Newsletter - Current  Aug 29, 2010

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THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM 

The Cedar Ridge Vineyard was establish

ed in 2003.  2010 marks the first year of operations in their new Swisher facility.  Both the Clearheart Vodka and Dark Rum won Gold Medals at the Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition.  Jeff Quinn  will be our guest speaker this Wednesday, and will talk about Cedar Ridge Vineyards' now and then.

BE THE BRIDGE, CONNECTING AND SERVING

Tickets are available for our September 21 'Wine Into Water' fundraising party.  The 'Wine Into Water' will be from 6pm to 8pm at Lowe Park, 4500 10th Street, Marion.  This event features an Iowa wine tasting, Symphony Quartet, silent auction and heavy hors d'oeuvres by Zins.  There will be beers, too.  Please contact John Mack at 319-270-0182 for details.  All proceeds will support the Ghana Water Project.

September is our 'New Generation' month.  At the April 2010 Council on Legislation meeting, the delegates from around the world created a new permanent committee for Interact and the Fifth Avenue of Service, New Generations.  The purpose is to recognize the work of young adults involved in leadership activities.  We should be proud of our Interact Club at Washington High School.  School just started last week and they are well into another great year with two successful meetings.  If you would like to get involved, please contact Interact Committee Chair Jess Schamberger for details.

We are also in the process of forming a New Generation Club with participation from all Metro Rotary Clubs.  Please contact New Generation Committee Chair Bill Jacobson if you would like to be part of this exciting task to help Cedar Rapids young adults become party of our Rotary family.

REMINDERS

The 'Wine Into Water' committee would like to have more silent auction items.  Please contact Liz Durham at 319-310-1300 if you would like to donate any silent auction items.

Cedar Rapids Ghana Water Project has its fundraising water now.  Please consider buying cases of the water for your employees or kids to drink.  This water bottle has our own label.  It is also a good chance to raise the awareness of Rotary International's effort of trying to help Africa.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

By visiting the District 5970's website you will find DG Roger's monthly newsletter.

Have a great week and see you this Wednesday!

Lijun Chadima

President - Cedar Rapids West Rotary