The next Moline Rotary Meeting will be held in conjunction with the State of the City Address at the iWireless Center. Reservations are required in advance, by end of day Wednesday, March 22nd.
Moline State of the City Address
Mayor Scott Raes
Monday, March 27, 2017
12:00 p.m. Plated Lunch
12:15 p.m. Program
iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Illinois
Menu: Field green salad, Pan seared rosemary lemon chicken, loaded mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives, green beans, cookie and brownie
Vegetarian option available upon request.
Please contact Jennifer Kress at (309) 277-1334 or jkress@iwirelesscenter.com no later than Wednesday, March 22 if you plan to attend.
Barbara VenHorst, President of Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland brought her enthusiasm and dedication to JA to the Moline Rotary Club last Monday. On the JA of the Heartland website (jaheartland.org), she describes herself as the "head cheerleader of Junior Achievement". We could easily see that to be true during her presentation.
A good many hands from the audience were raised when she asked our members who of them have volunteered for JA. She applauded those efforts and went on to demonstrate how important community volunteers and role models are to the students in our area schools. JA has two primary goals: to teach youth about the world of business and ownership and to teach economic success. These two core components of JA cannot be achieved without individuals from the business world dedicating their time and talents to teaching the JA programs.
Ms. VenHorst also took us through the Golden Circle Model of JA. The "Why" (purpose), the "How" (process), and the "What" (proof of impact).
The purpose of the "Why" is to teach children to believe in themselves and their abilities. The "How" is accomplished through the easy-to-use and detailed teaching guides and the efforts of the volunteers. The "What" is the proven transition JA provides from the "I can't" to the creation of new attitudes + increased knowledge and finally the behavior changes to the "I can".
Thank you to Dougal Nelson and Barbara VenHorst for this engaging and inspiring look into Junior Achievement of the Heartland. To learn more about volunteering, visit with Dougal or go to their website.
Guests: Katie Valenti, guest of Matt Sharer, with Edward Jones; John Schaaf, Chiropractor in Moline, IL, member of Twin Cities Rotary After Hours; Jim Van, retired, guest of Stephanie Acri; Sangeetha Rayapati, Professor at Augustana College, guest of Stephanie Acri; Lisa Martinez, Assistant Principal, Moline High School, guest of the club.
Moline Rotary Apparel: Members that recently ordered Moline Rotary Club apparel can accept delivery from Kim Crane at next week’s meeting.
Student Rotarians: We had a new group of students join us last Monday. Lisa Martinez introduced the students.
Ryan Reed: Ryan is President of the National Honor Society, a member of Sports Unlimited (VP), Natural Helpers (President), Club Volleyball, Theatre, Encore, and the Food Service Committee. Upon graduation he plans to attend the University of Central Florida in Orlando and study Elementary Education. His objective is to become a High School Counselor.
Isiah Randall: Isaiah is a member of the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Theatre, GSA, and is active in the musicals and productions at the school. He plans to attend Black Hawk College and transfer to the Art Institute in Chicago to study Costume Design, Fashion Design, and become an Entertainer.
Blake Barnell: Blake is a member of the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Theatre, the Drama Club, and Encore. He is also an intern at his Church and has started his own Bluegrass Band. He plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University and Major in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Photography. He plans to specialize in media for Conservation and become a Video Journalist.
McKenzi Mitchell: McKenzi is a member of the Homecoming Court, Natural Helpers, a Teen Leader, member of the Contemporaries (dance), Cheerleading, Choir, National Honor Society, Link Crew, and Sports Unlimited. She plans to attend the University of Iowa and study pre-Dentistry and begin a career as an Orthodontist.
Madison Perry: Madison is a Section Leader in the Marching Band, a member of the Swim Team, the Newspaper, Link Crew, Theatre, Symphonic Band, IMEA, Concert Choir, HOSA, Encore, VBS, Drama Club, Thespian Society, the Augie Honor Band, and the Iowa Honor Band. She plans to attend the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and study to become a Surgical/Traveling Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. She will also minor in Voice and Horn.
Hannah Frye: Hannah is a member of the Orchestra, Choir, Theatre, Drama Club (Vice President), Encore, Speech and Acting Troupe, and the State Choir Honors Chorus. She plans to attend Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee and Major in Music Education with a Minor in Theatre. She plans to become a Choir/Orchestra Teacher and focus on Directing, Voice Directing, and Performing.
Rotary Cleanup: The next Moline Rotary Community Cleanup event if Saturday April 22, 2017, 8:30 am till 10:30 am, near 41st Street @ John Deere Road. All Rotarians, family and friends are welcome. Please meet at Panera Bread at 8:00am for a hot cup of coffee. Cleanup will start at 8:30 am. Spring Cleanup gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Questions? Please contact Alan Anderson @ (309)781-5475 or aanderson@qcneca.com
Host families are needed for the 2017-18 School yearfor our inbound youth exchange! We need at least one family committed before we are even considered for an inbound student for 2017-18. Search your hearts, and ask your family and friends if they can find room in their lives to host a student next year. It is said to be a wonderful experience!
Tenfu Matsushita drew for the dinner raffle. Congrats to Galen Starkweather for winning the dinner!
Kimberly Crane introduced the Gift Tree Basket. Tickets are on sale for $10 each or 3 for $20.00. Rotarians are encouraged to sell tickets. The Rotarian selling the most tickets will win either a quarter worth of paid dues or equal value towards the Paul Harris Foundation.
Missed your opportunity to buy tickets to the Murder Mystery Dinner on April 8, 2017? The dinner will be at CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe at 5 PM. Tickets may still be available for $60 a person. Space is limited to 150 guests. Buy your tickets now by contacting Kimberly Crane!
Inventors and their Accidental Inventions (source: rd.com)
Inventor: Thomas Adams Year: 1870 What Happened: He was experimenting with chicle, the sap from a South American tree, as a substitute for rubber. After mounting failures, the dejected inventor popped a piece into his mouth. Big Discovery: He liked it! As a Result: Adams New York No. 1 became the first mass-produced chewing gum in the world.
Inventor: A Dutch shipmaster Year: 16th century What Happened: He used heat to concentrate wine in order to make it easier to transport, with the idea of adding water to reconstitute it when he arrived. Big Discovery: Concentrated wine is better than watered-down wine. As a Result:'Burnt wine,' or 'brandewijn' in Dutch, became a big hit. Call it brandy, since after a few drinks of the stuff, there's no way you can pronounce brandewijn so a bartender can understand what you're ordering.
Inventor: William Perkin Year: 1856 What Happened: He was intent on discovering a cure for one of the deadliest diseases in the world, malaria. Big Discovery: While trying to replicate the malaria fighter quinine in his laboratory, Perkin inadvertently discovered the color mauve instead.As a Result: Perkin forgot about malaria and made a mint establishing the synthetic dye industry.
The Four-Way Test: Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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Barbara VenHorst, President of Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland brought her enthusiasm and dedication to JA to the Moline Rotary Club last Monday. On the JA of the Heartland website (jaheartland.org), she describes herself as the "head cheerleader of Junior Achievement". We could easily see that to be true during her presentation. 
Ryan Reed: Ryan is President of the National Honor Society, a member of Sports Unlimited (VP), Natural Helpers (President), Club Volleyball, Theatre, Encore, and the Food Service Committee. Upon graduation he plans to attend the University of Central Florida in Orlando and study Elementary Education. His objective is to become a High School Counselor. 
