Steve Brummeler, Past President, filled in for President Bob Waldvogel, who is on vacation. The weather is “beginning” to look like spring may not be far away - 40 and cloudy
Howard Richards led us in “America the Beautiful”
Four Way Test: Kam Culbertson
Invocation: Randy Evans, read a poem, written by him, titled “Old Snow”
Calendar Winners: Steve Brummeler read the calendar winners: Link
Song Selection: Howard Richards led us in “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and Smile
Visitors: Tom McHale, Dave Fruley, Janice Hertel, and Dave Cluley
Life Events:
Birthdays this week: We sang “Happy Birthday” to Matt Breed
Announcements:
Arbor Day Event: The 3 Petoskey Clubs will be planting trees on Saturday April 21. We will meet by the high school at 9:00 am
PRCCI Grant Cycle: PRCCI’s next grant cycle is approaching. Applications are due by April 15. Applications are available on our website
PROGRAM:
Today’s presentation was by Lorraine Manary, Executive Director, Char-Em United Way. This is the 75th Anniversary of United Way in Emmet & Charlevoix County. Lorraine told us of United Way’s help with ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) members of our community. Approximately 30% of our citizens fall in to this category. Education, basic needs, and bridge loans are often needed. Eight business are being sought to fund/support an initiative to hire a “Success Coach” that will assist the businesses with HR issues. Two have signed on to participate. This has proven very successful in other communities. The 2-1-1 Help hotline was also discussed