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2010-2011 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
  CRAIG KNOBLOCH
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
  TOM KETELAAR
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
  JEFF BEHRENS
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  ADAM BAIN
SECRETARY
  MIKE BELL
TREASURER
  DARYL EMPEN
2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMITTEES
HOUSE
  DALE GRABAU
  MILT HEDQUIST
  DARYL TOWNSEND
  BOB VANDEVORDE
  CHUCK DYSON
  JOE ROBB
INTER-CLUB
  JOHN CALIFF
  STEVE SCHRODER
MUSIC
  JONATHAN TURNER
BULLETIN
  BILL CLEAVER
GRANTS
  JEFF BEHRENS, CHAIR
  ADAM BAIN, CHAIR
PROGRAM CHAIRS
  CRAIG KNOBLOCH
  TRACEE KEEFER
  
 
SONGLEADER AND INVOCATION SCHEDULE
INVOCATION

DEC 20TH LEE SCHENCK
DEC 27TH DONNA KEIM

SONG LEADER

DEC 20TH LEE SCHENCK
DEC 27TH DARYL EMPEN


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Volume 90 No 11
December 13, 2010
Upcoming Events/Fundraisers/Dates
DONATIONS NEEDED!  THE CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER IN ROCK ISLAND IS IN GREAT NEED OF MEN'S GLOVES.  IF YOU CAN, PLEASE BRING A DONATION TO ONE OF OUR UPCOMING MEETINGS AND WE WILL DISTRIBUTE TO THE SHELTER.  THANK YOU!

ALSO, THE ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER CHRISTMAS PARTY IS TOMORROW, DECEMBER 15TH, AT 2ND BAPTIST CHURCH.  IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER, PLEASE BE THERE BY 4:30.  CONTACT ALICIA SHUMAN WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
The Opening Act
    

       Club President Craig Knobloch called the December 13 meeting to order.  Jonathan Turner again provided the entertainment, along with his Kiwanis Norman Luboff Singers.

      The first announcement came from Tom Plechaty, who reiterated that 2010 cheese sales amounted to a bit over $2,500.  At the start of the meeting, he still had six orders for purchasers to pick up and asked that the purchasers please follow up with him.

      On the January 19 Circa 21 outing, we were again reminded to make sure that payment is made to Dick Fislar.

      Tracee Keefer announced that the solicitations for responses worked well and that the Salvation Army bell ringing was again a success.

      Alicia Shuman reminded us that she could still use about six or so helpers to assist at around 3:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church for the annual King Center party.

      John Califf announced that two members who had volunteered to go to the Tom & Jerry party sponsored by the Davenport Club had to back out.  Those two openings will probably go fast, so give John a call if you'd be interested.

      President Craig gave us a reminder that the Bad Gift Exchange will be occurring next Monday, December 20.  Dust off those little gems you have in the attic, wrap them up nicely, and have a good laugh.

      Craig also informed us that there would be no formal Club meeting on January 3 but that there would be a joint meeting with Rotary on Tuesday, January 4 for the annual State of the City address given by the Mayor of Rock Island.

      Guests included members of the Rock Island High School Key Club.  

      In Fun and Fellowship, the Kartel won the preliminary prize, which it gratefully took to help offset current losses.  Bill Nelson won the opportunity to go for the grand prize, but Mike Bell again worked his magic and kept the money in the Club treasury.

    

The Feature Attraction

      The program period was devoted to disbursement of grants.  Churches United received $1,500 for its Winnie's program, the Girl Scouts received $750, and the Alleman High School Dream House raffle received $175.  Representatives of the Salvation Army were not able to attend, but that organization received $1,000.

      At this time, Craig Knobloch introduced Evelyn Lundell and Nancy Roberts, widow and daughter, respectively, of one-time member, Ray Lundell.  Craig introduced the ladies and also announced that Ray's family had elected to present the Club with the sum of $5,000 to apply to a fund for the Coats for Kids program.  All members in attendance extended their grateful appreciation to Ray's family.

      Craig closed the meeting with the presentation of Legion of Honor awards to Bob Votroubek, Dave Temple, and Gene Smith.  Once again, all members in attendance gave their congratulations to these three solid Club members.


Future Attractions

Dec. 14            Board meeting at Huckleberry's

Dec. 20            Bad Gift Exchange, presented by Bad Elf "Rod"

Dec. 27            Round Table forum



THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

            "He who is a good ruler must first have been ruled."- Aristotle