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December 11th, 2008

Walden Photo to close
by Mason Fromm

Our good friend and former Rotarian Mike Walden says societal changes and a photo industry in turmoil have forced his 79-year old company to close it's doors.

Mike recently returned to two of our meetings to donate his time and expertise by photographing our athletic MVPs.  I'm sure he would appreciate your support in the next several weeks.  Here is a link to the Courier story.

The following is from the Historical Review of the Waterloo Rotary Club, compiled in 1966 by Fred Adams:
      Harold R. Walden, was President of the Waterloo Club in 1952-53. His classification was "Photographic Supplies." Born at What Cheer, Iowa, on Jan. 31, 1904, he came to Waterloo in 1910 and joined Rotary Club in 1931. He is known among Rotarians as "Wally." He not only served the club in the capacity of President but was also Secretary of the Waterloo Club for 11 yrs- 1938 through 1948. He has an enviable attendance record and has not missed a Rotary meeting for many years. He has been very active in United Appeal, Chamber of Commerce. Elks, WIDA, and was one of our most efficient Secretaries.

Classic Rotary Radio
by Mason Fromm

Fans of classic radio will love the Rotary Golden Theater Radio Show , which RI produced in 1955 for its 50th anniversary. All 13 episodes of the radio series are available online.
RI president: Focus on families in December
by Mason Fromm  

In December, focus on your family and involve them in Rotary service, says Rotary International President D.K. Lee.



As Rotarians, he says, "We cannot and will not rest until all children, everywhere, have the chance for a long and healthy life." Read more in this month's president's message.

Rotary Website is Filling Up
by Mason Fromm

It seems that each week there is another reason to explore our club's website.  Our club has so much history that should be shared.

   Recent additions to the website include:

An interactive group photo from 2005

Volleyball Luncheon photos from the past 5 years

Historic photo of a family picnic at the Rotary Reserve

   Future additions include Football Luncheon photos, a year-by-year history of our club, amusing photos of fellow Rotarians from the 80s, scanned pages from a club photo roster from 1919, and an interactive map of the Cedar Valley detailing our club's past and present projects.

   If you have any historic documents you'd like to share, (newspaper clippings, photos from events, old photo directories, or even stories you'd like to recount) get in touch with President Mason, Bill Robert, or Arnold Becker.  This website can hold A LOT of information, we should use it and be proud of the long and prestigious history of our club.

  Be sure to thank each of our sponsors - you can click on their logos to the right and learn more about them.  Those sponsors make this website "free" to our club!

Save The Date
by Buck, David  

           The board has selected April 16, 2009 as the date for the second annual wine tasting event, "Cheers To You, Cedar Valley". The fact that it's the day after taxes are due is just a coincidence.
MEETING DATE CHANGED
by Buck, David

We WILL have a regular meeting Dec. 22, and will NOT meet on Dec. 29th.  This change is meant to coordinate better with your school/holiday schedules.
Travel Opportunity to Thailand
by Mason Fromm

Jeff Foreman of the Fort Dodge Noon Rotary wants to invite Rotary members from this district to a Thailand trip he's planning Feb 6. This trip will be 10 days and will be the trip of a lifetime.

You will visit Chiang Rai Chaing Mai involving boat rides on the mekong river, trekking tours in Chaing Mai.  You'll visit many sponsoring Rotary clubs.  You'll go to the internationally famous King Narai festival and visit many ancient temples in the area. Go to Bangkok see the golden palace, classic thai dancing. Dinner cruises.  

Cost $400.00 plus a $400.00 donation to the thailand rotary water project that our district will start.  You will need to book a flight yourself, or Jeff can help you book it.

To get in touch - Jeff Foreman fore@frontiernet.net  515-955-7777 office

 

December 4th, 2008

Program for December 8
by Mason Fromm

Tim Coffey from Iowa Public Radio will be our guest Monday.  How has public radio in Iowa changed since the three state universites merged their broadcast services?

Three years ago the State Board of Regents mandated that the Public Radio stations originating at Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI consolidate their operations into one entity, Iowa Public Radio. With a mission of serving the state of Iowa with information and cultural programming the three stations have worked hard to improve service and provide programming with local roots and statewide relevance. Learn where they are and where they are headed.

Walden Photo to close
by Mason Fromm

Our good friend and former Rotarian Mike Walden says societal changes and a photo industry in turmoil have forced his 79-year old company to close it's doors.

Mike recently returned to two of our meetings to donate his time and expertise by photographing our athletic MVPs.  I'm sure he would appreciate your support in the next several weeks.  Here is a link to the Courier story.
Annual Holiday Celebration next week
by Buck, David  

Please notify Kelli if you plan to bring a guest.



 

Classic Rotary Radio
by Mason Fromm

Fans of classic radio will love the Rotary Golden Theater Radio Show , which RI produced in 1955 for its 50th anniversary. All 13 episodes of the radio series are available online.
RI president: Focus on families in December
by Mason Fromm  

In December, focus on your family and involve them in Rotary service, says Rotary International President D.K. Lee.



As Rotarians, he says, "We cannot and will not rest until all children, everywhere, have the chance for a long and healthy life." Read more in this month's president's message.

Rotary Website is Filling Up
by Mason Fromm

It seems that each week there is another reason to explore our club's website.  Our club has so much history that should be shared.

   Recent additions to the website include:

An interactive group photo from 2005

Volleyball Luncheon photos from the past 5 years

Historic photo of a family picnic at the Rotary Reserve

   Future additions include Football Luncheon photos, a year-by-year history of our club, amusing photos of fellow Rotarians from the 80s, scanned pages from a club photo roster from 1919, and an interactive map of the Cedar Valley detailing our club's past and present projects.

   If you have any historic documents you'd like to share, (newspaper clippings, photos from events, old photo directories, or even stories you'd like to recount) get in touch with President Mason, Bill Robert, or Arnold Becker.  This website can hold A LOT of information, we should use it and be proud of the long and prestigious history of our club.

  Be sure to thank each of our sponsors - you can click on their logos to the right and learn more about them.  Those sponsors make this website "free" to our club!

Save The Date
by Buck, David  

           The board has selected April 16, 2009 as the date for the second annual wine tasting event, "Cheers To You, Cedar Valley". The fact that it's the day after taxes are due is just a coincidence.