Rotary Club NEWSLETTER
April 29, 2026
104 Years of Service Above Self
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Andrea Coronado officiated this week’s meeting.
If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it in this newsletter.
Patriotic Song: Howard Richards led us in God Bless America
4-Way Test: Jean Frentz
Invocation: Dave Thomas
The richest wealth is wisdom
The strongest weapon is patience
The best security is faith
The greatest tonic is laughter
And surprisingly, all are free
The Sage: Charles Schultz
Calendar Winners Read Off By: Bill Topham
Calendar Winners April 29, 2026
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Prize | Cal# | Calendar Winner | City | Sold By |
$50 | 1667 | Judy Hunter | Petoskey | Petoskey |
$50 | 1511 | Jenny Cooper | Petoskey | Petoskey |
$50 | 2395 | Mark Dawson | Green Valley, AZ | Petoskey |
Visiting Rotarians:
Guests: Finley Van Patten, Angela Morris, Heather Raue, Speakers
Life Events: We welcomed Steve Brown today, back from Hoolihoo, Arizona
Birthdays:
Dr. David Finley
Anniversaries:
Becky Philipp-Kranig – 6 Years
Singing/Song: Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Voting Day next Tuesday 5/5! In addition to the millage requests for the public schools, there is also a 1 mill renewal request for the Intermediate School District (ISD) that supports 23 different career and tech programs.
Congratulations to Stafford Perry and Andrea Coronado for receiving the Toys for Tots Best Year Ever recognition
The Little Traverse Choral Society has performances this Saturday @ 7:30pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Sunday @ 3pm at the Harbor Springs Presbyterian Church.
Dave Thomas presented an award to Drew Smith, Andrea Coronado, and the Perry Hotel for “Outstanding Support of the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program”
Save the Date – Upcoming Rotary Events
Thursday, April 30 – Rotary Spaghetti Dinner
Petoskey High School, 5:00–7:00 PM
Our annual Spaghetti Dinner is back. Join us for an evening of great food and fellowship while supporting Rotary’s community projects. Dine-in and carry-out will be available.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow 5-7, if you have hands to help, we are looking for volunteers; (Karen will put you to work.)
Bring your $1 to jump into the betting pool for the number of attendees. Closest to the right number without going over wins! Sign up to Volunteer HERE
May 6 Rotary Meeting – Meet at the Masonic Lodge above Dave’s Boot Shop. If you want lunch, you need to sign up using SignUp Genius. If you aren’t eating, but want to come for the tour, just show up! Please sign up here: RSVP for May 6
Location:
Petoskey Masons Lodge
405 E Lake St
Petoskey, MI 49770
Saturday, May 16 -- Spring Roadside Clean-Up
Meet at Legacy Water Sports, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
It's that time of year! We're now seeking volunteers to help clean-up our three-mile stretch of road on US-31. Sign-up HERE
Teacher of the Year Update: Maggie Steffey shared that the Teacher of the Year Committee selected Alisa Bowen, a 3rd grade teacher at Sheridan Elementary, as this year's recipient of our Teacher of the Year Award. Maggie, along with Andrea Koch and Georgia Abbott, gave her the award during a recent assembly. Our club will formally honor Ms. Bowen during our May 13 meeting.
Member-Hosted Community Events
Saturday, August 15: Northmen Food Den – Adult Prom Masquerade
Hosted by Rotarian Liz McKenney
Join the Northmen Food Den for Adult Prom: Masquerade on Saturday, August 15 at the Grand Unity Event Center in Petoskey from 5:00 to 11:00 PM. This fun evening invites guests to relive the magic of prom with grown-up flair and includes signature cocktails, appetizers and a buffet dinner by Sweetwater Catering, a live auction, photo booth, and Prom King and Queen voting. Proceeds support the Northmen Den Youth Pantries.
Tickets and details HERE
Member Induction: None
PROGRAM: Presenters: Executive Director Angela Morris, School of Ballet Artistic Director Heather Raue, and Assistant to the Artistic Director Finley Van Patten which has been serving the community for 55 years through exhibitions, education, and events. Their mission focuses on accessibility, offering many free or low-cost programs, and they have provided over $55,000 in scholarships.
School of Ballet:
Founded by Heather in 2003, the school offers 25 classes per week for students ages 3 through pre-professional levels. Upcoming highlights include a Special Needs performance and the Martha Graham “Graham 100” series. They also offer camps, workshops, and half-day classes for youth.
Get Involved:
Volunteer, attend events, purchase tickets, or donate to support their continued impact in the community.
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Next Week’s Program: Masonic Lodge so, No Meeting at The Perry