Officers

President

Jeff Helms

President Elect

Dennis Peterson

Vice President

Jeff Ashcra�

Vice President Elect

Jeremy Kaiser

Treasurer

Steve Fahrenkrog

Sergeant-At-Arms

Terrye Kishiue

Past President -

Ex-Officio

Glen Keppy

Board Members

2015-2017

Patrick Olsen

Terrye Kishiue

Seth Porter

Greg Schaapveld

2016-2018

Nathan Kessler

Seth Porter

Greg Schaapveld

Execu$ve Secretary

Dennis Peterson Dennis.peterson1@gmail.com

563-285-8584

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Freddy Allen

Will entertain at our Valentine Party this week

Freddy Allen is a professional pianist, vocalist, composer and musical director with over thirty-four years experience in the music business. Freddy be-gan learning to play the piano when he was only four years old. At thirteen, he started playing profession-ally in restaurants, night clubs, and theaters. He earned his formal education in music from Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. While at CMU, Freddy excelled as a pianist, vocalist and ac-companist. He was recognized for his ability to per-form various styles of music including classical, jazz, blues, contemporary and musical-theater. He re-

ceived numerous scholarships and awards for his talents at CMU, including the Tim Mutti Piano Scholarship and The Liberace Foundation Piano Scholarship. After college, Freddy was hired to play piano in many restaurants and night clubs. He also served as assistant musical director at the Lyceum Theater in Arrow Rock, MON1992-93 summer seasons. Through his work at the Lyceum Theater, Freddy was hired as an audition pianist for the Midwest Theater Auditions, Mid-America Theater Auditions and Actors Equity Association in New York City. In 1995, Freddy made his home in Chicago, IL where he continued his career as a solo artist, ac-companist, and musical director. In Chicago, he played for many local theater auditions and seasonal Disney auditions. He accompanied several classes and students in the Musical Theater Department at Northwestern University. From 2000-2003, Freddy served as Music and Entertainment Director at Voltaire Cabaret. At Voltaire, Freddy co-produced, music directed and performed in hundreds of musical reviews and cabaret-style shows. These productions were performed by ensembles of six to eight singers and dancers featuring the Resident Diva, Amy Armstrong. It was also at Voltaire that Freddy’s duties included hiring and managing all of the club’s musicians and entertainers. Over the last twenty-four years, Freddy became well known for his talents as pianist and musical director for the popular music and comedy act, Amy & Freddy. He has performed and toured with Amy Armstrong (of Amy & Freddy) in cities all over the U.S. and Europe. Amy & Freddy have been the opening act for great entertainers as Bea Arthur, Phyllis Diller, Kathy Griffin, Mary Wilson and The Supremes, Jennifer Holliday, and Leslie Jordan, to name a few. They have performed on over 60 cruises, many of which they were the headline entertainers. In their 22 years together, Amy & Fred-dy produced four nationally released albums praised by critics and audiences, alike. In their last al-bum, We Get Along, four of Freddy’s original songs are featured including the album’s title song. When not on the road with his duo act, Freddy performs solo as a jazz/swing pianist, and works as a free-lance accompanist, music director, and piano teacher. Freddy has been noted as one of the “best accompanists in his fi 333333333333333333333333300000000000003 t8io888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiillil.lk, eld”, and continues to accompany singers of various genres. He has played for hundreds of corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Several of his notable clients include The Chicago Sinfonietta, Phizer Pharmaceuticals, Harpo Studios, The City of Chicago and former Mayor, Richard M. Daley, and

North Scott Rotary Valentine party February 14, 2020 Officers

President Jeremy Kaiser

President Elect Dr Brad Burt

Vice President Patrick Olsen

Vice President Elect Josie Seymour

Treasurer

Steve Fahrenkrog

Sergeant-At-Arms Tyler Bindrum

Past President - Ex-Officio

Jeff Ashcraft

Board Members

2018-2020

Josh Cobie

Rich Horst Dr Don Sierk

Jan Touney

2019-2021

Scott Case

Tracy Lindaman

Jeff Martens

Brian Williams

Execu$ve Secretary

Deb & Dennis

Peterson Dennis.peterson1@gmail.com

563-285-8584

Eldridge/Davenport, Iowa

North Halsted Market Days. Freddy was awarded the Chicago After-Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artist (twice), and the Chicago Free Press “Pressie” award for Best Local Entertainer. Since December 2015, Freddy has been a fea-tured pianist at Mariano’s Wine and Piano Bars where he thrills listeners with his unique swing and stride piano style. Two years ago, Freddy moved to Davenport, IA to be closer to family. He can be heard in many venues in the Quad Cities area, and continues to perform and tour with his long-time musical counterpart, Amy Armstrong.

Valentine sign ups Feb. 14, 2020

Anderson Dwayne

Ashcraft Jeff

Bindrum Tyler Sammy

Bluth Ellen

Bray Becky Julie

Burt Brad Katie Ansley

Carlino Laura Emily S.

Case Scott Nancy

Cole Dick Shirley

Cournoyer Chris

Dengler Lucas Emma Y. Annette H.

Diericx Sara Dylan Kela G.

Fahrenkrog Steve Tammy

Golinghorst Rich Mary

Gullickson Todd

Hodge Warren Guest

Holzworth Paul Marguerite

Horst Rich Connie

Jensen-Valliere Deanna John

Johnson Ryan

Johnston-Mohr Jody Stan

Jones Charlie Rita

Kalainoff Paul

Keppy Glen Jean

Knobbe Tony Lorene

Koehler Jim Marcia

Lindaman Tracy Matt

Maiers Matt

Maxwell John Joan

Nielsen Brad

O'Boyle Marty

Olsen Patrick Megan

Paustian Leroy Linda

Peterson Dennis Deb

Pezley Kathy Mike

Pokora Rich

Rochau Lori Scott

Schaapveld Greg Kendra

Schinckel Jack Jean

Seymour Josie Jason

Sharma Mahesh

Sierk Don Pat

Smith Jim Mindy L.

Tank Ken Annette

Thompson Miles

Touney Jan Tom

Trimble Jan Jerry

Tubbs Bill Linda

Varner Ryan Ashley Macara

Volrath Sheila Drew

White Theresa Guest

Wilmott Donn Heidi

Governor, Rotary District 6000

Erna Morain, Waukee, IA

Ass’t Governor

Tim Lane, Be,endorf, IA

Monday, Noon .......................... Clinton, Rastrelli’s Restaurant, Lyons

Monday, Noon .................. Davenport Outing Club, 2109 N. Brady St. Monday, 12:10 pm ................ Muscatine, Rendezvous, 3127 Lucas St. Monday, 12:15 pm .. Moline, Trinity Lutheran Church 1313 13th Ave

Monday, 6:00 pm ...... Quad Cities Illinois, Hy Vee 42nd Ave, Moline

Tuesday, 7:15 am .. River Cities, Brothers Restaurant, Rapids City, IL

Tuesday, noon ................................ Rock Island, QC Botanical Center Wednesday Noon ............................ Bettendorf, Tanglewood Pavilion

Wednesday, Noon ................................ Tipton, 1143 Cedar Valley Rd

Wednesday 5:00 pm ... North Scott Mini-Meet at Maloney’s, Eldridge

Thursday, 7:00 am ..................... Iowa Quad Cities, J-Bar Elmore Ave. Thursday, 12:15 pm ...... East Moline, Christ United Methodist Church

Thursday, Noon .................................... Milan, Pinnacle Country Club

Friday Noon ......................... North Scott, Steeplegate Inn, Davenport.

Friday, February 14: Valentine meeting by Social Commit-tee. Dr. Brad Burt, presiding. Freddy Allen, pianist and singer. Guests $15 each. New member induction of Brad Nielsen and Mahesh Sharma. Tuesday, February 18: 11 am Rotary Reads at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue. (Tracy L, Jan Trimble) Friday, February 21: 10:45 Board of Directors Meeting. Steeplegate Bar Area. Friday, February 21: Program: Dr. Yogi Reppmann (German Historian) and Tony Conn (Keokuk Rotarian): Peace Pipe Letters Project. Bill Tubbs, Host. Tuesday, February 25: 11 am Rotary Reads at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue. (Bill T, Kathy P, Jan Touney, Sara D) Friday, February 28: Program: Kevin Kellums with the Family Enrichment Center. Deb Peterson, Host. Last day to bring guests from membership drive. Tuesday, March 3: 11 am Rotary Reads at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue. (Tracy L, Jan Trimble) Friday, March 6: 7:30 am Friday Fun Day; Meet and Greet Students at North Scott Junior High. Theresa White, Organizer Friday, March 6: Program: Jared Johnson with WVIK; Mar-cia Brandt, Host. 50/50 drawing by Jeff Martens. March Birth-days celebrated. Saturday, March 7: 9:00 am Tricycle Build at Handicapped Development Center on North Brady, Davenport. Children awarded trikes at approximately noon. Tuesday, March 10: 11 am Rotary Reads at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue. (Jan Touney, Eric L, Tricia K, Marcia B, Kathy P) Friday, March 13: 10:45 am Board of Directors meeting in bar area of the Steeplegate. Friday, March 13: Program: Steve McCullough: Avoiding Student Loan Crisis: Sara Diericx, Host Friday-Saturday, March 13-14: Dr. Bradley Burt and Pat-rick Olsen attending President Elect Training at Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN. Friday, March 20: Program to be arranged by Rich Horst. Tuesday, March 24: 11 am Rotary Reads at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue (Eric L, Glen K, Nancy G, Ken T) Friday, March 27: Program: Ballet Quad Cities; Chris Cournoyer, Host.

Tuesday, March 31: 11 am Rotary Reads at John Glenn Elementary, Donahue. (Chris Connolly, Warren H, Glen K) Friday, April 3: 7:30 am Friday Fun Day; Meet and Greet Students at North Scott Junior High. Theresa White, Organizer Friday, May 1: 7:30 am Friday Fun Day; Meet and Greet Students at North Scott Junior High. Theresa White, Organizer

January 31: Merle Anderson: Rotary Club of Kino, Tucson, AZ

February 3: Marcia Brandt: Rotary Club of Moline, IL

February 4: Bill Tubbs: Rotary Club of Waukee

February 4: Bill Tubbs: Rotary Club of Des Moines

February 5: Bill Tubbs: Rotary Club of Des Moines AM

February 7: Tyler Bindrum, Jeremy Kaiser, Ryan Varner, Josh Cobie, Matt Maiers, Seth Porter, Jon Cole: Mini meet at Malo-ney’s

February 11: Ellen Bluth, Theresa White, Jeremy Kaiser: Rota-ry Reads at John Glenn

February 14: Set up/tear down: Social Committee; Greeters: Social Committee; Song Leader: Jody Johnston-Mohr; Piano: Marguerite Holzworth; Invocation: Rev. Rich Pokora; Sergeant: Brad Burt February 21: Set up/tear down: Marty O’Boyle; Greeters: Jeff Martens and Marcia Brandt; Song Leader: Paul Holzworth; Pi-ano: Tewanta Lopez; Invocation: John Maxwell; Sergeant: Kelly Meyer February 28: Set up/tear down: Don Sierk; Greeters: Carolyn Scheibe and Patrick Olsen; Song Leader: Jan Trimble; Piano: Teri Wittkowski; Invocation: Jan Touney; Sergeant: John Max-well

Club Membership Drive!!! An exciting contest will begin on Friday, Jan-uary 31!! The membership team is directed by CEO Josie Seymour and Commissioners Scott Case and Jeremy Kaiser. 10 teams have been formed. The team that is MOST successful will enjoy a steak dinner on March 6 (at the regular meeting) and all others will have a delicious portion of beans and wee-nies. The goal is to have 110 total visitors in February, with 20 applying for membership. :

Rotary Interna$onal President

Mark Daniel Maloney, Decatur, Alabama, US

Make ups available at nearby Rotary Clubs

NORTH SCOTT ROTARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAKE UPS TURNED IN

ASSIGNMENTS

LAST MEETING - February 7, 2020 – Dave & Kathy Bert: Quad City Veterans Outreach Center Eighty attended on Friday, including 18 guests, 2 speakers, Marguerite Holzworth, our loyal piano player and Brad Nielsen, who is joining the club on Feb. 14. Joe Stutting won the 50/50 drawing of $89. Jeff Helms gave $100 to the club, as he is leaving for AZ for a few weeks. Eric Langan paid $81 for the Michigan bet that he lost. Fred Mulch paid $100 for the Illini bet that be lost. Eric collected $50 in fines for his Iowa Basketball trivia questions. February birthdays were celebrated. Josie asked for sign ups for the Valentine party and Patrick for the trike build on March 7. Jeremy made note that the board meeting has been changed to February 21.

Dave and Kathy Bert are very passionate about the work they do at the Veterans of the Quad Cities Outreach Center. 1400 Veterans are being served at the center on West Locust in Davenport, open daily Mon-day-Thursday. Many things are available for the Vets, including a Food Pantry, Library, Computer Corner and Dress Clothes closet. Hygiene products, blankets, shoes, boots, winter coats, etc. are collected yearly for the Vets and their families. Extra services are monthly catered meals, haircuts, health checkups and Veterinarian services for their pets. Dr. Fred Mulch volunteers his time at the center. Volunteers are always needed, and donations are certainly welcome!

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