Rotary Informer 

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN; Julie Joles, Sunrise Rotary

Guests:  Deidra Gamble, Katie Frentz, Savanah Cool, Nicky Byron, Angie Moulton, Julie Joles, Alaina McKeen, Sara Ford, Betsy Peterson, Grant Recipients; Jillian Fellows, Petoskey News Review

Life Events: 

Birthdays: 

Jeff Wynder

Brian Peters

Anniversaries: 

Sarah McDonnell – 4 Years

Kam Culbertson – 8 Years

Christian Smith – 11 Years

John Van Etten – 31 Years

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New email address for Andrea Coronado:  Andrea recently started a new job at Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan, and has a new email address. It is acoronado@wrcnm.org

Spaghetti Dinner:  It's that time of year again! The Spaghetti Dinner Committee will start meeting in January. If you'd like to help organize, contact Andrea Cornado, Drew Smith, or Karen Ragland.

Can you help us "Build Good Will and Better Friendships"? Help our club recognize and support the challenges and achievements of each member. Our club's Care and Concern Committee reaches out to Rotarians who need encouragement and support, and to those whose accomplishments should be celebrated and shared. If you know of a club member (past or present) who would benefit from knowing that we support them, please let Chris Hammond know. Her email is christinehammond989@gmail.com; mobile number is 517-449-1149. Chris will reach out with a card or call on behalf of our noon Rotary club.

Northmen Den Youth Services:  With the federal government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, thousands of families across Michigan could soon face additional food insecurity. At Northmen Den Youth Services, we’re making sure no student goes hungry — no matter what happens in Washington. Every child in need within the schools we serve has access to food and hygiene products, no questions asked. But we can’t do it alone. Your support fills backpacks, pantries, and bellies when families need it most. Please consider making a gift today to help us continue feeding local youth during this uncertain time. Together, we can make sure every student has what they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Link

Toys for Tots:  Dave Thomas thanked our Club for Toys for Tots donations. Keep up the good work! We have just one week to go. Let’s all help make this season brighter for local children in need. You may donate cash (give to Dave) or place a toy in the bin outside the Perry's front desk.

Save the Date – Upcoming Rotary Events

Little Traverse Chorale Society Concerts:  To see Mesiah:  Go to Glcorchestra.org to get tickets for the Messiah (December 11 and 12) and/or the brand-new Holiday Pops concert on 12/13, all at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing:  Save the date! On Friday, December 12 we will staff a bell ringing station at D&W Grocery store. And bonus, we'll be set up in the breezeway, out of the weather. There is one or two spots still available. Please see the sign up.

Save the Date - Madrigals:  On Wednesday, December 17 we will once again be treated to a holiday concert performed by the Petoskey High School Madrigals. John Scholten is looking for Rotarians willing to sponsor lunch for a Madrigal. Suggested donation is $25 and will be added to your next statement. Please see John Scholten to sponsor a Madrigal.

Member Spotlight – None

Joe Blachy spoke about the new Foundation Pool. Mike Snyder has agreed to send out the quarterly billing for this program. You can sign up with him. It will involve paying $250 per year for four years in order to obtain a Paul Harris award.

PROGRAM:  Ashley DeCarteret – Grant Recipients

Liz Ahrens – PRCCI President

Ashley DeCarteret – PRCCI Vice President

Ashley will give an overview of Rotary giving over the years – historical and total

impact.

Liz Will introduce the recipients and call them up individually. Each speaker has a

brief two minutes and will be invited to be seated afterwards. At the conclusion,

all recipients will be called back up for a group photo and applause.

Spring 2025

Great Start Collaborative, Savanah Cool

Lofts at Lumber Square, Sarah Ford

Public Schools of Petoskey, Katie Frentz and Deidra Gamble

Fall 2025 Awards

Camp Daggett, Julie Joles

Petoskey Montessori Children’s House, Nicky Byron and Angie Moulton

Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, Andrea Koch

Next Week’s Program:  Madrigals! This is a very popular program. Members are encouraged to bring family and/or friends. The guest cost is $25.00. Jim Wibby will invoice members and will include guests costs if applicable.

To help the Perry adequately prepare for the luncheon it would be helpful to know how many will be in attendance.  Please sign up using the link below. Please add the number of guest(s) if known. Also if you want a vegetarian lunch please indicate so in the comment box. Signup link attached: Link