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The SMILE for Monday, August 28, 2023 | Vol. 111 | No. 08
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
 
― Albert Einstein
 
 

Have you put it in your phone yet?

Our annual "Picnic in the Park" meeting this year is on September 25 at Stephens Park!

 
 

 
Today's Speaker
 
Today's Speaker will be Dr. Jeremy Thomas, President of Black Hawk College.
 
 
 
Last Week's Speaker
 
Last week we had the pleasure to welcome Grant Dahlstrom, otherwise known as "Grant the Sports Guy". (@grantthesportsguy)
 
Grant has always had the dream to be a sports broadcaster, and he has had many opportunities in his short 13 years. One of the outstanding opportunities he has taken advantage of was to be the Official Kid Reporter at the John Deere Classic, where he conducted interviews and filed daily updates on his YouTube Channel.
 
 
Another great opportunity came when he won the Wintrust contest to be The Marquee Sports Network Junior Broadcaster. Grant had a VIP experience as guest of the Marquee Network where Grant was able to perform his craft live on air at Wrigley Field!
 
In addition to all of his past success, Grant was extremely excited to announce that he has just been hired as the new primary play by play broadcaster for Moline Maroons Football on QC Sportsnet!
 
Grant has 596 subscribers, and 885 videos on his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@grantthesportsguy. We have no doubt that we will be seeing -- and hearing -- a lot from this ambitious and talented young man!
 
 
News You Can Use

Guests and Visiting Rotarians
  • Karen Dahlstrom, guest of Sam Moyer.
 

Youth Exchange Inbound
RYE Inbound Student Joao Miguel (phonetic: jshuoh meegel), from Brazil, made his first appearance at Moline Rotary. Joao introduced himself and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as a Rotary Exchange Student.
 
 
 

Youth Exchange Outbound
Moline High School student Lucy Lareau flew out from the Quad Cities International Airport for Brazil on Tuesday, August 22nd. Lucy is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Ilha Solteira, Brazil. Rotarians Melinda Urban and Gary Francque, and Inbound Student Joao Miguel, joined Lucy's parents, Hector and Liz Lareau, in sending her off from Moline.   
 
Outbound Lucy Lareau at QCIA all packed and ready to go on her big adventure!
 
Mom and dad (Hector and Liz Lareau), Joao, Melinda Urban (behind the camera) and Gary Francque were on hand to wish Lucy all the best on her journey to Brazil!
 
Lucy is welcomed by her host family in Brazil.
 
After nearly 24 hours of travel time Lucy arrived at Sao Jose de Rio Preto airport in Brazil, greeted by her Brazilian host family. Wishing you a great exchange, Lucy!
 

District 6420: 2024 Global Scholarship Grant Information
The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Clubs invest in our future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships for graduate study. One scholarship for $30,000 will be awarded for the Fall 2024 school year. For more information, click here for the flyer.
 

Rotary District 6420 Task Force Against Human Trafficking is hosting an A21 Walk for Freedom
October 14, 2023 For more information, click here for the flyer.
 

Announcements
  • Thursday, August 31st - Moline Rotary will be represented at Raising Hope for Family Resources 
  • Joint venture September 11 - 16 (still in planning stages)
  • Thursday, October 5th - Old Oaks Winery “Wine Tasting” fundraiser for Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center
  • Fall Fundraiser - Oct 28 ? - Need committee and more to come.
  • Wednesday, November 22 - Storm Game, suite for 20 seats still available
 

Center for Belgian Culture 2023 Fall Belgian Fest

Sunday Sept. 17th at Stephens Park, Moline

The Festival is still looking for Sponsorship/Advertising!

 

 
50-50 is in Full Gear!
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, August 28, 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
Aug 28, 2023
Black Hawk College
Sep 04, 2023
Have a Happy Labor Day
Sep 11, 2023
Moline Center / Moline Comm. Dev. Corp. Renew Moline
Sep 18, 2023
Paul Plagenz - Moline Foundation Announcement
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Executives & Directors
President
 
Vice President/President-elect
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
RI Foundation Chair
 
Director Administrative Services
 
Director Community Services
 
Director Membership Services
 
Director Youth Services
 
Public Image Chair
 
SMILE / Website
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Moline Rotary Foundation Chair
 
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