Rotary Informer 

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN

Guests:  Lisa Charles, PM

Life Events: 

Birthdays: 

Andrea Coronado

Dibby Smith

Reg Smith

Anniversaries: 

Steve Cross – 14 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

Past President Rotary Badge:  If you ever served as President in another Rotary Club, let Terry Newton know! He will order you a new name badge to denote that you are a past Rotary President. Today he passed out several badges to current past presidents of other clubs than Rotary Club of Petoskey.

Recent meeting at Manna Food Project:  Megan DeWindt thanked all Rotarians who recently volunteered at Manna.

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 a strong start to Toys for Tots donations. Keep up the good work! We have just two weeks 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:  Little Traverse Choral Society concerts Saturday 12/6 at 7 PM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey, and Sunday 12/7 at 3 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs. 

Also 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.

Rotary Holiday Party:  Monday, December 8, 5:30–7:30 PM At the home of Sharon Schappacher (1070 Grand Ridge, Petoskey) Please bring an appetizer to share. The deadline to participate in the Secret Santa activity that night has passed - but there is no deadline to signal your attendance at the party. Join us for fellowship and fun!!

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 

PROGRAM:  Today we had a brief Club Assembly.

Andrea Koch gave an update on STRIVE. There are 22 students enrolled & the program is off to a great start. The next STRIVE meeting is on December 13.

Club Secretary, Terry Newton, then shared a few updates. (1) He has extra badge magnets available, should anyone need one. (2) We now have more than 1,000 followers on our Facebook page - check us out! (3) Remember that we have a ClubRunner app, with helpful information about our Club - Terry can show you how to use it.

Club President, Andrea Coronado, then shared the results of our 2025 election.

Drew Smith was elected President Nominee.

Ashley DeCarteret, Sarah McDonnell, Steve Brown, and Jeff Wynder were all elected to serve on the Petoskey Rotary Club Charities Inc.. (PRCCI) board.

Congratulations to all, and thank you for your service!

Next Week’s Program:  Ashley DeCarteret – Grant Recipients