Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
June 11, 2025
103 Years of Service Above Self
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 was not here so we recited the Pledge of Allegiance
4-Way Test: Ashley DeCarteret
Invocation: Jean Frentz
Invocation for Father’s Day
On Sunday we will honor the men who have shaped our lives with steady hands and open hearts.
Fathers by birth, by choice, by love—
Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers.
Guiding with strength, teaching through action,
Listening, laughing, lifting us when we fall.
We celebrate your courage, your quiet sacrifices,
Your unwavering presence through life’s seasons.
To all fathers—past, present, and becoming—
We thank you; we honor you; we celebrate you.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
Calendar Winners: Read off by Tim Dykstra
Calendar Winners June 11, 2025
Prize | Cal# | Calendar Winner | City | Sold By |
$50 | 2662 | Levi Porter | Harbor Springs | Petoskey |
$50 | 1853 | Kent Warner | Petoskey | Petoskey |
$50 | 1680 | Keke Broadmax | Chicago, IL | Petoskey |
$50 | 2190 | Suk-min Schemanski | Ann Arbor | Petoskey |
$50 | 1957 | Lori Willingham | Petoskey | Petoskey |
Visiting Rotarians: Tom Morrow, Chagrin Valley, OH; Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN; Robie Karas, Sarasota, FL
Guests: Lisa Loyd, Ken Winter; Sarah Cunningham, PM; Anne Montagne, Lila Bolden, Speakers
Life Events:
Well Wishes: Betsy Newton is supposed to be coming home today from the rehab unit at Boulder Park. She was there to learn Karate and other self defense techniques in order to keep her husband in line. There will be no forced bicycle rides for awhile and he has been ordered to nurse her back into as good of condition as she was prior to her bicycle crash a few weeks ago.
Birthdays:
Steve Cross
Anniversaries:
Dibby Smith – 13 Years
Kendall Klingelsmith – 7 Years in our Club, 15 Years in Rotary
Singing/Song: Howard Richards was not here so we saved the club by not singing
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rotary International Update: Chris Etienne shared that Rotary International President-Elect Mário de Camargo has officially resigned and will not assume the presidency for 2025-26. Mário expressed that personal and business demands have made it necessary for him to step aside. He offered his deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve Rotary.
New Rotary Theme: The Rotary International theme for the 2025-26 year has been announced: "United for Good."
Officer Exchange Luncheon: Join us for the Rotary Officer Exchange on Wednesday, June 25 from 12:00–1:30 PM at the Perry Hotel. We’ll celebrate another year of “Service Above Self” and induct our incoming officers. Enjoy a fabulous lunch and hosted bar, generously sponsored by our friends at Ahrens Gallery and Studio (thank you, Liz!) and the Perry Hotel team. Tickets are $25 for members and guests. A SignUpGenius link is coming soon.
Rotary Social Hour: Don’t miss our next Rotary Social on Monday, June 30 at the Bay View cottage of Jane Millar (1812 Fairview Ave, Petoskey). Casual and fun—feel free to bring a beverage or snack to share!
4th of July Update: Looking ahead, help is needed for Petoskey’s 4th of July celebration. Sunrise Rotary is spearheading the event, and there are lots of ways to get involved—volunteering, donating, or sponsoring. Join the fun and show your red, white, and blue! To do so click on the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AAAD23ABFFCE9-56838377-2025#/
Karen Ragland: 2026 Rotary Calendars are coming! Each member is responsible for selling 10 calendars at $25 each, or may opt out with a $200 contribution. We will be reducing the weekly winners to three instead of five to make this program successful.
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.
Benefiting Northmen Den Youth Pantries: Get ready to relive the magic of prom—this time with grown-up flair! Join us for Adult Prom: A Night Under the Stars on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the elegant Grand Unity Event Center from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Dress to impress, dance the night away, and support a cause that shines just as bright as the stars above. Tickets range from $100 to $200, with all proceeds benefiting Northmen Den Youth Pantries, helping ensure students in Petoskey, Pellston, Alanson, Charlevoix and Harbor Springs have access to the food and resources they need to thrive.
Your unforgettable evening includes:
Signature Cocktails
Appetizers and a delicious plated dinner
Silent auction
Games and entertainment
Prom King and Queen voting
The dress code is "High School Formal" Formal—think prom-night polish with your own grown-up spin. Whether you come with a date or your favorite group of friends, this will be a night to remember!
Member Spotlight – None
PROGRAM: Megan DeWindt, Bay View Association
Megan DeWindt joined us to share exciting updates from the Bay View Association, including plans for their 150th anniversary celebration this summer. Founded in 1875, Bay View is a National Historic Landmark and vibrant summer community where education, recreation, performing arts, and worship intersect.
With 444 Victorian cottages, two historic inns, and a bustling calendar of concerts, lectures, and classes, Bay View continues to offer something for everyone—all open to the public.
2025 Highlights Include:
June 15: Free for All – Free Sunday Night Vesper Concert
June 28: ABBA MANIA
July 6: 150th Jubilee Picnic and Birthday Bash Vesper Concert
July 11–12: Ragtime
July 19: Postmodern Jukebox: Magic & Moonlight Tour
July 31: Temple Grandin – Visual Thinking
August 1: RESURRECTION – A Journey Tribute
August 7: Robin Wall Kimmerer and Akropolis Reed Quintet World Premieres
August 10: Grand Finale Sunday Night Vesper Concert