Rotary Informer
Posted by Terry Newton
on May 18, 2016
Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
May 18, 2016
4 Way Test: Thank you Doug Caldwell
Invocation: Thank you Tim Dykstra for sharing the following poem by Shawn Bird, a fellow Rotarian:
Snows are melting; spring is come
This Rotary year is almost done.
As we reflect on projects from the year
Upon our activities both far and near,
We’re thankful for successes enjoyed
We’re thankful for resources employed
In the service of others, in service of peace,
For in serving others our joys increase.
Let’s be thankful at this meeting for food and friends,
For hearts to serve and helpful hands
Life Events/Requests: There were no announcements
Calendar Winners: Past President Doug Caldwell (2013-2014) performed the honors today. Doug thanked the Club for their commitment. He also thanked the following Rotarians: Mike Snyder (Spaghetti Dinner), Bill Collins (Membership), Terry Newton, (Driver of many things but also the one who convinced Doug to run for the office), Howard Richards and Steve Cross (dedication to the music), Neil Bidwell (Benediction Program), Chris Etienne, Jane Millar and Dianne Litzenburger ( The life they give to Rotary), Jim Beno, Reg Smith, Stafford Smith and Bill Fedus for (Billy Duff), Reg Smith (The beautiful “negotiated Meals”, and last but not least, Doug wanted to thank his Board Members who assisted him in achieving a Signature Event, Branding, Presidential Succession Plan, Rotary Foundation Minute, and more diversity in our membership. Calendar Winners List; Click Here
Visiting Rotarians: Welcome back Moose Dunne, Clearwater, Florida
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Back to Bayview: June 1, 2016 we will be returning to our summer home
Top of Michigan Trails: The 10K walk or Run will start at the Trails Council Office and will end up in Harbor Springs. The Club will be sponsoring an Aid Station for the Memorial Week-end Marathon Event. The event is on May 28th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We need folks to sign up for the aid station
We still need three more runners! See Angie Cranney to sign up. Time and place assignments will be e-mailed on May 24th
Spring Fling Party/Billy Duff Cabin: The date is June 2, 2016. Dearborn Ham and beverages will be provided. Sign-up sheets are going around or contact Jim Beno to be added to the list. Please bring a dish to pass. This can be appetizers, vegetables, salads or desserts. Bikers will be meeting at the Beno Clinic, 2:00 p.m.
Beach Bums: Save the Date of June 11, 2016 to attend a ball game in Traverse City. Cost will be $8.00 but we need 25 people to go
Annual Financial Report: Treasurer Jim Wibby shared the following transaction for July 1, 2015 through May 9, 2016:
Community Service – Charitable:
1) BSA Troop 4 – Eagle Scout candidate project - $250.00,
2) Greenwood Cemetery – Wreaths across America $150.00,
3) Salvation Army – Kettle Fund $250.00,
4) Project Connect 2016 – $500.00,
5) Bowlapalooza – $200.00,
6) Camp Quality – $100.00,
7) Petoskey All Night Senior Party – $100.00,
8) Top of Michigan Trails Marathon – Registration $300.00
Vocational – Charitable:
1) Jennifer Greer – Teacher of the Year $300.00,
2) Petoskey Public Schools – Teacher of the year Award $300.00,
3) Teacher of the Year – Plaque $95.00,
4) Petoskey – Robotics Club $3,000.00,
International – Charitable:
1) Pure Water Project – Haiti $3,000.00,
2) Nepal Vocational skill training for Masons and Carpenters - Earthquake relief $4,612.00
New Generations – Charitable – Scholarships:
1) Two Nursing Scholarships – $3,000.00,
2) Two Harbor Springs High School – Scholarships $2,000.00,
3) Two Petoskey High School – Scholarships $2,000.00,
4) One Alanson High School – Scholarship $1,000.00
New Generations – Charitable – Service above Self: Five Awards of $150.00 were presented to students attending Petoskey, Pellston, Concord, Harbor Light and Alanson
New Generations – Charitable – Life Leadership: District 6290 Life leadership Conference for three students $1,100.00
Please contact Jim Wibby if you have any questions
President’s Report: President Dave gave a brief update of what transpired at the 5/10/16 Board Meeting. In short:
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Chris Etienne has agreed to pull together a Rotary Foundation Club Education Plan. The purpose is to raise awareness
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There were no membership changes to report
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Retail Calendar income $15,785 and Spaghetti Dinner income was $7,610.00
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The Board reviewed charitable fund balances to insure all funds are appropriately allocated by year end
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On 5/11/16 a 2016-17 Visioning Exercise took place. Kent Cartwright will have a finalized plan by November
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Fire Truck political support encouraged. Financial support for getting out the message is being considered. Steve Cross is working on the numbers