December 12, 2016
Volume 96, Issue No. 8
2016-17 Officers

PRESIDENT

  Tom Hanson

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

  Jeff Condit

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

  Julie Derrer

IMM. PAST PRESIDENT

  Chris Elsberg

SECRETARY

  Mike Bell

TREASURER

  Daryl Empen
2016-17 Board of Directors
   Steve Tollenaer
   Marla Andich
   Steve Fitzsimmons
 
2 YEAR TERM    
   Kevin Peterson
   Tarre Kroft
   Sheila Guse

   Ruth Sanders
   Kevin Murphy

 

Committees

HOUSE

  Chuck Dyson
  Joe Robb

  Jerry Upchurch

  Liz Loveless

  Tom Hanson

 

INTER-CLUB

  Steve Schroder

  Tom Hanson

 

MUSIC

  Jonathan Turner

 

BULLETIN

  Bill Cleaver
 

GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
   Sheila Guse,Chair

    

PROGRAM CHAIR

Jennifer Von Kaenel

 

PROJECT ELIMINATE

   Sheila Guse, Chair

 
Membership Roster
A full listing of our membership roster is available in the Members Only area of our website.

Upcoming Events, Fundraisers, Dates
We have out famous Kiwanis Bags Tournament T-Shirts for Sale!  We have various sizes in this year's black and yellow versions, and previous year's green and gray.  Only $5!!!  Great work or workout shirts, or cheap gifts for Christmas!  Call or email Daryl if interested or to make arrangements to purchase.

Dining Tour Books are in. Our goal is to sell 80 books, and we have sold less than 30 to date.  These makes great gifts.  Cost is $35, with $10 coming back to the club, and this can be billed to your account.
   L ike us on Facebook!  Make sure to check out our Facebook page. Search for Rock Island Kiwanis Club, and like us!  Make sure to tell your friends and colleagues to like our page also. It's a great way to get the word out about all the good work we do!


The Opening Act
     Club President Tom Hanson called the meeting of December 12th to order. 
     There were only a few reminders which were given to the group.  First, we were again reminded of the Davenport Club Tom & Jerry party.  A good time is always had by all, especially if you have made arrangements for transportation.  Stumbling down Brady Street hill is not the idea of a good time for most people.
     Guests included the group that was to present our program, the Rock Island High School Chamber Singers.
     Gene Smith announced to us that a site had been found for a food distribution site.
     In fun and fellowship the Kartel won the month, and Jean Smith won a bottle wine from the vineyards of Johnson & Johnson.
     One point that your editor missed in last week's newsletter, was the presentation of a 45-year Legion of Honor pin, presented to long-time and active member of the club, Dale Blocklinger.

The Feature Attraction
            
The program included a beautifully presented selection of seasonal and Christmas songs from the Rock Island High School Chamber Singers.  Hopefully we will be able to repeat this performance again.  

Upcoming Programs


December 19th   Holiday Party

December 26th   No Meeting

January 3rd      State of the City Address, Joint with Rotary

 
Thought for the Day

" Be an optimist - at least until they start moving animals in pairs to Cape Canaveral." - Current Comedy