Rotary Informer

Four Way Test:  Thank you Steve Brummeler

 

Invocation:  Thank You B.J. Shawn for Ralph W. Emerson's poem; “Success”, in honor of our STRIVE students visiting today

 

Visiting Rotarians:  There were no visiting Rotarians today

 

Life Events:  There were no announcements

 

Song of the Week:  “Roll Rotary” as requested by Robert Rogier

 

 

Fellowship:  First Thursday, June 4^th, 5:30. Location to be announced

 

Back to Bay View:  June 3, 2015 will find our meetings back at the Bay View Inn

 

STRIVE 2014-2015 Awards Banquet:  Many, many thanks to Reg Smith for hosting and underwriting a most beautiful banquet. Reg and his staff made a special occasion even more special. The honorees and their mentors are as follows: Joey Butterfield -Todd Petersen, Brenden Ferman - Paul Schemanski, Alexis Girard - Deb Noblett, Christina Grube - Lexie Brummeler, Hailey Helminiak - Noreen Tarquinii, Chandler Howard - Paul Horgan, Justin Howell - Steve Brummeler, Jordan Conklin - Jim Wibby, San Juntunen - Randy Evans, Brittany Lightfoot - Sandy Wibby, Alexander Mammel - Reg Smith, Nathanial Maples - Mike Snyder, Ashley McGlinch - Karen Cooper, Brian Mendham - Neil Ahrens, Levi Mudri - Rob Rogier, Mitchell Nawrocki - Bill Borglin, Brooke Reeves - Lynde Richards, Josh Smith - Dale Lewis, Dameon Spencer - John Scholten, Bray Spicer - Christian Smith, Natalie Van Huis - Lorraine Manary

 

Scholarship Winners:  The following students achieved the highest increase in their grade point average (GPA) during the two year period and were awarded scholarships: First Place: Dameon Spencer received a one year scholarship to NCMC, including all fees and tuition, complements of NCMC; Second Place: Justin Howell who received a $1,000 Rotary scholarship and Third Place: Sam Juntunen who received a $750 Rotary scholarship. Congratulations to all

 

Community Conversation:  Lorraine Manary announced a community meeting, sponsored by Bridge Magazine, and focused on economic conditions and poverty. The event will be held on May 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Fairgrounds

 

Rotary Park Fund:  Bob Waldvogel announced that we’re very close to opening up the 2015 Grant Cycle. We’re working through some last minute logistics and anticipate being able to make the official announcement soon. Details to follow

 

11^th Annual Brain Bowl:  We will not be participating in this event as we could not come up with a team. We will try again next year. Thanks to those who did sign up

 

Program Committee:  The Club would like to thank Roger Winslow for his outstanding job in bringing us worthwhile programs every week. Lynde Richards has agreed to take up the challenge. Roger and Ingrid Flemming will serve as her Committee. Anyone else interested in assisting Lynde should contact her

 

Adopt a Highway:  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, September 26^th, 2015 for the next highway cleanup

   

Bay View Summer Program:  Anne McDevitt distributed the Program Guide for the summer. Please know they are now available

 

Petoskey Tourist Guide 2015:  Reg Smith has made the guide available. Please pick one up when you come for lunch

 

MANNA:  Volunteers are always needed. Thursday May 14, 2015 will be the last backpack Day until the fall. The time is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Manna Warehouse on McBride Park Drive

 

Billy Duff Cabin:  Save the date; Thursday May 21^st, 2015. The cost is $10.00 for great ribs. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass. There will also be group biking to the event. Contact Jim Beno if you are interested in joining this group. Please sign-up if you have not already done so. If you signed up and cannot attend, please have your name removed from the list

 

Petoskey Department of Public Safety 6^th Annual Open House:  Saturday June 6^th, 2015 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. Free hot Dogs and Drinks and Free Gifts for Children. Come watch a Firefighter water ball competition and come see the Emergency Response Team Vehicles and Equipment

 

 

 

Foundation Raffle Tickets:  In order to have a chance at $5,000 we need to buy/sell 95 tickets. Tickets are $20.00. If you are interested in buying a ticket, or selling a few, please contact Chris Etienne

 

Diamonds & Denim:  Please let Ingrid Flemming know which committee you are interested in serving on. This information is needed by the Trails Council so we can partner effectively. Please email her at: imflemming@hotmail.com

 

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

 

Chris Etienne introduced Sarah Sanderson, our District 2015 Rotary Peace Scholar. Ms. Sanderson’s presentation was “Life in the Middle: Finding Linguistics and Cultural Competency in a Global Age”. The purpose of the scholarship and how one applies was discussed. This information can be found on the Rotary Foundation website. Ms. Sanderson can also be contacted for more information.  (Sanderson.58@osu.edu or 616-335-0419). Please think about persons you may know who may meet the criteria for this scholarship