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Flower Project 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.	Flower Project		2025-07-24 05:00:00Z
Paul Harris Quote	Paul Harris Quote		2025-07-24 05:00:00Z
Passing the Gavel After a wonderful 2024-25 year, Past President, Sam Moyer presented incoming President, Eric VanWinkle with his 2025-26 gavel.	Passing the Gavel		2025-07-24 05:00:00Z
Special Guest April 8 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.	Special Guest April 8		2019-03-31 05:00:00Z
2019 State of the City 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.	2019 State of the City		2019-03-22 05:00:00Z
Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2018 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!	Salvation Army Bell Ringing 2018	Jodie Corey Behrens	2018-12-09 06:00:00Z
A Gift of Words 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!	A Gift of Words	Jodie Corey Behrens	2018-12-09 06:00:00Z
Deni McCarter John Deere Classic Community Hero 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.	Deni McCarter John Deere Classic Community Hero		2018-09-26 05:00:00Z
State Rep. Tony McCombie Gives State of the State Address at Moline Rotary (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. For the full story, click here.	State Rep. Tony McCombie Gives State of the State Address at Moline Rotary		2018-07-30 05:00:00Z
Exchange Students Enjoy Quad Cities Posted by Gary Francque Rotary Exchange Students from 9 Countries Experienced the Quad Cities November 18th! Read more...	Exchange Students Enjoy Quad Cities	Gary Francque	2017-11-20 06:00:00Z
Holiday Hop 2017 Moline Rotary Elves Invaded Downtown Moline This Weekend! Read more...	Holiday Hop 2017	Gary Francque	2017-11-19 06:00:00Z
Outbound Exchange Student Arianna Loves Japan Posted by Gary Francque Moline Rotary Exchange Student Arianna Rodehaver is loving Japan! Read more...	Outbound Exchange Student Arianna Loves Japan	Gary Francque	2017-10-16 05:00:00Z
2017-18 Rotary Youth Exchange Begins Another Rotary Youth Exchange Year has begun! Read more...	2017-18 Rotary Youth Exchange Begins	Gary Francque	2017-08-12 05:00:00Z
12 things you may not know about Moline Rotary 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!	12 things you may not know about Moline Rotary		2017-04-14 05:00:00Z
Attend Our Murder Mystery Dinner 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.	Attend Our Murder Mystery Dinner	Jodie Corey Behrens	2017-03-17 05:00:00Z
Want a chance to win over $1,400 worth of prizes? 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.	Want a chance to win over $1,400 worth of prizes?	Jodie Corey Behrens	2017-03-17 05:00:00Z
FOOD 4 KNOWLEDGE on MONDAY 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	FOOD 4 KNOWLEDGE on MONDAY		2017-01-19 06:00:00Z
Rotary Supports Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Rotarians Pitch in to Support the Salvation Army’s 2016 Red Kettle Campaign. Read more...	Rotary Supports Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign	Gary Francque	2016-12-10 06:00:00Z
2016 QC Youth Exchange Weekend a Blast! Posted by Gary Francque 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? Read more...	2016 QC Youth Exchange Weekend a Blast!	Gary Francque	2016-11-20 06:00:00Z
Rotary Supports Interact Club with Student Hunger Drive 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. Read more...	Rotary Supports Interact Club with Student Hunger Drive	Gary Francque	2016-10-30 05:00:00Z
Moline Rotary Plaza Dedicated Posted on Sep 23, 2016 The Rotary Club of Moline held a Community Ice Cream Social at Rotary Plaza park on September 22, 2016. Read more...	Moline Rotary Plaza Dedicated	Gary Francque	2016-09-23 05:00:00Z
Inbound Exchange Student Arrives! Moline Rotary's 2016-17 Inbound student arrived at Quad Cities International Airport Thursday August 4th! Read more...	Inbound Exchange Student Arrives!		2016-08-07 05:00:00Z
Moline Rotarians Attend Vatican Event Posted by Gary Francque On April 30^th Rotarians traveled to Rome, Italy to participate in Rotary International’s Jubilee of Rotarians event at the Vatican. Read more...	Moline Rotarians Attend Vatican Event	Gary Francque	2016-05-09 05:00:00Z
Meeting Room Change Today! 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.	Meeting Room Change Today!	Jodie Corey Behrens	2015-11-16 06:00:00Z
Fall 2015 Community Cleanup Posted by Gary Francque Moline Rotary Club members once again came out to help clean up our community! Read more...	Fall 2015 Community Cleanup	Gary Francque	2015-10-17 05:00:00Z
Visitors from Here and There 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	Visitors from Here and There	Jodie Corey Behrens	2015-10-14 05:00:00Z
Moline Rotary Donates to Local Scouts 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.	Moline Rotary Donates to Local Scouts		2015-07-17 05:00:00Z
Moline Rotarian Visits Exchange Student in Brazil 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. Read more...	Moline Rotarian Visits Exchange Student in Brazil	Gary Francque	2015-06-14 05:00:00Z
Exchange Students Take on Chestnut Mountain! 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. Read more...	Exchange Students Take on Chestnut Mountain!	Gary Francque	2015-01-18 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotary Supports 2014 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign 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	Moline Rotary Supports 2014 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign	Gary Francque	2015-01-02 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration Held at I-Wireless Center 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)	Moline Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration Held at I-Wireless Center	Gary Francque	2014-11-01 00:00:00Z
Service Above Self - Moline High School Student Hunger Drive in High Gear The 29^th 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. Read more...	Service Above Self - Moline High School Student Hunger Drive in High Gear	Gary Francque	2014-10-09 00:00:00Z
District Youth Exchange Students Experience Chicago [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. 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. Read more...	District Youth Exchange Students Experience Chicago	Gary Francque	2014-09-22 00:00:00Z
New Youth Exchange Student Arrives! 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 19^th. 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.	New Youth Exchange Student Arrives!	Gary Francque	2014-08-08 00:00:00Z
Goodbye Antonio! :( Posted by Gary Francque on Jun 29, 2014 Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite has returned home to his family in Brazil! Read more...	Goodbye Antonio! :(	Gary Francque	2014-06-30 00:00:00Z
Youth Exchange Students Visit Washington DC 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. Read more...	Youth Exchange Students Visit Washington DC	Gary Francque	2014-06-08 00:00:00Z
Antonio Graduates From High School! Posted by Gary Francque on May 23, 2014 Moline Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite Graduated From Moline High School Friday! Read more...	Antonio Graduates From High School!	Gary Francque	2014-05-24 00:00:00Z
Antonio Experiences American Monster Truck Jam Posted by Gary Francque on May 17, 2014 Youth Exchange Students experienced an American *Monster Truck Jam* on May 18th in Moline! Read more...	Antonio Experiences American Monster Truck Jam	Gary Francque	2014-05-18 00:00:00Z
District 6420 RYLA 2014 Posted by Gary Francque on May 17, 2014 The 2014 District 6420 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Weekend was a huge success! Read more...	District 6420 RYLA 2014	Gary Francque	2014-05-18 00:00:00Z
Interact Club Caps Year With Sierra Leone Project 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! Read more...	Interact Club Caps Year With Sierra Leone Project	Gary Francque	2014-05-02 00:00:00Z
Antonio Visits Milwaukee w Deni McCarter Family Posted by Gary Francque on Apr 27, 2014 Easter Holiday brings Antonio to Milwaukee! Read more...	Antonio Visits Milwaukee w Deni McCarter Family	Gary Francque	2014-04-28 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotary Resumes Hope Creek Birthdays with Interact Club 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. Read more...	Moline Rotary Resumes Hope Creek Birthdays with Interact Club	Gary Francque	2014-04-05 00:00:00Z
Antonio Becomes Cop for Two Days! 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! Read more...	Antonio Becomes Cop for Two Days!	Gary Francque	2014-03-29 00:00:00Z
Antonio Does the Chicago Bulls 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! Read more...	Antonio Does the Chicago Bulls	Gary Francque	2014-03-25 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotary Conducts Visioning Process 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. Read more...	Moline Rotary Conducts Visioning Process	Gary Francque	2014-03-22 00:00:00Z
Antonio Meets Fellow Brazilians in Moline 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! Read more...	Antonio Meets Fellow Brazilians in Moline	Gary Francque	2014-03-21 00:00:00Z
Antonio Visits Family in Chicago for his 18th Birthday Posted by Gary Francque on Mar 09, 2014 Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite received a great 18th birthday present in Chicago! See Story. Read more...	Antonio Visits Family in Chicago for his 18th Birthday	Gary Francque	2014-03-10 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotary's Interact Club Receives Charter 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. Read more...	Moline Rotary's Interact Club Receives Charter	Gary Francque	2014-02-27 00:00:00Z
2014 Youth Exchange Ski Weekend Posted by Gary Francque on Jan 19, 2014 Youth Exchange Student Antonio Leite had a blast at Ski Weekend at Chestnut Mountain. Read more...	2014 Youth Exchange Ski Weekend	Gary Francque	2014-01-20 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotarians Support Salvation Army Campaign Posted by Gary Francque on Dec 13, 2013 Moline Rotarians spread holiday cheer while manning Salvation Army Kettles on Saturday December 14th! Read more...	Moline Rotarians Support Salvation Army Campaign	Gary Francque	2013-12-14 00:00:00Z
2013 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend Posted by Gary Francque on Nov 22, 2013 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. Read more...	2013 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend	Gary Francque	2013-11-23 00:00:00Z
Rotary District 6420 Conference Held at Jumers 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. Read more...	Rotary District 6420 Conference Held at Jumers	Deni McCarter	2013-09-16 00:00:00Z
Moline Rotary's New Exchange Student Arrives! Posted by Gary Francque on Aug 07, 2013 Moline Rotary's 2013-14 Inbound Youth Exchange student Antonio Leite arrived in Moline from Brazil on August 6, 2013. Read more...	Moline Rotary's New Exchange Student Arrives!	Gary Francque	2013-08-08 00:00:00Z
Youth Exchange Seeds International Family Bond 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. Read more...	Youth Exchange Seeds International Family Bond	Gary Francque	2013-07-22 00:00:00Z
100th Anniversary Committee Request 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.	100th Anniversary Committee Request	Jodie Corey Behrens	2013-06-17 00:00:00Z
Rotarian of the Year 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. Read more...	Rotarian of the Year	Jodie Corey Behrens	2013-04-18 00:00:00Z
Rotary District 6420 Installation Ceremony Posted by Jodie Corey Behrens on Apr 16, 2013 The 2013-14 Installation of District Officers will take place on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Quad City Botanical Center. To make reservations, please contact Tricia Barron at triciabarron56@gmail.com or go to the District web site at http://www.clubrunner.ca/6420/. Read more...	Rotary District 6420 Installation Ceremony	Jodie Corey Behrens	2013-04-17 00:00:00Z
Sierra Leone Project 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. Read more...	Sierra Leone Project	Vicky Miller	2013-01-02 00:00:00Z
Welcome to our new website! 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. Read more...	Welcome to our new website!	James Graham	2012-12-10 00:00:00Z
Past Youth Exchange Update 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. Read more...	Past Youth Exchange Update	Gary Francque	2012-11-19 00:00:00Z
2012 Youth Exchange Weekend in Quad Cities 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. Read more...	2012 Youth Exchange Weekend in Quad Cities	Gary Francque	2012-11-19 00:00:00Z
Dictionaries for 3rd graders Posted by James Graham on Nov 15, 2012 Sue Staack and her crew delivered 576 dictionaries to 3^rd 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... Read more...	Dictionaries for 3rd graders	James Graham	2012-11-16 00:00:00Z
Literacy Breakfast 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... Read more...	Literacy Breakfast	James Graham	2012-11-16 00:00:00Z
Dr. David Moyer Welcomed as New Member 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. Read more...	Dr. David Moyer Welcomed as New Member	James Graham	2012-10-15 00:00:00Z
2012 Fall Clean Up of John Deere Road a Success! Posted by Jeffrey VanEchaute on Oct 12, 2012 Click "more..." to see highlights from the day. Read more...	2012 Fall Clean Up of John Deere Road a Success!	Jeffrey VanEchaute	2012-10-13 00:00:00Z
Winter Essentials for school children 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.	Winter Essentials for school children	Kristin Glass	2012-10-04 00:00:00Z
Warm Hands from Kind Hearts 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. .	Warm Hands from Kind Hearts	Kristin Glass	2012-09-26 00:00:00Z
Youth Exchange Activities 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. Read more...	Youth Exchange Activities	Gary Francque	2012-09-17 00:00:00Z
Mark Your Calendars! Posted by James Graham on Apr 22, 2012 Here you can post little tidbits of information, reminders, or anything else! Read more...	Mark Your Calendars!	James Graham	2012-04-23 00:00:00Z
Rotary Hosts 2014 Literacy Breakfast 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.	Rotary Hosts 2014 Literacy Breakfast	Gary Francque
2014 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend Fun for All 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. Read more...	2014 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend Fun for All	Gary Francque
Dave Buller Welcomed as New Member 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.	Dave Buller Welcomed as New Member	James Graham
Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication 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. Read more...	Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication	James Graham

Moline Rotary Hosts 2019 State of the City

Rotarians support the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign 2018

Rotarians Donate Dictionaries

Deni McCarter John Deere Classic Community Hero

State Rep. Tony McCombie Gives State of the State Address at Moline Rotary

Moline Rotary Exchange Student Arianna Rodehaver is loving Japan!

Another Rotary Youth Exchange Year has begun!

12 things you may not know about Moline Rotary

We build communities.

Join us for the upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner on April 8, 2017.

FOOD 4 KNOWLEDGE on MONDAY

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.

Visitors from Here and There

Exchange Students Take on Chestnut Mountain!

Moline Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration Held at I-Wireless Center

Service Above Self - Moline High School Student Hunger Drive in High Gear

District Youth Exchange Students Experience Chicago

New Youth Exchange Student Arrives!

Rotary Hosts 2014 Literacy Breakfast

2014 Quad Cities Youth Exchange Weekend Fun for All