Masthead 2011  
Your Weekly Kiwanis Club of Rock Island Newsletter
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 CHAIR
  CRAIG KNOBLOCH
 
  
 
 
 
SONGLEADER AND INVOCATION SCHEDULE
INVOCATION


 
SONG LEADER

 


 
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
A full listing of our membership roster is available in the Members Only area of our website.
 
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Volume 90 No 28           April 18, 2011
Upcoming Events/Fundraisers/Dates
Rock Island Parks & Rec/Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, rescheduled to this Saturday, 8:00 am Lincoln Park.  If you can help hide the eggs, please stop by to volunteer.
The Opening Act  

      Club President, Craig Knobloch, called the April 18 meeting to order.  Jonathan Turner again handled the entertainment, along with his Bill Nelson Singing in the Rain All-Star Band and Chorale.

      Bill Nelson explained to all those Club members who weren't able to make the spring egg hunt, formerly known as Easter egg hunt, that there was a combination rain/snow/wet grounds postponement of this event, but it is now rescheduled for next Saturday, rain or shine.  In the event of inclement weather, it will be held at RIFAC.

      Tom Plechaty, once again demonstrating the miracles of modern medicine, informed us that Rose Day sales exceeded last year's performance and commended the Club members for their participation.  Remember that the big day is April 27.

      John Califf reminded those in attendance that the April 18 Interclub would be a dinner meeting in Annawan.

      Yes, it's that time of year again, and our favorite slinged golfer, Gene Smith, gave another of what should be numerous reminders on Birdies for Charity.

      President Craig announced that Kiwanis Pancake Day was going to be revived and that the venue would be the annual Criterium in downtown Rock Island.  As an adroit touch, Craig also mentioned that with the Criterium being held on Memorial Day, this event would also constitute that week's meeting.

      Guests included representatives of the Rock Island High School and Alleman High School Key Clubs.

      In Fun and Fellowship, Bill Nelson won the preliminary prize, which he graciously donated back to the Club.  For the grand prize, the Kartel won the opportunity to lose, this time, with the assistance of a representative of the Rock Island High School varsity basketball team.


The Feature Attraction

      The program featured the soon-to-be-graduating seniors from the Rock Island High School state champion boys' basketball team.  Mike Bell capably stood in for Coach Sigel and had all of the seniors give a brief introduction of themselves, future plans, and what winning the state championship meant to them.  As all of us could see, and as was confirmed by those of us who had become familiar with the team members, this group gave an excellent example of positive team spirit and eager anticipation for what the future might hold.


Future Attractions

April 25           Rock Island High School Key Club

May 2              Michael Gullion, BSA Illowa Council

May 9              Alleman Key Club & WVIK's "Radio that Reads"

May 16            Carol Triebel, Pilot Club of Moline

May 23            John Califf, "My Travels in France, Part 2"

May 30            Pancake breakfast at QC Criterium


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

 

            "Death and taxes may always be with us, but death at least doesn't get any worse."

- Los Angeles Times Syndicate