Rotary Informer

Tim Dykstra led us in the 4 Way Test

 

Anne McDevitt delivered a very thoughtful invocation. 

 

Today we were all “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” with Steve and Howard.

 

This week there were seven $50. 00 calendar winners.

 

Inductions to the Club: Jane Millar inducted two members.  John S. Emley sponsored by Bill Hicklin and Mark Coopersmith sponsored by Angie Cranny.  Both members delivered acceptance speeches that were well stated and promoted the ideals and goals of Rotary.                      

 

 

GET OUT THE VOTE – President Steve has lawn signs for those of you who are willing to put one out.  Please contact him if you would like one.  Also, keep working on your 10 “Yes” votes for the Sports Complex.  Rotary is the catalyst for this project.

 

INVOICES – Before Kristy left, she sent out the fourth quarter invoices.  If you did not receive one, please contact Jim Wibby so he can verify your mailing information.

 

FREE CONCERT CROSS IN THE WOODS - Anne McDevitt announced a concert that is being performed, Sunday at 4:00 pm at the National Shrine of The Cross in the Woods.  This is a rescheduled event and will be a tribute to mothers.  Again, the event is free and no tickets are required. 

 

PETOSKEY ROTARY CHARITIES – Steve Brown announced that no grants will be awarded this fall due to the down market.

 

STRIVE- This week the first meeting of STRIVE took place.  Tim Dykstra announced that all mentors and team leaders are required to fill out a form for a background check.  Please have the form completed and back to Tim no later than Tuesday, October 21^st.

 

COAST GUARD BASE TOUR – The tour will now be On November 6^th and a bus will be available.  A final count will be needed by next week.

 

CALENDAR SALES – SELL, SELL, SELL!

 

Dick McMurray arranged for his daughter, Gail Martin, to be here today to read from her published collection of poems.  Ms. Martin has a private practice in psychotherapy in addition to being an award winning poet.  Ms. Martin read from her collection entitled “Begin Empty-Handed”.  One of the reviews for this collections stated “Each poem is flawlessly revised for music and meaning, although there are raged and astonishing associative fingerprints left on everything.”  This collection would be a wonderful gift for the poetry lovers in your family.  If you were not able to pick up a copy after the meeting, you can contact Ms. Martin at www.gailmartinpoetry.com or contact the publisher at Perugia Press PO Box 60364, Florence, MA 01062.