ROTARY CLUB OF CEDAR RAPIDS
RIPPLES FROM THE RAPIDS
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006
Editor: Larry H. Christy * Telephone: 363-6301 * Fax: 363-6301 * E-Mail: crrotary@mchsi.com * Web Site: www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org * District 5970 * Club 2185 * Chartered June 1, 1914
THE FRONT PAGE:
FRANS VAN LANDERSELE, PLANT MANAGER, GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL
Genencor International was acquired by Danisco, a Danish company, in April, 2005. Danisco has revenues of approximately $3.1 billion, employs approximately eight thousand and produces food ingredients, sweeteners, sugar products and bioproducts. It is a leading supplier to the global food industry and is a part of half of all the ice cream and a fourth of every loaf of bread consumed in the world.
Genencor International Ltd. develops and produces enzymes for industrial applications. The history of the company can be traced to 1982. Genencor had $410 million in total revenues in 2004. It operates 8 bioproduct manufacturing sites and has approximately 1.2 thousand employees worldwide. Manufacturing sites are located in Argentina, Belgium, Finland, The Netherlands and China and in Cedar Rapids, Beloit (Wisconsin), Rochester (New York) and Palo Alto in the United States. The only plant Genencor has “built from the ground” is the one located in Cedar Rapids although a second, in China, is currently under construction.
Genencor’s bioproducts business consists of the production of cleaning and textile enzymes for laundry and dish washing products, grain processing enzymes and food, animal feed and a broad enzyme portfolio for multiple markets. Enzymes, or biocatalysts, are proteins that help a chemical reaction take place specifically, quickly and efficiently. Enzymes often replace less efficient chemicals and can therefore save energy, reduce waste and more efficiently convert raw mate4rials into desired end products.
Enzymes in our daily life are used to treat sheets (amylase), add whitening to toothpaste (glucoamlase), stonewashing jeans (cellulases), processing fruit juices for clarity and filtration improvement (pectinases), improve bread quality (fungal amylases and anti staling) and for milk clotting in cheese processing (chymosin). Proteases, amylases and cellulases are used in laundry detergent. Proteases and amylases are used in dish washing detergent. Amylases, glucoamylases, pollulanases and glucose-isomerases are used for high fructose corn syrups (sweetener in soft drinks) Amylases, glucoamylases and pullulanases are used for ethanol production out of corn and xylanase and phytase are used to improve feed conversion into meat.
Genencor’s history in Cedar Rapids began in 1991 with the first production of liquid protease. From 2000 – 2004, the plant developed blending capabilities for grain processing and ethanol enzymes. In July 2005 Genencor was named the #1 Great Place to work in America. The Cedar Rapids plant announced a $35 million expansion in September 2005.
Van Landersele explained the capabilities of the Cedar Rapids Genencor operation and the process of making enzymes. He also explained that the Genencor’s culture is its foundation of success. Culture values include excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork and that it is a great place to work. Turnover is very low among the approximately 100 employees in Cedar Rapids. Everyone is engaged in success. The $35 million expansion will add significant capacity to the plant. Cedar Rapids is considered a core manufacturing facility in the United States. That should mean additional expansion in the future.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
JOHN OLSON, MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION OPERATIONS, NASA
As Always We Ask That You Please Arrive in Time to be Seated no Later than 12:15 P. M.
UPCOMING RCofCR PROGRAMS & EVENTS
August 28, 2006 - Jane Cook, Frank Magid Associates.
September 4, 2006 - NO ROTARY in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
September 11, 2006 - Tim Hankewich, Music Director, The Cedar Rapids Symphony.
September 18, 2006 - Lori Barkema, Director and Tim Hill, Board President, The Cedar Rapids Public Library - Library Needs Assessment Study.
September 25, 2006 - BREAKOUTS at member businesses have been scheduled.
October 2, 2006 - Bill Hoekstra, Director, Five Seasons Transportation and Parking and Dwight Dohlman, City Facilities Construction Director - Proposed Cedar Rapids Intermodel Facility.
THE 2006 ROTARY PRIBYL JUNIOR BOYS GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 2006 Rotary Pribyl Junior Boys Golf Tournament experienced its first “rain-out” day in the long history of the tournament when play was cancelled at Hunter’s Ridge on Wednesday (August 9), but play was completed the other three days of the tournament at Gardner (qualifying round on August 7), Cedar Rapids Country Club (August 8) and Elmcrest Country Club on August 11.
This year’s Open Division winner was Matt Sargeant with a 54 hole score of 218, 13 strokes under runner-up Henry Lammers (231). Other challengers were Ross Mclaughlin (232), Ben Rops (236), David Siegel (237) and Dain Coppock (237).
Fourteen year old Jack Shey won the Novice Division for the second consecutive year with a 27 hole score of 117, 4 shots under runner-up Brighhan Stewart (121). Other contenders were Matthew Watson (126), Dalton Stevens (128), Cody Bell (129) and Isaac Brown (129)
Mike Donohue once again served as our clubs representative on the Pribyl Committee. Mike extends his thanks and the thanks of the club to the following volunteers for their commitment to the tournament: Ian Cullis, John Cunningham, Nick Gearhart, Dale Moore, Bob Moorman, Ralph Spring (4 days), Robin Tucker, Lanny Ward, Denny Wangeman and Larry Witzel.
A ROTARY MOMENT
August 14, 2006
President Lee plans a weekly Rotary Moment to address little known facts that teach us a bit more about Rotary. Information will be presented about why Rotary exists, what is does and why we should be proud to be Rotarians.
Today’s moment is on The Rotary Foundation’s 4-star rating for sound fiscal management.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has recently received a 4-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the organization many Americans look to as their guide to choosing quality organizations deserving of their philanthropic support. It highlights the work of efficient charities that provide accountability, transparency, and quantifiable results. This highest rating indicates that Rotary International outperforms the majority of nonprofits in America with respect to fiscal responsibility. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worth of their trust.
The Rotary Foundation is one of 1,085 charities to receive this coveted designation, out of more than 1.4 million US charitable organizations eligible for this honor.
CLUB NEWS:
METRO ROTARY CLUBS APPROVE NEW PROJECT
The seven Metro Rotary clubs have approved a new International project. Cedar Rapids Rotarian Ron Larson has agreed to serve as Local Coordinator for the project which is named the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP). PEP is a Rotary International approved project for participation by Rotary clubs. PEP will bring 11 Russian business owners or managers to the United States for management training, cultural exchange and an introduction to Rotary. The Russian delegation will be in Cedar Rapids from May 25 – June 15, 2007. We are looking for 3 or 4 people from our club to serve on the committees for this project. The committees are Business Training, Home Hosting, Transportation, Social/Civic Events and Media. If you are interested in helping with this project, please let either Lee Clancey or Larry Christy know as soon as possible.
ROTARY BREAKOUTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2005
Monday, September 25, 2006 is scheduled for Breakout Sessions at business locations of Cedar Rapids Rotary members. There is no set program. Hosts are free to have general conversation. The breakout might provide a tour of the host facility. The idea is to have a small group engage in meaningful conversation with fellow Rotarians. These sessions have always been popular with our members and we try to schedule them at least twice a year.
We assign approximately ten members (including the host) to each site unless the host indicates a larger number can be accommodated. The host has the responsibility of deciding on lunch, collecting from the members, if appropriate, and deciding on a menu.
We need about 25 Breakout hosts. If you are willing to serve as a host, please notify Cathy Gullickson or Larry Christy (see addresses below).
IMPORTANT
CAN’T BE THERE?
IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND OR DO NOT DESIRE TO ATTEND A BREAKOUT ON SEPTEMBER 25, IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED IF YOU WOULD NOTIFY BREAKOUT CHAIR CATHY GULLICKSON (398-6278) (e-mail: cgullickson@mercycare.org) OR SECRETARY LARRY CHRISTY (363-6301) (e-mail crrotary@mchsi.com) SO THAT YOUR NAME WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED TO A HOST. This is very important, as it will help insure that the balance of Rotarians between breakout sites is optimized and a full complement of members is present at each site.
ROTARY ODDS & ENDS:
THE 4,384TH MEETING OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CEDAR RAPIDS 8/14/06
Presiding: President Lee R. Clancey. Greeters: George Baldwin and Todd Barker. Badges: Tom Anderson. Attendance: Bill Hochstetler. Invocation: Jerry Matchett. Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Lydia Brown. News: Rick Sellers. Introduction of Speaker: Karl Fuchs. Speaker’s Gift: United Way of East Central Iowa. Cell phones: Jim Kern and Jared Hills and the Staff of Divine Engineering.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
TOTAL MEMBER COUNT – 337 (30 HONORARY)
NUMBER USED FOR ATTENDANCE - 248 (EXCLUDES 89 HONORARY & EXEMPT MEMBERS)
MEMBERS PRESENT – 157 (6 HONORARY, 19 EXEMPT)
GUESTS PRESENT - 13
MAKE UPS - 0
PERCENTAGE FOR THIS MEETING – 53.23%
PERCENTAGE FOR AUGUST 2006 – 58.45%
PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2006-2007 (6 Meeting) – 61.29%
PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2005-2006 – 65.04%
PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2004-2005 – 64.96%
PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2003-2004 – 67.56%
0PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2002-2003 - 67.21%
PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2001-2002 - 69.14%
PERCENTAGE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2000-2001 - 67.66%
MAKE UPS – LOCAL
MARION/EAST CEDAR RAPIDS, 08/01/06: No Report Received to Date. CEDAR RAPIDS DAYBREAK, 08/04/06: Jane Carlson, Jon Dessert, Jeff Frese, Dan Kolander, Bob Klaus and Jim Seifert.. MARION/EAST CEDAR RAPIDS, 08/08/06: No Report Received to Date. CEDAR RAPIDS WEST, 08/09/06: Karl Cassell, Bob Chadima, Bill Gasway, Larry Kudej and Andrew Morf. CEDAR RAPIDS SUNRISE, 08/10/06: Tim Boyle. CEDAR RAPIDS METRO, 08/10/06: John Rodgers. CEDAR RAPIDS DAYBREAK, 08/11 /06: No Report Received to Date.
MAKE UPS – PRIBYL
Ian Cullis, John Cunningham, Mike Donohue (4), Nick Gearhart, Dale Moore, Bob Moorman, Ralph Spring (4), Robin Tucker, Dennis Wangeman, Lanny Ward and Larry Witzel.
MAKE UPS – OUT OF TOWN
None.
MAKE UPS – ECLUB ONE
None.
ROTARIAN GUESTS
Clay Crook (Moses Lake, Washington), Andy Zahn (Coralville), Darla Peterson, Lijun Chadima and Perry Fruhling (West), Dennis Jordan and Jay Marino (Daybreak) and Kim Harris (Metro).
GUESTS OF MEMBERS
Chris Volz (Jung), Rich Patterson (Redmond), Shane Wittner (John Wasta) and Todd Henderson (Henderson).
AREA ROTARY CALENDAR
August 10, 2006 – Sunrise (7:00 AM) – Tim Boyle, Cedar Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau.
August 10, 2006 – Metro (Noon) – Velocity Sports on Fitness and Exercise.
August 15, 2006 – Marion (Noon) – Kim Smith, Ambassadorial Scholarship Candidate.
August 17, 2006 – Sunrise (7:00 AM) – Club Assembly.
August 17, 2006 – Metro (Noon) – Jim Nussle, Republican Candidate for Governor for Iowa.
August 22, 2006 – Marion (Noon) – Erik Miles – Rotary Web Sites.
August 24, 2006 – Sunrise (7 AM) – Josh Schamberger – Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Light Rail Plans.
August 24, 2006 - Metro (Noon) – Mark Jennings, University of Iowa Athletic Department.
August 29, 2006 – Marion (Noon) – Craig Campbell, Liar’s Theatre & Campbell Steele Gallery.
August 31, 2006 – Sunrise (7 AM) – Terry Pitts, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
August 31, 2006 – Metro (Noon) – Committee Breakouts.
THE BACK PAGE:
SMOKE DETECTORS FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES
Smoke alarms make a significant difference in household fires. In the past ten years, despite 14 fire fatalities in Cedar Rapids, there has not been a fatal fire in a home in which we know that the smoke alarms were working properly. Further there is a direct correlation between having a smoke alarm that works and whether a fire even occurs in a home – only 28 percent of all fires occurred last year in homes that had a working smoke alarm!
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department found that a significant number of residential fires occurred in the elementary school districts in which the majority of the students receive free or reduced lunch assistance (Gearing Up for Kids Schools). In fact, 74 percent of all the household fires occurred in 12 specific school boundaries which comprise just 47% of the population.
The Fire Department has asked for volunteers from area Rotary clubs to install smoke detectors with 10-year batteries in homes in these school areas, providing working smoke alarms in the homes of every enrolled student in these 12 at-risk elementary schools.
The goal is to have about 50 volunteers each Saturday from August 26 through November 18, 2006. The time commitment will be about four hours to help install smoke detectors and/or replace batteries. The Fire Department will provide training beginning at the various schools at 8 AM on the assigned Saturday.
SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLATION SCHEDULE
School Name, Address and Installation Date:
Van Buren - 2525 29th Street SW - August 26, 2006
Wright - 1524 Hollywood Blvd. NE - September 9, 2006
Wilson - 2301 J Street SW - September 16, 2006
Cleveland - 2200 First Avenue NW - September 23, 2008
Grant - 254 Outlook Drive SW - September 30, 2006
Grant Wood - 645 26th Street SE - October 7, 2006
Harrison - 1310 11th Street NW - October 14, 2006
Monroe - 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE - October 21, 2006
Garfield - 1201 Maplewood Drive NE - October 28, 2006
Polk - 1500 B Avenue NE - November 4, 2006
Taylor - 720 7th Avenue SW - November 11, 2006
Johnson - 355 18th Street SE - November 18, 2006
Please call or e-mail Larry Christy (363-6301) (crrotary@mchsi.com) and register for the date(s) and school(s) of your choice. We hope to provide support from our club on each Saturday of the project. Members signing up will receive a reminder.
ROTARY CLUB OF CEDAR RAPIDS
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
JULY 1, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2007
President Lee R. Clancey (730-1400)
President-Elect Thomas M. Hayden (362-0313)
Past President Larry J. Helling (862-0919)
Director Tom L.Amosson (366-7781)
Director Daniel R. Baldwin (366-2862)
Director Lois A. Buntz (398-5372)
Director Rebecca Lutgen Gardner (398-8392)
Director Dwight Hughes, Jr. (395-7038)
Director Marcia M. Rogers (294-9499)
Director Michael M. Shive (364-0131)
Secretary/Treasurer Larry H. Christy (363-6301)
Sergeant-at-Arms George K. Baldwin (362-4093)
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