Rotary Informer

Four Way Test:  Thank you Roger Winslow.

 

Invocation:  Thank You Dave Thomas for the reflections on “Taxes,” by Benjamin Franklin, since today is tax day.

 

Visiting Rotarians:  The Club was pleased to welcome Roy Longworth of Boyne City.

 

Life Events:  No announcements made.

 

Song of the Week:  “He’s Got the Whole World in his Hands.” In his hands can also be found: Terry Newton, Jim Beno, Angie Cranney, Steve Brummler, John Scholten, Jane Millar, Doc McMurray, The Winslows, Reg Smith, Robert Rogier, Bill Collins, and Howard Richards. This was a very cleverly written rendition.

 

 

Location Transition:  On April 22^nd the Club will be meeting at Manna.    

 

Adopt a Highway:  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 2, 2015 and Saturday, September 26^th, 2015.  A sign-up list is circulating for May 2^nd. The meeting time is 8:30 a.m. for both dates on U.S. 131 at the old Town & Country property.

 

Foundation News:  Humanity in Motion Luncheon celebrating the Rotary Foundation. Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Park Place Hotel, Traverse City. The cost is $50.00 per person. Please contact Chris Etienne for more information.

 

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 Fight Local Hunger Program:  Starting April 1st through May 2nd, 2015, Meijer will match your $10.00 donation to 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.

 

United Way-Volunteer Connections:  Volunteer Connections is Char-Em United Way’s free, web-based volunteer center. Look here for: volunteer positions, connect for special “Day of Caring” projects each fall, training/networking opportunities, volunteer recognition, and resources for volunteer management. To get involved, visit www.charemunitedway.org and find an opportunity. 

 

Billy Duff Cabin:  Save the date. Thursday May 21^st, 2015

 

Induction of Officers:  Save the date.  Thursday, June 25^th, 2015.

 

Induction of New Rotarians:  Dianne Litzenburger inducted the following new members: From Bay View Association – Becky Jacques and Catherine Somerfeldt. From American House – Lorie Selissen. From Harbor-Brenn Insurance – Ashley Whitney, Janet Buchannan and Juliette Warner. As we bring new members into the club we should be reminded that good Rotarians must constantly keep before them the primary objective, “Service above Self”. Rotary expects each member to live up to this ideal.  Set an example for our new members.

 

Diamonds & Denim:  There will be a social event at the proposed Trailhead Site on M-119. The event will be on April 30^th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This will be a wine and cheese event and will give us a chance to meet the members of the Trails Council as we continue planning for our September 19^th event. Please plan on attending. 

 

Table Stewards:  If you would be interested in heading up and forming a table for eight, please contact Dave Thomas or Cindi Bauer.

 

Solicitation for Auction Items:  Please coordinate with Cindi Bauer or Ingrid Flemming regarding the businesses you will be contacting. A Master List has been created which will be used by both our Club and the Trails Council. We do not want to have more than one person contacting business owners for a donation. Your assistance with this endeavor will be greatly appreciated.

 

When:  Saturday, September 19^th from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Where:  Petoskey Knights of Columbus

What:  Live and Silent Auctions, Dinner and Dancing

Cause:  Top of Michigan Trails Council Facility

Cost:  Tickets are $75.00 each or $800.00 for a reserved table for eight

 

The current 2015 Team is as follows:  Please note that there are chairpersons needed. Please let Cindi or Ingrid know if you are interested in serving.

 

Chair:  Cindi Bauer

Expense Underwriting:  Cindi Bauer

Co-Chair:  Ingrid Flemming

On-Line Activities:  Terry Newton and Paul Schemanski

Printed Materials:  Terry Newton and Ingrid Flemming

Public Relations:  Dianne Litzenburger and “Need another volunteer”

Tickets and Reservations:  Mike Snyder, Terry Newton and Katie Winslow

Finance Committee:  “Need a Chairperson and a Co-chair”

Sponsorships:  Roger Winslow and “Need another volunteer”

Auction Committee:  “Need a chairperson and a Co-chair”

On-Line Auction:  Terry Newton and Paul Schemanski

Silent Auction:  Lorraine Manary and Bob Metzger

Decorations:  BJ Shawn and Jean Frentz

Insurance:  Bill Hicklen

Entertainment:  Angie Cranney and Mark Coopersmith

Registration/check in and check out:  Jeff Peters and “Need another volunteer”

Auctioneer:  Bill Collins

Liquor and License:  Neal Bidwell, Ric Loyd and Bob Maldegen

 

The Club was again privileged to have David Kaplan here today. Mr. Kaplan gave a superb talk on the building of the Titanic and a little history on a few of its famous passengers. This was a fitting program since, today marked the 103^rd anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. As always, the time just flew by and all of us were left wanting more.