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Club Officers |
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President: Sandy Horton |
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President-elect: Dave Kraemer |
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Secretary: Terry Adams |
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Treasurer: Jim Ziebold |
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Past President: Dave Miller |
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End-of-Year Report
by Sandy Horton, President
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 As this Rotary year draws to a close, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president. Each year I have heard our president remark about how the Rotary year goes by so quickly. Now I understand, this has been a whirlwind year of Rotary activity! It was last June, at the Rotary International convention, where I heard Bill Boyd, RI president, present his “Leading the Way” theme for the 2006-2007 year. At the time I knew that Ames Morning Rotarians would be involved in providing this type of leadership to our community. And “Lead the Way” you did!
My thanks go to each you for giving of yourself to a variety of community projects. You have made a difference from your involvement in the Special Olympics National Games, to reading to children in the schools with the Ames Young Professionals, to serving meals at the Emergency Residence Shelter, and of course we can’t forget “Stashing the Trash” regardless of the weather. You have supported our youth and you have recognized outstanding teachers in Ames, Gilbert and Roland-Story.
This year you have supported the following projects:
- Main Stream Living Capital Campaign $1000.00
- District 6000 Guatemala project $ 250.00
- District 6000 Miles of Smiles Team $ 250.00
- Young Professionals Literacy Project $ 250.00
- MGMC Foundation – Diabetes Center $2500.00
- District 6000 Reach Out and Read $ 700.00
- Story County Community Dental Clinic $ 500.00
- Emergency Residence Shelter $1000.00
- Ames High Uganda Project $ 500.00
- United Way of Story County (video) $ 100.00
In addition, Ames Morning Rotary contributed $1000 toward the Ames Rotary Scholarship awarded to area students by our two Ames clubs.
We received a Rotary International Public Relations Grant for $2000.00. This too showed how our club was leading the way in literacy. Under the leadership of Carolyn Jons, Sue Wuhs, Mary Harms, Jerri Heid and Dorothy Schumer we were involved in demonstrating to the community the importance of early childhood literacy. From the “Caught in the Act of Reading” pictures, to the ad on the Cy-Ride bus, the Rotarians for Reading display board, radio and TV spots, and the Celebration of McFarland Clinic as a Reach Out and Read Site, our community knew that we believed in youth and the importance of reading to our children.
We have welcomed nine new members to the club, two by Rotary transfer. Five members left the club due to job change or move, one transferred to the Noon club and another has found a Rotary Club in her new community. I have heard Dave Miller say so many times, Ames Morning Rotary and the fellowship we experience is a great way to start the day. I couldn’t agree more!
My thanks also go to our Board of Directors. They have been committed to continuing the tradition of a strong morning club. Furthermore, they added new ideas and have worked hard to make sure that it happened! To Jill Guffy and Rick Elbert, retiring board members, and Dave Miller, past president, we express our appreciation for your time and service to our club. You have made a difference.
We know we will be in good hands next year with Dave Kraemer and his leadership team. We are not going to let Scott Sanders get away, so while he is retiring from his term as a board member, he will be serving as our President-Elect 2007-2008. We are looking forward to a great year under your leadership and with the support of our club we will continue to “Lead the Way”.
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Congratulations Rotarians!
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At the recent District 6000 Rotary Conference, Ames Morning Rotary was recognized with the following awards:
- Centurion Club – Exceeding $100/member average to Rotary Foundation
- RI Best Cooperative Project Award for LITERACY – A COOPERATIVE PROJECT – A COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR
- Nominated for RI Public Relations Award
- RI Presidential Citation
- District Governor Club Recognition
- District 6000 Website – 2nd place
- Recognition for contributing $25/member to the District 6000 Reach Out and Read initiative
Congratulations Rotarians! |
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June Program and Events |
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June 6
Speaker: Elizabeth Andre
Position/Organization: Former Ames Resident,
Education Coordinator and Team Member of the Arctic Expedition 'Global Warming 101'
Topic: Baffin Island Dog Sled Tour to Study the Effects of Global Warming on the Inuit Culture. |
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June 12
Board of Directors Meeting
Pine Room, Memorial Union, ISU, 7:00 am |
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June 13
Speaker: Richard Reynolds
Position/Organization: Director, ISU Memorial Union |
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June 20
Speaker: Inger Lamb
Position/Organization: Iowa Native Lands, Iowa Prairie Network
Topic: On How to Construct a Rain Garden to Help Improve Water Quality in Iowa. |
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June 27
Passing of the Gavel |
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June Membership |
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New Members: |
None |
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Resignations: |
None |
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Total Membership |
71 |
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June Birthdays |
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01 |
John Lott |
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06 |
Jill Guffy |
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08 |
Denise Schmidt |
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17 |
Al Hermanson |
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18 |
Julie Waters |
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24 |
Les Wolfe |
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June Club Anniversaries |
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01 |
Jim Dickson (16 years) |
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Myrna Whigham (15 years) |
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29 |
Kori Heuss (2 years) |
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June Wedding Anniversaries |
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03 |
Dave and Rebecca Klatt (32 years) |
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01 |
Lynn and Bill Whisler (34 years) |
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05 |
Harold and Carole Jensen (47 years) |
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05 |
Scott and Georgia Sanders (31 years) |
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09 |
Larry and Kate Elphic (13 years) |
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10 |
Dorothy and Robert Schumer (46 years) |
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11 |
Dean and Mary Harms (41 years) |
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12 |
Terry and Helene Adams (42 years) |
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24 |
Denny and Karen Soderstrum (46 years) |
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Minutes of Board of Directors
April 10, 2007 |
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Present: Sandy Horton, Jill Guffy, Daryle Vegge, Rick Elbert, Dave Miller, Jane Acker, Arch Oldehoeft, Jim Ziebold, Scott Sanders, Joel Rogers, Terry Adams.
Minutes of the April meeting were approved as submitted, with the addition of Daryle Vegge in attendance.
Discussion was held regarding orientation for new members. Guffy indicated she would host the meeting following the induction of the third new member. A member on leave will return to the club in July.
Acker reported that she served on the Ames Rotary Scholarship selection committee. There were 13 applications, with over half from Gilbert. Four applicants will receive $1,000 each. Acker indicated that three of the four will attend Iowa State, and she will be sending them Rotaract material. Our club contributes $1,000 to the Ames Morning Rotary Scholarship Foundation.
Horton reported that the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship committee will forward the names of three applicants to the District level. Two applicants will be sponsored by Ames Noon and Chris Deal will be sponsored by Ames Morning.
Horton reported that an additional eight students are interested in coming to District 6000 as a Rotary Exchange student for 2007-2008 year. The opportunity to host a student will be announced at a club meeting to see if there is interest.
Acker reported that Rotaract members again did an outstanding job in feeding the participants during Stash the Trash. Rotaracters will be selling raffle tickets for the book, Iowa State's 150 Years, during VEISHEA to support an international literacy project.
A Group Friendship Exchange from India will be arriving in Ames Thursday, May 10, about 12:00 noon. Seven homes will be needed for six couples and one single. Discussion followed regarding their schedule of events. Acker and Guffy will work on tour arrangements. In addition the visiting Rotarians will be attending some of the District 6000 Conference events.
Ames Morning Rotary has also been asked to provide six homes for the Friday night Home Hospitality event during the District Conference. Dave Benson will coordinate this event.
Guffy moved, Sanders seconded that the nominating committee's recommendation of Kori Heuss to fill the remainder of Angie Weber's term be accepted. Motion carried.
Horton reminded the Board about registering for the District Conference. There will be no meeting of the Ames Morning Rotary on Wednesday, May 9th in lieu of the District Conference luncheon on May 11th. All members are encouraged to
attend the luncheon.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 a.m.
Respectfully submitted
Terry Adams |
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