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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

June 12, 2024

102 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Reg Smith officiated the meeting.

If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it in this newsletter.

Pledge/Anthem:  Andre Strydom led us in America the Beautiful

4-Way Test:  Walt Byers 

Invocation:  Neil Bidwell

A quote from J. K. Rowling…..” Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are similar and our hearts are open.”

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Andi Symonds

Calendar Winners June 12, 2024

International Insight:  Thanks to the efforts of Rotarians from the Kharkiv Multinational in Ukraine, children traumatized by the war are given the opportunity to heal and to work with psychologists at a camp in the mountains of Poland.

Visiting Rotarians:  None 

Guests:  Angela Morris, Prospective Member; Marin Smith, Michelle Hansen, Robin Caldwell, Speakers; Andre Strydom, Piano Man; Janice Smith – Mother of Reg, Grandmother of Drew, lovely bride of Stafford.

Life Events:  Howard Richards is out in Arizona for his ailing mother who is in hospice care. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Laurie during this difficult time.

Birthdays:  

Nikki LaDeur

Anniversaries: 

Dibby Smith – 12 Years

Singing/Song:  Andre Strydom led us in Smile.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

President’s Announcements

Don’t miss the annual NCMC Presidents Circle Celebration on June 17 at the Pier Borra Learning Center.

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

Special congratulations to Rotarians Herb Carlson and Bill Collins who were recognized for their work and mentorship in SCORE. Read the article HERE. 

Rotarian Stafford Smith celebrates 63 years as a Rotarian! Congratulations Stafford!

Petoskey Garden Club:  The Petoskey Garden Club will hold its gala-fundraiser on June 24.

Exchange of Officers:  Our exchange of officers is scheduled for June 27 at the Perry. 5:30 cocktails outside, 6:30 dinner inside. Registration is available online at the following link.

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:  Megan DeWindt, Bay View Association

Bay View was founded in 1875 by Michigan Methodists as a camp meeting “for scientific and intellectual culture, and for the promotion of the Christian religion and morality” and quickly became a pioneering institution in public education with an ambitious summer university, a home study program enrolling men and women across the nation, and a Chautauqua series attracting tens of thousands of visitors. During the same period, Bay View developed into a community featuring Victorian cottages replacing the early “tent city”. In 1987 the National Park Service designated Bay View as a National Historic Landmark because it is… “one of the finest remaining examples of two uniquely American community forms, the Methodist camp meeting and the independent Chautauqua.” 

From recreational opportunities and educational offerings, to concerts and lectures, there is plenty to do for the entire community. Check out their website for upcoming concerts and events!

Next Week’s Program:  Crystal Sabo Coast Guard Foundation.