Rotary Informer

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Jeff Wynder officiated the meeting. If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it from this newsletter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.

We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.

In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards led us in My Country Tis of Thee

4-Way Test:  Judy Zorn        

Invocation:  Teri Donaldson

As students and teachers are making their way back to school for what will hopefully be a normal year, I offer this from Virginia Church:

Each day I learn more than I teach; I learn that half knowledge of another’s life leads to false judgement; I learn that there is a surprising kinship in human nature; I learn that it’s a wise father who knows his own son; I learn that what we expect we get; I learn that there’s more good than evil in this world; That age is a question of spirit; That youth is the best of life; No matter how numerous its years; I learn how much there is to learn.

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Steve Brown

Calendar Winners August 24, 2022

Visiting Rotarians:  David Dow, Waco, TX

Guests:  Marie Klopf, Prospective Member

Life Events:  None

Personal Updates: 

Birthdays: 

John Parker

Chris Hammond

Anniversaries:  

Georgia Abbott – 7 Years

Jeff Wynder – 7 Years

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday, Smile, and 1969 Neil Diamond; “Sweet Caroline”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotary Foundation Gala:  Registration is now open for the 2022 District 6290 Foundation Gala being held September 30! The planning committee is pulling out all the fun cards for this event.  We have PDG, Jon Catlin as our master of ceremonies, Club Basket raffle, Wine Pull, 50/50 Mardi Gras Beads, and some surprises. To register for this event you can click on the following: Link

Youth Exchange Program at Camp Daggett:  Rotary Districts Youth Exchange program is back in full swing. Students from around the world visiting Camp Daggett for orientation. Sept. 9^th -11^th looking for volunteer assistance with meal service. Click HERE to sign up.

Polio Update:  A case of polio has been found in NY. Join our mission to eradicate Polio. Get vaccinated. Promote vaccinations.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra:  Join the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra next Tuesday, August 30, 5:30 – 7:00 PM at Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Bidwell Plaza for Live on Bidwell. Enjoy live music, free hotdogs, chips & lemonade.

NCMC Lecture Series:  The North Central Michigan College Lunch & Learn lectures return September 23 at 11:30 AM with John Van Etten.

Alzheimer’s Association News:  Alzheimer’s Walks return to Petoskey this year! Visit alz.org/walk to learn how you can help.

Vote for Chris Etienne:  A motion was passed to nominate Chris Etienne for Rotary International Director.

Mark Your Calendars:  October 15 will be our second Fall Festival. It is being planned out by Kendal Klingelsmith, Nikki Devitt and Ashley Whitney. The goal is to raise at least $5,000 this year. The festival will feature a beer tent, live music and entertainment, the popular pumpkin roll, and new this year—yard and lawn games. Committee members are needed, contact Nikki Devitt to sign up to help!

STRIVE Announcement:  STRIVE begins again this year, working with Sophomores. Consider becoming a mentor to students – see Georgia Abbott.

Red Cross:  The Red Cross has aided those affected by more than 200 natural disasters already this year—including the tornado in Gaylord. Please visit their website and see how you can help! 

PROGRAM  Ryan Bachelor – Director of Pellston Airport

Ryan manages all daily operations and facilities at the Pellston Airport. The Pellston airport is a public airport with two runways open 7 days a week 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM. On average, the airport sees 3 flights a day and, in the summer, up to 5 flights per day.

Though 2021 was one of the best years for flights in Pellston, the pilot shortage is affecting operations.

Advice for travelling: Leave early in the morning and take the first flight available.

Next Week’s Program:  Ashley Antonishen – NCMC