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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

August 14, 2024

102 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Christian Smith 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:  Jeff Leslie

Invocation:  Drew Smith

He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other.

Francis Brown

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Brian Peters

Calendar Winners August 14, 2024

International Insight:  To advance Rotary’s work in protecting the environment, the Rotary clubs of Leogane, Haiti and Parker, Colorado, led a global grant project to install a hybrid solar, diesel, and grid power system for the Respire Haiti Christian School in Gressier, Haiti.

Life Events:  Congratulations to Kassia Perpich who officially became the Executive Director at Great Lakes Center for the Arts in August.

Visiting Rotarians:  Randy Evans AG, Inland Waterway Rotary Club, Alanson they are now chartered as of August 13^th, with 20 members and are doing well. They meet the last Wednesday of the month at Bob’s in Alanson. Randy expressed his gratitude to our club for our support.

Guests:   Dan Golembeski, Speaker

Life Events:  

Birthdays:  

None

Anniversaries: 

None

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in singing Smile

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Handbells Concert:  Bay View Week of Handbells Concert will be on August 15 at 7:30 PM at the John Hall Auditorium.

Calendars:  Calendars will be distributed next week. Volunteers are still needed to help assemble and distribute – see Karen Ragland.

Don’t Pay the Ferryman; Until he Gets you to the Other Side:  There may be an opportunity in September for an evening Ferry Ride with morning Rotary, stay tuned for more info or contact Christian Smith.

Camp Daggett Volunteer Opportunity:  Camp Daggett is in need of volunteers for the annual district exchange student retreat September 6 – 8. Volunteers are need to help with meals Friday – Sunday, a sign-up sheet is being distributed or reach out to Reg Smith.

Bear River Cleanup:  Rotarians can sign up for the Bear River Cleanup on September 7 with the Watershed Council. A signup sheet will be distributed next week. More info and register HERE.

Billy Duff Cabin Outing:  Save the date for the 2024 Billy Duff on September 12 in Levering, MI. An RSVP form will be distributed soon. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass.

New Fundraiser:  We are bringing back a fundraising event (along the lines of Diamonds & Denim) in 2024. We will begin planning in September for an event September 2025. If you’d like to join the committee, contact Andrea Coronado.

Rotary Lapel Pins:  New Rotary lapel pins are available for purchase - $5.00. See Terry if you want one.

Parade of Roses:  Already thinking about ringing in the new year? For more than 40 years, Rotary has been a part of the Parade of Roses. For more information see https://www.rotaryfloat.org/

PROGRAM:  Dan Golembeski, Translator of book “Back to Istanbul”

Translator, Long Walk: From France to China along the Great Silk Road

Dan Golembeski, a French-English translator, shared his experience translating Bernard Ollivier's three-volume series "Longue marche: From France to China along the Great Silk Road." Golembeski's journey into translation began after a career in engineering, which was eventually overtaken by his passion for language and French culture. His academic pursuits led him to an MA and PhD in French Linguistics and a career teaching college-level French. 

During his presentation, Golembeski shared his discovery of Ollivier's work during a trip to France, which inspired him to translate the series into English. Ollivier, at the age of 62, embarked on a remarkable journey to walk the ancient Silk Road, documenting his experiences in regions often unfamiliar to Western readers. Through his translation, Golembeski aims to bring Ollivier's vivid encounters with diverse cultures and landscapes to an English-speaking audience, allowing readers to walk alongside Ollivier as he uncovers the world—and himself—through the simple act of walking.

Next Week’s Program:  Calendar Launch with Karen Ragland, and a short Alzheimer’s program featuring Sunrise Rotarian Sally Crowley.

Two-Week Notification:  Kim Larson was voted into the Rotary Club of Petoskey on August 13, 2024 at our Board Meeting. This is the first of her two-week notification.