First official meeting for New President Bob Waldvogel and he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance
Four Way Test: Bob Metzger
Invocation: Anne McDevitt
Visiting Rotarians:Moose Dunne, Summer Rotarian, Travis Cassel, Ginger Child Minoletti, Half Moon Bay, CA; Pat Chase, Sulpher Springs, TX; Bob Bauer, Bethel Park, PA
Visitors: Kathleen Gillette, Victor and John George
Life Events:
We had three Birthdays this week: Vic George, Howard Richards and Bill Topham. We sang with the accompaniment of Chris Ludwa from Bay View. Howard and Bill decided to skip Rotary today so as to not have to hear their birthday song
With Howard Richards and Steve Cross gone we had the privilege of having two of the cast from Pippin; Chandler Cummings and Stephan perform some of the music. It is great to have this fabulous talent available for the summer
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Diamonds & Denim:Reg Smith let us know that Diamonds & Denim has started selling tickets and will be at the Steel Drum performance in the Rose Garden today. The two things we need are ticket sales and things for the auction. To purchase tickets go to: Link
STRIVE Program:Randy Evans let us know that his new novel is out on Kindle and he will be matching up to $5.00 for each sale to go to Strive. He matched over $200 last year
Kayaking For A Cause: John Scholten had his hand out (what else is new), for Kayaking For A Cause. For further information about this worthwhile event please click the following:Link
Program:
Christian Smith introduced Dani Knopp and Jen Scott from Groundwork, formally the Michigan Land Use institute. They gave us an overview of their programs for bringing farm to table foods to our communities
New Member Notification:This is the second of a two week notification for the approval of Melissa Colby who was approved in a podium board meeting June 21st. Also, the board approved having Melissa Thompson return to our club as an individual member instead of as a corporate membership which she was previously