Realtor® Robin Tucker is one of two appointed by City to serve on Civil Rights Commission

On January 10Th, Mayor Ron Corbett with the consent of the City Council appointed Robin Tucker, a Realtor® with Tommy Tucker Realty Co., and Anne Pham, an Alliant Energy employee, to the eleven member Civil Rights Commission for the City of Cedar Rapids. Tucker and Pham will fill two vacancies on the Commission through June 30, 2013.

The Commission is made up of eleven volunteer members, who are appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms, comprise the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. Each member may serve two consecutive three-year terms. This is a policy-making body which directs the Commission staff. Commissioners are also involved in revising the local civil rights ordinance and assist staff members in their efforts to enforce these laws. The Commission annually elects a Chair and a Vice-Chair. Regularly scheduled meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Robin Tucker's father, I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker, proudly served on the original Commission or Committee on Human/Civil Rights for the City of Cedar Rapids. He served for approximately 32 years and was recognized by the Commission for his past service on July 15, 2011 at a Cedar Rapids Kernals game, where he was asked to throw out the first pitch. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is a contributor to the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission Foundation, as is the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors. (Pictured are LaVerne and Tommy Tucker, Robin's parents, with our City's Civil Rights Director Karl Cassell, along with Tommy Tucker, founder of our company throwing out the first pitch).

We believe strongly in the tradition of Equal Opportunity in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit in our community. "Like my father, I look forward to paying my civic rent in service to the Commission for the next 18 months," said Robin Tucker.

This Monday, January 16Th, our Nation and community will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. Robin Tucker is scheduled to attend both the 26Th Annual Remembering Martin Luncheon at the Hotel at Kirkwood at 11 a.m., as well as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday evening at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m. The evening event is open to the public and there is no charge attend, though a free will offering is taken.

Founder's Day: Happy Birthday to I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker

We proudly wish I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker a Happy Birthday, this 9Th day of May, 2011. For many who know Tommy, it is just another day in the life of a 39 year-old, though Tommy Tucker shares the same age with Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

Tommy likely will share the day with his daughter, since his wife has a busy day on the putting green and playing bridge with her girl friends. Talking to Tommy this morning, we were talking about today's news items and the changes going on in the Cedar Rapids community.

Tommy graduated from McKinley High School in Cedar Rapids and attended Coe College, where he met his wife, LaVerne, of 62 years. Tommy was at Great Lakes in the U.S. Navy, when the first bomb was dropped in Japan.

Tommy began in business in 1940s with his father, I.L. 'Irv" Tucker with Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc. The business remains in service today in Cedar Rapids, sharing the location of Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

In 1955, Tommy left working with his father full-time to begin a career in the Real Estate industry. In 1958, Tommy founded Tommy Tucker Realty Co. In 1964, Tommy joined Irv as a member of Rotary International and continues in membership. He is a Paul Harris Fellow. In 1988, Robin Tucker joined his father Tommy in business. In 1989, Tommy asked Robin, his youngest son, to join Rotary International, as a member of Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids.

Tommy has served the Real Estate industry at a variety of levels, as former President of both the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors and Iowa Association of Realtors. He served the National Association of Realtors, as a regional vice president for five states and as a board member, serving on a variety of committees. He helped in the founding of Real Estate Department at the University of Northern Iowa, among his many accomplishments over the years. Locally, he was a founding commissioner of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commissioner, serving 31 years. He was very active in a variety of community activities over the length of his business career paying his civic rent.

Today, Tommy Tucker Realty Co. serves a variety of residents in the Cedar Rapids area.

• Real Estate Brokerage


• Property Management


• Buying


• Selling


• Leasing


• Like-kind exchanges, such as 1031 exchanges


• Consulting


• Community Advocacy

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We welcome May 2011 and reminder that May 3rd is Voting Day in Linn County, Iowa for Sales Tax Vote

SPECIAL DAYS, CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS IN MAY 2011

MONTH LONG CELEBRATIONS

• Asian-Pacific American Heritage
  Month



• Jewish-American
  Heritage Month



• Haitian Heritage Month



• Older Americans Month



• Labor History Month

WEEK LONG CELEBRATIONS

• National Family Week, May 1-7



• World Trade Week , May 15-21



• Black Single Parents Week, May 29-June 4

DAY LONG CELEBRATIONS

• May Day, May 1



• World Laughter Day, May 1



• Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Memorial Day, May 1



• Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Club Breakouts, May 2



• Sales Tax Vote in Linn County, May 3



• National Day of Prayer, May 4



• Cinco de Mayo, May 5



• World Fair Trade Day, May 7



• VE Day, May 8



• Mother’s Day, May 8



• Realtor Robin Tucker's Birthday, May 8



• Harry S. Truman was born on this day, May 8



• Founder and Realtor Emeritus I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker's birthday, May 9



• Buddha Day, May 10



• Int’l Day of Families, May 15



• Armed Forces Day, May 21



• Memorial Day, May 30

We want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable May. Are you looking for a house to buy or rent? Please consider contact Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

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Local Realtor Association supports extention of the Local Option Sales Tax for the City of Cedar Rapids

We attended an interesting broker's meeting today, as part of the Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors. Also previewed a possible new listing this afternoon. Nice visit with a contractor on a couple possible projects.

At the end of the day, we noticed the following e-mail from our local association of Realtors ...

At the February Board of Directors meeting the Local Option Sales Tax
extension was discussed. It was agreed that although the Corp of Engineers has
recommended a plan that only protects the East side of the river, both sides
need protection. Without flood protection on both sides another flood could
result in a significant loss of jobs and a corresponding impact on both
residential and commercial real estate sales. Property values in the downtown
commercial district and residential neighborhoods could decrease in value which
would affect the overall tax base of the City. The Board of Directors feel the
best way for the city to acquire matching funds for any state and/or federal
funding to create the flood protection plan needed is to support the extension
of the local option sales tax. The Board of Directors unanimously voted to
support the extension.

My father, I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker, has been a Realtor in Cedar Rapids, since 1955. He strongly believes flood protection is needed on both sides of the river. Ahead and during the Flood of 2008, we reflected on past floods that impacted our family and our local businesses in the past.

My grandfather and father were impacted by floods over the years at the business my grandfather began in 1945. Many of our former locations were impacted by the Flood of 2008. My father's neighborhood, when he first moved to Cedar Rapids was impacted. My grandfather and father first lived in the old Hayes School neighborhood of SW Cedar Rapids. We have had former business locations on both sides of the river that were impacted by the Flood of 2008.

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City of Cedar Rapids wants to expand Protected Classes in Chapter 69, including lawful sources of income

There was an article today in The Gazette on upcoming community open houses on proposed changes in Chapter 69 municipal code for the City of Cedar Rapids. Chapter 69 deals with Civil Rights in our community. I was happy to see that Rick Smith from The Gazette reported on the upcoming public discussion on Chapter 69.

Robin Tucker, a local Realtor and businessman, this week said the
proposed ordinance change related to housing vouchers does rub some landlords
the wrong way.

“What if I don’t want any more to do with government than
required, which is how some people look at it,” Tucker said. “Should landlords
be required to do business with government?”

Ordinance change would protect Section 8 housing applicants - The Gazette

Karl Cassell is executive director of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, which is proposing a change to the city's civil rights ordinance that would prohibit housing discrimination based on the source of their income ...

New Ordinance Focus Groups will be hosted by the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on Monday, January 10Th and Tuesday, January 11Th. Different subjects will be presented each session.

• The city commission forum on Monday will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s location in Westdale Mall. Proposed ordinance changes related to marital status will be discussed first followed by those related to gender identity.


• The Tuesday forum will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1340 Third Ave. SE, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Proposed ordinance changes related to lawful sources of income will be discussed first followed by changes related to construction and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Want to read the latest newsletter from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission?

Tommy Tucker Realty Co. represents a variety of property owners, who are seeking to rent single family houses in our area. Our agency does not have an application fee and we will consider all legal sources of income. We encourage anyone seeking a rental to apply.

Our company founder, Realtor® Emeritus and President, I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker is a former member of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. Tommy served on the initial civil rights committee that become the Cedar Rapids Civil Right Commission back in the 1960s under Mayor Robert M.L. Johnson. Tommy served as Commissioner in a variety of roles for 31 years.

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The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids welcomes Christopher Blake as its program for Monday, December 6Th

Rotary Monday

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids is the 33Rd largest Rotary Club in the world. Robin and Tommy Tucker are both members of Rotary International. Robin's grandfather, Tommy's father, was also a member of Rotary. Robin's daughter enjoyed her Rotary experience in high school, as a member of Interact, which is Rotary experienced at the high school level.

Robin is looking forward to attending Monday's meeting where:

Rotary Program:

Christopher Blake, President of the newly named Mount Mercy University

The Four-year Catholic liberal arts university in Cedar Rapids officially became an university in 2010, after it's rich history as Mt. Mercy College.

Robin attended a Jesuit Catholic university out of state, after growing up in the Cedar Rapids community, graduating from George Washington High School. After college, he worked in public accounting. He returned to Cedar Rapids at the end of 1987 and began his career at Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in 1988. Robin has a variety of work experience and enjoys his service to the community as a Realtor and as a Rotarian.

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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids program spotlights American Cancer Study with Cedar Rapids Ties on Monday, May 17Th

Today's Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting ...

Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of
Rotary International and are each Paul Harris Fellows ...

Celebrate Rotary's 105 years of service by contributing to The Rotary Foundation

Robin Tucker is planning to attend his Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon

Today's Program:

Gary Streit and Amy Boyle

American Cancer Study with Cedar Rapids Ties

Recent news on American Cancer Study: Study: US cancer costs nearly doubled in 20 years‎ - The Associated Press

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Realtor® = Member of the National Association of Realtors®

Our real estate brokerage began in 1958, when my father, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker decided to branch out on his own. In 1969, we located to our current location of 613 2Nd Avenue SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids.

On Thursday, April 29Th, the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors® held a brokers' meeting, in which we are a part of. My father, Tommy, has been a broker for 52 years now.

We discussed various topics, as well, as comments were made about City of Cedar Rapids staff's interest in changing Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code (Rental Housing). Many in the real Estate industry have concerns on the proposed change in Chapter 29, as well as the process being used to adopt changes. Not all providers of Rental Housing in Cedar Rapids would be classed as investors, but it can include people facing unemployment and those who have a family home that they need rented, while they are gone.

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Our offices will be Closed Good Friday through Easter

Tommy Tucker Realty Co., founded in 1958
Our founder, I.L 'Tommy' Tucker celebrates his 55Th year in real estate in 2010.
Tommy has reached REALTOR® Emeritus Status.
Robin Tucker joined Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in 1988.

Our offices will be closed for Good Friday and through Easter as our staff and families enjoy the Easter holiday here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA. If you need to reach a REALTOR®, please contact our office at 319.365.6956 and leave a message, we will work to have one contact you.

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Happy Census Day America - April 1, 2010

From the 2010 Census:

Cities Across America Celebrate Census Day and Remind Residents to Mail Back Census Forms

Release Information CB10-CN.38

Contact:

Public Information Office

301-763-3691

Census Day

Half of the Nation's Households Have Participated So Far

Communities nationwide are urging their residents to take 10 minutes on Thursday, April 1 — Census Day — to fill out and mail back their 2010 Census forms if they haven't already done so. As the official reference date for the once-a-decade civic ceremony, Census Day will serve as the point-in-time benchmark for the nation's population count for the next 10 years.

The U.S. Census Bureau mailed or hand-delivered about 134 million 2010 Census questionnaires to households in March. To date, just over half of those households have mailed back their census forms, an important milestone. South Dakota and North Dakota have achieved some of the highest rates of mail return so far (62 percent and 61 percent, respectively), followed by Nebraska (60 percent).

Residents still have time to fill out and mail back their 10-question census form, saving the government about $57 for each household that does not have to be visited by an enumerator. The U.S. Constitution requires an enumeration of every person living in the U.S. Every household that fails to send back its census form by mail must be visited by a census taker starting in May — at significant taxpayer cost. The easiest and best way to be counted in the census is to fill out and return your form by mail. If every household across the nation mailed back its completed form, taxpayers could reduce the cost of administering the census by about $1.5 billion.

“I'd like nothing more than to return money to the taxpayers following this census because they mailed back the census forms at a record rate,” said Census Bureau Director Robert Groves. “In the end, the American public's willingness to participate in the 2010 Census will determine its success and how much money we're able to save.”

Highlights of the Census Bureau's April 1 initiatives to raise awareness and encourage participation in the 2010 Census include:

• In the morning, Groves will collect forms from D.C. residents at local eatery Ben's Chili Bowl. He'll then move to a celebration at Freedom Plaza, just steps away from the Old Post Office.


• Strategically positioned outside the post office in Chicago's Federal Plaza, the 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour vehicle and local census staff will remind residents on their way to work to mail back their forms.


• At state capitols in Montpelier, Vt. and Olympia, Wash.; census staff will partner with local officials and community leaders at rallies and celebrations to get the word out.


• At the Yuma County Fair in Arizona, Atlanta's Robert Woodruff Park and the Jewish Children's Museum in New York City, local census staff will host events to celebrate National Census Day and remind residents it's not too late mail back their census forms.

A complete list of Census Day events can be found at http://2010.census.gov/news/pdf/National_Census_Day_Events.pdf. To track national and local participation rates, the Census Bureau's “Take 10” Rate Tracker widget is available for download at http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map. Anyone with a Web site can copy and paste a widget that will display and automatically update their community's mail participation rates on a daily basis. A new interactive Google Earth application also shows mail participation rates for 2010 — updated daily — a user-friendly platform for broadcast news stations that want to zoom in on their area's rates. (See: http://maplify.com/blog/ and http://maplify.com/census/).

Census data is used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds annually. In 2000, the nation reversed a three-decade decline in mail rates, achieving a participation rate of 72 percent.

All census responses are confidential. Answers are protected by law and cannot be shared with anyone. The Census Bureau takes extreme measures to protect the identity of individuals and businesses. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' individually identifiable answers with anyone, including tribal housing authorities, other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

ABOUT THE 2010 CENSUS

The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to apportion congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. The 2010 Census form is one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Strict confidentiality laws protect the respondents and the information they provide.

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Tommy Tucker Realty Co., founded in 1958

Our founder, I.L 'Tommy' Tucker celebrates his 55Th year in real estate in 2010.

Tommy has reached REALTOR® Emeritus Status.

Robin Tucker joined Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in 1988.

Our offices will be closed for Good Friday and through Easter as our staff and families enjoy the Easter holiday here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA. If you need to reach a REALTOR®, please contact our office at 319.365.6956 and leave a message, we will work to have one contact you.

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Hello and Happy New Year: Real Estate, Resolutions and one big bowl game this week!

We We want to welcome you to Tommy Tucker Realty Co., Realtors® of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and our blog in 2010 ...

Our company was founded by IL 'Tommy' Tucker in 1958. Tommy has achieved Realtor® Emeritus status with the National Association of Realtors. We had the pleasure to speak with Vicki Cox Golder, 2010 NAR President, recently about a nice visit Ms. Golder had with Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa at the most recent NAR Convention.

Tommy has always been very community oriented, active at the local, State and Federal level in industry and as a Rotarian has always practiced the principal of "Service Above Self."

Senator Grassley told a story about his 1980 campaign. At the time, Chuck didn't know that Vicki already knew Tommy. It was nice to hear about the story from both Tommy and Vicki's points of view. It is a small world.

Robin Tucker, Tommy's youngest son, had the pleasure of joining his father in business in 1988. Robin worked a year and half in public accounting, before returning to Cedar Rapids 22 years ago to become controller for Tommy. Robin became licensed in real estate and today is the Broker/Officer for Tommy Tucker Realty and a Realtor. Robin is a third generation member of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids, following his father and his paternal grandfather.

We want to invite you to contact us in 2010 to discuss your real estate and property management needs. Feel free to visit our web site at http://www.ttrco.com/ or search for properties for sale on the MLS. If you are looking for a Rental House in the Cedar Rapids area, click here.

We want to wish you a Happy New Year and wish you the very best in 2010.

On Tuesday, many throughout the State of Iowa, will turn into the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl from Miami, Florida. The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2 in 2009) will seek their first BCS bowl win, after two Rose Bowl wins and ten other bowl victories in the program's history. Robin and Tommy were at the 2003 Orange Bowl, when USC beat Iowa 38-17, after a sluggish 10-10 game at halftime for the Hawkeyes.

Publisher Phil Steele had this to say about Iowa's opponent, Georgia Tech (10-2, ACC champion in 2009) in the preseason...

"Tech showed last year that they could play with anyone knocking off three
ranked teams and that was the first year of HC Paul Johnson's (offensive, etc.)
systems. They have 18 starters back and will have one of the top offenses
in the FBS." - Phil Steele

Further, we want to say congratulations to the Iowa State Cyclones (7-6 in 2009), who won the 2009 Insight.com Bowl, when they defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 14-13 on New Year's Eve, to pick up their first bowl win, since the 2000 Insight.com Bowl win over Pitt.

Finally, what are your housing resolutions in 2010?

PDF Flyer on Homebuyer Tax Credit that has been extended through April 30, 2010 and expanded to all home buyers.

Through April 30, 2010, national campaign messages will educate consumers about
the extended and expanded home buyer tax credit and urge consumers to contact a
REALTOR® to help them realize their dreams of homeownership. - NAR

Feel free to contact us at 319.365.6956 or e-mail us with questions or service needs.

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Service to the Cedar Rapids Area through the local Association of Realtors

The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors® Inaugural Ball will be held this evening. I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker, founder and President of Tommy Tucker Realty Co., was President of the local board in 1961.

Robin Tucker plans to attend with his guest, his wife Carole.

Our incoming new board President, Russ Nading of Iowa Realty, is planning to reflect a little on the history of our local Realtor association tonight. The Cedar Rapids Area Association is the second largest market in the State of Iowa and was founded in 1917.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Robin Tucker will be out of the Office on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 for a personal day. He is scheduled to return to the office on Wednesday, September 16Th. Please visit our web site at http://www.ttrco.com/ for more information. If you need immediate service, please ask to speak to Tommy Tucker.

Robin (pictured to left) and Tommy (top right picture)

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Mother's Day Special - May 10, 2009

Since it is Robin's birthday today, we thought it would be nice to highlight the rental at 157 Hayes Street SW for $750.00 per month. This updated two bedroom house, with updates throughout in plumbing, electrical and mechanical is hopefully going to be available next week. We are waiting on the final inspections...

The building inspection has been completed. We are waiting for the City of Cedar Rapids to finish up on the three other specials (plumbing, electrical and mechanical).

We are taking applications. Link to PDF

• May 8 - Happy birthday Realtor, Robin Tucker


• May 9 - Happy birthday to founder and Realtor® Emeritus, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker


• May 10 - Happy Mother's Day America!

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Birthday Special - May 9, 2009

Since it is Tommy Tucker's birthday today, we thought it would be nice to highlight the rental at 157 Hayes Street SW for $750.00 per month. This updated two bedroom house, with updates throughout in plumbing, electrical and mechanical is hopefully going to be available next week. We are waiting on the final inspections...

The building inspection has been completed. We are waiting for the City of Cedar Rapids to finish up on the three other specials (plumbing, electrical and mechanical).

We are taking applications. Link to PDF

• May 8 - Happy birthday Realtor, Robin Tucker


• May 9 - Happy birthday to founder and Realtor® Emeritus, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker


• May 10 - Happy Mother's Day America!

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Birthday Special - May 8, 2009

Since it is Robin's birthday today, we thought it would be nice to highlight the rental at 157 Hayes Street SW for $750.00 per month. This updated two bedroom house, with updates throughout in plumbing, electrical and mechanical is hopefully going to be available next week. We are waiting on the final inspections...

The building inspection has been completed. We are waiting for the City of Cedar Rapids to finish up on the three other specials (plumbing, electrical and mechanical).

We are taking applications. Link to PDF

• May 8 - Happy birthday Realtor, Robin Tucker


• May 9 - Happy birthday to founder and Realtor® Emeritus, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker


• May 10 - Happy Mother's Day America!

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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids for May 2009

Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids

Monday, May 4, 2009

Monday's at Noon

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Today's Program

CHUCK YRIGOYEN
COMMISSIONER OF THE IOWA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

UPCOMING Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids PROGRAMS & EVENTS

• May 11, 2009 - Willard "Sandy" Boyd, President - Emeritus, The University of Iowa.


• May 18, 2009 - The New Linn County Court House - Speaker to be announced.


• May 25, 2009 - NO ROTARY - IN OBSERVANCE OF THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY.

Robin Tucker is a member of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids. Robin's father, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker is also a member. Robin's daugher, Cheryl, was a member of Interact at Washington High School for four years.

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meets weekly, except for specific holidays throughout the year. For more information on Rotary International, please visit their web site at http://www.rotary.org/.

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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Meetings for April 2009

Robin Tucker will be attending the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting today.

Robin represents the third generation of Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc. as a member of Rotary International. Both Robin's grandfather, Irv Tucker, and his father, I.L. "Tommy" Tucker, were/are members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids. Robin's daughter, Cheryl, was a Interact member, when she attended Washington High School.

Robin's father, I.L. "Tommy Tucker founded Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in 1958. Tommy acquired Professional Management Associates Co. in 1969.

MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009

Noon at

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

Today's Program:

LESLIE WRIGHT
LINN AREA LONG TERM RECOVERY COALITION

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is located in Linn County, Iowa. Our community and county were greatly impacted my the Floods of 2008 that impacted many communities throughout the Midwest.

UPCOMING Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids PROGRAMS & EVENTS

April 13, 2009 - Breakouts at Member Businesses.

April 20, 2009 - Joe Jennison, Executive Director, Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance.

April 27, 2009 - Curtis Dickson, Director, Linn County Department of Public Health.

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January 9, 2009 - We honor the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Tommy & LaVerne Tucker

Every January 9Th, the standing joke between Robin Tucker, now broker/officer of Tommy Tucker Realty Co. with his parents, Tommy and LaVerne Tucker, was a quick happy birthday send off. From 1969-1974, Richard Nixon served as President of the United States.

But, really, January 9Th had much more significance than the birthday of our 37Th President of the United States.

It was January 9, 1949. Tommy and LaVerne Tucker were married in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They had met on a blind date, while both were students at Coe College. Today, January 9, 2009, Tommy and LaVerne Tucker celebrate their 60Th wedding anniversary. They will celebrate the event with a trip to Hawaii this month.

In 1958, Tommy founded Tommy Tucker Realty Co. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. celebrated its 50Th anniversary as a company, last year. Tommy entered the real estate profession in 1955.

LaVerne retired from real estate at the end of 2007.

Tommy Tucker has been recognized by the Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors (CRAAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as a REALTOR® Emeritus. He is a past president of the CRAAR and the Iowa Association of Realtors. He also served as a national vice president of NAR.

The Iowa Realtor Foundation offers the I.L. "Tommy" Tucker Scholarship. Mr. Tucker, along with other Realtors, help establish the University of Northern Iowa Real Estate Education Program.

Today, we sincerely wish our founder, Tommy Tucker, and his wife, a Happy 60Th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations Dad & Mom! Robin Tucker

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