President Elect Liz Ahrens was filling in for President Steve Cross and did a great Job! She needs to develop her hoomer though, or at least go searching for it; tell a joke or two. I am willing to bet that Steve gets his from a corny joke website
Howard Richards led us in God Bless America
Four Way Test: Jean Frentz
Invocation: Anne McDevitt
Singing/Song: Howard Richards and Georgia Abbott led us in Simon and Garfunkle’s “Homeward Bound” and Smile
Calendar Winners: President Elect Liz Ahrens called on our Newest Member, Sean Stressman to read calendar winners this week: Link
Visiting Rotarians: Getting cooler out so our Visiting Rotarian numbers are down. None today
Visitors: Elizabeth Newton (even though Terry forgot to introduce her; Ruh Roh!) and Andrew Bondy
Life Events:
John Emley has been a Rotarian for 47 years
Birthdays:
Joe Blachy and Angie Cranney
Announcements:
Toys for Tots: Dave Thomas let us know that there is still time to bring your Toys for Tots donation. New unopened toy for ages 5-15. They will also accept cash donations
Madrigals Program: John Scholten let us know that the Madrigals will be at our meeting on December 12th. He is collecting donations of $20 to cover their lunch and make a donation to the group. Julie Saunders takes this donation and provides a scholarship for one of the Madrigals to Bay View. You can give John your dollars next week
Wreaths Across America: Bob Waldvogel let us know about Wreaths Across America. Forms were on the table to donate to this great program. December 15, 2018 at 11:45 AM, at Greenwood Cemetery
Doug Caldwell’s Retirement Party: Tim Kaufman let us know that the Petoskey News Review will be have a open house for Doug Caldwell’s retirement on December 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Desserts and a open Coffee bar will be available
PROGRAM:
Melissa Thompson brought us our program of Get To Know Your Rotarians. She had Justin Blohm, Reg Smith and Angie Cranney answer questions. This was a popular program and Melissa will try and do this at least quarterly