Rotary Informer

 

Four Way Test:  Thank you Bob Metzger.

 

Invocation:  Thank You Ann McDevitt for the reflections.

 

Visiting Rotarians:  There were no visiting Rotarians this week.

 

Life Events:  No announcements made.

 

Song of the Week:  Jim Beno led the group in “Smile” this week as both musical directors were on Spring Break. Thanks Jim!

 

Membership Requests/Two week notification:  The following have requested membership to the Club. If anyone has questions or concerns, please direct them to the President or a member of the Board.

American House:  Lorie Selissen; Individual Membership

Bay View Association:  Catherine Sommerfeldt, Becky Jacques, Tamara Stevens, Chris Lundwa, Daniel Moser; Corporate Membership

Harbor/Brenn Insurance:  Ashley Whitney, Janet Buchanan, Juliet Warner; Corporate Membership

 

 

 

Location Change:  On April 22^nd the Club will be meeting at Manna. More information to come and there will be a sign-up sheet going around for the next two weeks.

 

Adopt a Highway:  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 2, 2015 and Saturday, September 26^th, 2015 8:30 a.m. till usually 11:30 a.m.; meeting at the old Town and Country property on US 131.

 

PRCCI Grant Applications:  PRCCI Grant applications are due April 15, 2015. The forms can be found on the website. If you require more information, please contact Steve Brown.

 

MANNA:  Volunteers are always needed. Mark your calendars for the second Thursday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Manna Warehouse on McBride Park Drive.

 

Meijer’s Fight Local Hunger Program:  Starting April 1 through May 2, 2015, Meijer will match your $10.00 donation for the Manna Food Bank. During April 17^th through April 19^th, Meijer will double the match. You donate $10 and Meijer will contribute $20.00. This program was created to help stock neighborhood food pantries, which are struggling to keep their shelves stocked, and help feed local families. For more information, contact Jean Frentz.

 

Instant Wine Cellar:  United Way will hold a fundraiser on April 17^th at the Perry Hotel. Anyone attending is to bring a $10-$15 dollar bottle of wine or a six pack of a craft beer. Baskets will be arranged and auctioned off. United Way is attempting to target a younger crowd with this fundraiser. For more information, contact Lorraine Manary.

 

Fellowship:  Thursday April 2^nd at Leo’s Lounge, starting at 5:30 p,m. Come for a drink, conversation and fellowship with fellow Rotarians and their significant others or spouses.

 

The program today was; “Wings over Gaylord Airshow” presented by Matt Baressi, Director of the Gaylord Regional Airport. Once a year, for the past six years, Otsego County and the Gaylord Regional Airport host the “Wings over Gaylord Airshow”. It is always held on Father's Day Weekend or, June 20th - 21st this year. The event is designed to promote the Northern Michigan Community and its stores and businesses. It also promotes aviation to new generations while at the same time giving local family’s an inexpensive weekend to enjoy, during hard economic times. The airshow is also giving outside communities one more reason to come discover Northern Michigan. 

The event operates in part by donations. Funding is needed to pay performers, their fuel and large crowd associated amenities. Again, one of the objectives is to use the airshow to promote business and growth in Northern Michigan. Corporate sponsorships provide numerous opportunities from banner placement, announcer recognition, event guide etc. For more information and a video of the show go to: www.wingsovergaylord.org