Marcy reported the Partners in Wine sponsorship total is $12,450. The most in the history of the event. Ticket sales are not great but every year they sell the most in the last couple of weeks before the event. Her office staff and committee members are working hard to finalize the details.
The project at Martha's House is progressing. Window trim repairs are complete, pocket doors now work, a back door hinge was fixed, and back gate latch installed. The next purchase will be plywood for the bookshelves. Wayne and his crew are doing great. Thank you to all who have assisted.
October 24th 10am is the World's Largest Polio Walk. The starting point is Vibrant Arena at the Mark. Free tickets can be secured at https://tinyurl.com/PolioWalkQCA. They will be looking for volunteers to serve various functions the day of the event. Please let Bill know, so he can relay your information to the planning committee. There is a cost of $800 to use the arena facilities. They have asked each local club to contribute $100. George McDoniel made a motion to approve $100 to be donated to the event and Marcy O'Brien seconded. We had unanimous approval.
The Moline Parks and Rec Department is looking for support of the Rockin' the River event. There is a cost for a 10 x 10 tent. Sue Cassatt made a motion to approve a $200 sponsorship to support the event. Christie Coverdill seconded. Unanimous approval.
We had discussion about the quarterly grants. We are still in the first quarter of the Rotary year. Our annual budget of $1,600 translates to $400 per quarter. We had two requests. One from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mississippi Valley received in July for $500 intended for an event that occurred in August. Another for $500 from Hope at the Brick House received September 8th, requesting support for a staffer and potential student participants experiencing blindness. Braille books, cards, blocks, games, measuring spoons and cups would be purchased. John made a motion to approve $400 for each grant beneficiary, amended to $200 for each beneficiary. George seconded the motion. We had some discussion about meeting our budget and assumption of additional grant requests this year. We agreed to revisit these requests if remaining dollars are available later in the year. Motion approved unanimously as amended.
Bingo at Hope Creek is this Sunday. Volunteers are set. All are welcome to enjoy the fun.
Andy has secured our reading Fridays at the Rock Island Math and Science Academy. John Finkes volunteered to read on October 23rd. November 20th and December 11th are available.
We encourage Rotarians to bring friends to events like Rockin' the River and Partners in Wine. Tickets are available for Partner's in Wine. These fun events can be a great way to introduce a potential Rotarian to our awesome club. We are always looking to expand the club. Membership is key to our survival. Who do you know that believes in service to others?
