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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 June 3:
  • Greeter: RJ Jacobs
  • Pledge:  Jim Flick
  • 4-Way Test: Deni McCarter
The Roster for June 10:
  • Greeter: Jim Flick
  • Pledge: Deni McCarter
  • 4-Way Test: Alan Anderson
 
The SMILE for Monday, June 3, 2024 | Vol. 111 | No. 39

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”

— Rabindranath Tagore

 

Monday's Meeting
Today we will be honoring this year's STRIVE Scholarships.
 
Also, we will hear from our very own Vicki Miller as she gives a Classification Talk to the club.
 
 
Last Week's Speaker
 
 
Last meeting, we heard a presentation from Megan Brown-Saldana, Director of Donor Relations and Madelyn Beverlin, Volunteer & Events Coordinator from Humility Home & Services.
 
In 1990, the Congregation of the Humility of Mary established Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. Since then, Humility of Mary Housing has assisted hundreds of previously homeless families in finding safe, quality housing and has helped them re-establish their own loving homes. 
 

In September 2008, the only emergency shelter in the Quad Cities was facing bankruptcy. City and business leaders sought the Congregation's help to keep the John Lewis Shelter open. Within 30 days, $300,000 was raised through the collaborative efforts of business, philanthropic, religious and personal donations. With funding secured, the Congregation founded Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. The shelter has remained open and provided services uninterrupted since 2008. 
 
In July 2018, Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. and Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. merged to become Humility Homes and Services, Inc. With nearly 40 years of combined experience of creating housing opportunities to all who need it, with your help, we are well positioned to meet the housing challenges in the Quad Cities. 
 
The women from Humility also mentioned their Block Party for June 8. They have sent along info for volunteers to help with the event:
 
How to Volunteer:
1. Visit their website: Go to www.humilityhomes.org/volunteer and click "Go to Volunteer Sign-up Page".
2. Browse opportunities: Explore our current volunteer openings.
3. Sign up: Enter your email address and follow the account setup process.
4. Choose Your Shifts: Select shifts or opportunities that suit you best.
 
 
Other volunteer opportunities are available with Humility:
 
 
 
News You Can Use

Guests:
  • Candace Sountris, Director of Public Relations, Moline - Coal Valley School District #40; guest of Rachel Savage
 

Special Meeting June 17th
President Mark Carlson announced that a very special meeting will occur on June 17th, stating "Do not miss this meeting".
 
 

MoRo Scholarships:
President Mark Carlson and V.P. Sam Moyer attended the 2024 Moline High School Convocation on May 14th and presented several graduates with Moline Rotary Foundation Scholarships.  
 
 
 
 

Community:
 
 
MPD Chief Darren Gault announced the launching of the Moline Police Department Podcast, a weekly podcast show hosted by Chief Gault and Detective Mike Griffin featuring various subjects of interest to MPD followers. The first MPD Podcast guest is former Chief Gary Francque, who was interviewed about the department's past history and the connection with the present. The MPD Podcast can be found on popular podcast media such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, and True Fans. The MPD podcast can also be found from the Moline Police Department's Facebook page.
 
 

MoRo Event:
Members invited by the Moline Parks and Recreation Dept. to attend the ribbon cutting / dedication of the Moline Rotary Pavilion and the Moline Riverside River Slide. The Moline Rotary Pavilion is dedicated to longtime former Moline Rotarian Glen Medhus. The event occurred on Friday May 31st at 3:00pm.
 
The pavilion dedication contingent from our club was joined by Glen's widow, Kathleen Medhus, who had the honor of cutting the ribbon to officially open this beautiful, new shelter, dedicated to her late husband.
 
 

Club Spring Cleanup Project turned into a Planting Event!
Moline Rotarians volunteered to help plant 3,000 flowers on the grounds of Butterworth Center and Deere - Wiman House on Saturday May 18th. 
 
Rotarians met for coffee and pastries in the Butterworth Center Craft Room and then got to work in the beautiful gardens. It is proposed that this event become an annual Spring event for Moline Rotary Club, in lieu of the Spring community cleanup. This supports 2024-25 District Governor John Hurley 's cause of creating pollination beds throughout the district in support of the bees and other pollinator's crisis.
 
 
 
 
 


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:
Exchange Student Joao Miguel was featured in the Moline High School newspaper The Line-0-Type. Joao was interviewed by L-O-T Co-Editor Sanaj Kapur about his life at Moline High School. 
 
 
 

Rotary Night at the Backwater Gamblers
 

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

Community Events
 
 
 

Volunteer Opportunities
 
Rotarians are encouraged to join the Rotary Heart Walk team by scanning the QR code. 
 

YSB Golf Outing
 
 
 
 
Zoom Invite for Monday, June 3, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84869242309?pwd=MHoyZGQ3MjNmN0JWTUcvUjgrZTV1UT09

Meeting ID: 848 6924 2309
Passcode: 941739


 
Upcoming Speakers
Jun 03, 2024
Classification Talk: Vicki Miller
Jun 10, 2024
Classification Talk: Bob Noe
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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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