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R O TARY WEEK Organized May 1, 1911 • Charter Number 27 on August 1, 1911 Kathy Mountain, Executive Director, 1000 Walnut • Suite 300 • 244-6028 • Fax 244-6083 www.rotaryclubofdesmoines.org • e-mail – [email protected] The Rotary Club of Des Moines October 10, 2002 Last Thursday October 3 rd By Deb Engle IMPORTANT! MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . NEXT THREE MEETINGS THURS., OCTOBER 17 “SOW THE SEEDS OF LOVE” Gary Pacha District Governor, 2002-03 THURS., OCTOBER 24 THE 2002 WORLD FOOD PRIZE LAUREATE CEREMONY Featuring a Tribute to America by Ray Charles and 2001-02 President of RI Richard King in celebration of Dr. Norman Borlaug being awarded Rotary’s 2002 Crystal Flame Award for World Peace & Understanding. Nominated by RCDM and DMAM Clubs 7:30 p.m. (No Charge) CY Stevens Auditorium (in Ames) Tickets obtained through The World Food Prize Want to ride a ROTARY bus? Call Rotary office to reserve space FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 11:45 a.m. At the Polk County Convention Complex PLAN TO ATTEND this JOINT MEETING of RCDM, DMAM and NWDM with Richard D. King 2001-02 Rotary International President THURS., OCTOBER 31 “THE e-PORTFOLIO PROJECT: TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING” Rebecca Anthony and John Achrazoglou University of Iowa College of Education PROGRAM CHAIR: SKEET WOOTTEN 284-0141 COMMITTEE MEETINGS (All meetings will be held on the 3rd floor of the Hotel Ft. DM unless noted otherwise.) OCTOBER 17 10:45 Club Assembly All Committee Chairs OCTOBER 31 10:45 New Member Induction 11:30 Membership Committee Members: This is your notification to attend your committee meetings. Please notify your chairman if you cannot be present. WINNER OF THE RI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - AUSTRALIAN TRIP DRAWN THIS WEEK! THIS WEEK THURSDAY 11:45 A.M. AT THE HOTEL FORT DES MOINES “WASHINGTON REPORT” Greg Ganske Representative Speaker Intro: Steve Roberts Greeters: Steve Dust Tumblers: B.B.O.R. and John Lewis Scribe: Sheri Vohs Cash Box: Mike Abrams Invocation: Mary Hultman and Tom Keating Attendance Cards: R.M. Traviss Guests Intro: Ely Brewer HOTEL FORT DES MOINES • 10TH & WALNUT In the second part of a two-part pro-and- con series on gaming in Iowa, Prairie Meadows CEO Bob Farinella and Community Relations Executive Daryl Lewis presented what they termed “the rest of the story.” Bob began by outlining the history, economic im- pact, upcoming referendum, and future of Prairie Meadows. The existence of Prairie Meadows stems from the 1983 Iowa Parimutuel Wagering Act. Signed by Governor Branstad during the farm crisis, the Act was intended to stimulate the economy by adding jobs and expanding the agricultural base to encompass horsebreeding for the racing industry. In 1989, Prairie Meadows opened as a racetrack; in 1994, Polk County voters approved the addition of slot machines; and in 1995, the casino at Prairie Meadows opened Terming the racetrack and casino an “economic dynamo,” Bob cited the contributions Prairie Meadows makes to the tax base and local charitable organizations. In 2001, he says, Prairie Meadows paid $43.7 million in state, county, and city taxes, and put $30.4 million into community betterment. He compared that last figure to the three gaming facilities in Council Bluffs. They bring in twice the revenues of Prairie Meadows, yet give back about $8 million a year to the community. Prairie Meadows pays $2.2 million annually in property taxes, making it the sixth largest assessment and third largest funding source in Polk County. Since 1996, it has supported more than 500 organizations in the county, with a 20-member granting committee determining the disbursement of more than $20 million in charitable funds. Without Prairie Meadows, Bob says, Polk County and the state of Iowa would lose more than 1,100 jobs, millions of dollars in annual tax revenues, and an entertainment and tourist attraction. Daryl Lewis addressed statistical ques- tions about problem gambling. Among the statistics she cited were the following: • A small percentage of society is prone to compulsive behaviors, including gambling. More than 98% of the adult population can gamble responsibly. • In an ongoing monthly telephone survey of 3,600 Iowans statewide, 98.7 percent of respondents who said they gambled in the past 12 months said the gambling had not led to financial problems. • Iowa ranks 41 st in the nation for the number of bankruptcy filings. Studies show that proximity to casinos is not a significant factor in determining bankruptcy rates. Utah, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama are four of the top five states in the nation for bankruptcies; none of those states has casinos. In addition, Daryl says, Prairie Meadows cares about people who are addicted to gambling. The staff works with treatment counselors, and every employee is trained to recognize problem gambling. Prairie Mead- ows also makes a $400,000 contribution an- nually to the Gambling Assistance Program. N O T I C E : As a courtesy to our speaker and to our mem- bers, PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES or switch to vibrate mode BEFORE our meeting starts. NOTICE: VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED $5. 00 PER RING with the proceeds going to RI’s PolioPlus Program.
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ROTARY WEEK
Organized May 1, 1911 • Charter Number 27 on August 1, 1911Kathy Mountain, Executive Director, 1000 Walnut • Suite 300 • 244-6028 • Fax 244-6083
www.rotaryclubofdesmoines.org • e-mail – [email protected]
The Rotary Club of Des MoinesOctober 10, 2002
Last Thursday October 3rd
By Deb Engle
IMPORTANT!MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . .
NEXT THREE MEETINGS
THURS., OCTOBER 17“SOW THE SEEDS OF LOVE”
Gary PachaDistrict Governor, 2002-03
THURS., OCTOBER 24THE 2002 WORLD FOOD PRIZE
LAUREATE CEREMONYFeaturing a Tribute to America by Ray Charles and
2001-02 President of RI Richard Kingin celebration of Dr. Norman Borlaug being awarded
Rotary’s 2002 Crystal Flame Awardfor World Peace & Understanding.
Nominated by RCDM and DMAM Clubs7:30 p.m. (No Charge)
CY Stevens Auditorium (in Ames)Tickets obtained through The World Food Prize
Want to ride a ROTARY bus?Call Rotary office to reserve space
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2511:45 a.m. At the
Polk County Convention ComplexPLAN TO ATTEND this JOINT MEETING of
RCDM, DMAM and NWDMwith Richard D. King
2001-02 Rotary International President
THURS., OCTOBER 31“THE e-PORTFOLIO PROJECT:
TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING”Rebecca Anthony and
John AchrazoglouUniversity of Iowa College of Education
PROGRAM CHAIR: SKEET WOOTTEN 284-0141
COMMITTEE MEETINGS(All meetings will be held on the 3rd floor of the
Hotel Ft. DM unless noted otherwise.)
OCTOBER 1710:45 Club Assembly
All Committee Chairs
OCTOBER 3110:45 New Member Induction11:30 Membership
Committee Members: This is your notification to attend your committeemeetings. Please notify your chairman if you cannot be present.
WINNER OF THE RI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - AUSTRALIAN TRIP DRAWN THIS WEEK!
THIS WEEK THURSDAY11:45 A.M.
AT THE
HOTEL FORT DES MOINES “WASHINGTON REPORT”
Greg GanskeRepresentative
Speaker Intro: Steve RobertsGreeters: Steve Dust Tumblers: B.B.O.R.
and John Lewis Scribe: Sheri VohsCash Box: Mike Abrams Invocation: Mary Hultman
and Tom Keating Attendance Cards: R.M. TravissGuests Intro: Ely Brewer
HOTEL FORT DES MOINES • 10TH & WALNUT
In the second part of a two-part pro-and-con series on gaming in Iowa, PrairieMeadows CEO Bob Farinella and CommunityRelations Executive Daryl Lewis presentedwhat they termed “the rest of the story.” Bobbegan by outlining the history, economic im-pact, upcoming referendum, and future ofPrairie Meadows.
The existence of Prairie Meadows stemsfrom the 1983 Iowa Parimutuel Wagering Act.Signed by Governor Branstad during the farmcrisis, the Act was intended to stimulate theeconomy by adding jobs and expanding theagricultural base to encompass horsebreedingfor the racing industry. In 1989, PrairieMeadows opened as a racetrack; in 1994,Polk County voters approved the addition ofslot machines; and in 1995, the casino atPrairie Meadows opened
Terming the racetrack and casino an“economic dynamo,” Bob cited thecontributions Prairie Meadows makes to thetax base and local charitable organizations. In2001, he says, Prairie Meadows paid $43.7million in state, county, and city taxes, and put$30.4 million into community betterment. Hecompared that last figure to the three gamingfacilities in Council Bluffs. They bring in twicethe revenues of Prairie Meadows, yet giveback about $8 million a year to thecommunity.
Prairie Meadows pays $2.2 million annuallyin property taxes, making it the sixth largestassessment and third largest funding sourcein Polk County.
Since 1996, it has supported more than500 organizations in the county, with a20-member granting committee determiningthe disbursement of more than $20 million incharitable funds.
Without Prairie Meadows, Bob says, PolkCounty and the state of Iowa would lose morethan 1,100 jobs, millions of dollars in annualtax revenues, and an entertainment andtourist attraction.
Daryl Lewis addressed statistical ques-tions about problem gambling. Among thestatistics she cited were the following:
• A small percentage of society is prone tocompulsive behaviors, includinggambling. More than 98% of the adultpopulation can gamble responsibly.
• In an ongoing monthly telephone surveyof 3,600 Iowans statewide, 98.7 percentof respondents who said they gambledin the past 12 months said the gamblinghad not led to financial problems.
• Iowa ranks 41st in the nation for thenumber of bankruptcy filings. Studiesshow that proximity to casinos is not asignificant factor in determiningbankruptcy rates. Utah, Tennessee,Georgia, and Alabama are four of the topfive states in the nation for bankruptcies;none of those states has casinos.
In addition, Daryl says, Prairie Meadowscares about people who are addicted togambling. The staff works with treatmentcounselors, and every employee is trained torecognize problem gambling. Prairie Mead-ows also makes a $400,000 contribution an-nually to the Gambling Assistance Program.
N O T I C E :As a courtesy to ourspeaker and to our mem-bers, PLEASE TURNOFF YOUR CELLPHONES or switch to
v ib ra te mode BEFORE ourmeeting starts.NOTICE: VIOLATORS WILL BEFINED $5.00 PER RING with theproceeds going to RI’s PolioPlusProgram.
ROTARY WEEKThe Rotary Club of Des Moines
1000 Walnut • Suite 300 • Des Moines, IA 50309
2002-03 ROTARY CLUB OF DES MOINESPresident ........................................................................ Harvey L. KadlecPresident-Elect ................................................................. Harry W. StrongVice President ................................................................. Roger T. StetsonSecretary-Treasurer .................................................... Joyce A. ChapmanSergeant-at-Arms ............................................................. Andrew J. FlynnImmediate Past President ................................................ Sheila K. Tipton
DIRECTORSRobert A. Burnett, Jr. • J. Daniel McGowan, II
Robert W. Vander Linden • David M. KenworthyThomas M. Swartwood • Nancy A. Williams
District Governor ................................................................ Gary Pacha, Iowa CityAsst. District Governor .................................................................... John W. Tone
2002-2003 Theme • "Sow the Seeds of Love"RI President - Bhichai Rattakul, Dhonburi, Thailand
ROVING ROTARIANS
September17 Bob Jones, Earn to Learn19 Margaret Van Houten, Dick Grangaard, Tom
Carpenter, Ted Davidson, Bill Weidmaier, HarryDowning, George Carpenter, Paul Meginnis, DebEngle, H.K. Mason, Mark Schuling, Laurie Linhart,Tom Swartwood, Kurt Johnson, Wes Boldt, Earnto Learn
20 Steve Roberts, DMAM24 Dan Clifford, WDM25 John C. Cortesio, Jr. and Wes Randell, Adel27 Bruce Kelley and Wes Randell, DMAM30 Ron Dardis, Davenport (speaker)October
3 Dan McGowan II, Tom Swartwood and KentZimmerman, Strategic Planning; Stan Davis, Bill
Address Changes:✦John L. Putney
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon FoundationP.O. Box 57130DM 50317
LOST – Maybe by the passing ofthis expensive gold Waterman penaround the table for “sign-in” in lateJuly – early August. If “pocketed”,please return to the Rotary office.No questions asked.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Please clip and insert in your club roster
BRUCE A. FAGERSTROMI.T. Hardware - Sales
PresidentWahlTek, Inc. 244-55352711 Grand Avenue FAX: 244-5572DM 50312 [email protected]
No. 1979 Elected June 6, 2002Bruce was born in Des Moines on November 2, 1953. He has degrees from Iowa
State and Drake Universities.He has two companies: WahlTek Information Systems for Healthcare and
Business, founded as Wahl & Wahl Inc. in Minneapolis in 1934. The company wasrenamed in 1990 after purchasing the Iowa territory to reflect the importance ofcomputer technology in providing dictation, transcription and voice recordingsolutions. The second, sister company is WahlTek Professional Services Inc. thatoffers their clients the option of outsourcing the entire transcription process to them.
Bruce and his wife, Vicki, have two children.Hobbies: Boating and family.Res.: 4618 NW 153rd Drive 369-9119
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VERNON E. DELPESCEAssociation - YMCA
President/CEOYMCA pf Greater Des Moines 471-8515101 Locust Street FAX: 471-8558DM 50309 [email protected]
No. 1981 Elected July 11, 2002Vernon was born in Houston Texas on February 2 1956. He has a B.S. in
Education from the University of Houston.Vernon has been with the YMCA of the USA for his entire business career. First
in Houston Texas for 16 years, and then to Columbus Ohio for 4 1/2 years. Just priorto joining the Greater DM YMCA in April 2002, Vernon was Senior VP of Operationsfor 5 1/2 years in Toledo Ohio. He was a member of the Rotary Club of PasadenaTexas for five years.
Vernon and his wife, Lauren, have two children.Hobbies: Fishing, playing with his kids and reading.Res.: 149 – 56th Place 327-0068
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Laurie LinhartParagon Personal Training, LTD
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Tip of theWeek
CHOOSE A DIET LOW INSATURATED FAT AND CHOLESTEROL
Keep your intake of saturated fat atless than 10 percent of calories. Usethe Nutrition Facts Label on foods tokeep your cholesterol intake at 300milligrams or less per day. In addition,eat only a moderate amount of total fat.Cut back on high-fat dairy products(cream, ice cream, cheese); and transfatty acids (fries, onion rings, etc.)
Correction from last weekDoug Saltsgaver ................. 26
O CTOB ER B IRTHDAYS
Patton and Joe Ryan, Classification; Walt Githens,Gregg Barcus, Brett Trout, Jamie Boersma, BruceLogan and David Kenworthy, Internet; Art Filean,Tom Press, Randy Schwager, Jeff Baker, SteveSypal, David Wright, Harvey Kadlec, GlennRoberts, Dawn Roberts and Denise Essman,Program; Tom Carpenter, Bill Biermann, SheilaTipton, Andy Flynn and Dick Lozier, Quiddity.
VISITING ROTARIANSRandy Gambel and Don Young, NWDM; HaroldJensen, Ames; Gary Palmer, East Polk; and ZaneSmith, Ankeny.
GUESTS OF ROTARIANSLeisha Barcus (Barcus), Connie Boesen, WesEhreeke and Gary Lewis (Daryl Lewis); Tom Coatesand Charlie Nelson (Hildegrand); Richard Groves(Judkins); Randy McNeal (B. Smith); and Jerry Cook(J. Kelly).
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