Rotary Informer

Four Way Test:  Chuck Parks

 

Invocation:  Thank you B.J. Shawn

 

Visiting Rotarians:  None

 

Song of the Week:  Cheers Theme Song a.k.a. "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"

 

A special recognition was given to Steve Cross for his Citizens Hero Award, which was presented by the Department of Public Safety, at the Petoskey City Council meeting.

 

 

Coast Guard Station Tour:  Bill Collins

Thursday, March 5, 2015 Meet at the Emmet County Fairgrounds at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. departure. The $20 fee will be collected at that time. Please let Bill know if you are going to attend as the Coast Guard people need to know in advance, the names of the people who are going to attend.

 

B.J. Shawn: Is searching for display boards that belong to Rotary, which have been borrowed and not returned. She needs them for PETS. If you have the display boards, or know where they are, please contact B.J.

 

Manna Volunteer Opportunity:  Paul Schemanski

Thursday, March 12th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Manna headquarters. Friends and family are welcome to join also.

 

First Thursday Fellowship:  Steve Cross

Thursday March 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Meet at Tap 30 in Petoskey for drinks, appetizers, fun and fellowship.

 

Diamonds & Denim:  Cindy Bauer

There are still openings for people who want to take a leadership role or actively participate in the planning of this fundraiser. She is looking for people to aid with the auction committee, and could use help in some other areas, too.  Please contact Cindy if you would like to help out.

 

Special thanks to Mitchell Graphics for completely underwriting the mailing that just went out.

 

Program:  Brent Marlatt; Executive Director of Camp Daggett

 

Brent has been at Camp Daggett for 13 years and has been the Executive Director since 2007. He shared some interesting stories and photos from the early days of Daggett and brought us up to speed with  current events and activities at the now year-round facility. 

 

Camp Daggett was founded as a boys summer camp in 1925 by Walter J. MacMillan, a Petoskey teacher. The land was donated by Harriet S. Harper, whose father, Henry R. Daggett held the strong sentiment that "...the children in a community are its richest assets, and its future depends upon the influencing of their lives for good."

 

The camp grew to become a full fledged summer camp for both boys and girls and, now, with the addition of the 5,820 square foot Indoor Adventure and Activity Center and a spectacular log lodge, is a destination for summer campers, student programs, adult programs, corporate team building events, group meetings and events, and more.

 

Camp Daggett is a not-for-profit that offers a positive and affordable experience, and no child is turned away because of his or her family's inability to pay.

 

Because of this, Camp Daggett relies on community foundations, donations, and funds raised in events including Kayak for a Cause, the Annual Golf Benefit, and the Bearcub Outfitters sponsored Torchlight Snowshoe events.