Atlantic Rotary Club Club #2231 Chartered 1920

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?
   

The Four-Way Test is followed by Rotarians worldwide in their business and professional lives and was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932. It has since been translated into more than 100 languages and issued to organizations and individuals throughout the world.

District Governor Elect Loring Miller

President Elect Ted Robinson

Vice President Megan Roberts

Past President William Saluk

Secretary Wendy Richter

Treasurer Ken Tegels

Chaplin Gary DeGeest

Sergeant-at-Arms Megan Roberts

Board of Directors John Lund (2018)

Hans Krengel (2018)

Kate Olson (2016)

Jolene Roecker (2016)

Youth Exchange Chad Williams

Foundation Chair William Saluk, Rick Burns

Membership Chair Duane Acker, Ann Pross

Publicity Chair Dolly Bergmann

Community Service Grants Chair


Weekly meetings are held Tuesday at 12 Noon, Heritage House (1200 Brookridge) in Atlantic. Visiting Rotarians are welcome.
Monthly Board Meetings are held the 2^nd Wednesday of the month, Family Table (609 West 7^th Street), 12 p.m.
“There are no great men. Just great challenges which ordinary men,

out of necessity, are forced by circumstance to meet.” – Admiral (Bull) Halsey
Avenues of Service

2014-2015 Committees

Recognition of our hard working Ag workers and Farmers in our area along with students involved in FFA.

This program is the recognition of our Atlantic High School Seniors who have excelled in academics, band, vocal music, drama and the art program. Scholarship winners are announced at this time.

This is a program where Rotarians invite their employees to be recognized by our Club. Rotarians introduce each invited guest. This gives employees a little more insight into what Rotary is and does.

A luncheon to honor local Emergency personal for their service’s to our community.

Watermelons are purchased and served at the Cass County Fair as a public service. All Rotarians are encouraged to attend and help serve the melons.

A trophy is presented to each winner at the Cass County Fair on behalf of our Club.

This is an opportunity to meet and greet the new teachers from the Atlantic Community School District. Each teacher is introduced by their respective principal with a little bio of each one and gift baskets are prepared and presented to each one.

Each year the Atlantic Rotary Club recognizes and rewards an outstanding educator in our public school system who exemplifies the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” through their continuous dedication to students, parents, peers and the larger community, as well as the art and practice of education. The teacher is nominated by students, peers and others who have been impacted by the teacher’s work, and selected by a panel from the field of education outside the Atlantic Community School District and business and public service representatives from within the community. The $3000 award may be used to enhance the educational resources of the teacher, further the teacher’s education, or for any other purpose which the selected teacher deems appropriate. The honoree is also recognized in front of his/her peers and asked to share their experience with fellow teachers.

A special time in November where we honor our local veterans who have and are serving our country.

This committee selects outstanding students from AHS to receive the Club’s annual scholarship awards presented at the Senior recognition. The committee needs to make sure the school has all the information regarding the Rotary Scholarships by February.

Rotary International has established March as Literacy month. During the spring our club asks the Atlantic preschool directors to submit list of supplies for the purpose of promoting literacy enrichment. Usually in the fall, Rotarians are asked to volunteer to read at least one time to preschool children. In 2005, a dictionary project began, where during the month of September a dictionary is given to each 4^th grader in Cass County. In 2006 the schools of Walnut and Exira were added.

This committee registers Rotary with the American Cancer Society’s Festival of Trees held in December. The committee selects a Rotary theme, decorates the tree and then takes down the Christmas tree.

The Rotary Log Cabin in the City Park needs annual waterproofing and some maintenance each year. Recommendations on any repairs needed, will be presented to the Club by this committee and see that repairs are completed.

This is our only fundraiser and ALL members are expected to help with this event by collecting auction items and helping put the auction activities together either prior to or at the event. The success of the auction is vital for the many projects that need Rotary support. Items can be collected all year as one visits other parts of the country or world and/or makes contacts. The secret is to gather items that are difficult to put a dollar amount on or unusual items. Of course many of the traditional items go well year after year.

Volunteering at a Football game in the Concession Stand is another event that we serve our community by helping the Booster Club serve refreshments at a home game, usually in September.

Rotary International provides a means of exchange for adults and youth, and this committee seeks to make that a possibility for our Club.

Acting as a liaison between our club and the Foundation, this committee will seek to encourage involvement in the Foundation through the year. Every Rotarian is encouraged to contribute $100 per year. Contributions to the Rotary Foundation funds enable Rotarians to carry out humanitarian and educational projects. Donors may direct their gifts to three main funds: the Annual Programs Fund, which supports the Foundation’s humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs worldwide; the Permanent Fund, which provides and endowment; and the PolioPlus Fund.

The committee will explore opportunities for international projects through the Rotary Foundation and the District network.

The goal is to challenge and motivate the club to enlist new members and mentor them to become faithful Rotarians. Various activities throughout the year keep membership a priority for the Club.

The incoming president is included in meeting with the new members to give them an overview of Rotary International and of our Club. This person is assisted by the current or a past president who provides materials for informational reading and helps understand the larger world of Rotary.

These dedicated people ensure that pictures are taken at various Club activities and placed in a scrapbook and newspaper to be shared with the Club throughout the year. Also, an individual takes the pictures to the Atlantic News Telegraph with a story for the public to understand the involvement of the Club in our community.

Usually held in August at the Camblin Addition at the top of Sunnyside Park for Rotarians and their families.

Celebration for Rotarians and their families is held the Sunday before Christmas at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. Santa Claus generally arrives while we are singing Christmas carols with gifts for children under age 10.

Decided on by all members of the Club and varies from year to year. In the past, a night of bowling has been organized with food and beverages for Rotarians and their families to enjoy.

Meals prepared and served to the group who meet at the Catholic Parish Center one time per quarter. Meals are arranged by asking for donations from members of Rotary and or asking for Help with Serving of Meals for those in need.

July 2014

1 Dale Gross

8 Taylor Schroeder

15 Iowa Cubs – Kellie Jimerson

22 Steve Lewis

28 Watermelon Feed at the Cass County Fair – 11:00 AM Don Reinertson

29 Breakfast at the Cass County Fair – 7:00AM

5 Becky Beach of the Puppy Jake Foundation - Jimerson

12 New Teacher Recognition – Dr. Michael Amstein

19 Megan Roberts

26 NO NOON MEETING – Family Picnic (sign up)– Steve Tjepkes & Russell Joyce
September 2014

2 Auction Committee – Dolly Bergmann

9 Duane Acker

16 Wendy Richter

23 Holly Smith – Noisy Can Mission

30 Dave Chase

7 Auction Committee – Dolly Bergmann

14 Chad Williams

21 Auction Committee – Dolly Bergmann

28 Paul Gude (Dinner Ticket Sales Update) District Governor John Ockenfels
November 2014

4 Salute to Veterans – Rick Burns

11 Auction Final Details – Dolly Bergmann

15 32^nd Annual Rotary Auction – Community Center

18 Auction Summary – Dolly Bergmann

25 Jim Kickland

2 Kate Olson

9 Dan Haynes

14 Rotary Christmas Brunch (Sign up) Jennifer Plumb and Jamie Joyce

16 John McCurdy

23 NO NOON MEETING – Merry Christmas!

30 NO NOON MEETING – Happy New Year!

January 2015

6 Welcome to 2015! Atlantic Rotary Club Assembly

13 Julie May

20 Rhonda Larsen

27 Joshua Borer

3 Michael Amstein

10 Gary DeGeest

17 Karen Bentsen

24 Jolene Roecker
March 2015

3 Don Reinertson

10 John Lund

17 Mark Worth

24 Salute to Agriculture – Ted Robinson

31 Rotary 95 Years – History of Rotary - Jimerson

7 Mark Smith

14 Ann Pross

21 Haley Kickland

28 Senior Recognition – Michael Amstein
May 2015

5 William Saluk

12 Darrell Hockenberry

19 Employee Recognition – Kate Olson

26 Next Year –Ted Robinson
June 2015

2 Christina Bateman

9 Hans Krengel

16 Kathie Hockenberry

23 Dave Jones

30 Passing The Gavel –Kellie Jimerson/Ted Robinson

Duane Acker * talycoed@comcast.net 243-4757 249-5981

Michael Amstein # mamstein@atlantic.k12.ia.us 243-4252 ----------

Nicole Ball # nickirake@hotmail.com 243-5335 ----------Christina Bateman #** christinahartkopf83@hotmail.com 243-4912 249-5228

Roger Bell * rbell9997@msn.com 243-3540 ----------

Karen Bentsen kbentsen@wesleylife.org 243-1850 250-6300

Dolly Bergmann #* bsktcola@gmail.com 243-1144 249-9275

Josh Borer jborer@vogtrx.com 243-2125 402-650-6014

Dale Breuer #* bruelad@aol.com 243-4291 515-669-7136

Rick Burns # bcg@metc.net 249-7435 249-7439

Bob Camblin #+*** bcamblin37@mchsi.com 243-1535 250-4894

Roger Carter #* roger.carter54@hotmail.com 243-1733 ----------

David Chase #** dwc@cambridgelawfirm.com 243-1663 249-3059

Gary DeGeest #* revgary43@gmail.com 254-1567 ----------

Scott Deter #*** scott@determotor.com 243-4514 ----------

Greg Franken mcatee@mchsi.com 243-4413 249-4115

Kent Gade # kentgade@gadeinsurance.com 778-2683 ----------

Dale Gross #** dalegross@hotmail.com 243-4100 ----------

Paul Gude * paul@firstwhitneybank.com 243-3195 ----------

Keith Harlan #* keith@amcohron-son.com 243-2448 249-1528

Dan Haynes #* dhaynes@nishnavalleyymca.com 243-3934 789-2735

Darrell Hockenberry DHockenberry@rollinghillsbank.com 243-2244 249-1413

Kathie Hockenberry #** hockfnrl@iowatelecom.net 243-4111 254-0244

Brett Holtz # cphbh@metc.net 243-1512 254-1514

Todd Hudspeth thudspeth@casshealth.org 243-3250 712-730-4455

Warren Hutchinson #+** warrenhutch@gmail.com 243-3755 249-2234

Kelli Jimerson #* kjimerson@careinitiatives.org 243-3952 254-0482

Dave Jones #* jone917@gmail.com 243-3253 249-6131

Jamie Joyce jamiej@mchsi.com 243-2925 249-4552

Russell Joyce #* cadco1@metc.net 243-2022 249-4138

Haley Kickland #* haleykickland@gmail.com 243-5790 254-0532

Jim Kickland #* jimkickland@gmail.com 243-5790 254-0534

Hans Krengel hans.krengel@yahoo.com 243-4982 249-7817

Rhonda Larsen # rhonda@atlanticiowa.com 243-3017 249-5673

Steve Lewis #* lewsh@casshealth.org 243-3250 308-325-2075
Evening Membership Began Birth date

243-4757 February 1, 1993 March 13

---------- July 1, 2010 February 15

---------- September 1, 2008 June 29

---------- March 1, 2007 December 6

243-3540 December 1, 1978

712-229-2222 July1, 2013 January 3

243-1144 May 1, 1997 August 25

---------- May 1, 2012 July 17

---------- August 1, 2003 January 23

---------- May 1, 2011 February 16

243-4663 March 1, 1966 January 6

243-1733 April 1, 2000 December 17

243-2444 January 1, 1986 September 18

243-4460 June 1, 2004 October 26

783-4403 January 1, 1986 June 4

---------- June 1, 2002 July 17

243-2388 December 1, 2008 August 15

243-3885 January 1, 1982 January 14

243-5097 July 1, 1993 July 19

243-5177 December 1, 2005 February 16

789-2735 May 1, 1997 March 18

762-4778 2013 May 18

243-9596 June 1, 2003 September 25

254-9026 November 1, 2011 July 28

---------- July 1, 2014 December 17

243-3755 January 1, 1986 May 16

---------- April 1, 2008 July 11

243-6826 December 1, 2008 May 11

---------- October 1, 2001 January 13

---------- December 1, 2005 March 25

---------- December 1, 2008 June 8

---------- January 1, 2005 January 13

---------- January 1, 2014 November 26

---------- July 1, 2014 October 24

243-2821 March 1, 2007 January 4

John Lund j.lund84@gmail.com 243-4810 515-975-5874

Jeff Lundquist # jflundquist@gmail.com 243-2624 249-0910

Julie May juliemayhomes@gmail.com 402-578-4019 ----------

John McCurdy #* jmccurdy@jeo.com 243-4196 254-0045

Kate Olson # keolson@iastate.edu 243-1132 250-1131

Ron Peerbolte ---------- 243-1554 ----------

Rick Pellett * rlpellett@q.com 254-3089 254-3089

Jennifer Plumb #* jlp@cambridgelawfirm.com 243-1663 579-5847

Ann Pross apross@iwcc.edu 243-5527 ----------

Barry Reid #* airworks@metc.net 243-3056 ----------

Don Reinertson #** dreinertson1431@msn.com 243-1431 ----------

Wendy Richter * wsrichter@hotmail.com 243-6615 249-1476

Megan Roberts # meganroberts@hotmail.com ----------- 249-5637

Ted Robinson #* ted@firstwhitneybank.com 243-3195 641-895-8407

Jolene Roecker jolene.roecker@greatwesternbank.com 243-6229 249-7700

Bill Saluk #* bill@iowasuperstation.com 243-6885 249-8658

Taylor/Becky Schroeder Schroeder_taylor@yahoo.com 243-6545 -----------

Glen Smith * smithag@metc.net 243-4444 249-0201

Holly Smith hollyreneesmith@gmail.com 243-2195 254-6798

Mark Smith #** markasmith@mchsi.com 243-2466 249-5784

Laura Stuetelberg #* hawkski@q.com 243-2244 250-0228

Ken Tegels * ktegels@gbkco.com 243-1800 ----------

Steve Tjepkes #* stjepkes@amu1.net 243-1395 249-2947

JC Van Ginkel #**** jc@vanginkellaw.com 243-4592 ----------Chad Williams # chadw@5qcommunications.com 243-7766 ----------

Mark Worth #** m.worth@ingfp.com 243-4984 249-2850

*denotes a Paul Harris Fellow (an individual who has contributed at least $1000 to the Rotary Foundation.), multiple * equal number of Paul Harris Fellows.

+ denotes that his/her spouse is a Paul Harris Fellow

#denotes a sustaining member (one currently giving $100 per year or more)

Evening Membership Began Birth date

---------- July 1, 2013 December 12

---------- August 1, 2011 September 10

---------- October 1, 2013 December 4

---------- March 1, 2007 August 21

243-3897 January 1, 2012 September 4

243-1670 September 1, 1982 January 5

---------- January 1, 2012 April 24

---------- April 1, 2008 May 9

243-2102 December 1, 2003 April 12

267-3263 April 1, 2008 July 19

243-1431 November 1, 1983 September 17

243-3524 May 1, 2000 July 13

---------- October 1, 2011 October 25

243-2191 December 1, 2011 November 16

243-3043 March 1, 2000 October 3

---------- March 1, 2007 October 5

243-2217 August 1, 2012 July 14/November 24

243-2554 February 1, 1987 May 11

---------- November 1, 2013 November 3

---------- December 1, 1990 March 26

243-1352 June 1, 2004 February 3

243-1502 May 1, 1991 March 17

243-5424 November 1, 1997 May 13

243-6831 November 1, 1981 August 20

243-4471 June 1, 2007 November 17

243-1694 December 1, 1983 September 13