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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

June 19, 2024

102 Years of Service Above Self

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

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

Pledge/Anthem:  Andre Strydom was not here so we recited the Pledge of Allegiance

4-Way Test:  Kendall Klingelsmith     

Invocation:  Becky Philipp-Kranig

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.  It marks the end of spring and the start of summer. The summer solstice occurs when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest north in the Northern Hemisphere (June 20 or 21) or farthest south in the Southern Hemisphere (December 21 or 22). On the summer solstice, the Sun travels the longest path through the sky, and that day therefore has the most daylight

Happy Summer Solstice!  Today is the day to remember and celebrate your light and the light of others.  May we dance in our light together and forever.  S.C. Lourie

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Dave Thomas   

International Insight:  Members of the Rotary Club of Sebastopol, California have engaged with partner groups to bring telemedicine to Nigeria, a country in which there is only one physician for every 2,500 people.

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN, Ben Frost, Nephew, Brian Wagner, Sunrise Rotary 

Guests:  John Hurd, Jaime Stone, Stephen J. Tresidder, Leslie Elrod, Denise Dundon, Carrie Klingelsmith, Julie Joles Brian Peters, Ceara Struck    

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:  

None

Anniversaries: 

Bart English – 2 Years

Chris Hammond – 4 Years

Nick Liebler – 6 Years

John Logan – 20 Years

Singing/Song:  No singing today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

President’s Announcements

Congratulations to the following Rotary Charities Grant Recipients:

Manna Food Project – $2,500   Mobile Food Pantry

McLaren Northern Michigan – $4,500   Career Academy

Habitat for Humanity – $5,000   Foundations for our Future

Salvation Army – $4,988   Kitchen Renovation 

Petoskey Club – $5,000   Scholarships for non-qualified Medicaid clients

Camp Daggett – $2,055   Fire Suppression system kitchen

Total Grants Awarded – $ 24,043

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

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

Chris Hammond:  We bid a fond “see you later” to Chris Hammond today as she leaves for a one-year appointment as the Interim President of the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Chris will remain a member, and plans to attend when in the area and will return in a year.

Ron Snyder:  Ron Snyder received a Paul Harris fellowship today PLUS FIVE! That makes him a six-time Paul Harris fellow. Congratulations Ron and thank you for your dedication and commitment.

New Member Induction:  Today the club inducted two new members from Nehemiah House, Brian Peters and Ceara Struck. Welcome to the club!

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:  Crystal Sabo Coast Guard Foundation.

Founded in 1969, the Coast Guard Foundation is a vital partner to the U.S. Coast Guard—tackling the toughest challenges confronting Coast Guard families. Every day, Coast Guard members risk their lives to protect our country. The Foundation works to show them our appreciation and ensure they remain always ready—no matter what.

The Foundation offers services to Coast Guard members and their families including morale and wellness, disaster relief and tragedy assistance, recreation and fitness opportunities, relocation assistance, scholarships, and support for families of fallen heroes.

Check out their video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zJzL8T-bZpk

Next Week’s Program:  No Meeting as we will have the Exchange of Officers night June 27, 2024