Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
June 20, 2018
President Bob Waldvogel opened the meeting on a bright warm last day of spring. The weather was 70 degrees and sunny
Howard Richards led us in Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America.”
Four Way Test: Neil Bidwell
Invocation: A beautiful poem by Randy Evans “Late Spring”
A spontaneous “Thank you” was given to outgoing president Bob Waldvogel
We were treated to recorded music during lunch from the group, Ranky Tanky. Ranky Tanky will be performing at Bay View on July 5th. Thank you, Mike Spencer. The performance is sold out
Singing/Song: Steve Cross and Howard led us in singing Jimmy Buffet’s classic “Margaretville” and ‘Smile”
Calendar Winners: President Bob called on Nick White (Herb was not a winner) Link
Visiting Rotarians: Sue Metzger (Petoskey Sunset), Dick Chambers (Holland, MI Noon), John Salen, (Grand Rapids Noon), Patricia Wimmer, (Rochester, MN), and Susan Crain Assistant Governor and Orville Crain, District Membership Chair, (Muskegon, MI)
John Logan is back!!
Guests: Elizabeth Newton and Sandra Lee
Life Events:
Birthday: We sang “Happy Birthday” to Greg Somers, even though he was not in attendance
Rotary Anniversaries
Dr. Ron Snyder 26 years on June 17th
New Member Induction: Jane Millar assisted in the induction of Nick Lieber. Nick White is his sponsor. Nick Lieber is an architect with the newly renamed architect firm Lieber & White, Architects. Congratulations, Nick
Announcements:
Paul Harris Recognition: Bill Hicklen thanked Jane Millar in assisting Bill’s wife, Lisa, with his surprise PHF+2 pin last week. Bill also announce that his granddaughter, Haley Hicklen, was named a Division I Lacrosse All-American
Habitat for Humanity: Stuart Fenton told us Habitat for Humanity is doing a fund-raising event, Raise the Roof, June 28th at the Perry Hotel
Jump for Polio: Jane Millar announced the Jump for Polio event netted more than $123,000
Aw Shucks! Patricia Wimmer presented Terry Newton with flowers thanking him for his longtime assistance in helping her with our Rotary Club
Parade of Homes: Doug Basel told us about the Parade of Homes this week event this weekend
Great Lakes Center for the Arts: Steve Cross asked for volunteers to assist at the new Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Contact Heather at (231) 439-2610, if you are interested in volunteering
Exchange of Officers: Jim Beno announced the Exchange of Officers is next week. The event will be at the Perry Hotel. The gala event will commence at six PM. We will be celebrating Bob Waldvogel’s leadership and initiating in-coming president Steve Cross
NO MEETING DATES: There will not be a noon meeting June 27th
There will not be a noon meeting July 4, 2018
Pedal for Polio: Dr. John Scholten reported 33 bicycle riders raised approximately $2,700 in the Pedaling for Polio last Saturday. With a 2 for 1 match the net is $8,100
Program:
Mike Spencer introduced the four program leaders of the Bay View Association summer schedule.
Chris Ludwa, Artistic Director; Jeanne Greer, Education Director; Larry Dunlap, Recreation Director; and Rev. Daniel T. Moser, Spiritual Director. They each gave overviews of their respective programs and activities scheduled for the summer
President Bob left us with John Wooden’s words “There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you”
Next Week’s Program:
Exchange of Officer’s Meeting at the Perry Hotel
6:00 HORS d’ OEUVRES & COCKTAIL HOUR on the Veranda
7:15 Dinner
If you have never been before (New Members), you owe it to yourself to come and hob nob with fellow Rotarians and the new Power Elite!