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Meeting Duty Roster
Introducing the Weekly "Meeting Duty Roster".
 
Each week in the SMILE, four Rotarians will be asked to provide the following services:
- Greeter :)
- Lead the Pledge of Allegiance ("I...")
- Lead the reciting of the 4-Way Test ("Of the things we say and do...")
- Invocation (Remember, we are not a religious organization)
 
If unavailable that week for whatever reason, we would appreciate you finding a replacement.
 
Starts April 8th! Stay tuned to this space for updates!!
 
 
The SMILE for Monday, March 25, 2024 | Vol. 111 | No. 30

“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”

— C.S. Lewis

 

Monday's Meeting
This week, our speaker is Eric Griffith - Moline Parks Director. He will give us an update on the Dedication of Rotary Pavilion, the new Pool, and the Riverfront Parks.
 
 
 
Last Week's Speaker
Last week we were fortunate to have two presentations!
 
First up was Marcia Erickson, Certified Business & Executive Coach, Action COACH - Excel Edge, and her associate Kate Rothenberger. They both spoke about the Women of Impact - Go Red for Women program, encouraging healthy lifestyles for women. 
 
 

 
Our Second presenter was Roy Gustafson - Astronomical League Correspondent, Popular Astronomy Club of the Quad Cities. 
 
 
Roy talked us through the astrological phenomenon of a Solar Eclipse. He talked about where to see it at 100% Totality, when to see it, and what we can expect locally. Roy is clearly an expert, and has many tips and tricks, but the one he stressed most was, "Do not look directly at a Solar Eclipse without proper eye protection." Except during 100% Totality, where 100% of the damaging rays of the sun are blocked for a very short time. But that will not be here in the Quad Cities.
 
To solve this dilemma, Roy offered FREE SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING GLASSES! Thank you, Roy, for the glasses, AND for the excellent information about this very exciting event!
 
 
 
News You Can Use

Youth Exchange: 
Rotary District 6420 held its 2024 Outbound Student Orientation March 16-17n in Rockford. Five Long Term Program students and two Short Term Program students, and their parents attended the two day orientation & training program designed to prepare the students and their parents for their exchange adventure later this year.  Gary Francque, and D6420 Youth Exchange team member and Inbound Exchange Student Joao Miguel participated in the weekend as program support.
 
 
 
 
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.
 

Literacy — School Dictionary Project:
New Dictionary Project  Chairperson Anika Martin announced that the annual distribution of dictionaries / resource books to elementary students in the Moline Coal Valley School System. Rotarians were encouraged to sign up on the project volunteer sheet. It was also reported that the "Guest Author" project will be scheduled soon. Second grade students are invited to the Moline Library for a program by a well known author of children's books. Past Dictionary Project Chair Jennifer Swanson was recognized for her years of service. Thank you, Jennifer!!
 

Student Rotarians:
Our current batch of Student Rotarians are on Spring Break this week. We will see our students again next Monday (no foolin')!
 
 

We've started
a new game!
Contact our
esteemed Sergeant
at Arms, Eric
VanWinkle, for your
entry tickets before
each meeting!
 
 
 
Zoom Invite for Monday, March 25, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84869242309?pwd=MHoyZGQ3MjNmN0JWTUcvUjgrZTV1UT09

Meeting ID: 848 6924 2309
Passcode: 941739


 
Upcoming Speakers
Mar 25, 2024
Dedication of Rotary Pavilion, Pool - Riverfront Park Updates
Apr 01, 2024
River Bandits
Apr 08, 2024
District Foundation Chair
Apr 15, 2024
Quad City Land Bank Authority
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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 Programs Coordinator
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Moline Rotary Foundation Chair
 
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