Rotary Informer

Four Way Test:  Thank you Dianne Litzenberger

 

Invocation:  Thank you Randy Evans

 

Visiting Rotarians:  Welcome Currie Andrews; Brentwood, TN

 

Life Events:  There were no announcements

 

Song of the Week:  John Denver’s; “Country Roads” 

 

New Member Induction:  David Zechman, President and CEO of McLaren Northern Michigan was inducted today. Sponsor, Doug Caldwell, gave the club some personal background on Mr. Zechman and noted how pleased we are to have the CEO of the largest employer in the county as a Rotarian. Mr. Zechman was very gracious in his remarks concerning the club and asked that we assist him in knowing when there is any opportunity for the medical complex. His office is always open to Rotarians

 

 

Fellowship:  First Thursday, July 2nd, 5:30, at the Noggin Room, Perry Hotel

 

Magnetic Rotary Pins:  If you are interested in obtaining one please contact Ric Loyd

 

Podium Announcement Cards:  Beginning in July an announcement card will be filled out and given to Dave Thomas prior to the meeting. This will assist in having all the information and streamline the process in order to provide more time for our guest speaker. Cards will be found at the table on the Secretary’s table

 

Rotary Park Fund:  Bob Waldvogel announced that eight Grant applications have been received. A subcommittee is now needed to review these applications and make a recommendation to the Board. Bob will be contacting those persons who voiced an interest.  Please watch for his e-mail

 

Checks for D&D:  Cindi Bauer and Ingrid Flemming ask that you make a notation on the check as to what the money is for. This will greatly assist in accurate book keeping and financial compliance

 

Petoskey Community Trail:  The Crowd-Funding Campaign begins on June 8^th and runs through July 15^th. Help is needed to raise $20,000. If that is accomplished, MEDC will match with another $20,000. For more information and/or to make a contribution www.patronicity.com/PetoskeyTrail

 

Pedal for Polio:  John Scholten is still accepting donations

 

Foundation Raffle Tickets:  And the Winners Are! :  Tom Smith - $2440, Ron Snyder -$488, Rotary Club of Petoskey - $488 and $1250. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets

 

Diamonds & Denim:  Please begin bringing in your bottles of wine for the Basket Raffle.  Ingrid Flemming will collect and store them. This item brings in money and we should try for three good sized baskets. Bottles of wine should be $15.00 to $20.00 in value. This is a very easy way to participate in the event

 

Solicitation for Auction Items:  Please coordinate with Cindi Bauer or Ingrid Flemming regarding the businesses you will be contacting. A Master List has been created which will be used by both our Club and the Trails Council. We do not want to have more than one person contacting business owners for a donation. Your assistance with this endeavor will be greatly appreciated

 

New President, Dave Thomas, provided the club with a kind of State of the Union address today. He introduced the members of his Administrative Team and Board and provided a brief description of their duties and responsibilities. Mr. Thomas also provided detailed information as to where we excelled and areas where we had opportunities for improvement. The most significant opportunity is member participation and stepping up to open positions. For example: a lead for the membership and attraction committee to insure sponsors are available and trained, a Chair for the Club History Committee, Co-chairs for Bell Ringing, Calendar Sales, Festival on the Bay committee to name but a few. To see the list of this year’s committees, go in to the member’s section of our website, you will have to enter your password; this will take you in to Club Documents and, in the 2015/2016 section you will be able to access the committee list.

 

A detailed list of service goals for 2015-2016 can be found on the website. http://petoskeyrotary.org/SitePage/rotary-club-of-petoskey-goals-and-achievements

 

Of significant importance was the discussion regarding the future of Diamonds and Denim 2016. President Dave encourages all members to discuss with him, or any Board member, their thoughts, questions, concerns regarding this annual event. The planning of the 2016 Diamonds and Denim will be discussed at the July Board meeting and authority/direction from the membership will be greatly appreciated