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The SMILE for Monday, September 25, 2023 | Vol. 111 | No. 11
"A picnic may well be a metaphor for life."
— P. D. James
 
 
“The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.”
— Dr. Seuss
 
 

PICNIC HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS!!!

It's too wet out there. Our annual "Picnic in the Park" meeting has been moved back to the church!

 
 

 
Today's Speaker
Today's meeting will consist of picnic fun and games!
 
 
Last Week's Speakers
 
Last week's speakers were Marcy O'Brie, and Andy Axup, District Literacy Chair.
 
Marcy O'Brien, Executive Director of Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center, talked about the center's mission of supporting child victims of abuse and crimes by providing a collaborative environment that law enforcement and child protection services utilizes on behalf of the victims. Marcy and Andy promoted The Partners Wine Tasting Benefit to be held on October 5th, 5:30 - 8:00pm at Old Oaks Winery, Milan to benefit the Child Advocacy Center. Tickets are $50.00. 
 
 
 
 
News You Can Use

Visiting Rotarians

  • Marcy OBrien and Andy Axup from Quad Cities Rotary Club
 

SAVE THE DATE!

Moline Rotary Fall Fundraiser  

When: Saturday Oct 28th, 5:00 pm - 10:00pm
Where: City View
Emcee:  Kirk Marske
Entertainment: Guys In Ties
 
 

Exchange Student Updates

Inbound Exchange Student Joao Miguel reported on his latest week on Exchange after also reaching his 30 day exchange benchmark. 

Gary Francque reported that MHS Outbound Exchange Student to Brazil Lucy Lareau has reached her 30 day benchmark and is doing very well in her host city of Ilha Solteira, Brazil. 

 


Student Rotarians


l-r: Zayda Graham, Alese Scritchfield, Hannah Schimmel, Joao Miguel (Exchange student), Aiden McCoy, John Nienhaus, and Zander Ealy
 

Announcements

  • Thursday, October 5th - Old Oaks Winery “Wine Tasting” fundraiser for Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center
  • October 14, 2023 - Rotary District 6420 Task Force Against Human Trafficking is hosting an A21 Walk for Freedom on October 14, 2023. For more information click here for the flyer.
  • Wednesday, November 22 - Storm Game, suite for 20 seats still available
 

 
The Jackpot is up to $1,181. There are 32 cards left in the deck!
 
Looking for the King of Diamonds! Come to the meetings and let's build that prize pot!
 
 
 

Gift Certificate Give-a-way Alert!!

During each month, Rotarians can earn tickets that go into a jar.  One ticket for every time you participate in a club service project, two tickets for each guest, five tickets if you sponsor a new member.  During the last meeting of the month, we pull a name and give the card.

 

 
 
 
Zoom Invite for Monday, September 25, 2023

Be sure to always MUTE YOUR MIC after logging in!

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84869242309?pwd=MHoyZGQ3MjNmN0JWTUcvUjgrZTV1UT09

 
Meeting ID: 848 6924 2309
Passcode: 941739

 
Upcoming Speakers
Sep 25, 2023
@ Stephens Park
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