Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

September 14, 2022

101 Years of Service Above Self

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

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 was not here today so we recited the Pledge of Allegiance  

4-Way Test:  Paul Schemanski

Invocation:  Chris Hammond

It's only appropriate that today's invocation taps the wisdom of Queen Elizabeth II:

"It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Dibby Smith

Calendar Winners September 14, 2022

    
    
Prize
Cal#
Calendar Winner
City
Sold By
$50
2548
Tim Bondy
Petoskey
Petoskey
$50
3212
Elizabeth Nachazel
East Jordan
East Jordan
$50
1023
Phil Goebel
East Jordan
Boyne City
$50
3057
David A. Woods
Petoskey
P. Sunrise
$50
2007
Bill Millar
Petoskey
Petoskey

Visiting Rotarians:  None

Guests:  Michelle Gallagher, Caitlin Williams

Life Events:  None

Personal Updates:  Dianne Litzenburger and Gary Baxter extend their well wishes to the club.

Birthdays:

None

Anniversaries:  

Elaine Keiser – 3 Years

Kristy Beyer – 21 Years

Singing/Song:  Reg Smith led us in Smile  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotary Foundation Gala:  Registration is now open for the 2022 District 6290 Foundation Gala being held September 30! The planning committee is pulling out all the fun cards for this event. We have PDG, Jon Catlin as our master of ceremonies, Club Basket raffle, Wine Pull, 50/50 Mardi Gras Beads, and some surprises. To register for this event you can click on the following: Link

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra:  Beginning their 2022-23 Concert Series on Saturday, October 1. Check out the lineup at glcorchestra.org. They are offering a Buy One Get One Free special for Rotary members – see Judy Zorn for more information.

Grudge Match with Kiwanis:  Save the Date for a rematch with Kiwanis! For bragging rights, we will be playing disc golf against the local Petoskey Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, October 11. Participants will be asked to donate a nominal amount and the winning team will decide which charity the funds collected will benefit.

A Night at the Library:  October 7, 2022 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Cost is $75.00 per person and proceeds benefit library programming and materials. To purchase tickets, go to Link

Polio Update:  A case of polio has been found in NY. Join our mission to eradicate Polio. Get vaccinated. Promote vaccinations.

NCMC Lecture Series:  The North Central Michigan College Lunch & Learn lectures return September 23rd at 11:30 AM with John Van Etten.

Alzheimer’s Association News:  Join the Alzheimer's Association on September 17th, 2022, at 10:00 AM for the annual Walk for Alzheimer’s. The walk begins at Bayfront Park. Consider joining the team or donating! Find our more HERE

Roadside Cleanup:  Everyone's favorite community service project returns for the fall! Join your fellow Rotarians for Roadside Cleanup on Saturday, September 24th at 8:30 AM. We need a minimum of 16 volunteers for the project. We need 12 more people for Roadside Clean-Up on Saturday, September 24 at 8:30 AM. Family and friends are welcome to join you! 

New Fundraiser?  We need your brilliant ideas! Reg Smith will be working on new ideas to enhance or replace calendar sales for next year. Put on your thinking caps and help us make this fundraising effort bigger and better! Stay tuned for more info.

North Central Michigan College:  Is excited to play their first athletic games this week! Join them for their first volleyball game this Friday and the official ribbon cutting on September 18th.

Fundraiser:  Join fellow Rotarian Amber Pettit for a fundraiser at the Spare Key Winery in Charlevoix on September 25th, 2:00 – 5:00 PM, where she will be raising funds for non-profit counseling for those in need. 

Mark Your Calendars:  October 15 will be our second Fall Festival. It is being planned out by Kendal Klingelsmith, Nikki Devitt, and Ashley Whitney. The goal is to raise at least $5,000 this year. The festival will feature a beer tent, live music and entertainment, the popular pumpkin roll, and new this year—yard and lawn games. Committee members are needed, contact Nikki Devitt to sign up to help!

STRIVE Announcement:  STRIVE begins again this year, working with Sophomores. Consider becoming a mentor to students – see Georgia Abbott.

Red Cross:  The Red Cross has aided those affected by more than 200 natural disasters already this year—including the tornado in Gaylord. Please visit their website and see how you can help! 

PROGRAM  Brent Bolin – Top of Michigan Trails Council

The Top of Michigan Trails Council connects communities and people in Northern Michigan together by trail. More than 300 miles of trails  are built and managed by the Council, with plans for more to come! 

Current projects include:

  • Kids Biking Initiative: this year 367 4th graders were educated on bike and trail safety.

  • The Nakwema Trailway will connect Charlevoix to Traverse City – construction has already begun.

  • The Founders Terrace opened this summer and has welcomed residents and visitors alike. The picnic areas and gardens are the perfect place to stop and relax. Want to host a meeting on the terrace? Contact Brent for more info.

  • Trail etiquette and safety: New signage, brochures, and a video have been produced to promote safe usage of the trails. Learn more at www.trailscouncil.org/trail-etiquette/  WATCH THE VIDEO

Next Week’s Program:  Scott Davis – Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch