Rotary Informer

 

Four Way Test:  Roger Winslow did the 4 Way Test "smartly done" and then to further demonstrate how smart he was, he was able to identify the year (1935) when Hoover Dam was built, Amelia Earhart soloed the Pacific, Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, The Babe hit his final homer, Italy invaded Ethiopia and a famous Rotarian was born.

     Famous Rotarian Here

 

Invocation:  John Scholten stood in for John Jeffery without the requisite divinity degree

 

Visiting Rotarians:  Moose Dunne – Clearwater Beach, FL; Dan Anbe – Flint, MI; Paul Ryden – Lakewood Ranch, FL with Neil Perkins as a guest; Steve Popper – Naples, FL; Dick Chambers – Holland, MI; Ginger Child Minoletti – Half Moon Bay, CA; Currie Andrews – Brentwood, TN; Grace Shearer – Grand Rapids, MI; Summer Rotarian – Julian Magnus

 

Guests:  Stuart Fenton, Ron Erickson

 

Life Events:  There were no announcements

 

Song of the Week:  No Steve or Howard so we sang “Smile”

 

 

John Scholten informed us about the 7^th Annual Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, which took place on Walloon Lake July 18^th and 19^th and netted over $15,000. Thanks to all who participated

 

Christian Smith told us about the 4.9770 Color Run sponsored by the YMCA. It is Aug. 15 at Petoskey’s Bay Front Park – Lime Kiln Pond. For more info, see Christian or check the YMCA’s website http://www.ymcanm.org/

 

John Calabrese informed us that Sidewalk Sales are July 31. There are a few slots left so if you have not signed up please do and as always, you can show up and we will find you something to do

 

Dave Thomas announced that this was Lynde’s last meeting. She has taken a new job and will be moving closer to Grand Rapids since she will be traveling more and it is closer to the airport

 

Anne McDevitt brought up the Bay View Musical; “Ragtime” on July 23^rd – 25^th at John M. Hall Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Tickets purchased at the door or here:

 

There will be a special feature on July 26^th of The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s presentation of; “Divine Illuminance.” Tickets will be available at the door or online at:

 

 

District Governor will be visiting our Club on August 12

 

BJ Shawn announced that STRIVE is looking for mentors for the program that will be starting up this fall.

 

BJ Shawn also announced that, as the Care Coordinator; she wishes to be notified about any good, bad or ugly things happening to Club members and/or their family so that she can send a card on behalf of the club. Her email address is bj@bearcuboutfitters.com

 

BJ Shawn also informed us that Bill Brown can no longer attend club functions but, his wife Shirley stated that they would appreciate visits at their house as they would enjoy the company

 

Deanna Klosinski announced the 2015 Building A Service Heritage (BASH) annual fundraiser for Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan, will take place on Sunday, July 26^th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Lange Center in the Bay Harbor Yacht Club. The theme; “Jazz Up The Night” will feature dancing and a live auction being officiated by our very own Bill Collins. This is the single largest fundraiser for the Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan and the tickets are $125.00, which one can purchase tickets or make a donation by visiting www.christchildsocietynorthernmichigan.com or www.tinyurl.com/ptrbam2   

 

Diamonds & Denim will begin planning for the 2016 event in December. They are looking for an Assistant Director to work with Ingrid and Kent

 

 

We had an excellent program today:

 

Herb Carlson announced Jimmy Greene from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Greater Michigan Chapter, (ABC). He helps to facilitate opportunities for career growth in the construction industry through continuing education programs. Providing such programs is important to the construction industry to achieve knowledgeable employees and a safe work environment.

 

Jimmy stressed skilled trades as important to the local economic development as, good trade’s jobs create middle class economy because the trades pay in the $40 k to $57k range which is a very good wage. We have a shortage of skilled trades people in rural areas and the average age of existing trades people is 57 so, we are aging our way out of the workforce. We need high school graduates to decide that college is not for them and to remain local, so they can be trained in these valuable trades.

 

Greater Michigan Construction Academy is working with the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway to bring skilled trade’s education to Northern Michigan. Tom Moran of Moran Iron Works has been working with this group to get this program going in Northern Michigan and we are very excited to see it happen.