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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

October 6, 2021

1921 – 2021          100 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey via Zoom on the world wide web and in-person from here on out if God willing and the creek don’t rise. President Elect Jeff Wynder officiated the meeting. If you did not get the chance to attend, you can watch it from this: Recording

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards played “My Country tis of Thee”

4-Way Test:   Georgia Abbott

Invocation:   Tim Dykstra

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

Muhammad Ali

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Sharon Schappacher

Calendar Winners October 6, 2021

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN; Bob Swanson, Birmingham, MI

Guests:  Sophie Cranney,  Liz Eddington, Prospective Member

Life Events:  None

Rotary Care List:  Member Teri Donaldson’s husband Mike completed his radiation and chemotherapy therapy this week. It will take some time for him to heal and recover. A PET scan is scheduled for late December. We hope to celebrate the New Year cancer free. Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, and hugs. Teri 

Sharon Schappacher's partner Dan Anderson was diagnosed with lung cancer that had metastasized to the bone and liver on June 1. On Thursday this past week, they decided that the cancer is too far along and have stopped treatment and entered him into hospice at home. I have family staying with me during this time to help. Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you need something, I just may not be as quick to respond as usual.  

Birthdays:  None

Anniversaries: 

Jim Wibby – 42 Years

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards sang Smile and then Steve Cross helped us to sing Stodola Pumpa which is one of his favorite songs to sing.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

100 Acts of Service:  This year our club aspires to complete 100 Acts of Service for our 100 years. If you did something to serve others in the last week, please be sure to record it in our online survey – click here. Thank you! Also, our PR folks would love to help tell Acts of Service stories. Please consider submitting a photo of any group service projects, or a photo of the result of your good deed if appropriate. Thank you!

Fall Festival Event on Oct. 16:  Save the date! On Saturday, October 16 we're planning to organize a 'fall festival' fundraiser at the Winter Sports Park, for our centennial project. There will be music, games, food trucks, libations and more -- stay tuned for more details!!

New nametags coming:  We are getting fresh nametags for all members. Please check in with Betsy Newton if you would like to update how your name and/or occupation are displayed. 

Athena Award Committee:  Awarded each year, the Athena Award recognizes an individual (male or female) who celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community. The Athena Award Committee is looking for additional participants and would like one representative from each service club. If you would be interested in representing our club, please contact Nikki Devitt. The time commitment is three short meetings to vet candidates and select the award recipient.

Recruiting STRIVE mentors:  We need 20 folks to serve as mentors to high school students! Commitment is October - May. Monthly meeting occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Mentor training will be held in October with the STRIVE Leadership Team, Georgia Abbott, Lisa Hammond, Jeff Neill and Judy Zorn. Please click here to sign up.

Fall Festival event on Oct. 16:  Save the date! On Saturday, October 16 we're planning a 'fall festival' fundraiser at the Winter Sports Park, to highlight our centennial project. There will be music, games, food trucks, libations and more. We are actively seeking sponsors to help keep this event affordable -- please contact Nikki Devitt if interested. And stay tuned for a volunteer signup!

2021 Holiday Parade:  Currently scheduled for November 27th -- should we consider entering something for Rotary? Contact Ashley Whitney if interested.

Assist Sophie Cranney:  Rotarian Angie Cranney's daughter, Sophie Cranney, continues to experience health issues following a car accident last year. Sophie has several medical appointments lined up this summer and needs help getting to/from her appointments.

Good news, Sophie has graduated from her eye therapy and no longer needs to travel to Traverse City. I have deleted those appointments but added a few more local appointments. Please consider helping, view the sign up. and offer to pick up a shift or two. 

Cookout at Camp Daggett on Oct. 21:  Camp Daggett's executive director, Andy Hayes, would like to organize a cookout at the camp for service club members. This is to honor the many meaningful ways that service clubs like ours have contributed to Camp Daggett over the years. Please contact Christian Smith if interested in attending.

Past President Centennial Updates:  Starting now, over the next 4 months, 19 past Presidents of our club will take turns giving a historical overview of club happenings in 5-year periods (until we reach 100 years). They will make remarks on what was happening in the world, in Petoskey, and in our club. Steve Cross was the 97^th President from 2018-2019 and spoke about the years 2000-2005.....and of course, he managed to squeeze a joke in too!!

PROGRAM  Joe Blachy – Gentle exercise to stay healthy

Today we were treated to a delightful program by our very own Rotarian, Joe Blachy. Joe talked with members about brief, gentle exercises they can do to support physical and mental well-being. He even demonstrated the exercises firsthand and shared a booklet with detailed instructions for members to take home with them.

Joe is a wonderful example of aging gracefully and healthfully. His mind and body are sharp as ever!! Thank you, Joe, for sharing your exercise routine with us, and for being such a passionate advocate for healthy lifestyles. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

Years ago we had a program that is still talked about to this day; Steve Shuman did a video presentation about gutting a deer.

Sometime later we were treated to Jack Waldvogel doing a home exercise program video in which we were shown home exercises of Jack in his Barcalounger and opening a refrigerator door.

We will now be discussing seeing Joe Blachy in his pajamas for many years to come.

Next Week’s Program:  History Committee Jean Frentz – Past International Rotary Experiences