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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

July 24, 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 America the Beautiful

4-Way Test:  Chris Etienne

Invocation:  Neil Bidwell

As things unfold in the Political Arena, here are 3 quotes by Will Rogers:

1.  "This would be a great time in the world for some man or woman to come along that knew something."

2.  "Remember, write your congressman. Even if they can't read, write to them."

3.  "We shouldn't elect a President. We should elect a magician."

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Becky Phillip-Kranig

Calendar Winners July 24, 2024

International Insight:  Rotary members from Durango, Colorado have partnered with the Navajo Nation to bring solar lights to remote, off-the-grid homes on the country’s largest Native American reservation, thus expanding the capacity to learn and to work.

Visiting Rotarians:  Vic George, Flint Rotary

Guests:  Liv Rollinger

Life Events:  

Birthdays:  

Chelsea Platte

Roger Winslow

Sarah Ulrich

Anniversaries: 

None

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Happy birthday and Smile

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Calendars:  Calendar pick-up is Aug. 21. If you could help Karen that morning collate and assemble packets, that would be very helpful. Contact Karen if you can help.

Next Week Meeting:  Next week our District Governor will be visiting. We also have a program about Manna so it will be a busy meeting.

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

Habitat for Humanity:  We’re invited to join Habitat for Humanity on August 8^th for their campaign celebration.

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:  David Finley, NCMC-CATEE Project 

Our own David Finley was our presenter today, highlighting the Career and Technical Education Enhancement (CATEE) initiative at NCMC. There are two components to this effort. First, renovating and expanding the Health & Education Science Center, and two, demolishing and rebuilding the 60 year old Technology Center. The new building will be double the size of the current building and will offer programs in welding, robotics, technetronic & engineering technology.

This two-phase $20,000,000 project will begin soon. About half of the funding is coming from the State with the Foundation seeking $3,000,000 from individual and cooperate donations. This initiative is exciting for our community and will position us well for the future. Thank you, David & Chelsea for your leadership.

Next Week’s Program:  Carrie Klingelsmith, Manna Food Project