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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

September 6, 2023

101 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:  Howard Richards led us in My Country tis of Thee   

4-Way Test:  Andrea Coronado        

Invocation:  Becky Philipp-Kranig

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Steve Brown     

Calendar Winners September 6, 2023

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN; Shirley Love, Cincinnati, OH;  Frank Schollemann RC Stadt, Germany

Guests:  Sharon Frost, Scott Hickman, Amanda Haworth, Speaker

Life Events:  Jim Beno’s obituary is listed in the following Link

Birthdays:  None

Anniversaries:  None

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Smile

ANNOUNCEMENTS

President Announcement:  Board Approved $1500 to erase student debt for school lunches and a donor stepped up to pay the balance of approximately $3,800. This entitles our district to participate in State of Michigan sponsored free lunch for all. This was not a planned or normal giving for our club so I want to say that we would welcome donations to the club budget for 2023-24 to reimburse our community service budget.

Rotary Youth Exchange:  Joe Blachy and Chris Hammond are looking to bring back the Rotary Youth Exchange to our club. They are looking for three host homes for 3 months each. See Joe for more info.

Rotary Youth Exchange at Camp Daggett:  The District’s Rotary Youth Exchange program is back in full swing with inbound students from around the world and outbound US students visiting Camp Daggett for their orientation retreat on the weekend after Labor Day (Sept. 8 – 10). Once again, the Charlevoix and Petoskey Clubs are being asked to provide volunteers to assist with meal service during the weekend.  In the past, many members from your club have volunteered to help. Here is a link with a sign-up sheet that can be completed online or volunteers can feel free to contact me directly by email, text, or phone with questions and to sign up. Thanks so much for making your members aware of this special upcoming service opportunity.  Most volunteers have really enjoyed this special weekend and interacting with students from around the world who are deeply appreciative for the meal service and fellowship.

Roadside Cleanup:  Save the date for everyone’s favorite volunteer day – Fall Highway Cleanup Day! Don your reflective vests and schedule an appointment with your chiropractor because Highway Clean Up Day promises to be as spicy and exciting as a the mini bottles of fireball we collect along the way. We meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 30^th – more info to come!

Women’s Resource Center Fundraising Luncheon:  If you are interested in attending the WC/WD luncheon Sept 20th there are a few seats available. 

To learn more about the WRC check out their website https://www.wrcnm.org/

To get a ticket contact: Karen Ragland 734 320 0424 or Karenmragland@comcast.net 

Learning to Lead:  Rotary Zones 28/32 "Learning to Lead" is a perfect opportunity to "future-proof" your club and district.  We are offering two separate programs at the end of next month in Toronto, and one might be perfect for you or someone in your club: 

·        The Young Professionals program is for any Rotarian under the age of 40 (or close, we're not checking I.D.) looking to network with other YPs and see Rotary outside of their club/district.

·        The Future Leaders program is for any Rotarian, regardless of age, looking to understand what leadership opportunities are available outside of their club.

Register today at the Zone 28/32 website or use LINK

Calendar News:  Members need to contact Karen Ragland to arrange pick up of calendars.  734-320-0424 or karenmragland@comcast.net.

Also, very IMPORTANT: Calendar Caution:  Members please NO NOT cover up ticket number when applying labels.  It makes it impossible to assign your calendar buyers to a specific number.

Pedal For Polio:  Run, walk, or bike your way to eradicating Polio at this year’s “Pedal for Polio” on Saturday, September 23 at 11 a.m. Don’t want to exert yourself? You can support other participants by donating to the cause – see John Emly for more info.

Fall Festival News:  Ready to see a few hundred pumpkins roll, jump, and bump into each other as they race down the hill? Then don’t miss Rotary’s Fall Festival at Winter Sports Park on Saturday, October 7, 3 – 7 PM! Grab a drink in the beer and wine tent, groove to live music with Levitator, and enjoy the magic show—it’s fun for all ages! Our world-famous rotary brats will be sizzling on the grill, we’ll have cider & donuts, and food trucks will be onsite, too! Bragging rights are up for grabs in the new cornhole tournament, and be sure to get your raffle tickets for the pumpkin roll where great prizes will be awarded to the pumpkin that rolls the farthest down the sledding hill. Sponsors, volunteers, and prize donations are needed. Want to help? See the planning committee for more info. It’s fall y’all!

Billy-Duff Cabin Outing:  For the first time in ages we are having a Billy-Duff Outing on October 25 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Please bring an appetizer and food will be served.

NOTE ABOUT ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Going forward, announcements will be limited to Rotary-specific topics. If you have an announcement for personal or work projects, fundraisers, opportunities, or campaigns, you can email Terry Newton or Andrea Coronado to be shared in the newsletter and on social media. This will aid our efforts to keep meetings to one hour.

PROGRAM:  Amanda Haworth, Scott Hickman Manthei Success Coach Program.

The Manthei group is taking a novel approach on employee health and success.  

Last year during the annual health insurance renewal, they were struggling with how to engage the employees with health coaching as part of their wellness plan. The participation rate with previous wellness programs had been abysmal, and they knew employees could benefit from it.  They realized first that employees needed someone to develop a relationship with to really engage in a wellness plan. They needed someone they could rely on and trust. Further, they realized employees needed health coaching to help manage chronic conditions. 

They found startling statistics, one that included 94 percent of all people were dealing with at least one of the following issues: money concerns, social or relationship conflicts, caregiving, job stress, depression, trouble sleeping, or a bad sex life. How could someone get to an optimal state of physical health, like having a proper diet or getting enough exercise, when basic and physiological needs are not met and serve as an obstacle? Health is physical, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Their research continued and so did meetings with local health care professionals, other members of the community, professional counselors and finally with candidates that they wanted to hire as a “success coach. Finally, they hired Scott Hickman, a licensed professional counselor, to join the team and support the Manthei Group employees. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling. Additionally, he founded Foundations for Families, a nonprofit organization, and has spent a lifetime coaching in various aspects from substance abuse and crisis intervention to Christian counseling, discipleship, and mentoring. 

Through dialogue, inquiry, goal setting, accountability, and general motivation, the Success Coach program at the Manthei Group supports employees and the leadership team to assume full responsibility for creating a fulfilling life. The results of the success coach role so far have been overwhelmingly positive. In less than six months, Scott has met with over 200 employees and has about 40-60 regular employee interactions per month. All employees are able to meet with Scott before, during, or after work.

Next Week’s Program:  Jeff Leslie, Petoskey Schools Superintendent, November Bond for Safety & Security