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Meeting Duty Roster

Meeting Duty Roster

If unavailable that week for whatever reason, we would appreciate you finding a replacement.
 
The Roster for May 13:
 
  • Greeter: Laura Davis
  • Pledge:  Mark Carlson
  • 4-Way Test: RJ Jacobs
The Roster for May 20:
  • Greeter: Bob Noe
  • Pledge: RJ Jacobs
  • 4-Way Test: Jim Flick
 
The SMILE for Monday, May 13, 2024 | Vol. 111 | No. 37

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”

— Dr. Seuss

 
Monday's Meeting
This week's speaker is Anika Martin, Manager, Donors and Community Impact, with the John Deere Classic.
 
 
Last Week's Speaker

Last week we heard from Brian Kirby, Manager, Donors and Community Impact with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.

Brian is bringing a dearth of experience and ideas to the Quad Cities Chamber. His presentation was chock full of what Chamber 2.0 is all about, and laid out the plans and goals for the future of our business environment here in the Quad Cities area.

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce serves a very large chunk of our contiguous QCA. 

Thank you, Brian, for a very informative, and thorough explanation of the role that the Chamber serves for our business environment here in the QCs.

 

 
News You Can Use
Guests:

Joshua Shimkus, QC Times Reporter, guest of Mark Carlson. Joshua introduced himself as a new reporter at The QC Times covering Moline area. 
 
Visiting Rotarians
  • Gary Rowe and Cindi Gramenz, Rock Island Rotary Club
Gary and Cindi pitched the Rock Island Rotary Club Wine & Dine Raffle with prizes to be drawn May 28th.
 
From President Mark Carlson:
President Mark Carlson reported that Moline Rotarian Ralph Stephenson has been unable to attend recently due to health concerns but hopes to return in the near future. 
 
Spring cleanup! A little different this year...
 
 
Reminded members of the flower planting happening at Butterworth Center on Saturday May 18, from 9:00am to noon. Alan Anderson reminded all that this will be a Moline Rotary volunteer event in lieu of our annual community cleanup event. 
 
John Deere Classic Birdies for Charity:
Rotarians reported on the launching of the 2024 JDC Birdies campaign. The Moline Rotary Foundation is once again a Birdies charity. Members are encouraged to complete and submit their pledges soon. Download a copy of the pledge sheet here.
 
Youth Exchange:
Gary Francque reported on Joao's attendance at the 2024 MHS Junior Senior Prom on Saturday May 4th with his close friend Ava. A group of 10 couples met for photos at John Deere Administration Center and dined at Tony's Chicago Pizza & Restaurant, Moline before attending the Prom  at The Bend, East Moline.
 
 
Rotary Night at the Backwater Gamblers
Community Involvement Opportunities
 
 
 
 
Charitable Opportunities
 
2024 Heart Walk
 
Rotarians are encouraged to join the Rotary Heart Walk team by scanning the QR code. 
 
YSB Golf Outing
 
 
 
2024 Jordan School Boosters 50th Anniversary Golf Outing
Gary Francque is seeking golfers for the 2024 Jordan School Boosters 50th Anniversary Golf Outing on May 11th at Highland Springs Golf Course. Jordan School is the only elementary school in the Quad Cities that sponsors a Rotary EarlyAct Club for middle school students. Gary is a team sponsor, so golfers on his team are already paid for. The event format is 4 - Person Scramble with shotgun start at 1:00pm and included dinner at 5:50pm. Contact Gary Francque or put together your own team. Flyers at April 29th meeting. 
 
The pool is growing! 
Contact our
esteemed Sergeant
at Arms, Eric
VanWinkle, for your
entry tickets before
each meeting!
 
 
 
Glenn L. Medhus Memorial Pavillion Dedication
Moline Rotary Club has provided funding for a new pavilion built near the newly redesigned Riverside Waterpark facility at Riverside Park. The Pavilion will be named in memory of Moline Rotarian Glenn L. Medhus. 
 
Moline Rotarians are invited to attend the public City of Moline dedication ceremony on May 24th at 2:00pm near the new swimming pool area. 
 
 
Zoom Invite for Monday, May 13, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84869242309?pwd=MHoyZGQ3MjNmN0JWTUcvUjgrZTV1UT09

Meeting ID: 848 6924 2309
Passcode: 941739


 
Upcoming Speakers
May 13, 2024
Anika Martin
John Deere Classic
May 20, 2024
Madelyn Beverlin & Megan Brown-Saldana
Humility Homes
May 27, 2024
NO MEETING
MEMORIAL DAY
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Executives & Directors
President
Mark Carlson
 
Vice President/President-elect
Sam Moyer
 
Sergeant at Arms
Eric VanWinkle
 
Past President
Laura Davis
 
Secretary
Gretta Knight
 
Treasurer
Mark Evans
 
RI Foundation Chair
Mike Crotty
 
Director Administrative Services
Jim Flick
 
Director Community Services
Mike Wendt
 
Director Membership Services
Paul Plagenz
 
Director Youth Services
J.C. Millman
 
Public Image Chair
RJ Jacobs
 
SMILE / Website
Jeff VanEchaute
 
Youth Programs Coordinator
Gary Francque
 
Youth Exchange Officer
Melinda Urban
 
Moline Rotary Foundation Chair
Mike Crotty
 
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