Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
July 30, 2025
103 Years of Service Above Self
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Andrea Coronado 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 My Country Tis of Thee
4-Way Test: Howard Richards
Invocation: Drew Smith
The gifted man bears his gifts into the world, not for his own benefit, but for the people among whom he is placed; for the gifts are not his, he himself is a gift to the community." Henry Ford born on July 30, 1863
Calendar Winners: Read off by Jane Millar
Calendar Winners July 30, 2025
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Prize | Cal# | Calendar Winner | City | Sold By |
$50 | 2551 | Eileen Mikus | Pellston | Petoskey |
$50 | 2512 | Jace Stradling | Petoskey | Petoskey |
$50 | 2531 | Miko Still | Petoskey | Petoskey |
$50 | 2740 | Mike Nuorala | Petoskey | P. Sunrise |
$50 | 2490 | John Parker | Petoskey | Petoskey |
Visiting Rotarians: Jeff Shrader, Findlay, OH; Dick Chambers, Holland, MI; Ginger Minoletti, Half Moon Bay, CA; Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN
Guests: Diane Willis, Laura Taylor, Prospective Members
Life Events: None
Birthdays:
Stafford Smith
Anniversaries:
Herb Carlson – 66 Years
Singing/Song: Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Calendar Updates: Calendar Launch Date – pick up your calendars Wednesday Au-gust 27th. Before meeting 11:30 to noon, after meeting 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
If you are unable to pick up calendars, please arrange for someone else to pick up on your behalf. Contact Karen Ragland to make other arrangements. kmragland@charter.net 734 320 0424
Alzheimer’s Walk – September 27: Join us in supporting the Alzheimer’s Walk this fall in Pennsylvania Park. Whether you walk, volunteer, sponsor, or donate—every step makes a difference. Connect with Ian Straley to get involved.
Coastal Crawl: The Coastal Crawl is open-water swim held at Zorn Park in Harbor Springs. The individuals who have put it on for 30 years are retiring and are looking for individuals or organizations to take over the management of the event to keep it going in the future. This was suggested as a possible service opportunity for Rotary. This year, the Coastal Crawl is also looking for donations and volunteers. Contact Patrick O’Brien for more info.
Rotary Singles and Third Wheel Mixer: October 15th from 5:30-7:00pm is a Rotary Singles and Third Wheel Mixer at Elder Piper, which will also serve as a club membership drive.
STRIVE Update: Strive is looking for pizza sponsors and expanded support this year. We will hear more next week.
Northmen Den Fundraiser: Adult Prom on August 8 - this is a fundraising event for Northmen Den. See Liz McKenney for more info.
August 8th Meeting: Members are encouraged to attend on 8/6 - Rotary committee information will be shared.
Member Spotlight – None though we inducted Diane Willis into the Rotary Club of Petoskey.
PROGRAM: Chris Etienne: Rotary Peace Centers Chris gave a very interesting program concerning Rotary Peace Fellowships. To learn more click on the following link: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
Next Week’s Program: Club Assembly