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Oct. 10, 2016 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Military Experience
Oct. 17, 2016
WILLIAM ALBRACHT BIO:
Bill “Hawk” Albracht was born and raised in Rock Island, IL. After graduating from Alleman Catholic High School in 1966, he joined the US Army. Bill attended Infantry Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1967 at the age of nineteen. He spent his commissioned career in the US Army Special Forces, commonly referred to as the “Green Berets.” At age twenty-one, he was the youngest captain to command combat troops in Vietnam. As the recipient of three Silver Stars for gallantry in action, three Purple Hearts, five Bronze Stars, as well as several other awards for combat valor, Bill is one of the most highly decorated veterans of the Vietnam War.
Returning to civilian life, he worked his way through Augustana College in Rock Island. After graduation, he became a Special Agent of the US Secret Service. Over the next twenty-five years he protected six Presidents and their families, as well as visiting foreign heads of state. He also worked to safeguard America's monetary system, and conducted criminal investigations for the Department of Treasury. Bill retired in 2001 as the Assistant Special-Agent-In-Charge of the Secret’ Service’s Washington D.C. Office. He then went on to manage Ford Motor Company’s Executive Security Operations and in 2005, he moved back to the Quad Cities and opened a security consulting firm.
Bill's nationally recognized award winning book, Abandoned In Hell, tells the story of his most challenging time in Vietnam: In the autumn of 1969, he took command of Firebase Kate and its 150 soldiers. Within hours, they were under attack by a well-armed and determined enemy force of some 6,000. Under a rain of fire and steel and menaced by almost constant ground attack, Bill and his men held out for five days. Cut off from supplies and reinforcements, with all means of resistance exhausted, Bill led his men through enemy lines under the cover of darkness in a desperate attempt to escape and evade the enemy. The story of the battle has been made into a nationally televised documentary entitled Escape From Firebase Kate.
Bill now lives in Moline, IL and is married to the lovely and talented Mary Moran of Coal Valley. Together they have five children and eight grandchildren.
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Grant Presentation
Oct. 24, 2016
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Rotary Global Grant to help God's Mercy Orphanage Center in Kisoro, Uganda.
Nov. 07, 2016
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Special Veteran's Day Tribute
Nov. 14, 2016
Please see Michael's Military Bio- Military Education and Experience: Retired Army Sergeant Major with 22 years of Military Service Legion of Merit Award Medal Multiple Joint Service and Meritorious Service Award Medals Joint Service and Army Commendation and Good Conduct Award medals Graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger, Light Leader, Sniper, Jumpmaster, Pathfinder, Battle Staff, and Air Assault schools Service in Operation Enduring Freedom (Qatar and Afghanistan) with assignment as the Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command Operations Sergeant Major Graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and First Sergeant Course Previous Top Secret Security Clearance Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Air-Assault Badge, and Pathfinder Badge Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, and Expert Marksmanship Badge Service with 2/75th Ranger Battalion, 2/187th Airborne Infantry in Panama, 1/505 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command Many overseas deployments to include Germany, Panama, Italy, Central America, Botswana, and Senegal. |
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Special Veteran's Day Tribute
Nov. 14, 2016
Please see Michael's Military Bio- Military Education and Experience: Retired Army Sergeant Major with 22 years of Military Service Legion of Merit Award Medal Multiple Joint Service and Meritorious Service Award Medals Joint Service and Army Commendation and Good Conduct Award medals Graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger, Light Leader, Sniper, Jumpmaster, Pathfinder, Battle Staff, and Air Assault schools Service in Operation Enduring Freedom (Qatar and Afghanistan) with assignment as the Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command Operations Sergeant Major Graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and First Sergeant Course Previous Top Secret Security Clearance Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Air-Assault Badge, and Pathfinder Badge Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, and Expert Marksmanship Badge Service with 2/75th Ranger Battalion, 2/187th Airborne Infantry in Panama, 1/505 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command Many overseas deployments to include Germany, Panama, Italy, Central America, Botswana, and Senegal. |
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Nov. 17, 2016 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Davenport Rotary Club Local Service Event-Thanksgiving Dinner with The Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley We are asking for volunteers from the Davenport Rotary Club, along with your family & friends, to roll up your sleeves and join us in providing some Thanksgiving smiles & full bellies to some super kids and families of The Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley. We prepare and serve all of the traditional foods (turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, green beans, rolls, pie, etc). It is a great way to spend a little bit of time, making a true difference this holiday season. Please sign up to volunteer & don't forget family & friends are welcome!
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Pinky Swear Foundation
Nov. 21, 2016
Kelly Koch was crowned Miss Iowa at the Adler Theatre in Davenport Iowa in June 2016. Kelly won the crowd and judges over with her dynamic personality, engaging stage presence and her highly technical and gorgeous ballet en point performance which also secured her a preliminary talent win. Kelly represented the state of Iowa on the Miss America stage in September where she was named a top ten finalist. Millions watched live on ABC as Kelly wowed the crowd competing in lifestyle and fitness, evening gown and talent. Kelly is thrilled to have the opportunity to travel throughout the state of Iowa and beyond, performing for crowds, visiting schools and speaking to businesses and non-profit organizations. Kelly's school visits focus on helping young people discover their passion and find ways to give back to others. Whether it's speaking or performing for an entire school at an assembly or working on a project with a small group in a classroom, Kelly thrives on sharing her message with young children and teens. As Miss Iowa, Kelly is able to embrace her passion for the Pinky Swear Foundation, whose mission is to aid in the emotional and financial support of families and their children who are going through the burdens of pediatric cancer. As a National Ambassador for Pinky Swear, Kelly is dedicated to fundraising , tending to the care and comfort of the children and families of Iowa, and raising awareness for the foundation. To learn more about Kelly or the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program, visit www.missiowa.com. To book Kelly for an appearance, email businessmanager@missiowa.com. |
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Dec. 03, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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QC Health Initiative
Dec. 05, 2016
Nicole A. Carkner, MBA Ms. Nicole A. Carkner is the Executive Director of the Quad City Health Initiative which she has led since 2001. As Executive Director, Ms. Carkner develops and facilitates cross-sector collaborative partnerships to create a healthier community in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Formerly, Ms. Carkner was a health care management consultant working across the country with hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, health care insurers and health-related government agencies. Her expertise includes strategic planning, community health assessments, population health and project leadership. Ms. Carkner serves on the national Advisory Council of the Association for Community Health Improvement and as a Senior Fellow for the Health Research and Educational Trust. Ms. Carkner holds a M.B.A. in Health Care Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA and an A.B. with majors in Biology and Government from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. |
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QC Health Initiative
Dec. 05, 2016
Nicole A. Carkner, MBA Ms. Nicole A. Carkner is the Executive Director of the Quad City Health Initiative which she has led since 2001. As Executive Director, Ms. Carkner develops and facilitates cross-sector collaborative partnerships to create a healthier community in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Formerly, Ms. Carkner was a health care management consultant working across the country with hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, health care insurers and health-related government agencies. Her expertise includes strategic planning, community health assessments, population health and project leadership. Ms. Carkner serves on the national Advisory Council of the Association for Community Health Improvement and as a Senior Fellow for the Health Research and Educational Trust. Ms. Carkner holds a M.B.A. in Health Care Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA and an A.B. with majors in Biology and Government from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. |
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Iowa Senior Games
Dec. 12, 2016
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Dec. 19, 2016 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR & RSVP TODAY! On Monday, December 19th, we are in for a great social outing with some of the most amazing Quad Citizens – the Davenport Rotarians and their families! Join us at Blackhawk Bowl & Martini Bar we will have the main level for our Holiday Social! There will be bowling, food, fellowship, festivities and most importantly - FUN! Guest and kids welcomed! Please RSVP needed – by Monday, December 12th. Let us know how many will be in attendance – and if you plan to bowl that night! !!!!Special Instructions: Note in the comment section if you and/or guests plan to bowl. We need to have a count for bowling. More information to come about the festivities, food, and fun!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks, Amber
Amber Wood, MAOM | Executive Director American Red Cross Serving the Quad Cities & West Central Illinois (309) 277-4029 (o) | (309) 781-8194 (c) |
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Jan. 04, 2017 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Davenport is partnering with Riverbend Foodbank with their inaugural Warehouse Food Pantry on Wednesday, January 4. Funding of the event is coming from the Community Service Grant we received from District 6000.
Volunteers are needed to staff the event. Set up starts at 3:30, with distribution taking place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will be helping load boxes of food for the clients that attend the event. We will also help with "wagon trains" putting the boxes of food into red wagons and then hauling the food to the client's cars. We are encouraged to dress considered the weather that day since the warehouse is not heated that much.
Please use the Volunteer Sign Up, so we can have an idea of the number of volunteers.
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Lutheran Services in Iowa
Jan. 09, 2017
Funded through the Iowa Department of Public Health and coordinated by LSI, Parent Pals is an innovative, comprehensive approach to strengthening families in Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott Counties through home visitation. Parent Pals is committed to connecting expectant parent, young children and their families to appropriate services with respect to each family’s unique needs and characteristics. It provides a single point of entry for access, universal assessment and referrals for family support services. Services are:
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Observe-Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 16, 2017
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Business Attraction, Retention & Expansion in QC, also Highlight the BRE Award
Jan. 23, 2017
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Overview of Services Provided by the Small Business Development Center
Jan. 30, 2017
Mr. Youngs, has a BA from Augustana College in Business and in Mathematics, and a MS from Western Illinois University. |
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Evening Social Scheduled for 2-8-17
Feb. 06, 2017
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Feb. 13, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars, invite your special someone, to a lunch filled with music from our area Davenport High Schools' Choirs, and more. Details listed below. Wine Pull-The committee is encouraging attendees to bring 1 to 2 Bottles of Wine for the Annual Wine Pull. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to participate in The Wine Pull during the luncheon. Take a photo with your sweetheart or favorite Rotarian/Rotarians. Fun Valentine’s Day props will be available. Special thanks to Brad Fugate & Walgreens. Menu: Sandwich, Soup, and Variety of Desserts. Lemonade, Tea, and Coffee. Facility & Parking Details: If you have mobility challenges, you may park close to the entrance. Luncheon will be held on the third floor of Modern Woodman. Elevators are available. **Please make sure you register for this event to plan for accurate food count.** Senior Active and Rotarian Guest cost $13.00 per person.
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Observe-President's Day
Feb. 20, 2017
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Feb. 27, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Davenport State of the City address is an annual presentation by Mayor Frank Klipsch of Davenport and fellow Davenport Rotarian. It is a great opportunity to review the accomplishments of the past year, outline the roadmap of long and short term goals for the future, while bringing together community organizations, government officials, citizens, and businesses to promote and celebrate citywide and regional collaboration and success. Event in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Davenport & QC Chamber. Lunch Menu Options. Please identify your menu option in the comment section of registration. 1. Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian): Fettuccini, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomato with Olive Oil and Fresh Basil 2. Chicken La Quercia: Paneed Chicken with Sauteed Spinach, Proscuitto and Swiss Cheese Cream, served with Rice Pilaf and Fresh Vegetables **Both entrees will come with a side Caesar Salad and a Dessert
**Special Note: There is a $13 Fee for all Davenport Senior Active Rotarians and Guests of Davenport Rotarians. Checks will be accepted at event registration. |
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Challenges facing the current court systems
Mar. 06, 2017
Judge Greve, Bettendorf, was appointed to the bench in 2006 and named as chief judge in 2013. She received her undergraduate degree from Upper Iowa University Magna Cum Laude and her law degree from the University Of Iowa College Of Law in 1992 with High Distinction. After graduation from law school, she was in private practice from 1992-2006. Judge Greve is a member of the Scott County Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, and the Iowa Judges Association. She is married and has one child. |
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Condition of Scott County
Mar. 13, 2017
Mr. SHARMA has over eigthteen years of experience as an accomplished executive with a demonstrated history of success. For the past seven years managed the City of Raytown, Missouri as its City Administrator. Mr. Sharma is highly adept at management of limited resources in the face of budgetary constraints. He is a proven creative/forward strategic thinker with exceptional people skills; comfortable in motivating and supervising culturally diverse work force, and interfacing with the media. |
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Iowa Association of Business & Industry
Mar. 20, 2017
Michael Ralston was elected president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) in November of 2005. Prior to his service as ABI President, Ralston was appointed by Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack and served for almost three years as Director of Revenue for the State of Iowa. He led a staff of nearly 400 employees in administering Iowa’s tax laws, collections operations, internal audit systems and other essential functions. From 1999 to his appointment, Ralston was Director of Policy and Law for Iowa for Qwest Communications, an international Fortune 500 telecommunications and broadband services company. Ralston led the company’s governmental affairs and community affairs in Iowa, with primary responsibility for representing Qwest with Iowa’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the Iowa General Assembly, and the Iowa Congressional Delegation. Prior to joining Qwest in 1999, Ralston was president of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, a statewide corporate tax policy organization. In the past, Ralston has served as the chief executive of a local government tax research organization, as a corporate vice president with a health services company, and as chief Iowa assistant to former Congressman Cooper Evans. Ralston was elected mayor of Grundy Center, Iowa at age 18 and re-elected three times. Ralston is a past member of the board of directors of the Iowa’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program, is a past member of the of the Board of Trustees of the U.S. Governmental Research Association, the Deputies Committee of the Iowa Business Council, the Board of Directors of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, and is a graduate and past chairman of the Board of Governors of the Leadership Iowa program. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Federation of Tax Administrators, and is a member and past member of several other boards and organizations. Ralston holds a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa, which recognized him as an Outstanding Alumnus in 1992. |
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Mar. 25, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
**PLEASE LIST YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE IN THE COMMENT SECTION-BEFORE REGISTERING**
Davenport Clean-Up! Calling all Davenport Rotarians-Let's Get Involved! Date: March 25, 2017 Time: 8am to 11am Area Being Cleaned Up: 46th to 53rd Street, Davenport
Clean Up In Partnership with Quad City Lodging Association
Group will meet at The Residence Inn-Prior to Clean Up before 8am Address: 120 55th Street, Davenport
Register On Club Runner by Wednesday, March 22nd Family & Friends Welcomed
Questions: Contact Jessica Licko-Avants 563-370-6024 jessica.licko-avants@pillarhotels.com
**PLEASE LIST YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE IN THE COMMENT SECTION-BEFORE REGISTERING**
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Youth Exchange
Mar. 27, 2017
Meet the Iowa QC Rotary's Youth Exchange student J. R. (Jean-Romain) Pourin. He is a 16, a student at Pleasant Valley High School and will provide video of his trips through his year so far in Iowa and his home in the southwestern French wine region of Bordeaux. Doug Petersen will also provide an update on the Rotary Youth Exchange program. |
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Miracle Field
Apr. 03, 2017
Public awareness regarding the Miracle Field, an all-inclusive baseball diamond that would allow children with disabilities to play in a safe and welcoming environment; the first of its kind in the Quad Cities!
Scott Hock, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Davenport: Davenport Parks & Recreation Director, Scott Hock will give an overview of what the department has to offer the citizens of the Quad Cities touching on facilities, youth sports, new additions and inclusive recreation. He will discuss the department’s current initiative, which is to bring community awareness to the Miracle Field. The Miracle Field is an all-inclusive baseball diamond that would allow children with disabilities to play in a safe and welcoming environment; the first of its kind in the Quad Cities!
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Future of Davenport Sculpture Gardens
Apr. 10, 2017
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