Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER – June 10, 2015
 
Four Way Test:  Thank you Lucas Porath
 
Invocation:  Thank you Anne McDevitt for the Native American 10 Commandments
1.   Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect
2.   Remain close to the Great Spirit, in all that you do
3.   Show great respect for your fellow beings 
(Especially; Respect yourself)
4.   Work together for the benefit of all Mankind
5.   Give assistance and kindness wherever needed
6.   Do what you know to be right 
(But be careful not to fall into self-righteousness)


7.   Look after the well being of mind and body
8.   Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good
9.   Be truthful and honest at all times (Especially be truthful and honest with your self)
10. Take full responsibility for your actions
 
Visiting Rotarians:  Currie Andrews - Brentwood, TN; Julie Gagel - Clarksville, IN; and Steve Haskin - Traverse City Noon; Julian Magnus
 
Life Events:  There were no announcements made
 
Song of the Week:  “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)”
 
Paul Harris Fellow:  Bill Collins honored Phil Trotter with a Paul Harris Award. This award is given to those who have shown substantial contributions to humanitarian purposes and significant giving. Phil has met these objectives a thousand fold, especially as it relates to the STRIVE Program. Congratulations Phil!
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Fellowship:  First Thursday, July 2nd, 5:30 p.m. Location to be announced
 
Rotary Park Fund: Bob Waldvogel announced that several Grant applications have been received. A subcommittee is now needed to review these applications and make a recommendation to the Board. Please contact Bob if you are interested in participating in the review
 
Petoskey Community Trail:  The Crowd-Funding Campaign begins on June 8th and runs through July 15th. Help is needed to raise $20,000. If that is accomplished, MEDC will match it with another $20,000. For more information and/or to make a contribution www.patronicity.com/PetoskeyTrail
 
Service across the Generations:  Hosted by Independence Village of Petoskey; this is a special event, co-hosted by the U.S. Army, honoring veterans. There will be a swearing in of new recruits, a test of your strength as you compete in games with Army servicemen, and the chance to explore Humvees and other classic Army vehicles. To register for the Veteran’s Honor ceremony, please call (231) 348-8498 by June 25th. The event takes place on Saturday, June 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Independence Village, 965 Hager Road, Petoskey. For more information http://www.seniorvillages.com/
 
Pedal for Polio:  Save the Date, June 14th. Registration forms and pledge forms are now available. Please contact John Scholten
 
Induction of Officers:  Save the date. Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at the Perry Hotel.  Please sign up if you are attending. Call Jim Beno if you want to sign up by phone
 
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 or Jane Millar
 
Diamonds & Denim:  Please begin bringing in your bottles of wine for the Basket Raffle. Ingrid Flemming will collect and store them. This item brings in money and we should try for three good sized baskets. Bottles of wine should be $15.00 to $20.00 in value. This is a very easy way to participate in the event
 
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
 
Paul Harris Fellow “Deal”: For a short time you will be able to sponsor a Fellow for $500.00. The District will match the additional $500.00. Contact Jane Millar for more information
 
PROGRAM
The speaker today was John Walters, Vice-chair Michigan Trout Unlimited. Mr. Walters spoke to the mission of the organization which is to conserve, protect and restore Michigan’s cold-water fisheries and watersheds. Michigan TU is the statewide council for all TU work done in Michigan and includes 19 chapters with more than 7,000 members. To read details of the presentation, please click on www.michigantu.org