March 20, 2009

FRIDAY LAST

The 2009 All-American Kids Awards sponsored by the Quincy Society of Fine Arts. Congratulations to the three awards winners: Kaleigh Kuhlman (sports); Steven Musholt (math/science); and Kelsi Zaerr (arts/humanities). Young Mr. Musholt is the nephew of Exchangite Brian, and the grandson of former Exchangite, Frank. Hats off to Lonny Lemon for his introduction of the recipients.

2009/2010 OFFICER SLATE

Our thanks to the following men who have stepped up to serve on the Quincy Exchange Club leadership team. Your slate of officers for the 2009/2010 year are:

President - Kevin Curran

1st Vice President - Kent Anderson

2nd Vice President - Steve Green

Treasurer - Chris Parker

Secretary - Cullan Duke

Board Members (with start/end of term):

Perry Terwelp (2007-2010)

Dan Veihl (2007-2010)

Chuck Venvertloh (2008-2011)

Vic Welper (2008-2011)

Brian Koch (2009-2012)

Curt Moore (2009-2012)

VIP DATES

3/18 – Richard & Jean Howell celebrate their 53rd anniversary, Dave & Jean Rees celebrate their 37th anniversary, and New Member Social @ Barney’s (5:00ish)

3/19 – Jared Haugh celebrates a birthday

3/20 – Rich Lavery celebrates a birthday (he was supposed to be born on the 19th but he was late. That’s how it all got started…)

3/21 – Bill Awerkamp and Mark Aleman both celebrate birthdays and Eric & Diane Schultz celebrate their 39th anniversary

3/24 – Mike McLaughlin celebrates a birthday

4/2 – Macker Meeting at KC (5:15 p.m.)

4/3 – Macker Kick-off w/ Scott McNeal

4/10 – NO MEETING (Good Friday)

4/13 – April Board Meeting @ The Pier

4/16 – Macker Meeting at KC (5:15 p.m.)

4/30 – Macker Meeting at KC (5:15 p.m.)

5/1 – ROAD TRIP to Tony’s Too

5/2 – GIVAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE (Dogwood Parade)

5/8 – 57th Annual Book of Golden Deeds Award

5/23 & 24 – Gus Macker

6/17 – Flag Day Concert/Family Picnic

9/11 & 12 – Smoke on the River

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Didn’t have anything from last week but considering spring training is underway and whiskey is the theme for Friday, I found this gem by Casey Stengel: “They say some of my stars drink whiskey, but I have found that ones who drink milkshakes don't win many ball games.” There has to be a parallel somewhere between great baseball players and great service organizations…

THIS & THAT

Jared Haugh with the prayer and President Art Awerkamp leading the pledge… President Art informing us of a few board actions from the 3/9 meeting: $500 to Cornerstone for a golf sponsorship; $300 to Big Brother/Big Sister for a Bowl for Kidsake Sponsorship; and $1,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association in the names of Wayne McLaughlin and John Ortwerth and their families. Good stuff… Second and final reading on Andy Blaesing sponsored by Tim Muehring… No tail twister or 50/50 Ace of Spades drawing but you can be assured both will be back this week… Read a great book over the weekend – The Shack - by William P. Young. If you haven’t read it, do so. It’s good… That's all for now, 'til next time, may God’s love, grace, and peace be with you and the ones you love.