Rotary Informer

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Christian Smith officiated the meeting.

If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it in this newsletter.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards led us in America the Beautiful

4-Way Test:  Samantha Fee

Invocation:  Jean Frentz

“I am leaving this legacy to all of you . . . to bring peace, justice, equality, love, and a fulfillment of what our lives should be. Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die—the dream of freedom and peace.” — Rosa Parks

Calendar Winners:  Read off by John Van Etten

Calendar Winners January 22, 2025   

Visiting Rotarians:  None

Guests:  Stacy Brown Prospective Member who just moved here from Alaska.

Life Events:  Wishing Sharon Schappacher safe and happy travels, as she will soon depart for Antarctica!

Birthdays:

Kam Culbertson

Dr. John Scholten

Anniversaries:

None

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Smile

ANNOUNCEMENTS

California Fire Assistance:  Chris Etienne shared that two Rotary districts in the Los Angeles area - Districts 5280 and 5300 - are now collecting donations to support those affected by this disaster.  https://rotary5280.org/page/2025-wildfire-disaster-relief;  https://www.district5300.org/ca-wild-fires/

Rotary Night at North Central Michigan College:  Join us for the 2nd Annual Rotary Night on February 12, 2025, as the NCMC Timberwolves take on the Kirtland Community College Firebirds in an exciting basketball doubleheader! Women’s game starts at 5:30 PM, and the men’s game follows at 7:30 PM. Wear your Rotary gear or pin and receive a free popcorn.
 
Lunch Price Increase:  Starting January 2025, lunch prices will be adjusted to $17.50 for members (including tax and a 22% service fee) and $22 for guests.

PROGRAM:  Today's guest speaker was our very own Rotarian, Kim Larson, who gave a presentation entitled "The Importance of Reading Food Labels & Healthy Food Swaps." Kim shared lots of helpful, practical information on how to make better choices when grocery shopping.

For example, when looking at food labels:

- Scan the first three ingredients
- Avoid anything hard to pronounce
- Stay away from long ingredient lists
- Focus on whole foods - shop the "grocery store perimeter"

Kim also shared information on healthy vs. unhealthy oils, choosing quality proteins, and gave examples of swapping less-healthy foods with healthier options.

To learn more about Kim's approach to nutrition, visit her website at www.larsonhealthweightloss.com

Next Week’s Program:  David Finley, North Central Michigan College