Partners of Scott County Watershed Project Amy Johannsen, Watershed Coordinator

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1 35 Years of Rotary Service They profit most who serve the best ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH SCOTT - BULLETIN Vol. 37 No NSRotary@aol.com October 7, 2009 FRIDAY AT THE STEEPLEGATE Partners of Scott County Watershed Project Amy Johannsen, Watershed Coordinator Amy Johannsen learned the importance of conservation at an early age through her mother. Amy grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa before attending the University of Iowa, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Geography. During her last year at the University of Iowa, Johannsen worked with the Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District and the University of Iowa Geography Department developing a Sediment Reduction Plan for the Deer Creek Watershed, a sub-watershed of America s third most polluted river, the Iowa River. Johannsen has worked for the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District as Coordinator for Partners of Scott County Watersheds for the past two years. Partners of Scott County Watersheds is a grassroots based watershed group that works to improve water quality in Scott County and educate all citizens on ways they can be better stewards of our watersheds. What's being done to help watersheds in Scott County? The Partners of Scott County Watersheds have a number of conservation practices for farms, country and urban living. Landowners in Scott County can improve the watersheds by partnering with Partners of Scott County Watershed Project. Amy Johannsen, watershed coordinator, can work with you to evaluate your property and identify practices that can help your watershed and your property. Viner can also help find financial assistance to install those practices. Landowners participating in the watershed project can generally get improved financial assistance opportunities. The watershed project began in 2002, and a revamped effort by those involved with the watersheds in Scott County is now pushing to improve the watershed where flora and fauna live. Throughout the watersheds, a number of streambank stabilization structures and rain gardens are helping counter the water quality problems in Scott County. Streambank stabilization is a method to reduce erosion by using structures or planting vegetation along streambanks. Rain gardens were also planted to absorb water, reduce water flow, protect water quality and prevent flooding. Rain gardens are a shallow depression in the ground that is strategically located and planted with native wetland or prairie wildflowers and grasses. Those looking to become involved in Partners of Scott County Watersheds can also attend informational forums, held every other month and can attend educational forums held monthly.

2 Rotary International President John Kenny, Scotland Governor, Rotary District 6000 Cal Litwiller; Mt Pleasant Ass t Governor: Becky Eiting, Davenport Officers, Board of Directors July 1, 2009 to June 30, President Charles I. Briegel Vice President, President-Elect Charles Jones Vice President Becky Bray Secretary John Maxwell Treasurer Steven C. Fahrenkrog Sergeant-At-Arms Gene Hoth Past President (Ex-Officio) - Gary Lynch Executive Secretary Dennis Peterson DIRECTORS: (Term expires 6/30/10)... (Term expires 6/30/11) Nancy Glawe... Eric Langan Bob Grove... Serge Pasheev Carolyn Scheibe... Jan Trimble Steve Swisher... Kim Wilkins Makeup's at nearby Rotary Clubs Monday, Noon... Clinton, Rastrelli s Restaurant, Lyons Monday, Noon... Davenport Outing Club, 2109 N. Brady St. Monday, 12:10 pm... Muscatine, Hotel Muscatine 101 W. Miss Dr Monday, Noon... Moline, Christ The King Church Monday, 6:00 pm... Quad Cities Illinois, th Ave, Moline RT s Italian Village Tuesday, 7:15 am... River Cities, Brothers Restaurant, Rapids City, IL Tuesday, noon... Rock Island, QC Botanical Center Wednesday Noon... Bettendorf, Fortune Garden Wednesday, Noon... Maquoketa, Eagle s Wednesday, Noon... Tipton, Cedar Lanes Red Pin Lounge Wednesday, 4:30 pm... Ridgecrest, 4134 Northwest Blvd, Davenport Wednesday 5:00 pm... Davenport Mini-Meet at Lunardi s Thursday, 7:00 am... Iowa Quad Cities, The Lodge, Bettendorf Thursday, 12:15 pm... East Moline, Christ United Methodist Church Thursday, Noon... Milan, Milan Community Center, Hwy. 67 Friday Noon... North Scott, Steeplegate Inn, Davenport.ROTARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, October 7: Harvest Party Planning Meeting at Lunardi s 5:30 P.M. Jeremy Kaiser, Chair. Thursday, October 8: Board Meeting, 7:00 A.M. at the Steeplegate. Friday, October 9: Program: Amy Johannsen, Scott County Water Shed, Rachelle Troje, Program Hostess. Friday, October 9: Special Olympics Bowling Competition at Miller Time Bowling Alley. 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Saturday, October 10: Hawkeye Home Game vs. Michigan. Contact Charlie Jones to work security. Car Pool leaves Farm & Fleet at 2:55 P.M. (Game time 7:05 P.M.) Friday, October 16: Program: Kate Cuellar, Regional Director of the American Heart Association, Angela Reese, Program Hostess. Induction of new member, Jeff Schwiebert. Tuesday, October 20: Auction Committee Meeting at 11:30 A.M. at the Steeplegate. Prepare items for the auction, determine live & silent items. Lunch will be provided. Wednesday, October 21: Harvest Party at Pride of the Wapsi with Davenport Rotary Club for underprivileged children of the QC. Two groups of children. 1:30 to 4 and 4 to 6:30 P.M. Volunteers needed, sign up at Friday meetings. Jeremy Kaiser, chairman. Thursday, October 22: Annual Auction at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Come at 5:30 P.M. to bid on your favorite items on the silent auction. Dinner at 6:30 P.M. Jim Koehler, chairman. Tom Messer and Eric Langan, co-chairs. Members: please bring your donations to the meetings on Friday. Only 2 weeks left! Friday, October 23: No Meeting: Attend the Auction! Saturday, October 24: D6000 Youth Exchange Fall Harvest Party 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Maytag Park, Newton, IA Friday, October 30: Membership Day! Invite a prospective Rotarian to lunch. Kellie Esters and program committee in charge. Saturday, October 31: Hawkeye Home Game vs. Indiana. Contact Charlie Jones to work security. Saturday, October 31: Deadline to apply for Xicotepec, Mexico trip in March Contact Anita Wubbena for details. Application available on D6000 website. Friday, November 6: Program: Jaime Ruiz Alfonso, Youth Exchange Student from Barcelona, Spain. November birthdays celebrated. Saturday, November 7: Hawkeye Home Game vs. Northwestern. Contact Charlie Jones to work security. Thursday, November 12: Board Meeting, 7:00 A.M. at the Steeplegate Friday, November 13: Program: Dr. Fred Mulch, Wine Pairing. Steve Powell, program host. Friday, November 20: Foundation Day! Teresa Paper and foundation committee in charge! Saturday, November 21: LAST Hawkeye Home Game vs. Minnesota. Contact Charlie Jones to work security. Friday, November 27: No meeting Holiday week. Thursday, December 3: Pajama Party at Gilda s club for the Women of Rotary. 6 to 8 P.M. Bring a new pair (or more) of pajamas for donation to the Abused Women & Children Shelter.

3 Thursday, December 10: Board Meeting, 7 A.M. at the Steeplegate. Tuesday, December 15: SAVE THE DATE!! The social committee is planning a Holiday get together! MAKE-UPS TURNED IN Makeup s count 2 weeks before and after a meeting date. A list of opportunities appear elsewhere in this newsletter. Be sure and turn them in to Dennis. September 22: Bill Tubbs: Foundation & Membership Seminar, Mt. Pleasant, IA September 23: Gene Hoth, Elza Sager, Don Brandt: Mini Meet at Ridgecrest September 24: Bill Tubbs: D6000 Club Extension Meeting, West Liberty, IA September 27: Angela Ganzer-Bovitz: Rotary Eclub September 28: Merle Anderson: Ft. Madison Rotary Club (Program) September 30: Bill Tubbs: District Budget & Executive Committee Meeting, Pella, IA September 30: Hank Runge, Scott Case, Bert Vigen, Rick Dywiak, Merle Anderson: Mini Meet at Ridgecrest October 2: Jim Koehler, Chuck Briegel, Gary Lynch, Dennis Peterson, Anita Wubbena, Tom Messer, Keith Mattke, Regen Johnson, Sheila Volrath, Mike Thavenet, Mike Stemlar, Bob Fox: Auction Committee Meeting October 2: Teresa Paper, Chuck Briegel, Dennis Peterson, Bill Tubbs: Foundation Committee Meeting October 2: Merle Anderson: NW Des Moines Rotary Club (Program) October 3: Charlie Jones, Paul Seelau, Dennis Peterson, Leroy Paustian, Merle Anderson, Tom Bylund: Hawkeye Game ASSIGNMENTS October 9: Set up/tear down: Lee Ittenbach; Greeters: Leroy Paustian & Marian Petersen; Song Leader: Mike Thavenet; Invocation: Jim Koehler; Sergeant: Eric Langan October 16: Set up/tear down: Al Tank; Greeters: Elza Sager & Otto Stender; Song Leader: Angela Reese; Invocation: John Maxwell; Sergeant: Mike Thavenet October 22: AUCTION: Committee assignments by Jim Koehler; Invocation: John Pheiffer October 30: Set up/tear down: Don Brandt; Greeters: Carolyn Scheibe & Roger Amhof; Song Leader: Jeff Ashcraft; Invocation: Steve Powell; Sergeant: Kelly Meyer November 6: Set up/tear down: Dick Cole; Greeters: Mike Auliff & Walt Bredbeck; Song Leader: Kelly Meyer; Invocation: Jan Trimble; Sergeant: Anita Wubbena November 13: Set up/tear down: Deb Hughes; Greeters: Chris Connolly & Bob Fox; Song Leader: Jeff Ashcraft; Invocation: Becky Bray; Sergeant: Randy Zobrist November 20: Set up/tear down: Lee Ittenbach; Greeters: Jeff Helms & Richard Horst; Song Leader: Mike Thavenet; Invocation: Scott Case; Sergeant: Jeff Ashcraft THANK YOU S RECEIVED North Scott Rotary Club: The family of Walter W. Fahrenkrog acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. We thank you so much for your support to Walt during his illness. Rotary was a very important part of his life. He totally believed in the Rotary Organization, for all it stood for, which he showed constantly in his attendance and support of the club. The family also thanks you for the lovely cheese tray for the family during the visitation. We thank you from our hearts. Jan and Family Hats off to the MEMBERS That Have Reserved a Table for Eight at the Auction. Mary Ellen Chamberlin Steve Fahrenkrog Jim Koehler Keith Mattke Teresa Paper Dennis Peterson Elza Sager Steve Suiter Ken Tank Dr. Anita Wubbena If your name is not listed, please consider bringing six other guests for the bargain price of only $ This is in additional to the $50 assessment that each member is obligated to, attend or not. All guests are welcome for $10 each, even if you can not fill a table.

4 ITEM # DONOR Procured By ITEM DESCRIPTION VALUE 1 Four Winds/Bob Bainter Bob Bainter Remote Start The Horizon Group Elza Sager Set Corian Trivets 75 3 The Horizon Group Elza Sager Set Corian Trivets 75 4 The Horizon Group Elza Sager Set Corian Trivets 75 5 John Maxwell John Maxwell One Hog Becky Bray Becky Bray Child's Rocking Chair 30 7 Necker's/Bob Grove Bob Grove $50 Necker's Gift Card 50 8 Merle Anderson Merle Anderson ISU Ice Bucket & 4 Cyclone glasses 50 9 Construction Advisors Bob Shipman 52 pc. Tool Set Construction Advisors Bob Shipman 52 pc. Tool Set 20 Rotary Satchel "The future of Rotary is in your 11 Bill Tubbs Bill Tubbs hands" Bill Tubbs Bill Tubbs Golf Umbrella Bill Tubbs Bill Tubbs Full page ad in North Scott Press 600 YMCA Basket (s-shirt,t-shirt,mug,y 14 Scott County Family Y J. Trimble/K. Esters bag,memb.voucher) Jim Koehler Jim Koehler Golf Caddy Jim Koehler Jim Koehler Collectable Santas Jim Koehler Jim Koehler First State Capitol Bldg. Picture J.W.Koehler Electric Jim Koehler 26" HD Samsung TV Biff & Robin Rollins Jim Koehler Antique Rocking Chair E Electric Jim Koehler Tool Carrier E Electric Jim Koehler 17 pc. Tool set E Electric Jim Koehler Screw Drivers Republic Electric Jim Koehler Steak Certificate Republic Electric Jim Koehler Steak Certificate After Image Salon Mary Ellen Chamberlin One Hour Massage & Haircut Expressions Jewelry Mary Ellen Chamberlin Men's Watch 27 Isle of Capri Mary Ellen Chamberlin One night stay, 2 dinners,2 Calypso's 28 Alter Barge Line Mary Ellen Chamberlin Barge Trip; dates and length TBD 29 Niabi Zoo Mary Ellen Chamberlin Safari Sleepover for 8 during 2010 season 30 Jumer's/Bill Rink Mary Ellen Chamberlin Jumer's Package 31 QC Arts/Carman Darland Mary Ellen Chamberlin Festival of Trees Basket 32 Figge/Sean O'Harrow Mary Ellen Chamberlin Surprise item 33 U.S.Bank Mary Ellen Chamberlin Wine Basket RI Casino Mary Ellen Chamberlin Basket 35 Braren,Mulder,German Asc Mary Ellen Chamberlin Wine Basket 36 John Deere Co. Mary Ellen Chamberlin Battery Operated Children's Tractor 37 N.S. Rotary N.S. Rotary Pair of hand sewn leather covers from Nigeria 38 3E Electric Jim Koehler 5 pc. Tool Set Valley Bank/J. Rasche Joy Rasche Items from Valley Bank & Pampered Chef 40 Teresa Paper Teresa Paper Golf Bag Glen Keppy Glen Keppy Wrapped Pork Bob Fox Bob Fox Davenport Historic Disc 43 Bob Fox Bob Fox Christmas Cassette Tapes 44 Bob Fox Bob Fox 3 pc. Serving set (ice cream scoop,pizza cutter,pie serv) Bob Fox Bob Fox CD Annette Tank Ken Tank Wine Basket Genesis/Deb Hughes Deb Hughes Basket of goodies (Golf, misc) 150

5 ITEM # Donor Procured By ITEM DESCRIPTION VALUE 55 RiverCenter/Adler Mary Ellen Chamberlin Tickets to Adler Theater 56 Miss.Valley Blues Society Mary Ellen Chamberlin Blues Basket 57 Bix Biederbeck Society Mary Ellen Chamberlin Jazz Basket 58 Radisson on J.D.Comm. Mary Ellen Chamberlin Overnite King Room Radisson QC (Dav) Mary Ellen Chamberlin Overnite & Breakfast for Rustic Ridge/T.Bylund Tom Bylund Golf Certificate, Golf balls & putter Strieter Body Sh/J. Helms Jeff Helms T.V Woodfire Grill Mary Ellen Chamberlin Dinner for two 51 T.G.I. Fridays Mary Ellen Chamberlin 3 - $15 gift cards Sgt. Pepper Auto Mary Ellen Chamberlin See the Christmas lights in the Santa-mobile priceless 53 Lujack's Mary Ellen Chamberlin Detail & Oil Change Q.C. Symphony Mary Ellen Chamberlin Ticket Package 60 Residence Inn (Mol) Mary Ellen Chamberlin Overnite Suite 61 Sen. Joe Seng Mary Ellen Chamberlin Use of Renwick Mansion 62 Q.C.C.V.B. Mary Ellen Chamberlin Products from Iowa Peddlers 63 Putnam Museum Mary Ellen Chamberlin Basket of Museum Goodies Chad Pergracke Mary Ellen Chamberlin Two tickets to Big Barge Party Liz Bojerken Mary Ellen Chamberlin Gift Certificate to Concepts? 66 Dennis Peterson Dennis Peterson 6 days & nites / Cabin on Mississippi River Jerry Hansen $100 cash donation 68 Marian Petersen $100 cash donation 69 Jack Schinckel $275 cash donation

6 NOR SCOTTARIAN Periodical Postage Paid at Eldridge, Iowa ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH SCOTT PO Box 52 Eldridge, IA NorScottarian (USPS ) is published weekly except the weeks of July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas and New Year s, for $5 per year by the Rotary Club of North Scott, PO Box 52, Eldridge, IA Periodicals postage paid at Eldridge, IA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NorScottarian, PO Box 52, Eldridge, IA LAST WEEK BRUCE BRALEY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Bill Tubbs was able to recruit Democrat Bruce Braley to speak at Rotary on Friday, October 2, Eighty four members and guests were present to see what he had to say. He was accompanied by Pete DeKock, a former Rotary Youth Exchange student to Italy, who is now responsible for Mr. Braley s Davenport office. Mr. Braley said that he wished the House of Representatives would abide by the Four Way Test. He made the guests promise that no one would yell you lie at him, or hang a likeness of him outside the Steeplegate Inn. He conducted 17 town hall meetings in July and August and drew enormous crowds. Most members stayed to listen to see what Braley had to say, many until 1:15 or later. Dr. Brad Burt kept the questions flowing about health care issues and Medicare problems. Randy Zobrist thanked Braley for the stimulus package that River Bend Transit was part of receiving. They were able to replace several older vehicles. Braley also told how successful the Cash for Clunkers program was. Deryl Miller of the Quad Cities, IL club was present to promote Troop Jam 2009 to be held October 17 at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport. For ticket information, visit Other Rotarians present were Thomas Coley, Bettendorf club, guest of Teresa Paper and Kevin Kraft, Bettendorf club, guest of Scott Kurtz. Other guests were Randy Moore, guest of Charlie Jones and Rev. Greyson Mhale from Tanzania, guest of Kim Wilkins. Tracey Kuehl was inducted as a new member. Becky Bray proposed her and Gary Lynch, past president, did the induction. She is the director of the Bettendorf Family Museum and resides near Princeton, IA. She was a former member of the Davenport Rotary Club in about October birthdays were celebrated and $21 was received for the educational fund. Jeff Helms also gave $200, as he received his last cash for clunkers payment from the government. John Maxwell was the sergeant and raised $38 in fines. Dr. Anita won the 50/50 drawing for the auction of $91. In excess of $2700 will be sent to Polio Plus in memory of Walter Fahrenkrog. This includes the money that the family received for polio eradication, the golf outing mulligans collected and the donations made directly to the club in Walter s memory. The 4 Way Test Of the things we THINK SAY or DO 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?