President Jentz presented immediate Past President Dan McKenzie with a plaque recognizing his achievement as our Club President.
District President Gary Williams presented Dan McKenzie with a plaque from National recognizing Dan’s achievement as the Distinguished Past President in the Heartland District.
President Jentz presented a check for $1,200 to Melinda Pitt, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters on November 11, 2012.
February 14, 2013: Phil Jones, Waverly's new city administrator, shared current topics and items of interest from the City Council.
Melinda Pitts, Big Brothers Big Sisters Waverly Site Manager, led a panel consisting of a Big, a Little and the Little's Mom.
W-SR speech team member, Haliee Ewest presented a poem that she wrote and performed at contest.
Dave Beyer, manager and co-owner of the Waverly Sales Company shared information about the weekly cattle auctions and spring and fall Midwest Horse Sale each year.
Jim Janssen , facilitated a panel discussing child abuse in Iowa. The panel included Sam (high school student), Ashley Jass (Bremwood counselor), and Jan Pratt (33 yrs with DHS).
Jill Krall, Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way, shared information about our local organization and the 23 partner agencies.
Mike Cherry, City of Waverly engineer, shared information about the Cedar River Parkway Project and the Dry Run Creek Improvement Project.
Mayor Bob Brunkhorst shared a variety of updates about the City of Waverly.
Rick Willis, Exchange Club Member and director of athletics, shared information about Wartburg College's new women's lacrosse program and outdoor sports facilities upgrades.
Ed Klamfort, W-SR Superintendent, shared information about his background and the current status of education in the school district.
Mark Hubbard, W-SR varsity football coach, shared information about the 2013 team and outlook for the year.
Debbie Nesvik, Wartburg College student and coordinator of the Waverly Community Gardens, shared information about the program and the amount of food harvested and donated.
Jim Miller, retired wrestling coach for Wartburg College, shared information about his career and his coaching philosophy.
Exchange Club members participated in the Family Fun Fair hosted by the Bremer County Community Partners.
2013 Peace Officer of the Year - Dennis Cain, Sumner Police Chief.
New Heartland District President, Gary Williams, is sworn in by the current District President during the district convention in Waverly, IA.
2013 Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award - Peter O’Brien W-SR High School graduate.
Jeff Thier was selected as Waverly's 2012 Firefighter or the Year.
On June 27, 2013 club president Len Jentz presents a check for $2,400 to Ben Brustkern, Executive Director of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family.
President Len Jentz presents Melinda Pitt, Waverly site manager, with a check for $1,050 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters on February 7, 2013.
Bremwood Student of the Year - Ariel Paxson was honored by her teachers.
2012 - 2013 Student of the Year - Abby Wilcox, daughter of Roger and Jan Wilcox.
On July 11, 2013 Len Jentz, past president passes the gavel to Ken Winter, president.
September 2013 Student of the Month - Sean Westendorf, son of Greg and Jeanette Westendorf.
January 31, 2013: Jared Graening, president of GMT Corporation, shared information about the services they offer including production machining and fabrication.
November 29, 2012: Jennifer Siech, Cedar Valley Hospice, shared information about National Hospice and Palliative Care month. CVH is a non-profit organization serving the Cedar Valley for more than 30 years.
December 12, 2012: Cory Berkenes, Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way Executive Director, shared that United Way has been in the area for 61 years raising $5 million and benefitting 81 programs.
November 8, 2012: Member Jim Hurley interviewed Anna Holdiman to highlight her achievements and future plans. Anna, a senior at Waverly Shell Rock High school, has an outstanding record of accomplishments in track and cross country.
Renee Sedlacek, Wartburg Service Learning Coordinator, shared information about service trip opportunities.
October 25, 2012: Dr. Ed Gonzales, visiting ENT at Waverly Health Center, shared the latest techniques in sinus surgery.
September 6, 2012: Detective Dave MacDonald from the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office spoke about DNA Use in Law Enforcement.
August 23, 2012: Mark Hubbard, the Waverly-Shell Rock head football coach and the 2012 Iowa High School Athletic Associations Character Counts Coach of the Year, shared information about this year's team.
August 9, 2012: Rick Willis, Head Football Coach at Wartburg, shared information about the upcoming Wartburg football season.
August 2, 2012: Peter Komendowski from the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy shared information on their youth program.
July 26, 2012: Emily Neuendorf, from the Waverly Chamber of Commerce shared information about the 2012 Downtown Concept Plan.
July 19, 2012: Sally West shared information about her ice dancing career.
June 21, 2012: Christine Schiltz from the Outreach and Program Services for the Eastern Central Iowa Chapter/Alzheimer’s Association shared information about the 10 signs of Alzheimer's.
June 28, 2012: Scott Dewey with Retrieving Freedom Inc. shared information about his non-profit organization located in Waverly, Iowa. The organization is training service animals to assist disabled veterans and children with Autism.
April 19, 2012: Roger Wilcox, co-principal at the Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School, shared information about the new school.
May 13, 2013: Jasen Hatten, a pastor with Open Bible Church in Waverly, shared information and insight on his work with youth in Waverly and California.
April 12, 2012: speaker Dr. Matthew Deppe. general surgeon at Waverly Health Center shared the health benefits of coffee.
March 2, 2012: Frank Magsamen, a member of the
Waterloo Exchange Club and board
member for the Sullivan Hartaugh Davis Post 730 Honor Flight gave some history on the Honor Flight program.
On March 8, 2012: Sheila Kittleson and Doug Frazell from The W shared information about membership and community recreation programming.
September 2012 Student of the Month - Ella Newell, daughter of Karen Thalacker and Peter Newell.
November 2012 Student of the Month - Aaron Forest, son of Kevin and Cheryl Forest.
December 2012 Student of the Month - Leigh Schissel, daughter of Lee and Laurie Schissel.
January 2013 Student of the Month - Allison Wessel, daughter of Greg and Angie Wessel.
March 2013 Student of the Month - Celina Young, daughter of Greg Young and Jill Grabau.
February 2013 Student of the Month - Alex Moerer, son of Craig and Teresa Moerer, pictured with Ken Winter, Waverly Exchange Club President-Elect.
April 2013 Student of the Month - Julie Kirkpatrick, daughter of Bill and Krista Kirkpatrick.
Tab Ray and Dave Schwartz were the guest speakers on February 9, 2012. They presented options of possible
renovations to the present swimming pool or construction of a new outdoor pool facility.
A sampling of goods collected and donated to our local food banks!
Exchange Club members Dennis Peterka and Brian Larson (Waverly Hy-Vee General manager) displaying promotional material for the food drive
Sheila Kittleson was inducted as a new member in August 2012.
Waverly Club Receives National Awards
The Waverly Exchange Club recently received several awards during the National Exchange Club Convention in Chandler, Arizona in 2012. The awards included:
*A Next Century Club award for sponsoring the start of a new Exchange Club in Charles City.
*A Distinguished Club President Award was given to Dan McKenzie past president of the Waverly club.
*A Best Club Web Site Award was given to Heidi Solheim the Waverly club’s publicity chair.
*A National Service Award for the Waverly club’s fundraising and community service work.
*A Next Century Club award for sponsoring the start of a new Exchange Club in Charles City.
*A Distinguished Club President Award was given to Dan McKenzie past president of the Waverly club.
*A Best Club Web Site Award was given to Heidi Solheim the Waverly club’s publicity chair.
*A National Service Award for the Waverly club’s fundraising and community service work.
President Jentz presented a check for $1,200 to Melinda Pitt, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters on November 11, 2012.
President Jentz presented $2,900 to Ben Brustkern, Executive Director of Friends of the Family on November 8, 2012.
April 2013 Student of the Month - Julie Kirkpatrick, daughter of Bill and Krista Kirkpatrick.
February 2013 Student of the Month - Alex Moerer, son of Craig and Teresa Moerer, pictured with Ken Winter, Waverly Exchange Club President-Elect.
January 2013 Student of the Month - Allison Wessel, daughter of Greg and Angie Wessel.
November 2012 Student of the Month - Aaron Forest, son of Kevin and Cheryl Forest.
March 2013 Student of the Month - Celina Young, daughter of Greg Young and Jill Grabau.
December 2012 Student of the Month - Leigh Schissel, daughter of Lee and Laurie Schissel.
October 2012 Student of the Month - Abby Wilcox, daughter of Roger and Jan Wilcox.
September 2012 Student of the Month - Ella Newell, daughter of Karen Thalacker and Peter Newell.
Several past recipients of the Book of Golden Deeds were present at the meeting – Al Janssen, Don Koehn, Colleen Miller, Myrtle Schroeder and Mike Bock.
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Bill Capenter Waverly Cedar Valley Hospice; Pastor Member since |
Gary Williams, Waverly Club Exchangeite of the Year, pictured with club president Dan McKenzie.
Jim Brandau, Heartland District 2012 Mr. Exchangeite. This district award is presented to a member who has distinguished him/her self as an Exchange member.
Heidi Solheim, Waverly Club Rookie of the Year, pictured with club president Dan Mckenzie.
Duane Hildebrandt, Bremer County Sheriff, pictured with Deputy Kyle Shores and Kelly Shores. Shores is the 2012 Peace Officer of the Year.
20th Annual "Tee-Off" Against Child Abuse - RESCHEDULED for Saturday, June 8, 2013
4-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament
Waverly Golf & Country Club
Call (319) 352-1530 to register!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
8:00 AM Registration
8:30 AM SHOT-GUN
Waverly Golf & Country Club
Call (319) 352-1530 to register!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
8:00 AM Registration
8:30 AM SHOT-GUN
Ben Brustkern, Executive Director
for Cedar Valley Friends to the Family, was presented with a check for the agency by Dan McKenzie.
Student of the Year, Hannah Ragsdale daughter of Ron and Sharon Ragsdale.
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A.C.E. Award Winner Eric DeVos, pictured with club member Dave Arns, Heather DeVos, and club president Dan Mckenzie.
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Exchange Club members participated in the Family Fun Fair hosted by the Bremer County Community Partners in April, 2012.
John Johnston was presented this year’s Book of Golden Deeds award on February 9, 2012.
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Kaye Englin, Vice President of Advancement, Church Relations and Advocacy for Lutheran Services in
Iowa was presented a check by member Jerry Vallem from the Exchange Club to support LSI's mission.
Barb Prather, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, accepts a check for $1,750 Denny Button, Exchange Club member. The donation supports a pledge on the organizations new building and a yearly gift of support.
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District President Gary Williams presented Dan McKenzie with a plaque from National recognizing Dan’s achievement as the Distinguished Past President in the Heartland District.
Past-President Dan McKenzie passes the gavel to President Len Jentz on July 28, 2012.
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President Jentz presented immediate Past President Dan McKenzie with a plaque recognizing his achievement as our Club President.
The 2012 Board Members and Officers were sworn in on June 28, 2012.
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National Day of Service - On Saturday, October 29, 2011 Exchange Club members help 6 local home owners complete their fall yard clean-up and other needed tasks.
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On October 28, 2011 Kelly King with Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation accepts a donation for $60 from Exchange Club member Chad DeBoer.
Jill Wilkins and Quinn Pettifer are on the staff of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Business
District.
Craig White is a member of the board of the Sullivan-Hartogh-Davis Post 730 Waterloo Honor Flight.
Paula Stevenson shared information about the Inclusion Connection.
Waverly-Shell Rock students performed several scenes from the Pajama Game. They will be performaing November 4, 5 and 6th.
October 6, 2011 Awards Presentation
2010 firefighter of the year, Mike Siberski, congratulates the 2011 firefighter of the Year, Bryce McKenzie. The award was presented on October 6, 2011 at Wartburg College.
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Cory Berkenes, Waverly-Shell Rock United Way Executive Director, accepts a $1,000 donation from President Dan McKenzie for the Bremer County Community Partners.
Heidi Solheim, Waverly Health Center director of community relations, accepts a $200 donation from President Dan McKenzie for the WHC Birthing Center's Period of Purple Crying program to educate new parents about Shaken Baby Syndrome.
September 29, 2011 Speaker
Lou MacDougall introduced today’s speaker, Chuck Brittain. Chuck is the Supervisor of Officials for the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, WAMAC, Northeast Iowa, North Iowa
Cedar League, Corn Bowl and North Iowa conferences.
Chuck has 37 years of officiating and NCAA and State
high school tournament assignments. He has dedicated himself to improvement of both new and seasoned officials.
Cedar League, Corn Bowl and North Iowa conferences.
Chuck has 37 years of officiating and NCAA and State
high school tournament assignments. He has dedicated himself to improvement of both new and seasoned officials.
Distinguished Club President Award
Heartland District representative Dave Arns present Denny Button with his Distinguished Club President Award
September 1, 2011 Speaker
Dr. Scott Fullwiler is an Associate Professor of Economics and James A. Leach Chair in Banking and Monetary Economics at Wartburg College. Dr. Fullwiler addressed the club regarding Social Security.
December 2011 Student of the Month, Anna Haywood, daughter or Bill and Wahneta Haywood.
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November 2011 Student of the Month, Megan Schlumbohm, daughter of Mike & Sue Schlumbohm.
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April 2012 Student of the Month Christopher Davis, son of Cheryl Davis Sauerbrei and Woody Sauerbrei.
February 2012 Student of the Month, Haylee Westendorf, daughter of Bill and Jen Westendorf.
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March 2012 Student of the Month Hannah Ragsdale, daughter of Ron and Sharon Ragsdale.
January 2012 Student of the Month, Ashley Kohagen, daughter or Steve and Penny Kohagen.
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October 2011 Student of the Month, Walker Erskine, son of Dan & Darla Erskine.
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 September 2011 Student of the Month, Joe Amsberry, son of Bob & Erin Amsberry. |
Our club welcomed its newest members on February 9, 2012. They include Beth Burrows, Eileen Hemer, and Kyle Richards.
Pizza Ranch Night
Basketball Tournament
March 22, 2012: Dr. Richard Neal shared information about colony collapse disorder in honey bees.
25th Anniversary Celebration: Charter members John Johnston, Jerry Vallem, Gary Williams, Denny Button, Jim Brandau, and Steve Egli
25th Anniversary Celebration: Emcee Jerry Vallem
25th Anniversary Celebration: President Gary Duneman with representatives from Heartland District and National Exchange