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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

November 23, 2022

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 from this newsletter.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards led us in My Country tis of Thee

4-Way Test:  Teri Donaldson

Invocation:  Neil Bidwell

Thanksgiving

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything thy goodness sends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Howard Richards

Calendar Winners November 23, 2022

Visiting Rotarians: None

Guests:  Kathy Petersen, Prospective Member; Ryan & Izzy LaDeur; Tori Pettit; Roldan Grace, Addison Glezman - HSA

Life Events:

About a week and a half ago Herb Carlson fell, and his leg went sideways. Not broken but he tore ligaments and will not be walking for several weeks. He is in a wheelchair and a resident of Bay Bluffs where he can be visited. Please keep Herb in your thoughts and prayers.

Birthdays: 

Liz Ahrens

Joe Blachy

Anniversaries:  None

None

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotary International: 

2022 COUNCIL ON RESOLUTION MEETS

Annually , Rotary’s Council on Resolutions (COL) meets online to consider resolutions offered by Clubs and Districts around the world for the improvement of R.I. Any Club or District may offer resolutions, which must be endorsed by the District for consideration by the COL. Once in every 3 years, the COL becomes the Council on Legislation (COL), which considers proposals by Clubs or Districts that impact the R.I. By-Laws, Constitution, or dues.

In 2022, 16 resolutions were considered, with 8 being adopted.  The adopted resolutions address the following:

1. Encourage all longer-time Rotarians, especially Past Presidents, to increase their level of engagement with newer members.

2. Include Club Presidents-Elect in the official R.I. directory; give them greater access to the services and resources available to Club Presidents.

3. Reduce the minimum number of members in a Cub sponsoring a new Club from 20 to 15 members.

4. Allow retired Club members to add the term “Retired” to their classifications.

5. Request the RI Board to improve access and readability of its Board minutes on the web.

6. Ask that RI events such as annual conventions be conducted in such a manner as to take global environmental concerns in consideration, with continued virtual alternatives.

7. Have COR/CO delegates elected every third year, when the COR meets.

8. Develop a standard Rotaract Club Constitution.

Toys for Tots:  Dave Thomas reminded us there are only 4 Wednesdays to drop off new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.  Toys can be placed in the box in the lobby of Stanford's Perry hotel.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing:  It's that time of year again!! On Friday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 16, Rotarians will ring the bell in front of Katy Did, which is next door to Grandpa Shorter's in downtown Petoskey. Online-sign up Link!

Secret Santa:  Save the date! On December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, in the Reycraft Room of the Perry Hotel, we'll enjoy a Secret Santa gift exchange. Click here to sign up. You must sign up by November 27. In addition to purchasing your Secret Santa gift ($25 max) there is a $10 per person cost to cover food/beverage that night -- significant others welcome too! 

Madrigal Program:  Save the date for a performance by The Madrigals on December 14 at the Perry Hotel. Rotarians can sponsor the event for $25 which will fund student lunches and a donation to the Madrigals program. See John Scholten to participate in this sponsorship.

Celebration of Champions:  The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce's Celebration of Champions will take place on December 7, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. This heartwarming, community-focused event (formerly known as Breakfast for Champions) honors Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce member businesses and individuals. Several awards are presented throughout the ceremony that celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our business community.

Calendar Sales:  Mark your calendars! Calendars are due in by the end of the year. Please return raffle tickets and the funds collected to Karen Ragland. Each member is responsible for 10 calendars ($250). Thank you for your efforts!

The Calendar Committee met about "the fate of the calendars" and will have more information to announce soon.

Holiday Food Donations for Manna:  Parkside Deli (owned by Rotarian Sarah McDonnell) will be a drop-off location for those who wish to donate holiday-themed food to Manna Food Project (such as canned pumpkin, fried onions, stuffing mix, etc.)

Camp Daggett Updates:

Camp Daggett has some events coming up. Some have volunteer opportunities, and some are just to spread the word.

S'mores with Santa - December 7, 1 PM - 3 PM. Free community event, volunteers appreciated - contact alena.engstrom@campdaggett.org 

Torchlit Snowshoe - January 28 & February 25. 5 PM - 8 PM. Free community event, volunteers needed https://forms.office.com/r/YAhzFFsw67 

Father & Son Weekend - February 10-12. A weekend filled with adventure for dads, stepdads, grandads and their sons. Registration details to follow

Mother & Daughter Weekend - May 12-14. A weekend filled with adventure for moms, stepmoms, grandmas and their daughters. Registration details to follow

PROGRAM: 

Nick Leibler, registered architect provided us with the history of architecture.  

All famous buildings were acts of architecture. Some were very formal, some very beautiful.

It's the second oldest profession in the world. Leonardo Davinci, Lewis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright were all architects.

Nick's dad was a builder. He spent his summers on building projects. He played with Legos and created his own designs.

Nick has his Bachelor’s degree, a Master of Architecture, and spent a couple of years as an intern before becoming a licensed architect. Overall, it was a 10 – 13–year process.

Architects are legally obligated to know all building codes. They have much structural knowledge. They know individuals in the trades to help with the building process.

Architects are responsible to leave the world in a better place and more beautiful.

Nick learned with paper and pencil and still starts with that process today. He always uses computer programs to help with his work. For a video about architecture check out the following Link.

Next Week’s Program:  Jessica Anderson – Castle Farms