Visiting Rotarians: George Seified, Elk Rapids, MI; Pat Chase, Sulphur Springs TX, Mike Turner, Albion, MI; and Currie Andrews, Brentwood TN
Visitors: Melissa Colby PM, Justin Blohm, PM; Sophie Cranney
Life Events:
We have a birthday on the 29th Ric Loyd. We struggled to sing Happy Birthday in tune
It is By West’s 13 year anniversary in our club
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Diamonds & Denim 2017:Reg Smith handed out info on Diamonds & Denim for sponsors and donations. If you want to donate you can fill out the form and turn it into Reg or Steve Brummeler. You can also go toLinkto purchase tickets
Sidewalk Day Sales: Dennis Kelly reminded us that Sidewalk Sales are this Friday. Please show up for the time you signed up for and if you didn’t sign up there is always a need for more hands. The set-up crew will be meeting at the house just before the corner of Adkins and McDougal (north east corner) at 7:00 am on Friday morning
YMCA 4.9770K Color Fun Run:Christian Smith let us know that the club is sponsoring 10 runners for the YMCA 4.9770K Color Fun Run. If you want to run a sign-up sheet will be going around the next couple weeks or you can sign up online:Link
Leave Early Reminder:President Bob Waldvogel reminded all of us that if you must leave the meeting before the program to be sure to leave a $1 on the table. This money goes to the Foundation
Program:
Christian introduced George Seifried from the Elk Rapids Rotary club. George gave us an update and overview of the Water Projects in Haiti that we have been sponsoring along with other clubs for the last 3 years. They are providing bio-sand filters and education to many homes, families and schools. This is great project and if you would like to get more involved the take trips to Haiti at least once a year and encourage members of supporting clubs to go. Contact the Elk Rapids club for more information
Next Week’s Program:Dawn Hansen Pedego Electric Bikes