Rotary Informer
Posted by Terry Newton on Nov 02, 2016
Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
November 2, 2016
4 Way Test: Thank you Ron Snyder
PLEDGE/Anthem: Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation: Neil Bidwell reminded all Rotarians of their civic duty to get out and vote. There is one Rotarian running for office, Jim Linderman and Dibby Smith’s spouse, Scott Smith is running for commissioner. Please consider giving them your support
Calendar Winners: Winners can be found: Link
Song: Angie Cranny led the team in “Smile”
Visiting Rotarians: Walt Byers, Saline, MI; John Van Etten, Terre Haute, IN
Paul Harris Induction: Chris Etienne performed the honors of inducting John and Peg Emley with a Paul Harris Fellow award and thanking them for their financial contribution to Rotary Foundation. John Emley was very gracious in his acceptance of the award and shared how much he has enjoyed being a member of the club for the last two years
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
November is Rotary Foundation Month: Chris Etienne showed an informative video celebrating the 100th Anniversary (2017) of the Rotary Foundation. During this time $3 Billion has been collected for humanitarian efforts around the world
Happy Birthday Petoskey Rotary Club: November 4th is the Club’s 95th Birthday!
Bylaws Revision: There will be a proposed bylaws revision to the Parks Fund. This will be voted on at the next Club Assembly
Wreaths across America: Robert Waldvogel asked again that Rotarians consider buying a wreath for a Veteran’s grave at Greenwood Cemetery. Wreaths are $15.00. If you buy 2, a third wreath with be donated. The Ceremony is December 17th and we would like a strong Rotarian presence. The ceremony begins at 11:50 sharp. We will meet for breakfast at Fillmore’s at 9:30. More details to follow but please Save the Date
Meijer/MANNA Project: Please consider donating $10.00 to Meijer for the MANNA Food Pantry. Meijer will match all donations. If you shop on November 11th and 12th there will be a double match on your donation. Meijer donated $80,000 to the food pantry during the summer program
Nomination Committee Report: Roger Winslow gave a report from the nomination committee. Voting will be at the next club assembly in December. The slate of nominees is as follows: Board Members first followed by the President Nominee:
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Director of International Service - Reg Smith (replacing Paul Schemanski)
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Director of Community Service - Jeff Wynder (replacing Angie Cranney)
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Director of Youth Service - Ashley Whitney (replacing Steve Cross)
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Member At-Large - Verne Osterlund (replacing Roger Winslow)
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President Nominee Designate - Liz Aherns