President Steve Cross opened the meeting on a partly sunny, cool September day. Fall is on the way
Howard Richards led us in “America the Beautiful”
Four Way Test: Ric Loyd
Invocation: BJ Shawn “Humor”
Singing/Song: Georgia Abbott and Howard Richards led us in singing “Autumn Leaves” English translation by Johnny Mercer and recorded by Frank Sinatra. I am treating you to Eva Cassidy’s version. We then sang “Smile”
Calendar Winners: Calendar winners can be viewed at the following: Link
Visiting Rotarians: Don Payzant
Visitors: Shawn Stressman, Erinn Hill, Drew Smith, Chuck Hayes
Life Events:
Birthdays: We sang “Happy Birthday” to Sue Metzger
Announcements:
President Cross told us a story About a man traveling & chose to visit a pumpkin patch. You had to have been there
Billy/Duff Outing: Jim Beno let us know that there will be a fall Billy/Duff gathering on October 4th. Bring a dish to pass, beverages and ham provided. $10 for members, $8 for spouses and $5 for kids. Flyer Attached
Calendar Sales: Jim Beno and Jeff Bodette stated calendars will be distributed September 26th
Roadside clean-up: Saturday, September 29th, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Meet at Walloon Lake Marina on Hwy 131 Signup sheet is on the website and Terry sent out an email where you can sign up
Pedaling for Polio: John Scholten is participating in an Ironman Triathlon in Cincinnati, September 29th, and he will be leading Pedaling for Polio October 6th. The Gates foundation will be donating a two to one match. You can participate in the ride, collect pledges or donate money to the cause
Diamonds & Denim: Mike Snyder is promoting ticket sales for Diamonds & Denim, Saturday, September 22nd. Drew Smith and others led us through registering on-line
PROGRAM:
Melissa Thompson introduced our speaker, Amy Gillard. Amy told us about the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book, September 28th - 30th. Authors (48) will be coming into town and lead and participate in discussions about books they have written. The categories are cooking, early reader, fiction, middle grade, mystery, nonfiction, picture book, poetry and young adult. There is also a bourbon tasting. This is the third year for this event. Most of the activities are free to the public. Their website is www.hsfotb.org
New Member: Lisa Hammond was approved for admission to the Rotary Club of Petoskey at the September 11th Rotary Board meeting. This is the second of a two-week member notification
BILLY-DUFF CABIN FALL OUTING
Fellowship for Rotarians, Spouses, Significant others, Family & Guests
Thursday, Oct 4th, 2018
Come anytime in the afternoon and enjoy the wilderness
cabin with Stafford & Bill & fellow Rotarians!
Social & Cocktail Hour 5:00 pm Dinner @ 6:00 pm
$10.00 per person for Rotarians, $8.00 spouses & significant others, $5.00 for children
DEARBORN HAM – Michigan’s Best Spiral Ham
Beer, Wine, Lemonade & Pop included
Please Bring a Dish to Pass
(appetizer, vegetable, salad or dessert)
Bikers will leave from the Beno Clinic @ 2:00 pm
COME AND ENJOY SOME FUN WITH YOUR FELLOW ROTARIANS & FAMILY!
ENJOY THE DRIVE AND THE BEAUTIFUL FALL COLOR & SCENERY!
SEE YOU THERE!
DIRECTIONS TO THE BILLY-DUFF CABIN
Take Pleasantview Rd. North until it ends at Robinson Rd.
Turn right onto Robinson Rd. and then take the next left back onto Pleasantview Rd. (about ½ mile)
Go to Levering Rd. and turn left onto Levering Rd.
Go about 2 miles and turn right onto Canby Rd.
Go about ¾ mile and turn left onto Creekside Dr.
Follow to the end keeping left on the two track to the cabin…For a great time!