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Meeting Duty Roster

If unavailable that week for whatever reason, we would appreciate you finding a replacement.
 

The Roster for June 24:
  • Greeter: Alan Anderson
  • Pledge: Dougal Nelson
  • 4-Way Test: Kirk Marske
The Roster for July 8:
  • Greeter: Dougal Nelson
  • Pledge:  Kirk Marske
  • 4-Way Test: J. C. Millman
The SMILE for Monday, June 24, 2024 | Vol. 111 | No. 42

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

- Winston Churchill

 

Monday's Meeting
Monday's meeting is TBA. Come and find out who will be our presenter!
 
 
Last Week's Speaker
 
Last week's speaker was Nora Bickmann-Tesch. She was our Rotary Exchange Student from Germany in 2005 - 2006. 
 
Nora contacted Gary Francque about the possibility of presenting to our club as she and her husband, Matthais Tesch, were making a North American trip this summer. 
 
 
Nora brought with along her many memories to share, and gave us a thorough update on her life since going back to Germany after her year abroad.
 
Her Education is impressive!
 
 
She gave us a rundown of her experiences here:
 
What I have learned:
  • becoming self-confident through trial and error
  • speaking up for myself
  • cultural and life differences (school system, garbage disposal, trailer parks)
  • being part of something bigger than just a group of friends (Rotary Exchange, Rotex,
    Rotary member)

What was important for me:

  • having not just the Rotary Club but also the District
  • being pushed to do a few things (sports after school)
  • being a real part of the family
  • switching families during the year
Nora was a true delight! She showed us many pictures of her memories, and of her current life in Germany.
 
Thank you, Nora for a great presentation, and for coming back to share your life with us!!
 
Nora and her husband, Matthais.
 
Nora was joined at our meeting by her members of her host families from 2005-2006!
 
Jody Corey-Behrens, Past MoRo President, Youth Exchange Committee in 2005-06 with Nora.
 
Gary Koeller, former Rotarian and Principal at Moline High School in 2005-06, with Nora.
 
 
News You Can Use

Guests / Scholarship Recipients and families
  • Nora Bickmann-Tesch & husband Matthais Tesch - MoRo Exchange Student from Germany 2005-06
  • William & Lisa Payden - previous Rotary host family 2005-06
  • Richard & Jess Payden, & children Bodhi & Savannah - Richard is son of Bill & Lisa, previous host sibling to Nora in 2005-06
  • Gary Koeller - former Rotarian, Principal at Moline High School in 2005-06
  • Jodie Corey-Behrens - Past MoRo President, Youth Exchange Committee in 2005-06 
 

Memorial for Past Rotarian Page Bellinger
 
 
Paul Plagenz announced the creation of a Moline Regional Community Foundation memorial fund in name of former Moline Rotarian Page Bellinger. See Paul for more details and how to contribute.
 
 

Youth Exchange: Joao
 
Gary Francque reported that Joao Miguel is in 10th day of his 14 day Rotary West Coast Trip. Currently completing stay in Los Angeles at Universal Studios, Disneyland and Beverly Hills, then on to San Francisco.
 
 
 
Follow Joao on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joaogruscausa/ 
 
 
 

Rotary Night at the Ballpark

Make plans to join your fellow area Rotarians on Friday, July 12th to watch the Bandits play ball against Peoria. Tickets are $13. For Section 104 along the First Base Line.  Orders must be placed and paid for by Monday, July 8th.  We will start taking ticket orders next Monday, June 24.

 

The pool is growing! 
Contact our
esteemed Sergeant
at Arms, Eric
VanWinkle, for your
entry tickets before
each meeting!
 
 
 
 
Community Events

Community Events
 
 
 
 
 
Zoom Invite for Monday, June 24, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84869242309?pwd=MHoyZGQ3MjNmN0JWTUcvUjgrZTV1UT09

Meeting ID: 848 6924 2309
Passcode: 941739


 
Upcoming Speakers
Jun 24, 2024
Jul 01, 2024
No Meeting
Jul 08, 2024
New President's Presentation
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Executives & Directors
President
 
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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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