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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

September 7, 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.

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 America the Beautiful

4-Way Test:  Dibby Smith            

Invocation:  Tim Dykstra

My thought for the day.  Now that Labor Day has come and gone, we start to think about the seasons and that it won’t be long before they start to change.  So, today I’d like to share an observation about change:  

“I welcome change so long as nothing is altered or different than before.”

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Howard Richards   

Calendar Winners September 7, 2022

Visiting Rotarians:  Paul Heroman of Ada-Cascade

Guests:  Barb Mathey, Spouse of District Governor

Life Events:  None

Personal Updates: 

Birthdays:

None

Anniversaries:  

None

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Smile, and 1972 The Eagles; “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”

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

Youth Exchange Program at Camp Daggett:  Rotary Districts Youth Exchange program is back in full swing. Students from around the world visiting Camp Daggett for orientation. Sept. 9th – 11th looking for volunteer assistance with meal service. Click HERE to sign up.

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

Big Water Creative Arts:  BWCA brings music and music education to young people in our community. Schools are asking the rock band program to continue, but funding is needed to help! Please join BWCA for a fundraiser on September 11th at Boyne Valley Vineyards. Tickets at: Link

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. A sign-up sheet will be sent soon.

Women Who Care:  Is looking for new participants! This service club meets quarterly, and members individually contribute $100 each meeting. Funds are awarded to area non-profits after the group collectively decides on a recipient (up to $10,000 quarterly). For more information, please reach out to Liz McKenney. Next meeting: Monday, September 12th at 7:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.

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  

Paul Harris Award +6: Steve Brown

Paul Harris Award: David Finley, acknowledging his commitment to education in our community

Paul Heroman, Rotary District Governor

Paul spoke with our club about reinvigorating our vision and goals and adapting to the changing needs of both our community and our members.

Our Vision has four main goals:

1. Increase our impact

2. Expand our reach

3. Enhance our participant engagement

4. increase our ability to adapt

Our vision in 2022-23 should focus on the foundations of Rotary—eradicating polio, providing clean water, providing education with focus on literacy, and kindness, hope, love, and peace.

Next Week’s Program:  Vocational Team