Rotary Messenger

Rotary Club of Eau Claire July 30, 2007

In This Issue Program Summary – Eau Claire Express presented by Scott Montesano • Program Summary – Eau Claire Express (Thank you to Don Huebscher for providing this “Program Summary”.) • Exchange Student – Scott Montesano, the voice of the Eau Claire Express, spoke at our July 30 Richard Needs a Ride meeting. • Announcements by our A native of Utica, New York, Scott is in his second season as the radio President announcer for the Eau Claire Express. Prior to working with the Express organization, he was the radio announcer for the Mountaineers of • Greeters and Exchange Student Pickup the New England Collegiate League in 2005. Prior to that, he Schedules spent the summers of 2003 and 2004 as the Director of Communications for the , also of the NECBL. In addition, Scott has worked as the sports editor for a weekly newspaper in Upstate New York and also Visiting Rotarians served as a marketing coordinator for the Mid Hudson Civic Center in • None Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Scott recently completed his third Guests season as the Fargo Moorhead Jets hockey team’s Director of • Jim Leary (guest of Mike Ehr) Broadcasting/Media Relations, handling many of the team's written • Vicki Hendrickson (guest of Chris DeBruyckere) materials along with providing the radio play-by-play of every game. Scott is a May 2004 graduate of Leaves of Absence Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. • Dean Kellner (to 09/04/2007) Scott announces all Express games, home and away, on Moose Country WATQ-FM 106.7. Make-ups Scott gave a brief overview of the • John DeRosa – Eau Claire Scott Montesano, Voice of the , a 14-team Morning Club (07/26) Eau Claire Express amateur league made of up college players with eligibility remaining. They are not paid, but their expenses are covered during the season. The 4-Way Test They live with host families who feed them and give them a place to stay. Of the things, we think, While on the road the league pays for players' lodging, transportation and say or do: meals. 1. Is it the ‘Truth’? Most of the players are Division 1, with some Division 2 and Division 3 2. Is it ‘Fair’ to all concerned? players filling out rosters. The Express play 68 games in 74 days, half at 3. Will it build ‘Goodwill’ and Carson Park. As of Monday's meeting, the Express were leading the South ‘Better Friendships’? Division in the second half, but there are still 13 games left. If the Express make the playoffs, they would begin Monday, August 13. 4. Will it be ‘Beneficial’ to all? Montesano said the Express rank third in the league in attendance, averaging about 2,000 fans per game. Madison is No. 1 at about 6,500

- 1 - 07/30/2007 fans per game, and LaCrosse is second with about 3,200 fans per game. Our Calendar Montesano said one of the keys to a successful operation is a variety of August 6 – Renewable Energy by activities and amenities for fans. The Express, for example, have a fan David Donovan deck in right field for adult fans who want to socialize, plus a children's August 13 – Luther Midelfort play area down the left-field line, between-inning games, and plenty of Update by Dr. Randall Linton enticing ballpark food. He rated Carson Park as among the best facilities in the Northwoods League. August 20 – to be announced Montesano said he enjoys working in a market the size of Eau Claire and August 21 – Board of Directors plans to live in Eau Claire year-round. He also sells advertising for Clear Meeting, noon at Bank Mutual Channel Radio. August 27 – to be announced For more information on the Eau Claire Express, go to their web site at September 3 – Labor Day (no www.eauclaireexpress.com . meeting) September 10 – to be announced Exchange Student – Richard Needs a Ride from September 17 – Jim Leary, Eau Claire Area School District Minneapolis Airport Interim Superintendent After a wonderful year with Thea, we now look forward to welcoming Richard Handoko, our 2007-08 exchange student from Jakarta, Indonesia. Officers/Board of Directors Richard will be arriving at the Minneapolis airport on Saturday, August 25 (2007-08 Rotary Year) at 1:30 PM, and needs a ride to Eau Claire. If you, or someone you know, President – Sam Stagliano could pick up Richard, your service to Rotary would be appreciated. President-Elect – Don Huebscher If you are able to help, please contact Angie Niska at aniska@group- Vice President – Jacqe Lahn health.com or 715-852-2037. Remember that you will be reimbursed for mileage at the IRS rate for charitable activities. Secretary – Jon Niebergall Exec Sec / Treas – Jerry Reinecke Past President – Tom McCarty Announcements Avenues of Service: • None. Club – Angela Hite Community – Barb Wiedenbeck International – Mark Morse Greeters and Exchange Student Pickup Schedules Vocational – Marcia Van Beek Date Greeters (1) Student Pickup August 6 Bob McCoy and Susan McLeod N/A Contact Us August 13 Ed McMahon and Sherry Mohr N/A Rotary Club of Eau Claire P.O. Box 671 August 20 Mark Morse and Jackie Myers N/A Eau Claire, WI 54702-0671 August 27 Jon Niebergall and Angie Niska N/A Sam Stagliano Sept 3 No Meeting – Labor Day N/A 715-834-2001 Ext 103 [email protected] Notes: 1. Greeters should arrive at 11:50 AM to assist with the meeting setup. Jerry Reinecke 715-838-7640 [email protected]

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