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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

May 4, 2022

1921 – 2021          100 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey via Zoom on the world wide web and in-person from here on out if God willing and the creek don’t rise. President Ashley Whitney  officiated the meeting. If you did not get the chance to attend, you can watch it from this:  Recording

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.

We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.

In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards led us in My Country Tis of Thee

4-Way Test:  Ric Loyd

Invocation:  Lisa Schneider

Lord, bless this gathering of fellow Rotarians today. Please help us to see those in need and give us the strength and wisdom to serve our community as we should. Help us to lift the burdens of others while we maintain the dignity of humankind. Soften our hearts to be sensitive and loving as we serve together as Rotarians. Amen

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Greg Somers

Calendar Winners May 4, 2022

Visiting Rotarians:  

Guests:  Amber Pettit, Prospective Member – Badge ordered, Fireside Chat today, induction scheduled for next week, last of the free lunches!

Life Events: 

Birthdays: 

David Finley

Anniversaries:  

Bill Winslow – 18 Years

Singing/Song:  We sang Happy Birthday, Smile and 1966 John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Service Club Day at Camp Daggett:  On Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Camp Daggett is hosting service club members for a day of volunteering at camp. Volunteers will be sweeping and cleaning out the cabins, touching up paint, and generally prepping Camp Daggett for a busy summer. We will grill out for lunch and coffee will be provided! Camp Daggett needs to know how many volunteers to expect ASAP. Please contact Christian Smith at chris.smity@gmail.com if you'd like to help for all or part of the day.

Save the Date - Thirsty Thursday:  This month we're meeting for happy hour on Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 PM at the Backlot in downtown Petoskey. Special thanks to Doug Buck for organizing!

Save the Date - Exchange of Officers Dinner:  On Thursday, June 30 we will gather for dinner at the Perry to install our new Club President and board members. Details forthcoming! There will be NO regular Rotary meeting that week.

Spaghetti Dinner Next Week:  Thank you to all who have volunteered!! Looking forward to another successful Spaghetti Dinner next Thursday, May 12 at the Grand Unity Center. If you have any questions please email Christian Smith at chris.smity@gmail.com

Volunteer Needed to Present Scholarship Award:  Lisa Schneider mentioned that scholarship and Service Above Self award winners have been selected. We need one person to present a scholarship to a student at Harbor Light Christian School on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM. It's easy to do and a script for you to read will be provided. Please contact Lisa Schneider if interested.

Volunteers Needed for 5k runners Aid Station:  Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 28 from 7:50 - 10:00 AM to cheer and provide water for 5K runners in the 2022 Stafford's Top of Michigan Festival of Races. Location this year is Magnus Park. A fun and easy activity! Click here to sign up. Contact Karen Ragland if you have any questions.

Rotary District Conference May 12-14:  This year's District 6290 conference will be held in Elk Rapids (with lodging nearby at the Grand Traverse Resort). Please click here for more info.

Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF) Activities:  A PHF match is now in place. If you donate $500 to the Rotary Foundation by June 13, the Rotary Foundation will match your gift, making you eligible for a PHF. Also, Dibby Smith is looking for just one more person to join the 2022 PHF pool. Please contact her if interested.

Jump for Polio:  Grand Haven, Michigan June 25, 2022 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. All District 6290 Rotarians plus family and friends are welcome to come to Grand Haven on June 25 to skydive to raise money to fight polio worldwide.

Our very own Betsy Newton has volunteered to jump as skydiving has been on Betsy's 'bucket list' for a long time. Please support her with a donation! If you also wish to join her in jumping, as we can have two jumpers per club in District 6290, please see our club president. We are seeking to procure donations of at least $1,000 per jumper.

PROGRAM Tom Day joining us via Zoom – Ice at the North Pole

Today we were joined via Zoom by a gentleman named Tom Day, from Los Angeles.

Tom gave an interesting presentation on ice formations at the North and South poles, emphasizing that ice caps are melting but it has not affected ocean levels thus far.

Scientists believe that there will be a greater rise is sea levels when Antarctic ice begins to melt as it is a continent that the ice sits on top of and ice that is calved off of the continent will fall into the ocean and cause sea level rise.

Next Week’s Program:  Vocational team: Military Roger Winslow and John Van Etten