37 Years of Rotary Service They profit most who serve the best ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH SCOTT - BULLETIN Vol. 39 No. 36 www.northscottrotary.org e-mail NSRotary@aol.com September 28, 2011 FRIDAY—AT THE STEEPLEGATE Nancy Meyer—Iowa Mother of the Year Nancy K. Meyer Nancy Meyer is the 2011 Mother of the Year for Iowa. Nancy and her husband, Ronald, have 2 daughters: Rhonda Meyer, Davenport, and Roxanne Paper, Durant, and two grandchildren: Ashtyn and Logan Paper. Nancy is retired from the North Scott Schools-having worked 12 years as a special ed. teacher's aide. Nancy is an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Special Olympic coach and chaperone, member of the Pork Producers and Farm Bureau. Other organizations include: past PTA president, 4-H leader, S.S. Teacher, poll watcher, Buddy Walk, Up With Families, and Cancer and Heart fund volunteer. Nancy was asked to put her name in for nomination, completed the necessary portfolio, was selected this past spring at the Iowa Mothers meeting in Ankeny to represent Iowa, and took part in the national convention of the AMI (American Mother's, Inc.) in Salt Lake City, Utah. She will share some of her experiences with the Rotary. The ideals of American Mothers, Inc.® began in the heart and mind of Anna Reeves Jarvis as she sought to heal the damage done to families caught in the conflict of the Civil War. By organizing a day of love and friendship across battle lines, this simple observance grew into the national holiday known as Mother's Day for which American Mothers is the official sponsor. American Mothers was officially organized in 1950 as a division of the Golden Rule Foundation and was incorporated under the laws of New York. It became an independent, non-profit organization in 1954. However, the first National Mother of the Year ® was presented by Honorary Chairman, Sarah Delano Roosevelt in 1935 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Every year since then, American Mothers has named a remarkable mother from nominees among the 50 states, District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for this important honor. Many outstanding individuals throughout America have served as officers, leaders, members and supporters of this organization such as Sarah Delano Roosevelt, J.C. Penny, Mamie Eisenhower, Phyllis Marriott and Hillary Rodham Clinton. American Mothers is an inter-faith, non-political, non-profit organization that continues to recognize the invaluable contribution mothers make to the future success and happiness of children and society. The 4 Way Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 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? Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee, India Governor, Rotary District 6000 Don Patterson, Washington, IA Ass’t Governor: Bill Tubbs - Eldridge Officers, Board of Directors July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 President—Becky Bray Vice President, President-Elect—John Maxwell Vice President—Steve Suiter Secretary—Steve Fahrenkrog Treasurer—Steve Fahrenkrog Sergeant-At-Arms—Adam Kerns Past President (Ex-Officio) - Charlie Jones Executive Secretary—Dennis Peterson DIRECTORS: (Term expires 6/30/12) ................................................. (Term expires 6/30/13) Cody Allen ..................................................................................Julia Blazevic Dr Brad Burt ............................................................................. Chris Connolly Kelly Esters ................................................................................ Paul Kalainoff James Patten ................................................................................ Glen Keppy Makeup's at nearby Rotary Clubs Monday, Noon ............................. Clinton, Rastrelli’s Restaurant, Lyons Monday, Noon .....................Davenport Outing Club, 2109 N. Brady St. Monday, 12:10 pm ............. Muscatine, Hotel Muscatine 101 W. Miss Dr Monday, 12:15 pm .................. Moline, Christ The King Catholic Church Monday, 6:00 pm .............. Quad Cities Illinois, Arbor Village Clubhouse Tuesday, 7:15 am ...... River Cities, Brothers Restaurant, Rapids City, IL Tuesday, noon .................................. Rock Island, QC Botanical Center Wednesday Noon ...................................... Bettendorf, Fortune Garden Wednesday, Noon ........................ Tipton, Cedar Lanes Red Pin Lounge Wednesday, 4:30 pm ....... Ridgecrest, 4134 Northwest Blvd, Davenport Wednesday 5:00 pm .........................Davenport Mini-Meet at Lunardi’s Thursday, 7:00 am ................ Iowa Quad Cities, The Lodge, Bettendorf Thursday, 12:15 pm .......... East Moline, Christ United Methodist Church Thursday, Noon ...................................... Milan, Pinnacle Country Club Friday Noon ........................... North Scott, Steeplegate Inn, Davenport . NORTH SCOTT ROTARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, September 30: 8:00 A.M. Dictionary distribution at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue. Just show up a few minutes early to help John Maxwell. Friday, September 30: Program: Nancy Meyer; Winner of Mother of the Year Award. Jack Schinckel, Host Friday, October 7: Program: Gary Felton, Quad City Coordinator of Salvation Army Family Service Center in downtown Davenport: Margo McInnis, Host. Celebrate October Birthdays. Wednesday, October 12: Fall Harvest Party at Pride of the Wapsi, serving underprivileged children of the Iowa Q.C. Volunteers needed for 2 shifts: 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 4:00-6:00 P.M. Jeremy Kaiser, Chairman. You can sign up to help at www.northscottrotary.org Log in and select “event” Harvest Party. Thursday, October 13: 7:00 A.M. Board Meeting at the Steeplegate. Thursday, October 13: 5:30 P.M. Scott Community College 45th Anniversary Celebration at the Q.C. Waterfront Convention Center. $45 per person. RSVP to 563-441-4063 or sccfoundation@eicc.edu. Ask to be at Rotary table. Friday, October 14: Program: Diane Stanley; Scott Community College Hospitality Management Program; Margo McInnis, Host. Friday, October 21: Membership Day. Charlie Jones & Membership Committee in charge. Thursday, October 27: Annual Auction at the MVF Starlight Ballroom. SAVE THE DATE. Jim Koehler, Chairman Friday, October 28: No Meeting – Attend the auction on Thursday, October 27, for meeting of the week. Friday, November 4: Program: Mikel Ursua Alonso: Inbound Youth Exchange student from Spain. Celebrate November Birthdays. Thursday, November 10: 7:00 A.M. Board Meeting at the Steeplegate. Friday, November 11: Program: Chancellor Don Doucette of Scott Community College; Dr. Teresa Paper, Host. Friday, November 18: Program: Paul Rumler: Quad City Passenger Rail Service, Margo McInnis, Host. Friday, November 25: No Regular Meeting. Friday, December 2: Foundation Day: Teresa Paper and Steve Suiter, Chairmen. Celebrate December Birthdays. Thursday, December 8: 7:00 A.M. Board Meeting at the Steeplegate. Friday, December 9: Program: Decker Ploehn, The Open Golf Championship, Margo McInnis, Host. Friday, December 16: No Regular Meeting Friday, December 23: No Regular Meeting Wednesday, December 28: Holiday party at Circa 21. SAVE THE DATE! Only $30 per person: gets a ticket for dinner and the show “NunCrackers” Comedy, rated G. Friday, December 30: No Regular Meeting MAKE UPS TURNED IN September 20: Paul Kalainoff: District training workshop, Ankeny, IA September 21: Bill Tubbs: Rotary Club of Maquoketa September 21: Rick Dywiak & Jerry Coussens: Mini Meet at Ridgecrest September 22: Becky Bray & Bill Tubbs: Q.C. Presidents Meeting, Bettendorf, IA September 22: Paul Kalainoff, Becky Bray, Charlie Jones, Steve Suiter, Dennis Peterson, Paul Seelau, Merle Anderson, Bill Tubbs: District training workshop, West Liberty, IA September 23: Jim Koehler, Becky Bray, Deb Hughes, Anita Wubbena: Extra Auction Table Duties September 23: John Maxwell, Marty O’Boyle, Loren Rickard, Walter Bredbeck, Gene Hoth, Don Brandt, Becky Bray, Jack Schinckel: Dictionary Sticker Crew September 23: Charlie Jones, Chuck Briegel, Kellie Esters, Jan Trimble, Bob Grove, Rob White, Bill Puck, Dennis Peterson: Membership Committee Meeting ASSIGNMENTS September 30: Set up/tear down: Jerry Coussens; Greeters: Joy Schneckloth & Elza Sager; Song Leader: Kelly Meyer; Invocation: Mary Schmidt; Sergeant: Eric Langan October 7: Set up/tear down: Don Brandt; Greeters: Carolyn Scheibe & Jack Schinckel; Song Leader: TBA; Invocation: John Pheiffer; Sergeant: Kelly Meyer October 14: Set up/tear down: Jim Smith; Greeters: Jim Smith & Jan Trimble; Song Leader: TBA; Invocation: Steve Powell; Sergeant: John Maxwell October 21: Set up/tear down: Lee Ittenbach; Greeters: Glen Keppy & Lori Rochau; Song Leader: TBA; Invocation: Adam Kerns; Sergeant: Jim Smith October 27: AUCTION: Invocation: Jan Trimble; All other duties covered by Auction Committee members. November 4: Set up/tear down: Glen Keppy; Greeters: Ken Tank & Roger Amhof; Song Leader: TBA; Invocation: Jim Koehler; Sergeant: Paul Seelau November 11: Set up/tear down: Jerry Coussens; Greeters: Mike Auliff & Jerry Coussens; Song Leader: TBA; Invocation: Scott Case; Sergeant: Dr. Anita Wubbena MEMBERSHIP DRIVE****** ****New members wanted Chairman Charlie Jones and the Membership Committee would like members to submit names and complete addresses of anyone whom they think would be interested in becoming a Rotarian, or just learning more about Rotary. These people will be invited to attend the regular meeting on October 21 for a free lunch and to learn about the North Scott Rotary Club. No obligation necessary from the guest. Various mini speeches will be given to provide information about the club’s many activities and involvements. SO bring in the names on the next 2 Fridays….the more the merrier. Annual Auction – Thursday, Oct. 27 Jim Koehler and his auction committee have begun the weekly 50/50 drawings at the regular meetings and so far John Maxwell has sold 2 pies and 2 handmade lanyards each week. Members, start lining up your donations and guests to bring to dinner at the Starlight Ballroom, MVF. A wonderful meal will be catered by Recife’s for only $10 each. Scottie Bowman will be the auctioneer; it will be a fun evening! Jim and his committee are taking donations each Friday at the regular meeting. Bill Tubbs and Roger Amhof have been the first two 50/50 winners. Pies have been purchased by Don Brandt, Brad Burt, Lorraine Lynch and Roger Amhof. Lanyards have been purchased by Margo McInnis, Marcia Brandt, Bill Tubbs and Lorraine Lynch. Many thanks to the buyers! Rotary Holiday Party - Wed. Dec. 28 At Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse – Save the date! NUNCRACKERS Rating: G This hugely popular "Nunsense" Christmas show, with 4 wacky nuns, 4 talented kids and a comical priest, features all new songs, some of your favorite carols, a hilarious Christmas pageant and a "Secret Santa" with the audience. NUNCRACKERS will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is indeed merry and bright! 11/11/2011 - 12/30/2011 NOR SCOTTARIAN Periodical Postage Paid at Eldridge, Iowa ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH SCOTT PO Box 52 Eldridge, IA 52748 NorScottarian (USPS 339-290) is published weekly except the weeks of July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas and New Year’s, for $5 per year by the Rotary Club of North Scott, PO Box 52, Eldridge, IA 52748. Periodicals postage paid at Eldridge, IA 52748 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NorScottarian, PO Box 52, Eldridge, IA 52748 September 23, 2011 Friendship Exchange Team From D1070 England racing Santa’s all at once. PDG Fred Luckenbill from the Rock Island Rotary Club asked several months ago, if the Friendship Exchange Team that would be visiting his club, could do the program at North Scott Rotary on September 23. Seems we are the only area club that meets on Friday and fit into their schedule. So, seven lovely people from the Midlands of England, representing three Rotary Clubs, shared information about their areas and clubs. For several of these people, it was there first time in the United States. The Holbeach club has only 27 members, which consists of 9 married couples and a few eligible bachelors. One of their projects is collecting used school books and sending them to needy children in Sir Laka. The Loughborough club is associated with an engineering college. They help recruit engineering students and sponsor them. The Soul Valley Club of Nottingham meets at an exquisite old hotel, with a very cool chapel. Near the holidays many members dress up as Santa(s) and participate in a run (parade of sorts), collecting coins in cans for the needy. It a very impressive site to see 1000 or more Guests, besides PDG Fred, were home hosts for the team including, Larry Tadlock and Mary Fislar from the Rock Island Club, John Finkes from Illinois Quad Cities Club, and Dave and Rita Pearson from the Moline Rotary Club. Also Branko Momcilovic’, from Belgrade, Serbia, a student and nephew of Julia Blazevic. Club items: John Maxwell needs volunteers for putting stickers in 240 dictionaries after the meeting and for handing them out on Monday. Kim Wilkins stills needs help at the Kite Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Jeremy Kaiser announced the date for the Harvest Party as October 12. Two shifts of children will come to the Pride of the Wapsi and many volunteers are needed. Jim Koehler made announcements in reference to the upcoming auction. More details about this available on a previous page. John Maxwell was the sergeant and collected $52 of which $40 was added to the education fund in honor of Dorothy’s birthday. Merle Anderson gave $110 to his Paul Harris account for his birthday and anniversary, and $23 was collected for birthday cake.