Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER
November 26, 2025
104 Years of Service Above Self
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Andrea Coronado officiated this week’s 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 the My Country tis of Thee
4-Way Test: Liz McKenney
Invocation: Neil Bidwell
As we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, we are thankful for our daily bread, grateful for this free land in which we live and grateful that we might, as Rotarians, employ all that we are, in service to our fellow man.
Calendar Winners: Read off by Nikki LaDeur
Calendar Winners November 26, 2025
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Prize | Cal# | Calendar Winner | City | Sold By |
$50 | 2814 | Madison Remling | Clermont, FL | P. Sunrise |
$50 | 2818 | Michael Thomas | Sault Ste. Marie | Petoskey |
$50 | 2038 | Douglas Krusell | Petoskey | Petoskey |
$50 | 1336 | Colleen Sawaya | Gladwin | Gladwin |
$50 | 1786 | Anne Wooden | Petoskey | Petoskey |
Visiting Rotarians: Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN
Guests: Mary Margaret-Hornbaker, Kayla Cross, Speakers; Corrina Bergeon, Ryan & Izzy LaDeur
Life Events: Liz McKenney announced that she is expecting her first child. Congratulations, Liz!!
Birthdays:
Kristy Beyer
Liz Ahrens
Joe Blachy
Rotary Club of Petoskey is 104 Years Old as of November 4, 2025
Anniversaries:
Dave Thomas – 36 Years
Walt Byers – 41 Years
Singing/Song: Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
Turkey Dinner Donation: Dave Thomas thanked the Club for recently donating to the Petoskey American Legion. Our donation resulted in 47 turkey dinners being distributed to veterans.
President’s Announcement: Our next Club Assembly will be held on Wednesday, December 3, during our regular meeting. We’ll be voting on new board members for both the Rotary Club of Petoskey and PRCCI.
The ballot is attached for your review. If you’re interested in running for a position, please see a current board member for eligibility details and more information. Write-in candidates are welcome.
Rotary Club of Petoskey
• President Nominee: Drew Smith
No Board Positions on this Ballot
PRCCI
• Member at Large: Ashley DeCarteret (2nd term)
• Member at Large: Sarah McDonnell
• Member at Large: Steve Brown
• Past President: Jeff Wynder
We hope you’ll join us for this important annual meeting as we plan for the year ahead.
Limited Quantity of 4-Way Test Plaques: Georgia Abbott recently cleaned out the Rotary cupboard at the Perry. She found some cool 4-Way Test plaques and is offering them to Rotarians for a donation to the Rotary Foundation. There are only 8 plaques - first come first serve! Contact Georgia if interested.
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! Let’s all help make this season brighter for local children in need.
Save the Date – Upcoming Rotary Events
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.
Member Spotlight – None
PROGRAM: Mary Margaret-Hornbaker and Kayla Cross from the Friendship Center Emmet County (FCEC)
Kayla talked about the overall mission of the FCEC, which is to combat misconceptions about aging and provide programs and services that support aging with dignity.
Through their work, they serve over 500 seniors a day. FCEC provides transportation services, Meals on Wheels delivery, onsite congregate meals, health and social services, and a variety of onsite enrichment classes -- yoga, hiking, painting, line dancing, cardio drumming, sound healing, and more. Most of the programs and services are completely free or low cost. FCEC is funded primarily through a senior millage.
Mary-Margaret talked about RSVP - the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. They coordinate over 100 senior volunteers, who serve at 50+ places such as the Petoskey Public Schools, Manna Food Project, Northmen Den, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital, Women's Resource Center, and more.
Next Week’s Program: Club Assembly! Please attend this meeting if you are available.