Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.
In an uncanny stroke of luck, today's program will be from Todd Thompson, MHS Atheletic Director. It is highly likely he may just talk a little about the extraordinary events of this past weekend!
Rotarian Jim Rabchuk announced that he will be leaving Western Illinois University, and Moline Rotary soon after accepting the position of Dean of STEM Division at Oakton College, in Des Plaines, IL. Jim encouraged members to become involved in the Community Needs Committee which he has chaired for some time. Congratulations to Jim Rabchuk! You will be greatly missed!
Looking back
Kent Crippen displayed an interesting photo and reported on the game rules and techniques of the 1935 Moline High School Varsity basketball team. Kent's father was a member of that team, and one of the coaches was the great grandfather of new member Tommy Potter.
A Request from our own Dr. Rachel Savage
Dr. Savage is seeking Rotarians and other citizens to participate in the "Portrait of a Moline - Coal Valley District Graduate" a project to collect input from citizens regarding what they expect from the district regarding preparing students. A series of public meetings will be held in March, April and May. Click here to download a letter from Dr. Savage with information on how to participate.
Rotary Scholarships
J.C. Millman announced that Moline Rotary club will again offer college scholarships for graduating MHS students. Applications are available from Counselors at MHS for amounts of $5000, $3000, & $2000
Save the date – Spring Clean-up April 22
More information to come as we get closer to the event.
RYLA 2023
Rotary will begin seeking MHS student participants for RYLA 2023 to be held May 5-7, 2023. Rotarian volunteers will also be needed to staff RYLA.
New Student Rotarians
Get to know these bright, young humans! Picture and names next week.
A new Moline Rotary 50/50 Raffle has started. Bring your lucky rabbit's foot (and some cash!) And keep a lookout for the FOUR of SPADES!
We had an anonymous donor pledge to match up to $10,000 for donations to disaster relief in Turkey through Midwest Mission from last week. Please let us know if you would like to donate and donations can be made the to the Moline Rotary Foundation.
Rotary Donations to the Disaster Relief Fund will be going to Turkey and Syria from now till March 31st
From our District Governor:
I know we all have been watching events in Turkey and Syria unfold over the past couple of weeks. As Rotarians we automatically ask what we can do to help in their recovery efforts. We wanted to make you aware of how District 6420 has gotten involved and also how your club members can get involved.
We received a communication from district leadership in District 2430 in Turkey regarding ways to help financially. They have tremendous needs from clothing, food, water, and fuel to excavators and construction vehicles. They are working with Shelterbox as well. The recovery and rebuilding process will be tremendous. Our district leadership in District 6420 made the decision to donate $20,000 of our District Designated Funds to these efforts. These funds come to us because of our members generosity in giving to The Rotary Foundation and allow us to make decisions about making the most significant impacts.
There are a couple more ways to donate if you are looking to do so. One of these is a donation to the Disaster Response Fund at The Rotary Foundation. All donations to that fund made between now and March 31 will go toward recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria. In addition, an organization familiar to Rotary, Operation Warm Coats in Chicago, is sending coats to Turkey for victims. Each coat requires a donation of $19. You may donate using this link: http://operationwarm.org/wnrotary. You can also reach this page by texting Coats4Turkey to 44321.
The Four-Way Test: Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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