4 Knowledge luncheon is a week where we as Rotarians take a day from our normal elaborate lunch and instead, enjoy a simple bowl of soup and/or salad. We eat on paper products and we accept a simple meal in turn to give the savings to those that are not as fortunate as we are. Several weeks ago we learned from Alyson Ryser from Moline High School that this program is accomplishing many things for those who have less. We ARE making a difference in children in the Moline School District.
Your contribution to Food for Knowledge can be tax deductible by making a check out to the Moline Rotary Foundation and putting it in the bucket on the food table this coming week.
Living life doing service above self is our mission, giving a child the ability to learn, live and fit in the world is a gift that supports this mission. I look forward to seeing you and partaking in a simple meal that will fill the minds and bellies of many children.
— Tim
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FOOD 4 KNOWLEDGE on MONDAY
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2017-01-19 06:00:00Z |
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.jpg) Rotarians Pitch in to Support the Salvation Army’s 2016 Red Kettle Campaign.
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Rotary Supports Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
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Gary Francque
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2016-12-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque
.jpg) District 6420 Inbound Youth Exchange students recently got a taste of the American Holiday Season, American farming history, American family fun, and life in an Italian Renaissance home. How?
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2016 QC Youth Exchange Weekend a Blast!
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Gary Francque
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2016-11-20 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Oct 30, 2016
Quad City families are being supported by Moline High School Interact Club's efforts with annual hunger drive.
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Rotary Supports Interact Club with Student Hunger Drive
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Gary Francque
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2016-10-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 23, 2016
The Rotary Club of Moline held a Community Ice Cream Social at Rotary Plaza park on September 22, 2016.
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Moline Rotary Plaza Dedicated
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Gary Francque
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2016-09-23 05:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotary's 2016-17 Inbound student arrived at Quad Cities International Airport Thursday August 4th!
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Inbound Exchange Student Arrives!
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2016-08-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque
On April 30th Rotarians traveled to Rome, Italy to participate in Rotary International’s Jubilee of Rotarians event at the Vatican.
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Moline Rotarians Attend Vatican Event
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Gary Francque
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2016-05-09 05:00:00Z |
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We will be meeting in Faith Hall today instead of our regular room at the Church. Please enter through the doors to Faith Hall on the West side of the Parking Lot today.
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Meeting Room Change Today!
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2015-11-16 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque
Moline Rotary Club members once again came out to help clean up our community!
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Fall 2015 Community Cleanup
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Gary Francque
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2015-10-17 05:00:00Z |
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Following were our Guests last week:
Dwain Christofferson - Former MoRo member and the guest of Jim Graham.
Ardo Holmgrain from the Rock Island Rotary Club.
Kim and Joe Brown - Parents of Jr Rotarian Colin Brown
Tracy Theofilis - Mother of Jr Rotarian Stephanie Theofilis
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Visitors from Here and There
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2015-10-14 05:00:00Z |
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The Community Needs Committee of the Rotary Club of Moline presented a check to the Illowa Council of the Boy Scouts for $300.00. Jeff Applegate was in the field practicing outdoor sports with youth in the morning and accepting a check from the Rotary Club of Moline at lunch. The donation given to the Boy Scouts will help fund their outreach program which supports at-risk youth and youth seeking opportunities within the Quad Cities community.
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Moline Rotary Donates to Local Scouts
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2015-07-17 05:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotarian Gary Francque attended the 2015 Rotary International Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil and then traveled to nearby Para de Minas to visit our 2013-14 Youth Exchange student from Brazil, Antonio Abreu – Leite.
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Moline Rotarian Visits Exchange Student in Brazil
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Gary Francque
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2015-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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  District Inbound Exchange Students experienced an American Ski Resort and an 18th Century Midwest Town during Rotary District 6420’s Youth Exchange Ski Weekend in Galena, Illinois January 17-18, 2015. Eight Inbound Exchange Students from countries including Germany, Poland, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Brazil and Ecuador were hosted by Galena Rotarians and Moline Rotarian Gary Francque. Students arrived Saturday morning at Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort and enjoyed the day skiing and snowboarding the slopes along with hundreds of American families there for the holiday weekend. Among the group our own Tonni, from Germany, and , from Japan, were the most experienced and skilled skiers, tackling even the advanced slopes. The four boys all preferred free style snow boarding.
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Exchange Students Take on Chestnut Mountain!
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Gary Francque
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2015-01-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Jan 01, 2015
 left, Tonii Gretschel joins Rotarian Karla Steele and her son James at Walgreens.
Moline Rotarians once again pitched in to support the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign! On Saturday December 13, 2014 over twenty Rotarians and family members, as well as Youth Exchange Student Tonii Gretschel and MHS Interact Club members, rang the traditional bells while soliciting donations and spreading good cheer. Thanks to all who supported this very worthy cause. See photos on Clubrunner under Photo Albums / 2014 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
The Campaign total between our two buckets that day was: $3,186.00
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Moline Rotary Supports 2014 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
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Gary Francque
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2015-01-02 00:00:00Z |
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 Rotary Club of Moline celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Saturday November 1, 2014 at the I-Wireless Center in Moline. The Moline Rotary 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration was attended by over 100 Rotarians and guests who enjoyed a beautifully scripted evening. Guests arrived for the 5:30pm cocktail hour and enjoyed fellowship while perusing the amazing program and historical memorabilia displays. At 6:30pm guests were welcomed by emcee Jason Fechner (WQAD TV) and PP Tom McGovern and then savored a fabulous meal, including a main course of Filet Mignon and shrimp. After dinner Club President Deni McCarter addressed guests and introduced a wonderful and touching video documentary of the history of the the Club. Former Moline Rotary President and District 6420 Governor Ken Buel presented an inspiring keynote address emphasizing the profound contributions of members of Moline Rotary over the last 100 years. A lively Champagne Toast was hosted by fifteen Moline Rotary Club Past Presidents and the evening was capped with dancing and music by the Rod Pierson Not So Big Band. A wonderful time was had by all attendees. Thanks to the members of the 100th Anniversary Committee for there exhaustive efforts in creating an extraordinary centennial celebration event! See photos of this extraordinary event under Photo Albums / Moline Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration (pages 1-9)
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Moline Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration Held at I-Wireless Center
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Gary Francque
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2014-11-01 00:00:00Z |
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The 29th Annual Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive is underway! The campaign involves area high school students who compete to collect the most canned goods and cash donations for the River Bend Food Bank. Moline High School, has participated for many years and last year collected over 27,000 pounds of canned and non-perishable food. The effort involves many students from the school’s various clubs and teams, and faculty members as well.
Our own MHS Interact Club has been tasked with taking charge of the campaign this year and club members, along with students from other organizations have been hard at work! Click “read more” for the scheduled food drive activities.
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Service Above Self - Moline High School Student Hunger Drive in High Gear
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Gary Francque
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2014-10-09 00:00:00Z |
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[left, Antonia (center) With Other Exchange Students at Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago]
Youth Exchange Students from District 6420 traveled to Chicago Saturday, September 20th to participate in the annual Rotary Youth Exchange Sailing Lake Michigan event sponsored by the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians - Chicago Fleet. District 6420 students joined over 100 other Exchange Students from Illinois and Michigan to experience sailing on several beautiful yachts owned by the Yachting Rotarians.
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Students had a great time getting know one another over lunch on the docks of the Columbia Yacht Club Harbor, and then prepared to board the boats. Unfortunately strong winds and an approaching weather front prompted safety officers and Rotary officials to cancel the outing. Students retreated to the floating home base of the Yacht Club, the MV Abegweit, a huge retired 1940's Canadian passenger ferry. Some students enjoyed a tour of the ship, while others trekked into downtown Chicago.
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District Youth Exchange Students Experience Chicago
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Gary Francque
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2014-09-22 00:00:00Z |
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 Moline Rotarians and Youth Exchange Host Families welcomed our 2014-15 Youth Exchange student at Quad Cities International Airport on August 7th! Our new student is named Antonia, or “Tonii” to her friends, and arrived from Germany to an airport welcome party including Youth Exchange Officer Melinda Urban, Rotarian Gary Francque, and both of the families that will host her this year.
Tonii will spend the next few days acclimating herself to life in Moline before starting high school on August 19th. We’ll soon get to meet Tonii when she attends her first Moline Rotary Club meeting.
We still miss our beloved Antonio Leite, who is very busy with life back home in Brazil, but now we are happy to welcome another wonderful exchange student to Moline.
Welcome to the Quad Cities Antonia! See Photos of Tonii's Arrival in PHOTO ALBUMS - Antonia's Youth Exchange.
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New Youth Exchange Student Arrives!
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Gary Francque
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2014-08-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Jun 29, 2014
 Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite has returned home to his family in Brazil!
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Goodbye Antonio! :(
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2014-06-30 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Jun 07, 2014
Youth Exchange Students Antonio Leite and Leander Selter were guests of Rotarian Gary Francque in Washington DC.
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Youth Exchange Students Visit Washington DC
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2014-06-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on May 23, 2014
 Moline Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite Graduated From Moline High School Friday!
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Antonio Graduates From High School!
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Gary Francque
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2014-05-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on May 17, 2014
 Youth Exchange Students experienced an American Monster Truck Jam on May 18th in Moline!
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Antonio Experiences American Monster Truck Jam
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2014-05-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on May 17, 2014
The 2014 District 6420 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Weekend was a huge success!
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District 6420 RYLA 2014
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2014-05-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on May 01, 2014
 The Moline High School Interact Club has completed its successful inaugural year with an impressive international project!
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Interact Club Caps Year With Sierra Leone Project
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2014-05-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Apr 27, 2014
 Easter Holiday brings Antonio to Milwaukee!
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Antonio Visits Milwaukee w Deni McCarter Family
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2014-04-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Apr 04, 2014
Moline Rotary Club and Moline High School Interact Club resumed hosting monthly birthday celebrations at Hope Creek Care Center.
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Moline Rotary Resumes Hope Creek Birthdays with Interact Club
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2014-04-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Mar 28, 2014
Moline Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite was recently adopted as a Student Police Officer for two days!
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Antonio Becomes Cop for Two Days!
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2014-03-29 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Mar 24, 2014
Moline Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite Visited Chicago March 23rd & 24th and Ran With The Bulls!
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Antonio Does the Chicago Bulls
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2014-03-25 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Mar 21, 2014
Moline Rotary Club Board of Directors and other Club members gathered Saturday March 22, 2014 to determine the Club's vision.
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Moline Rotary Conducts Visioning Process
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2014-03-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Mar 20, 2014
Youth Exchange student Antonio Leite discovered that fellow Brazilians have been living right here in Moline and are neighbors of Moline Rotarians!
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Antonio Meets Fellow Brazilians in Moline
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2014-03-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Mar 09, 2014
Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite received a great 18th birthday present in Chicago! See Story.
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Antonio Visits Family in Chicago for his 18th Birthday
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2014-03-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Feb 26, 2014
The Moline High School Interact Club, sponsored by Rotary Club of Moline, has been certified by Rotary International! Click More to read full story.
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Moline Rotary's Interact Club Receives Charter
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Gary Francque
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2014-02-27 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Jan 19, 2014
Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite had a blast at Ski Weekend at Chestnut Mountain.
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2014 Youth Exchange Ski Weekend
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2014-01-20 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Dec 13, 2013
Moline Rotarians spread holiday cheer while manning Salvation Army Kettles on Saturday December 14th!
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Moline Rotarians Support Salvation Army Campaign
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Gary Francque
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2013-12-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Nov 22, 2013
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Rotary District 6420 Inbound Youth Exchange Students pose in Rock Island during QC Youth Exchange Weekend. Moline Club's Antonio Leite is 2nd from right.
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2013 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend
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Gary Francque
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2013-11-23 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Deni McCarter on Sep 15, 2013
The Rotary District 6420 Conference was held September 13-15, 2013 at Jumers Casino & Hotel in Rock Island and Moline Rotarians found it very informative. Read full article.
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Rotary District 6420 Conference Held at Jumers
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Deni McCarter
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2013-09-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Aug 07, 2013
.gif) Moline Rotary's 2013-14 Inbound Youth Exchange student Antonio Leite arrived in Moline from Brazil on August 6, 2013.
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Moline Rotary's New Exchange Student Arrives!
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Gary Francque
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2013-08-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Jul 21, 2013
Moline Rotary Club’s 2010-11 Exchange Student from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and his family, treasure their close relationship with Moline’s Lennon family.
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Youth Exchange Seeds International Family Bond
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Gary Francque
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2013-07-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jodie Corey Behrens on Jun 16, 2013
Are you interested in being a part of the planning for the Moline Rotary Club 100th Anniversary Event? If so, please contact Sally Welvaert and volunteer! More information to follow.
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100th Anniversary Committee Request
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2013-06-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jodie Corey Behrens on Apr 17, 2013
Dear Moline Rotarians,
It is that time of the year to nominate a worthy Moline Rotarian for the Annual Moline Rotarian of the Year Award. Nominees for Rotarian of the Year must meet the following criteria: (All information provided will be kept confidential.)
• The nominee must be a Moline Rotarian in good standing for five (5) years
• The nominee must currently support the Rotary Foundation at the least as a Sustaining Member
• Nomination form must include a description of why the nominee deserves the award (in writing.)
• Nomination form must detail the achievements of the member resulting from beyond “Service Above Self”
• Limit one page per nomination (attached)
• Award recipient must be present at the Annual Moline Rotary President’s Dinner
• No verbal nomination will be accepted
The Moline Rotarian of the Year 2013 will be honored at the Annual Moline Rotary President’s Dinner.
Nomination forms will be available at Rotary meetings held on April 22nd and April 29th. Nominations should be emailed or mailed to Vicky Miller, click "more" for contact information.
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Rotarian of the Year
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2013-04-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jodie Corey Behrens on Apr 16, 2013
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Rotary District 6420 Installation Ceremony
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Jodie Corey Behrens
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2013-04-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Vicky Miller on Jan 01, 2013
Friends and Family:
I just had to share these pics of Sierra Leone with you as they touch my heart so much and I believe will encourage you. They are the peoples of the Village of Tardi. They needed funds for seeds for foods, tools to cultivate the soil, and clean water wells for their village where they walk in some areas two hours one way to carry clean water for their families.
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Sierra Leone Project
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Vicky Miller
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2013-01-02 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by James Graham on Dec 09, 2012
Welcome to our Rotary Club!
We are all excited to see how ClubRunner will revolutionize the way we manage our day to day club activities, as well as communicate more effectively.
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Welcome to our new website!
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James Graham
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2012-12-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Nov 18, 2012
While spending the weekend with Craig and Kris (Young) Lennon, Moline Rotary Club Youth Exchange Committee members were brought up to date on the lives of three outstanding former Moline Youth Exchange students. Recall that the Lennons hosted our 2010-11 inbound student from Brazil, Ricardo Moscoso, while their son Ben Lennon served as Moline Rotary’s outbound exchange student to Germany, and Ben’s twin brother Nick Lennon served as the host brother for Ricardo during his stay with us.
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Past Youth Exchange Update
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Gary Francque
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2012-11-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Nov 18, 2012
The Moline and Rock Island Rotary Clubs hosted the Rotary Youth Exchange students from District 6420 for the annual Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend event on November 17 & 18, 2012.
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2012 Youth Exchange Weekend in Quad Cities
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Gary Francque
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2012-11-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by James Graham on Nov 15, 2012
Sue Staack and her crew delivered 576 dictionaries to 3rd grades students in the 13 elementary schools in Moline School District. Thanks to all who participated. We’re sure that all who helped found delight in this project. After receiving their dictionaries the students immediately perused them and began to ask questions or comment on what they had found. The Rotarians delivering the dictionaries read the Rotary 4-Way Test that had been included inside the front cover. One teacher told her students to go home and tell your parents what happened today. Click more to see the video...
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Dictionaries for 3rd graders
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James Graham
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2012-11-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by James Graham on Nov 15, 2012
The time and place of our meeting last week were changed to Wednesday at 7:00 AM to have a breakfast to honor all literacy tutors in the Moline School District Several of our Rotary members, school staff and volunteers arrived early at Butterworth Educational Center. Each of the school principals in the District introduced the tutors from their school and briefly described their tutoring activities. Dr. David Moyer outlined his ideas about educating young students. Click more to see the video...
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Literacy Breakfast
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James Graham
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2012-11-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by James Graham on Oct 14, 2012
Dr. David Moyer, new Superintendent of the Moline Schools, was welcomed to our club on October 15, 2012.
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Dr. David Moyer Welcomed as New Member
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James Graham
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2012-10-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jeffrey VanEchaute on Oct 12, 2012
Click "more..." to see highlights from the day.
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2012 Fall Clean Up of John Deere Road a Success!
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Jeffrey VanEchaute
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2012-10-13 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kristin Glass on Oct 03, 2012
–It’s now scarves, mittens and gloves time
The Community Needs Committee begun the new campaign to provide gloves and mittens for school children in need please bring your gifts to the Club meetings during the month of October. The gifts will be distributed to the schools the first week in November.
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Winter Essentials for school children
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Kristin Glass
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2012-10-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kristin Glass on Sep 25, 2012
Winter is just around the corner – Another project that we have going is our mittens, gloves, hats, ear muffs and scarves project that was so successful last year. Bring items to luncheons during October.
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Warm Hands from Kind Hearts
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Kristin Glass
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2012-09-26 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Gary Francque on Sep 16, 2012
Report on Exchange Students – By Gary Francque
On the weekend of September 8 Oil and the other inbound Exchange Students went to Chicago and were hosted by a Rotarian who took them sailing in Lake Michigan.
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Youth Exchange Activities
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Gary Francque
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2012-09-17 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by James Graham on Apr 22, 2012
Here you can post little tidbits of information, reminders, or anything else!
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Mark Your Calendars!
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James Graham
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2012-04-23 00:00:00Z |
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Moline Rotary Club once again celebrated its commitment to literacy by hosting the 2014 Literacy Breakfast on Wednesday November 19th at the Butterworth Education Center. School District #40 Principals and their school's literacy program volunteers were invited to join District administrators and Moline Rotarians to highlight and celebrate the efforts by school staff, volunteers and Rotarians to improve the literacy of elementary school students. Attendees spoke of the value of literacy programs such as The Literacy Connection and Moline Rotary's annual dictionary distribution to elementary school children. District Superintendent Dr. Dave Moyer, also a Moline Rotarian, emphasized the importance of literacy and thanked all of those who support literacy in our schools. Keynote speaker Dr. Maryan Wherry (professor at Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University) presented a very interesting review of the history and importance of language and literacy in our world.
Thanks to our Moline Rotary Club Literacy Committee, especially Chair Sue Staack and tutor Butch Trevor for their commitment to Literacy. See photos of this event under Photo Albums / 2014 Rotary Literacy Breakfast.
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Rotary Hosts 2014 Literacy Breakfast
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Gary Francque
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Moline and Rock Island Rotary Clubs hosted District 6420's 2014 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend November 22nd and 23rd. The monthly District Youth Exchange events are designed to provide our inbound exchange students with opportunities for fun and fellowship while experiencing American culture as a group, and to allow the students to discuss their experiences and support one another. The Moline and Rock Island Rotary Clubs hosted a Saturday / Sunday event for eight inbound exchange students currently being hosted by Rotary Clubs in the District. The students represented Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, and Thailand.
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2014 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend Fun for All
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Gary Francque
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Posted by James Graham
David Buller who is with the Quad City Area Labor-Management Council was welcomed into the club. Congratulations and welcome to Moline Rotary.
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Dave Buller Welcomed as New Member
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James Graham
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Posted by James Graham
ClubRunner makes it easy to publish your weekly Club eBulletin, and send to all members and friends of the club, by incorporating home page stories and events with the push of a button.
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Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication
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James Graham
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