Newsletter - Current  Mar 7, 2010

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THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM

John Alberhasky of John's Grocery will share with us the story of their  grocery store.  This family-owned business has existed for over 150 years.  John's Grocery carries a wide selection of foods, wines and beers from all over the world.  Click here to learn more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Cedar Rapids West Rotary board meeting is Monday at 4 pm.  Meetings are open to all members and it counts as a makeup.  We meet the 2nd Monday of every month at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.  Click here to view the agenda and board materials or review past meetings' notes, minutes or financials. 

AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

Rotary West's annual and biggest fundraiser (this funds our Kirkwood scholarships and donations to local non-profits come) our Pancake Breakfast is coming up on Saturday, Apr 3 at Jefferson High School.  Be sure to pick up your pancake tickets at Wednesday's meeting.  John Langer, pancake committee chair, and the committee need some really great silent auction items to make the fundraiser a success.  Click here to let John and the team know what you can provide.  Be creative.  

DISTRICT NEWS 

It's time to sign-up for our District 5970 Rotary Conference "Rotary on the River".  It is being held in Dubuque Apr 30 through May 1.  Click here to download the registration form.  To read more about District 5970 events, click here to read District Governor's latest newsletter. 

On another district matter, our District Governor elect, Roger Kueter, is planning a 2010-2011 District Directory to include officers and committee chairs for every club.  This will be a valuable resource to contact and work with other clubs.   Roger has secured basic funding.  However, there is an opportunity to support the directory by donating $25.  For your donation a "promotional" business card sized ad will appear with your name or the name of your business.  Contact Lijun Chadima for more details.

REMINDERS

Rotary West meets at the Scottish Rite Temple.

Have a great week!  See you Wednesday (unless you join us at the board meeting on Monday!)

Chris Lindell

President - Cedar Rapids West Rotary