Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
July 18, 2018
Howard Richards led us in "God Bless America"
Four Way Test: Mike Snyder
Invocation: Neal Bidwell
A quote by Roy T. Bennett from his book, "Light in the Heart"
Attitude is a choice.
Happiness is a choice.
Optimism is a choice.
Kindness is a choice.
Giving is a choice.
Respect is a choice.
Whatever choice we make makes us. Choose wisely.
Song/Singing: Howard Richards with his other sidekick Georgia Abbott led us in Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer in the City” and “Smile”
Calendar Winners: President Steve called on Bill Collins to read the calendar winners: Link
Visiting Rotarians: Dick Chambers, Holland, MI; Gail Anderson from Chicago, IL #1; Currie Andrews, Nashville, TN
Visitors: Amy and Mary Cross (I asked Mary if she called her dad Mr. President at home and she said coyly “NO”), Bill Litke, Aunt Patty (Dave Thomas’ aunt)
Life Events:
Birthdays:
Neal Bidwell
Anniversaries:
Jim Erhart; 23 years
Announcements:
Sidewalk Day Sales: Sidewalk Sales is July 27 and we need to get signed up to help. Be sure to get your name on the list to help. This is a fun event with great fellowship
Make A Wish Foundation: Melissa Thompson let us know that she will be participating in the Make a Wish Michigan Wish a Mile bike ride and if you would like to join her or donate see Melissa
PROGRAM:
Melissa Thompson then introduced John Sauve a sculptor and active in many different groups in our area. John gave us an interesting program on the movie Plimpton; the story of George Plimpton, author, actor and all-around love of an active life. There will be a showing of this moving at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center with proceeds going to support the library. Prior to the showing there will be a networking event for all non-profits in the area. If you are part of a non-profit and interested in this event see Melissa for more information
Next Week’s Program: Sarah Ulrich; Habitat for Humanity