07 Apr 2017

Jaycees of the Quad Cities Announce Young Community Leader Award Winners

By Joan Kranovich

The Jaycees of the Quad-Cities has announced its Community Awards, showcasing individual excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work and inspiration of others.

Award winners are:

07 Mar 2017

Jaycees Accepting Nominations for Young Community Leaders

By Joan Kranovich

The Jaycees of the Quad Cities will host their annual Community Awards Banquet at the Jaycee Hall in Davenport on Friday, April 7, 2017. The event will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., with dinner and the awards program following at 6:30 p.m.

13 Apr 2015

National Conference Selects Quad Cities as Host

By Joan Kranovich

Quad Cities - 100 Branch College Campus Administrators are coming from across the country to the Quad Cities this week for their annual conference.

The National Association of Branch Campus Administrators (NABCA) Annual Conference takes place at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport on April 15-18, 2015, with events at the Figge Art Museum and the WIU-QC Riverfront Campus.

"The NABCA Site Selection Committee chose the Quad Cities based on the hospitality from the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau and Western Illinois University-Quad Cities," says NABCA Executive Director Joyce Gillie Gossom, EdD.

"WIU-QC is a wonderful example of an institution experiencing phenomenal growing as a direct result of strong community partnerships.  Overall, the central-geographic location, WIU-QC Campus as Host, support from the Quad Cities CVB, and multiple hotel options combined with the warmth and hospitality of everyone they met, convinced the committee that the Quad Cities was the only choice for our 2015 Conference."

According to Gossom, the NABCA Annual Conference provides an opportunity to connect directly with other higher education administrators who operate multiple campus locations.  Each year, attendees travel to the Site Campus where they have the opportunity to network, see products, technology, and furniture from selected partners and sponsors in use.  No other event in the U.S. draws as many Branch, Regional, and Satellite Campus higher education administrators, scholars, faculty, and student service professionals.

The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau estimates that this conference will have a $75,000 local economic impact.

For more information, visit www.nabca.net
13 Feb 2015

Davenport Jaycees Annual Community Awards Nominations

By Joan Kranovich

The Davenport Jaycees are asking for the community's help in nominating outstanding young professionals in the Quad Cities area.  Every year, the Davenport Jaycees host a Community Awards Banquet at the Davenport Jaycee Hall to honor the achievements of young leaders under the age of 40 in the categories of Young Community Leader, Young Religious Leader, Young Educator, and Young City Servant.  A Davenport Jaycee Member of the Year, as well as Jaycee Rookie of the Year are also awarded at this banquet.

Young Community Leader- This award recognizes an individual whose leadership has made a significant impact in our local community. This work could include societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities.

Young Religious Leader- This award recognizes an individual whose religious leadership has made a significant impact on our local community.

Young Educator- This award recognizes an individual whose leadership in the classroom and/or within the educational setting has made a significant impact on our local community.  This individual works to educate the whole student, works creatively to achieve excellence in learning, demonstrates leadership at their educational institution, and is a positive role model for all ages.

Young City Servant- This award recognizes an individual whose city leadership (elected or appointed office, administrator, police, or firefighter, etc.) has made a significant impact on our local community.  This individual is a hard worker that strives to be helpful, honest, and fair while striving to make our community better.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit nominations for the respective award categories before Friday, February 27, 2015.  Award recipients will be notified during the first week of March & will be recognized at the Community Awards Banquet on Friday, March 13, 2015. The nomination forms & descriptions of each are available online at www.davenportjaycee.com under Community Resources.

This year's Banquet & Awards will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Davenport Jaycee Hall, 2940 Brady Street.  Besides the awards, the Davenport Jaycees will induct new members & board members and celebrate successful events from 2014 including the annual Bridal Expo, Rebuilding Together, Brew HaHa, and Jaycee Santa.  The cost is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members.  This cost includes dinner and cocktails. RSVP is required.

The Davenport Jaycees are in their 81st year as an organization. The Davenport Jaycees are a membership organization otherwise known as the Junior Chamber, a worldwide organization of young professionals that is not affiliated with any particular religion or political party. Jaycee members are men and women between the ages of 21-40, who meet regularly in local chapters to build connections and community. Members of the Davenport Jaycees work toward four main goals:
Individual Development - Public Speaking, Job Interviews, and Personal Development
Community Development - Community Action and Charity Fundraising
Management Development - Management Training and Leadership Development
International - Global Action and Involvement
04 Nov 2013

Blue Grass American Legion Post 711 to Host Inaugural Veterans Day Run

By Joan Kranovich

Blue Grass, IA-  American Legion Post 711 in Blue Grass, Iowa is proud to announce that they will be hosting their first-ever fun run/walk on November 9, 2013 to celebrate Veterans' Day.

This event has options for runners and walkers of all ages and capabilities.  The 5K run will begin at 8:00 AM and follow old route 61 south.  The kids half-mile run will begin at 9:30 AM and any children twelve and under are eligible to participate. The family fun run/walk will begin at 10:00 AM and follow a 1-mile route. Families are encouraged to carry posters supporting their loved ones, as well as include the family pet in this run/walk.

A new concept at this event will be the Battle Buddy Run.  This 2-mile race includes two people and one person must be carried at all times. Alternating who is carried is allowed, but no advancement is allowed during transition.

Unique dog-tag medals and t-shirts will be given out to all participants as supplies permit.  Awards and medals will also be given to the top three male and female participants in each age group.

Registration is $20 for anyone 15 years or younger, $25 for adults, $20 for veterans and everyday heroes (Police, firefighters, EMS, teachers); $15 for legionnaires, auxiliary, and Sons of American Legion; and $25 for the family fun run for two participants, $10 for each additional participant.

Registrations will be accepted up until the race time on Saturday morning. Participants are urged to register and pick up their packet at the Blue Grass American Legion on Friday, November 8 from 5:00-8:00 PM or Saturday, November 9 from 6:00-7:30 AM. American Legion Post 711 is located at 106 S. Juniata St. in Blue Grass, IA.

Please contact American Legion Post 711 for more information at 563-381-4380 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/ialegionpost711/home

Proceeds from this event will be utilized to help support the many community and youth programs that the American Legion provides the Blue Grass and Buffalo areas.

The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans' service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to fellow service members and veterans. The American Legion currently has about 2.4 million members in 14,000 posts worldwide.

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