Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

November 30, 2022

101 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Jeff Wynder officiated the meeting. If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it from this newsletter.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards was not here so we recited the Pledge of Allegiance   

4-Way Test:  Sharon Schappacher

Invocation:  Sarah Ullrich

Tomorrow is December 1st, and on this day in 1955, Rosa Parks inspired a bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama when she was arrested after refusing to give up her seat in the "colored" section of a bus to make room for a white passenger. Led by Martin Luther King, Jr., the boycott lasted for over a year and resulted in the desegregation of the buses. This is often thought of as the event that started the Civil Rights Movement nationwide.

In honor of Rosa Parks, I have selected one of the quotes that she shared when talking about the movement.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground."

In honor of Ms. Parks, I ask you to reflect on what nuts you wish to plant for future generations. What will your legacy be?

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Joe Blachy  

Calendar Winners November 30, 2022

    
    
Prize
Cal#
Calendar Winner
City
Sold By
$50
3282
Richard Lockwood
Grayling
Grayling
$50
1128
William Santos
Petoskey
Petoskey
$50
2461
Lyle Peck
Harbor Springs
Petoskey
$50
1045
Frank Carleton
Georgetown, TX
Boyne City
$50
1021
Bob Nemecek
East Jordan
Boyne City

Visiting Rotarians: None 

Guests:  Kathy Petersen, Leslie Ender, Dr. Greg Shannon, Prospective Members;  Loriel Grimsby;  Jessica Anderson, Kathleen Paterka, Speakers

Life Events:

Herb Carlson is still being held as a prisoner at Bay Bluffs and would appreciate visitors. He will be there for a couple more weeks doing rehab.

Birthdays: 

Andrea Coronado

Dibby Smith

Anniversaries: 

Dave Thomas – 33 Years

Walt Byers – 38 Years

Singing/Song:  Fearless President led us in Happy Birthday and Smile

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Toys for Tots:  Dave Thomas reminded us there are only 4 Wednesdays to drop off new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.  Toys can be placed in the box in the lobby of Stanford's Perry hotel.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing:  It's that time of year again!! On Friday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 16, Rotarians will ring the bell in front of Katy Did, which is next door to Grandpa Shorter's in downtown Petoskey. There are only 3 spots left – signup today! Online-sign up Link!

Madrigal Program:  Save the date for a performance by The Madrigals on December 14 at the Perry Hotel. Rotarians can sponsor the event for $25 which will fund student lunches and a donation to the Madrigals program. See John Scholten to participate in this sponsorship.

Wine–Wednesday:  Join us Wednesday, December 17, 4 – 7 pm at the Backlot for Wine–Wednesday.

Celebration of Champions:  The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce's Celebration of Champions will take place on December 7, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. This heartwarming, community-focused event (formerly known as Breakfast for Champions) honors Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce member businesses and individuals. Several awards are presented throughout the ceremony that celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our business community.

Calendar Sales:  Mark your calendars! Calendars are due in by the end of the year. Please return raffle tickets and the funds collected to Karen Ragland. Each member is responsible for 10 calendars ($250). Thank you for your efforts!

The Calendar Committee met about "the fate of the calendars" and will have more information to announce soon.

Holiday Food Donations for Manna:  Parkside Deli (owned by Rotarian Sarah McDonnell) will be a drop-off location for those who wish to donate holiday-themed food to Manna Food Project (such as canned pumpkin, fried onions, stuffing mix, etc.)

PROGRAM:  Kathleen Paterka – Castle Farms

Built in 1918 by Albert Loeb, the acting President of Sears, Roebuck, and Co. as a model dairy farm, Loeb Farms was modeled after the stone barns and castles found in Normandy, France. At its peak the farm was the largest employer in Charlevoix County, with over 90 people on its payroll. It had more than 200 head of prize-winning Holstein-Friesian and 13 pair of Belgian draft horses. It even had its own baseball team- the Sodbusters.

In 1962, John VanHaver purchased one hundred acres of the original Loeb Farms property and renamed it Castle VanHaver. He opened it to the public in 1966, offering tours, a cafe, and an art gallery with a working artist studio on site.

Arthur and Edwina Reibel purchased the property in 1969. They tried out many businesses, but eventually settled on a concert venue under the name Castle Farms Summer Music Theater. The property hosted many concerts through the 1970’s to early 1990’s, including headliners like Tina Turner, Aerosmith, and The Doobie Brothers, to name a few.

Linda Mueller purchased Castle Farms in 2001 and began an extensive restoration project. The roofs were replaced, wings were added back according to original blueprints, and extensive gardens were created. The Castle began hosting weddings in 2002. Family activities and events followed, creating a destination for the whole family.

Next Week’s Program:  Annual Meeting – Club Assembly