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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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Apr. 19, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Scholarship Award Ceremony
May 01, 2017
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Emergency Planning Committee
May 08, 2017
Decker is a graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa with a B.A. in Criminal Justice, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia, and the National Crime Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville and the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He is Past President and current member of the Bettendorf Rotary Club, a member of the Executive Board of Medic Ambulance Corporation, serves on the Board of Directors of the Illowa Boy Scout Council, he serves as Chairperson for the Board of the First Tee of the Quad Cities and is Past President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Managers' Association, a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Active Seniors (CASI), and is a Past Volunteer Chairman of the John Deere Classic PGA Tour Golf Tournament. Decker has been the Bettendorf City Administrator since 1990. He also served the City as Chief of Police from 1986 through 1990 and prior to that held positions of Detective Sergeant, Detective, and Patrolman and started his career with the city in 1975. Decker is married with two adult children, Decker II who resides in LeClaire, IA with his wife Sarah and his daughter Sarah, who resides in LeClaire, IA with her husband Ryan. Decker and his wife, Jayne, reside in Bettendorf. |
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Emergency Planning Committee
May 08, 2017
Decker is a graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa with a B.A. in Criminal Justice, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia, and the National Crime Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville and the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He is Past President and current member of the Bettendorf Rotary Club, a member of the Executive Board of Medic Ambulance Corporation, serves on the Board of Directors of the Illowa Boy Scout Council, he serves as Chairperson for the Board of the First Tee of the Quad Cities and is Past President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Managers' Association, a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Active Seniors (CASI), and is a Past Volunteer Chairman of the John Deere Classic PGA Tour Golf Tournament. Decker has been the Bettendorf City Administrator since 1990. He also served the City as Chief of Police from 1986 through 1990 and prior to that held positions of Detective Sergeant, Detective, and Patrolman and started his career with the city in 1975. Decker is married with two adult children, Decker II who resides in LeClaire, IA with his wife Sarah and his daughter Sarah, who resides in LeClaire, IA with her husband Ryan. Decker and his wife, Jayne, reside in Bettendorf. |
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100 Year Trivia & A Very Special Celebration
May 15, 2017
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In Observance of Memorial Day
May 29, 2017
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Jun. 12, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy a tour of the newly remodeled and expanded Davenport Central Fire Station, hosted by our very own Fire Chief, Chief Lynn Washburn-Livingston.
"The Central Fire Station is located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States and serves as the headquarters of the Davenport Fire Department, as well as the downtown fire station. Built from 1901 to 1902, it is the oldest active fire station west of the Mississippi River. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*Box Lunches (sandwiches) will be served. If you have a dietary request, please provide in the comment section of registration & we will do our best to accommodate your request. *Guests-You may invite a guest, but please be sensitive to the fact there is limited space, at the fire station. Guests and Senior Active Members will be the normatl lunch price of $13.00.
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Jul. 06, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Rotary Night at Modern Woodmen Park There will be a happy hour for Rotarians when the gates open and then all the tickets will be grouped together for seating purposes. Tickets are available for purchase at the Noon Meetings, or please feel free to contact Anita Zemba-Schadt at the following email link: davenportrotary@gmail.com
See the attached flyer for further details.
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Aug. 07, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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