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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

June 15, 2022

1921 – 2021          100 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Ashley Whitney officiated the meeting. If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it from this newsletter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.

We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.

In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards led us in God Bless America

4-Way Test:  Ric Loyd

Invocation:  Jeff Wynder

I AM…

Two of the most powerful words. For what you put after them shapes your reality.

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Calendar Winners:  Read off by John Emley

Calendar Winners June 15, 2022

Visiting Rotarians:  Dick Chambers, Holland, MI, Chuck Hayes, Speaker and Charlevoix Rotarian

Guests:  Bart English during the last of his free lunches prior to his induction

Life Events: 

Personal Updates:

Birthdays: 

Nikki LaDeur

Anniversaries:  

Dibby Smith – 10 Years

Ron Snyder – 30 Years

Singing/Song: Howard Richards led us in Smile and Georgia Abbott led us in 1978 Bob Seger; “Old Time Rock & Roll”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Exchange of Officers Dinner on 6/30:  On Thursday, June 30 we will gather for dinner at the Perry Hotel to install our new Club President and board members. There will be NO regular Rotary meeting that week. Dinner is $45 per person and will include your choice of 3 entrees. Please click here to RSVP.

June Happy Hour on 6/22:  No Thirsty Thursday this month...we're having a Wine Wednesday instead! Rotarians are gathering on Wednesday, June 22 at 5:30 PM at Gabriel Farms & Winery. Live music starts at 6:00! Gabriel Farms is at 2800 E. Mitchell Road.

Volunteers Needed for July 4th Festivities:  July 4th is just around the corner and we are in great need of volunteers to help with the festivities. The festivities will include a downtown parade, waterfront entertainment and fireworks illuminating the sky over Little Traverse Bay. Please consider helping by volunteering to help keep the fireworks area safe and secure. Click here to sign up.

Rotary Business Decals Now Available:  Want to show off your Rotary affiliation? See Terry Newton -- he has snazzy new Rotary window decals available for $4.00 each.

Jump for Polio:  Grand Haven, Michigan June 25, 2022 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. All District 6290 Rotarians plus family and friends are welcome to come to Grand Haven on June 25 to skydive to raise money to fight polio worldwide.

Our very own Betsy Newton has volunteered to jump as skydiving has been on Betsy's 'bucket list' for a long time. Please support her with a donation! If you also wish to join her in jumping, as we can have two jumpers per club in District 6290, please see our club president. We are seeking to procure donations of at least $1,000 per jumper.

PROGRAM  

Today we were joined by our former Noon Rotarian, Chuck Hayes, who is the executive director of Bergmann Center in Charlevoix.

The Bergmann Center was founded in 1954 by Bob and Lillian Bergmann. It began with them hosting 4 other families with special needs children, wanting these kids to have a place to congregate. Since then the Bergmann Center has grown considerably. It serves Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties. The Center offers training and education for adults with special needs -- teaching life skills like laundry, cooking, etc. as well as job training and placement.

If anyone knows of or is part of a business struggling to find entry-level employees, contact Bergmann Center about possible help from its clients.

Visit https://www.bergmanncenter.org/ for more information about their programs and services.

Next Week’s Program:  Sarah Ulrich – Habitat for Humanity