Events

davenportrotary@gmail.com

Membership Committee

New Member Orientation - open to all Members

Nov 28, 2022 10:00 AM

New Member Orientation Mon. 11.28.22 ~ 10am to 1130am

The Davenport Rotary Board & Membership Committee welcomes our new Members

for the 2022-23 Membership Year:

Rory Brown, Thrivent

Holly Cochran, Shelter Insurance

Brian Ehlinger, Central High School Principal

Breelyn Seifert, Mid-City High School Principal

New Member Orientation will be held

Mon. 11.28.22 ~ 10am to 1130am

at Modern Woodmen Park*** (before our normal Monday Weekly Noon Meeting)

While this is targeted to New Members who have joined in the last year,

all current Davenport Rotarians are invited to attend and help us welcome the New Members, share your Rotary experiences, and/or just get a 'refresher' on what your Club has to offer ;)

Please reply to this email if you plan to attend...

Questions?

Contact Membership Committee Chair Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

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NOTES:

-Modern Woodmen Park (MWP) is located at

209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA 52802

-When you arrive at MWP, enter through the Suites doors & staff there will direct you to the meeting room (will vary weekly)

-Masks are not required at MWP

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Nov

Christina McNamara-Schmidt - Bethany for Children

Bethany for Children & Families

Nov 28, 2022 12:00 PM

Christina McNamara-Schmidt| Director of Development & Communication

Bethany for Children & Families

https://www.bethany-qc.org/

"Bethany for Children & Families: Keeping children safe, strengthening families, and building healthy communities"

In-Person Location = Modern Woodmen Park (MWP)

-Zoom attendance will also be available; info to be sent to all Members weekly-

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NOTES:

-Modern Woodmen Park (MWP) is located at

209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA 52802

-When you arrive at MWP, enter through the Suites doors & staff there will direct you to the meeting room (will vary weekly)

-Guests are always welcome! Please pass this invitation along to your colleagues and friends!

-There are no Guest fees for Zoom attendees

-In-Person Guest (& Members who do not pay Active category Quarterly Dues) fee for lunches at MWP = $16

-Masks are not required at MWP

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Kelsi Massengale, Partners of Scott County Wate...

Partners of Scott County Watersheds

Dec 05, 2022 12:00 PM

Kelsi Massengale -Watershed and Volunteer Coordinator

Nahant Marsh Education Center and Partners of Scott County Watersheds

"Partners of Scott County Watersheds: With Partners There is Progress"

nahantmarsh.org

https://www.partnersofscottcountywatersheds.org/

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In-Person Location = Modern Woodmen Park

-Zoom info has been sent to all Members and Guests-

NOTES:

-Modern Woodmen Park is located at

209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA 52802

-When you arrive at MWP, enter through the Suites doors & staff there will direct you to the meeting room

-Guests are always welcome! Please pass this invitation along to your colleagues and friends!

-There are no Guest fees for Zoom attendees

-In-Person Guest (& Members who do not pay Active category Quarterly Dues) fee for lunches at MWP = $16

-Masks are not required at MWP

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

The Tangled Wood

Dec 05, 2022 5:30 PM

December Davenport Rotary Evening Club Meeting => Mon. 12.05.22

5:30-6:30 p.m.

at The Tangled Wood

https://thetangledwood.com/

All Rotarians & Guests are welcome, but space is limited, so please contact:

To RSVP or with Questions:

email Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

-or- Melissa Hancock at mhancock@shlawdav.com

https://www.handinhandqc.org/

Weekly Noon Meeting

Ashley Hicks with Hand in Hand

Dec 12, 2022 12:00 PM

Ashley Hicks, Director of Development & Events with Hand in Hand

"Who we are, What we do, Plans to continue to grow and offer inclusive childcare to children of all abilities, plus Dayhab and other events for adults"

Will also discuss upcoming Volunteer Opportunities as Davenport Rotary partners with Hand in Hand to help out with their February 4th, 2023 Chili Cook-off!

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-Zoom attendance will also be available; info to be sent to all Members weekly-

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NOTES:

-Modern Woodmen Park (MWP) is located at

209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA 52802

-When you arrive at MWP, enter through the Suites doors & staff there will direct you to the meeting room (will vary weekly)

-Guests are always welcome! Please pass this invitation along to your colleagues and friends!

-There are no Guest fees for Zoom attendees

-In-Person Guest (& Members who do not pay Active category Quarterly Dues) fee for lunches at MWP = $16

-Masks are not required at MWP

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ANNUAL 'HOLIDAY PARTY'

Dec 19, 2022 12:00 PM

ANNUAL 'HOLIDAY PARTY'

Will be held as a "regular" Monday Noon Meeting at Modern Woodmen Park

Event Planning = in-progress; No "Program"

The Social Committee is working on some fun games & activities!

No fee for Members or Guests of Members

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In-Person Location = Modern Woodmen Park (MWP)

-Zoom attendance will NOT be offered for 12.19.22

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NOTES:

-Modern Woodmen Park (MWP) is located at

209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA 52802

-When you arrive at MWP, enter through the Suites doors & staff there will direct you to the meeting room (will vary weekly)

-Masks are not required at MWP

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!

Dec 24, 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dec 25, 2022

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of Christmas

Dec 26, 2022 12:00 PM

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of Christmas

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!

Dec 31, 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jan 01, 2023

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of New Year's

Jan 02, 2023 12:00 PM

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of New Year's

Weekly Noon Meeting "All Club Business Meeting"

"Club Business Meeting" - All Member discussion

Jan 09, 2023 12:00 PM

NEW LOCATION FOR MONDAY 01.09.2023 (as of 01.06.23 afternoon)...

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

"All Club Business Meeting" - All Member discussion

Note from Davenport Rotary President Liz Zimmerman Waldman:

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"My Fellow Rotarians,
Please join me on Monday, January 9
for a very important All Club Meeting.

We will be reviewing our accomplishments
so far this Rotary year and creating
goals for the next six months.

We will also have door prizes and will be
announcing new initiatives (especially
those interested in Paul Harris Awards!).
Your attendance in person or via Zoom
is vital to our club's future.

We need all ideas, concerns, and enthusiasm to
keep our momentum!
Thank you and see you January 9th!
Please remember to RSVP by 1/6.
Liz Zimmerman Waldman
President, Davenport Rotary Club"

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https://www.frontstreetbrew.com/

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

Jan 09, 2023 5:30 PM

Davenport Rotary Evening Club Meeting => 01.09.2023

Monday January 9th 2023

5:30-6:30 p.m.

at Front Street Brewery Pub & Eatery (planning for lower level of restaurant, if available)

located in Downtown Davenport at:

208 East River Drive
Davenport, Iowa 52801

All Rotarians & Guests are welcome, but space is limited

To RSVP or with Questions:

email Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

-or- Melissa Hancock at mhancock@shlawdav.com

Monthly Board Meeting - Zoom Only

Jan 16, 2023 12:00 PM

Monthly Board Meeting - Zoom Only

Board Members & related Committee Members will be sent Zoom log-in, etc.

Any Davenport Rotarian who would like to attend, please email DavenportRotary@GMail.com for info

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of MLK Day

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 16, 2023 12:00 PM

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

https://saferfoundation.org/about-us/

Speaker: Shawna Mitchell of the Safer Foundation

Shawna Mitchell, Safer Foundation, ACT Case Manager

Jan 23, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Speaker:

Shawna Mitchell, Safer Foundation, ACT Case Manager

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In-Person Location =

-Modern Woodmen Park (MWP) is located at

209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA 52802

-When you arrive at MWP, enter through the Suites doors & staff there will direct you to the meeting room (will vary weekly)

-Masks are not required at MWP

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https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/

Quad Cities Community Foundation

https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/

Jan 30, 2023 12:00 PM

Speakers:

Quad Cities Community Foundation (QCCF):

Sue Hafkemeyer, President & CEO, and Kelly Thompson, VP of Grantmaking and Community Initiatives

Basic Overview of what QCCF does, how Funds & Grants work, how Davenport Rotary Club's Funds are held, and more

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

https://www.handinhandqc.org/chili-cook-off

Volunteer Project - Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off

https://www.handinhandqc.org/chili-cook-off

Feb 04, 2023 3:00 PM

Volunteer Project - Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off

Davenport Rotary is building teams to help out at the

Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off on

Saturday February 4th, 2023

For more details about the event in general, please visit the Hand in Hand website at

https://www.handinhandqc.org/chili-cook-off

For more details about volunteering as a Davenport Rotarian,

contact Davenport Rotary Local Community Service Committee Chair

Ms. Dana Nelson-Holstein at dholstein@nelsonbrothersagency.com

www.wastecom.com | www.ilivehereqc.org

Kathy Morris of Scott County Waste Commission

"WCSC Overview and Wish-cycling"

Feb 06, 2023 12:00 PM

________________________________________

Kathy Morris | Executive Director

Waste Commission of Scott County | iLivehere Quad Cities

11555 110^th Ave | Davenport, IA 52804

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

Feb 06, 2023 5:30 PM

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

Davenport Rotary Evening Club Meeting => 02.06.2023

Monday Feb 6th 2023

5:30-6:30 p.m.

The J Bar

4215 Elmore Ave.
Davenport, IA 52807

https://thejbar.com/

All Rotarians & Guests are welcome, but space is limited

To RSVP or with Questions:

email Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

-or- Melissa Hancock at mhancock@shlawdav.com

Putt Around Rotary Challenge

Feb 09, 2023 6:00 PM

Putt Around Rotary Challenge

Details = TBD

Questions? Contact President Elizabeth Zimmerman Waldman at ezimmerman21@gmail.com

https://www.ymcaimv.org/locations/bittner/

Valentine's Day Party

Feb 13, 2023 12:00 PM

DAVENPORT ROTARY ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY!!!

Mon. Feb. 13, 2023

at Noon

at R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport

630 E. 4th St. Davenport, IA 52801

No Speaker/Program ~ Just celebrating with friends, food, & fun!

No Fee to attend ~ Please bring your sweetheart!

RSVP by Friday 02.10.23 at 10am to DavenportRotary@GMail.com

(include in RSVP:

if you will be bringing a Guest,

& also if you're just coming for the fun but do not plan to eat)

Full invite & details to follow in a separate email

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of President's Day

Feb 20, 2023 12:00 PM

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of President's Day

February Board Meeting

Feb 21, 2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Via Zoom only

All Board have been sent link

If others would like to attend, contact DavenportRotary@GMail.com

Speaker: Pastor Peter Pettit

Topic: "The Light at the End of a Long, Dark Shadow"

Feb 27, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Speaker: Pastor Peter Pettit

Topic: "The Light at the End of a Long, Dark Shadow"

https://www.stpaulqc.org/blog/teaching-pastor-peter-pettit

Location: The Columbus Club (formerly Knights of Columbus) at 1111 W 35th St, Davenport, IA 52806

https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusClubDav/

*Zoom attendance option will likely be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

https://www.facebook.com/eagleviewbehavioralhealth/

Kim Hatfield of Eagle View Behavioral Health

https://eagleviewbh.com/

Mar 06, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Speaker: Kim Hatfield, Community Liaison with Eagle View Behavioral Health

https://eagleviewbh.com/

Location: The Columbus Club (formerly Knights of Columbus) at 1111 W 35th St, Davenport, IA 52806

https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusClubDav/

*Zoom attendance option will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly ~ contact DavenportRotary@GMail.com if you need the info*

http://www.stoutsirishpub.com/

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

Monday Mar 6th 2023

Mar 06, 2023 5:30 PM

Davenport Rotary Evening Club Meeting => 03.06.2023

Monday Mar 6th 2023

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Stouts [4471 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, IA 52722]

To RSVP or with Questions: email Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

-or- Melissa Hancock at mhancock@shlawdav.com

https://www.projectnow.org/

Speaker: Rev. Dwight Ford, Project NOW

“A Window of Opportunity: The Vision to End the Root Causes of Poverty”

Mar 13, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Speaker: Rev. Dwight Ford, Project NOW

“A Window of Opportunity: The Vision to End the Root Causes of Poverty”

Biaggi's

5195 Utica Ridge Road , Davenport, IA 52807

https://biaggis.com/locations/davenport/

*Zoom attendance option will likely be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly ~ contact DavenportRotary@GMail.com if you need the info*

Col. Dan Mitchell, Garrison Commander RI Arsenal

Mar 20, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Speaker: Col. Dan Mitchell, Garrison Commander RI Arsenal

Location: SteepleGate Inn

at 100 West 76th Street , Davenport, IA 52806

https://www.steeplegateinn.com/location.html

*Zoom attendance option will likely be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly ~ contact DavenportRotary@GMail.com if you need the info*

March Board Meeting

Mar 21, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Via Zoom only

All Board have been sent link

If others would like to attend, contact DavenportRotary@GMail.com

TJ Schneckloth, Davenport Schools Superintendent

J.B. Young Opportunity Center Programs & more

Mar 27, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

TJ Schneckloth, Davenport Schools Superintendent & Davenport Rotarian,

will take us on a tour of the J.B. Young Opportunity Center ~ to include the Davenport Schools Museum, ProStart Culinary Arts Program, and more!

Location: J.B. Young Opportunity Center (in the Board Room) at 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, IA 52803

https://www.davenportschools.org/community/j.b-young-opportunity-center/

*Zoom attendance option might be available for a portion of the meeting ~ info will be emailed to Members closer to the date*

Rotary Impact Life Blood Drive

Mar 30, 2023 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

March 30th, 2023: Rotary Blood Drive

Location = SteepleGate Inn [at 100 West 76th Street , Davenport, IA 52806]

~ Direct questions to Mary Egger maryegger1229@gmail.com

"On Thursday, March 30th, we're coming together to help save lives!

For patients in need, donated blood can change everything.

Blood products are used to help people – our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers – as they treat cancer, chronic diseases, and traumatic injuries.

And they are only possible with the help of volunteer blood donors.

Our community blood drive is coming up soon.

To see time slots available for appointments and to save your spot, click the blood drive name below:

Rotary Impacts Life ( https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/120576 )

Thursday, 03/30/2023 (02:00 pm - 06:00 pm)

Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn 100 W. 76th St Ballroom Davenport, IA 52806

Donor Eligibility FAQ ( https://www.bloodcenter.org/donate/donor/requirements-faq/ )

With every donation you make, you help establish a sustainable community blood supply for years to come.

Thank you for your support.

We hope to see you at our drive!

Mary Egger Volunteer Drive Coordinator

maryegger1229@gmail.com

https://www.weather.gov/dvn/

Matthew Wilson - NWS/NOAA

To include regional flooding concerns & other timely updates from the National Weather Service (NWS)

Apr 03, 2023 12:00 PM

Speaker: Matt Wilson, Senior Service Hydrologist at National Weather Service Quad Cities

Topics to include: regional flooding concerns & other timely updates from the National Weather Service (NWS)

Location: J.B. Young Opportunity Center (in the Board Room) at 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, IA 52803

https://www.davenportschools.org/community/j.b-young-opportunity-center/

*Zoom attendance option available ~ link & log-in emailed to Members*

https://www.jerseygrille.com/

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

Apr 03, 2023 5:30 PM

Davenport Rotary Evening Club Meeting => 04.03.2023

Monday April 3rd 2023

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Jersey Grille

5255 Jersey Ridge Rd
Davenport, IA 52807

To RSVP or with Questions: email Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

-or- Melissa Hancock at mhancock@shlawdav.com

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of Easter

Apr 10, 2023 12:00 PM

NO NOON MEETING - in observance of Easter

Weekly Noon Meet - "All Club Business/Networking"

"All Club Business/Networking Meeting"

Apr 17, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

"All Club Business/Networking Meeting"

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance might be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly when available*

April Board Meeting

Apr 18, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

April Monthly Board Meeting - Noon

Via Zoom only

All Board will be sent link

If others would like to attend, contact President Liz Zimmerman Waldman at ezimmerman21@gmail.com

Braking Traffik

Iowa Businesses against Trafficking (IBAT)

Apr 24, 2023 12:00 PM

Speakers:

Maggie Tinsman and Marielle Sweborg from Braking Traffik https://iowanaht.org/resources/braking-traffik-family-resources/

Iowa Businesses against Trafficking (IBAT) https://ibat.iowa.gov/

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

Tom Bowman

Community Health Care, Inc.

May 01, 2023 12:00 PM

Speaker: Tom Bowman, CEO of Community Health Care, Inc.

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

https://losagavesmexicangrill.net/

Davenport Evening Club Meeting

May 01, 2023 5:30 PM

May 1st: EVENING CLUB MEETING

Monday May 1st 2023

5:30-6:30 p.m.

at Los Agaves

4882 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA 52807

All Rotarians & Guests are welcome

To RSVP or with Questions:

email Jim Wegener at stunts22@yahoo.com

-or- Melissa Hancock at mhancock@shlawdav.com

https://birdiesforcharity.com/

Micaela Booth, Birdies for Charity Director

Birdies for Charity / John Deere Classic 2023

May 08, 2023 12:00 PM

https://johndeereclassic.com/

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

Weekly Noon Meeting

Networking, "All-Member" Spotlights

May 15, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Networking, "All-Member" Spotlights

(*Note: 'Scholarship Recipients Recognition' moved to Monday May 22nd Noon Meeting)

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*

May 2023 Board Meeting

May 16, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

May 2023 Board Meeting

Via Zoom only

All Board will be sent link

If others would like to attend, contact President Liz Zimmerman Waldman at ezimmerman21@gmail.com

Weekly Noon Meet - Scholarship Recognition

Scholarship Recipients Recognition

May 22, 2023 12:00 PM

Weekly Noon Meeting

Scholarship Recipients Recognition

Location:

~ In-Person Meeting to be held at the R. Richard Bittner YMCA in Downtown Davenport~

630 E 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801

*Zoom attendance will be available ~ link & log-in info are emailed to Members weekly*