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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

April 12, 2023

101 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Elect Reg Smith officiated the 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 My Country tis of Thee

4-Way Test:  Dibby Smith

Invocation:  Neil Bidwell 

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Help us to understand that no matter what name it is given and in what language it is expressed, that philosophy called the “Golden Rule” is the most true guidepost by which we should mark the trails of our existence here.

If that concept were universally held as a standard, by people of all nations and faiths, there would be no wars, no hunger, and no crimes against one another.

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Ashley Whitney DeCarteret

Calendar Winners April 12, 2023

Visiting Rotarians:  Patricia Wimmer, Rochester, MN  

Guests:  Jeff Samyn, Speaker

Life Events: 

Birthdays:  

Tim Dykstra

Nick White

Anniversaries:

Doug Buck – 6 Years

Ashley Whitney DeCarteret – 8 Years

Jay Neff – 18 Years

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile. Then he led us in “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Reg Smith did a fabulous imitation of Harry Caray.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Angie William Snyder Update:  Ashley Whitney DeCarteret gave an update that Angie William Snyder is doing fine and expects a full recovery. She thanks us for our concerns and prayers.

Rotary Foundation:  Dibby Smith announced that, now through June 9, donations to the Rotary Foundation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

STRIVE Thank-You:  Judy Zorn offered a heartfelt thank-you to Rocky Karr and the entire public safety department for hosting the STRIVE safety outing.

Service Club Day at Camp Daggett:  Save the Date! On May 6th, area service clubs are invited to come to Camp Daggett and help with various projects as they prepare for the summer camp season. See Liz McKenney for further information.

Wine-Down Wednesday:  Join your fellow club members for some good old-fashioned Rotary fellowship on Wednesday, April 26, 4:30 - 6 PM at NOMAD. HALF-OFF drinks and appetizers. Contact Doug Buck for further information.  

Leadership Little Traverse Group Project:  THIS SUNDAY, April 16, dine-in or carry out at Buffalo Wild Wings or Corktown Pizza and 20% of your purchase will support Leadership Little Traverse's group project to put new windows in two new homes for Habitat for Humanity, (print or show digital ticket). A HUGE THANK-YOU to Rotarian Sharon Schappacher for a generous $5,000 donation to the project!

Rotary District Conference:  You can find information on the upcoming District Conference May 19 - 20, 2023 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. You can find reports, meeting information, and tools for the president. 

Spaghetti Dinner:  Our 71st year Spaghetti Dinner will be held in person this year April 20, 2023, at Petoskey High School. Dinner will be served from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and there will be a drive-through option available. As usual, sauce night will be the night before the actual dinner. Members are asked to sell 10 tickets for $10 each ($100). Tickets are available for pick up at Rotary meetings or you can contact Karen Ragland. Sign-up will be forthcoming. Stay tuned for more info! And businesses, we're now accepting sponsorships for this too.

We're looking for 10 great raffle prizes this year to raise additional funds at the Spaghetti Dinner! If you can donate a gift card or gift basket/item, please contact Andrea Coronado andrea@crookedtree.org.

Pet Photo Contest:  The Rotary Club of Holland is holding a pet photo contest! Great prizes for winners! More info Here. Deadline is May 14.

PROGRAM:  Jeff Samyn – Northern Michigan Sports Medicine – Healthspan vs Lifespan

While lifespan refers to the quantity of years you live from life to death, healthspan refers to the quality of life during those years.
If you don't stay active, you're going to find it increasingly difficult to do the things you like to do — golf, play tennis, lift up your grandkids, take care of your home and garden, and even your ability to live in your own home safely.
Jeff encourages you to think of it as investing in your "401K for your body." Start early, and invest often. What you do will manifest in 5 - 10 years. 

The best kind of exercise is the kind you will do, like, and stick with; weights; balance & mobility; and cardio. 

Next Week’s Program:  David Miles – Earl Young and his Charlevoix houses