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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

June 14, 2023

101 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Jeff Wynder 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:  Sharon Schappacher

Invocation:  Tim Dykstra

Just a few brief observations for this early summer Flag Day:

If Plan A fails, remember, there are 25 more letters.

If you have a family that loves you, a few good friends, food on your table, and a roof over your head, you are richer than you think. 

.… Oh, by the way, as you go through your day, if you see some people without a smile, just give them one of yours.

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Ashley DeCarteret

Calendar Winners June 14, 2023

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN;  Kate Fornarotto from Centennial Rotary Club in Pocatello, ID

Guests:  Drew Smith, Prospective Member; Beau and Ty Pettit, Julie Greyereiehl, Amy Evans, Speaker

Life Events: 

A memorial for Mike Landi will be July 8 at the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey from 10am- noon. The burial is at 1pm at Greenwood Cemetery. All his friends are welcome.

Birthdays: 

Teri Donaldson

Nikki LaDeur

Anniversaries:

Dibby Smith – 11 Years

Ingrid Flemming – 15 Years

Ron Snyder – 31 Years

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Change of Location:  Next week we will be at the Bay View Inn! DO NOT FORGET!

Exchange of Officers:  Our Exchange of Officers is June 29th at Stafford’s Perry Hotel from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. If you have not received your invitation, please let Karen Ragland know. There will be no regular Rotary meeting that week on the 28th.  

Calendar Sales:  CALENDAR UPDATE – RESPONSE DUE ASAP! If you have not already, please let Karen Ragland know if you will be selling calendars this year, or will be opting out. Calendars will be ordered a the end of the month and we need a final count. If you do not respond, you will automatically be signed up to sell 10 calendars.

Board Positions:  Due to personal reasons, Teri Donaldson and John Emley have stepped down from the Board. Please keep them in your thoughts. They will remain in the club and as active as possible.

Fourth Fireworks:  Check your inboxes soon for opportunities  to support and volunteer at the 4th of July Petoskey festivities!

Winter Sports Park Update:  We are at $850,000 to-date, but still have $400,000 to go! Reach out to your network and support the efforts!

Strive Update:  11 students participated in this year’s STRIVE program. Highlights include a 2-year scholarship to NCMC for a graduating student interested in pursuing manufacturing, as well as a $600 award to a student to purchase supplies for a new career in automotive tech.

Northern Community Mediation:  June 22: Don’t miss Northern Community Mediation’s Summer Solstice Fundraiser on Thursday, June 22 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds! A $20 gift card to a local downtown business is your entry ticket — Choose your favorite party store, restaurant, or retail shop. Each gift card will become a raffle prize – 5 to a bundle ($100 value) and they’ll be drawing winners all night long! Learn more HERE

PROGRAM:  Amy Evans – Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Petoskey is a branch office of the Christian non-profit Salvation Army, whose mission emphasizes aiding the poor and people in need. The Salvation Army offers human services through its programs, including disaster relief and public emergency services, as well as opportunities for worship and bible study. In Emmet County, the Salvation Army also runs a thrift store. 

The salvation army provides substance abuse programs, children and elderly care programs, disaster relief and emergency preparedness, holiday giving, food pantry, utility and eviction assistance, and so much more.  

Volunteer bell ringers are needed during the 4th of July holiday.

Next Week’s Program:  David Crouse – New TV special and Dwight Chapin

Two-Week Notification:  The following people were voted into the Rotary Club of Petoskey at the June 13, 2023, Board Meeting:

Dr. Gregory Shannon, Anna McGlashen, Leslie Ender, Drew Smith.

This is the first of their two-week notification.