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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

May 10, 2023

101 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Jeff Wynder officiated the meeting. If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it in this newsletter.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards led us in God Bless America

4-Way Test:  Dave Thomas

Invocation:  Teri Donaldson

For an extra fine wine, many people like to let their red wine aerate, or “breathe.”

This is when a wine is opened and exposed to oxygen, allowing more flavors to be released.

It also allows a wine’s tannins to soften so that the wine tastes less harsh.

Treat yourself as you would wine; allot for time to just sit and breathe.

You may find your mood becomes less harsh and your flavors a little more refreshed.

Calendar Winners:  Read off by John Emley

Calendar Winners May 10, 2023

Visiting Rotarians: 

Guests:  Anna McGlashen, Andrea Koch, Prospective Members; Dr. Josh Meyerson, Health Department

Life Events:

Birthdays: 

Reggie Fiel

Anniversaries:

Amber Pettit – 1 Year

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile

ANNOUNCEMENTS

McLaren Behavioral Health Unit:  Join your fellow Rotarian, Teri Donaldson, at McLaren Northern Michigan – Cheboygan Justin A. Borra Behavioral Health Center for a tour of the new Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit on Friday, May 26, 10:30 AM till 12:30 PM. There will be remarks and a ribbon cutting followed by self-guided tours.

Winter Sports Park Project:  Big news! The City of Petoskey will be accepting a $150,000 check for the Winter Sports Park project. That puts us at $850,000 in funds raised.

Waterfront Clock Tower:  You no longer need to guess what time it is by the sun’s shadow — the Petoskey Marina clock will receive its new hands tomorrow.

Leadership Little Traverse:  Leadership Little Traverse Graduation is next week, Thursday, May 18 at the Perry Hotel. 5 – 7 PM. Contact the Petoskey Chamber for more info.

Wine Down Wednesday:  It’s time for “Wine down Wednesday!” Join fellow Rotarians on May 24 at this special edition of Wine Down Wednesday at Northern Community Mediation with special guests hosted by Honor Bank. (2202 Mitchell Park Dr STE 4, Petoskey). Wine and appetizers served.

Top of Michigan Trails Council Festival of Races:  Rotary will be sponsoring (along with our friends at Stafford’s Hospitality) the Top of Michigan Trails Council 2023 Festival of Races on May 27. We’re looking for volunteers to assist with the aid & cheer station. See Christian Smith for more info or to sign up.

Rotary Foundation:  Dibby Smith announced that, now through June 9, donations to the Rotary Foundation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Rotary District Conference:  You can find information on the upcoming District Conference May 19 - 20, 2023 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. You can find reports, meeting information, and tools for the president. 

Pet Photo Contest:  The Rotary Club of Holland is holding a pet photo contest! Great prizes for winners! More info Here. Deadline is May 14.

PROGRAM:  Dr Josh Meyerson – Health Department

Dr. Meyerson gave a rousing presentation on how the Health Department serves our entire community and to achieve health equity by promoting well-being, preventing disease, and protecting the environment through partnerships, innovation, and excellence in public health practice — with a focus on the importance of vaccines in eradicating communicable diseases.  

For further information about vaccinations, you can check out their website at: Link

Next Week’s Program:  Vocational Team and PRCCI Grants