Rotary Informer

 

Invocation:  Thank you BJ Shawn for sharing the poem “When Giving is All We Have.”  This is a poem of thanks to those who live lives of service. You can find the text by visiting: https://www.poets.org

 

Life Events:  No events were announced

 

Song of the Week:  “Jailhouse Rock” was released by the “King” on September 24^th, 1957. This is the 67^th most popular song of all time

 

Visiting Rotarians:  There were no visiting Rotarians this week

 

Calendar Winners:  http://www.petoskeyrotary.org/Page/raffle-calendar-winners

 

 

New Member Induction: Bill Collins and Neil Bidwell inducted Michael Landi. Dr. Landi retired in 2004 from the State University of New York at Buffalo where he served for fourteen years as Vice President for Research and Campus Manager of the Research Foundation of State University of New York, and later for three years as Vice President for Special Projects. Dr. Landi was responsible for research policy and planning, research support programs and contract and grant administration. Dr. Landi’s experience outside of the United States includes work in Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Germany, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. Dr. Landi received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University as well as a M.S. in Management Science and a PhD in Operations Research and Computer Science.  Mike has been married for 42 years to Molly. They have 2 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mike was a Bayview resident for 31 years and is now a permanent resident of Petoskey. His hobby is woodworking and being of Sicilian descent, he has an extraordinary spaghetti sauce recipe. Please take time to meet and welcome Mike

 

Foundation Minute:  Bill Collins reminded us that for more than 100 years, Rotarians have joined together from all continents, cultures and industries to take action in our communities and around the world. With a commitment to achieving lasting change, we work together to empower youth, enhance health, promote peace, and most important, advance the community. While Rotarians can serve in countless ways, Rotary has focused its efforts in six areas, which reflect some of the most critical and widespread humanitarian needs: 1): Peace and Conflict resolution 2): Disease prevention and treatment 3): Water and sanitation 4): Maternal and child health 5): Basic education and literacy 6): Economic and community development. Rotarians planning new service projects are encouraged to consider these areas and the many opportunities for innovative projects

 

Crooked Tree Performing Arts Series:  Saturday Nov. 7^th at 7:30 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center will be presenting SONIC ESCAPE. This powerhouse trio pushes itself to the brink – singing, dancing and joking. For tickets and info: www.crookedtree.org or call (231) 347-4337

 

Bayview & Habitat for Humanity:  Melissa Thompson requested volunteers for Blitzweek to be held in Alanson. For more information visit www.northwestmihabitat.org

 

First Thursday Fellowship:  November 5^th is first Thursday. Please come for fun and fellowship at Leo’s Lounge; 5:30ish!

 

We Need Your Picture:  Would the following Rotarians please see Terry Newton to have your picture taken: Georgia Abbott, Dee Keil, Marie Law, Lucas Porath, Ron Snyder, Catherine Sommerfeldt, Gerald Stanley, Chris Struble, Cheryl Tallman, Ashley Whitney, Pete Olson, Elizabeth Stacy and Dave Zechman. Thank you in advance for your cooperation

 

Athena Award Nominations:  Chris Etienne announced the Chamber is looking for nominations for the Athena Award. Applications are due by November 12^th. Please visit the Chamber website to download the application: www.petoskeychamber.com

 

Calendar Sales:  Robert Rogier kicked off Calendar sales today. We are challenged to sell 1,500 calendars which will garner a $15,000 profit. This is the Club’s major fundraiser so please get out there and sell. (Try to sell 2 more if you can!) Envelopes for returns will be available next week. All stubs and monies must be in by January 16, 2016

 

Rotary Foundation Month:  Chris Etienne reminded the Club that November is Rotary Foundation Month. On Wednesday, November 11^th, our program speaker will be a polio survivor who will be telling her story. All Paul Harris Fellows will be invited to this event so, please see that they RSVP

 

Rob Straebel, the new city manager of Petoskey, was the speaker for today. In a well-organized and informative presentation, Mr., Straebel touched on the following: the 2016 Proposed City Budget, 2016 Proposed Projects, 2016 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures, Parks, Recreation Programs, Public Safety, Water and Sewer, Electric, District Library, Downtown office and Awards and Certifications the city has received

 

New Member Proposal:  This is Week Two of required two week notice for Elizabeth Stacy

 

The nomination committee has met and is putting forth the following ballot for this year’s Slate of Officers to be voted on at our December 2^nd Meeting:

 

President-elect:  Bob Waldvogel

 

Board Member #1:  Bill Collins

 

Board Member #2:  Robert Rogier (2^nd term)

 

Board Member #3:  John Hurd

 

Nominations committee member at large #1:  Roger Winslow (to keep continuity)

 

Nominations committee member at large #2:  Gary Fedus

 

Nominations from the floor are being accepted through Tuesday, November 10^th, such nominations require the following in writing:

·         Name of member

·         Position being nominated for

·         Signature of two members of the club

·         Deliver to Kent Cartwright in .pdf or Word format in person or, via email, acceptable up to 11:59 p.m. on November 10th   at:      cartwright.kj.m@petoskeyschools.org