October 02, 2009

THIS FRIDAY

Our speaker will be Wendy Bockhold, a Probation Officer with the Adams County Probation Office. Wendy will join us to discuss the work she and her fellow probation officers do such as supervising those offenders on probation, the new Evidence Based Practice initiative, and how recent new trainings has brought practices in Adams County Courts to a very efficient and accomplished level. Judge Mark Schuering, who will do the introduction, says this about our Probation Office, “They are genuinely one of the most respected probation departments in the state of Illinois.” Join us Friday to learn more.

FRIDAY LAST

Always a pleasure to have Matt Schulte with us. As most of you know the story by now, Matt started making wine back in the ‘70’s in his basement with a homebrew kit. This year, his Spirit Knob Winery produced 7,000 gallons of 14 different wines! He turned his hobby into a full-time business. Matt was with us to preview an event he helped start - The Grape Escape. The Grape Escape was held over the weekend at Clat Adams Park on Quincy’s Riverfront. The weather held out for a great event. Program Director Gary Peters with a little stand-up comedy and then the introduction.

YOUTH OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to QND Senior Claire Obert – she is our September Youth of the Month. Claire carries a 3.75 GPA, is on the basketball and soccer teams, participates in Hands and Feet of Christ and Catholic Heart Work Camp, and is involved in many other school and church related activities. She is the daughter of John and Michelle Obert. As noted by QND Principal Ray Heilmann during the introduction, Claire is a star employee for Gengenbacher’s Shaved Ice Shack. Program Chairman John Johannes introduced Ray and paid tribute to former Youth of the Month Chairman, Dr. Joe Bocke. Congratulations, Claire!

VIP DATES

10/1 – Scott Walker celebrates a birthday

10/2 – Jim Benz celebrates a birthday

10/3 – Dan & Barbara Selby celebrate their 28th anniversary

10/4 – Jonathon Tuttle celebrates a birthday

10/10 – Fall Brawl at Cedar Crest Country Club

10/12 – October Board Meeting @ The Pier

11/7 – Veterans Day Parade

11/9 – November Board Meeting @ The Pier

11/15 – Quincy University Honors John Ortwerth

FALL BRAWL

The Fall Brawl will take place on Saturday evening, October 10th at Cedar Crest Country Club. This is a social for members, their significant others, and invited guests. Chairman Mel Dillman will have sign-up sheets out this week. Cost will be $15 per person for the rib-eye steak dinner and open bar.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“You look up to him?” Gary Peters quick quip after Youth of the Month recipient Claire Obert told us how much she looks up to QND Principal Ray Heilmann. Another short-persons joke directed toward Principal Heilmann. Poor fellow. Ray would will be the first to tell you he is 5’7’ but jumps like he is 5’9”. One more quote I couldn’t pass on… “You drink yours the way you want and I’ll drink mine the way I want.” Skip Reuter’s response to someone suggesting you weren’t supposed to drink bottles of wine like you would bottles of beer. It has been awhile since we had a Skippy quote but he’s back!

THIS & THAT

The above mentioned Ray Heilmann earning his meal by providing the prayer. Max Johnson was asked to lead the pledge but an impatient Mike Lavery started without him… President Kevin Curran told us about a thank you from the Salvation Army. Don’t know what we did for them but I’m sure it was really, really good… President Kevin also thanked Immediate Past District President Dennis Koch for his work on the Club Directory. They look great, Dennis! The rest of us thank you as well… There is a Gus Macker meeting tonight (for those of you reading the Exchangite on Tuesday, 9/29)… There are some Exchange Club meetings where I could literally pick from about a dozen lines for Quote of the Week. Last week’s raucous meeting offered more and faster than I could write… Jared Haugh twisted tails and as always made me laugh… Rich Zeidler won the 50/50 but picked the wrong card (nine of spades). Pot should start growing soon enough but it is at $200 for now… That's all for now, 'til next time, may God’s love, grace, and peace be with you and the ones you love.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Youth of the Month, Claire Obert. John, Michele, and Claire Obert, QND Principal Ray Heilmann, and John Johannes.