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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

May 22, 2024

102 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President 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:  Jeff Wynder

Invocation:   Sarah Ulrich

"Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just one step at a time." – Eleanor Roosevelt

In honor of Memorial Day this coming Monday, let us thank the brave men and women who fight for our country, who courageously give their lives in service to our freedom. Let us not only honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great nation, but let us live courageously in their memory, finding ways to incorporate our own acts of heroism in our daily lives.

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Drew Smith

Calendar Winners May 22, 2024

International Insight:  Rotarians from around the world are gathering in Singapore for the 2024 Rotary International Convention, May 25-29.  The convention is a time for Rotarians to meet, form friendships, and plan ideas for ways they can cooperate in putting Service above Self.

Visiting Rotarians:  None

Guests:  Nate Griswold, Speaker 

Life Events:  

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Hameister who was a former member of our Rotary Club. His obituary is as follows: https://www.petoskeynews.com/obituaries/ppet0827881

Birthdays:  

Gary Fedus

Ashley DeCarteret

Anniversaries: 

None

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards led us in Happy Birthday and Smile.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

President’s Announcements

Don’t miss the annual NCMC Presidents Circle Celebration on June 17 at the Pier Borra Learning Center.

We’re invited to join Habitat for Humanity on August 8^th for their campaign celebration.

Leila (Petoskey High School) sent a heartfelt thank you for the donation for her trip to the National Affairs Conference.

Top of MI Races:  Stafford’s Festival of Races to cheer the 5K runners on. We just a need a few more. Noise makers, loud cheering, clapping etc. all welcome. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ADA62FA5F85-2022#/

Petoskey Garden Club:  The Petoskey Garden Club will hold its gala-fundraiser on June 24.

Exchange of Officers:  Our exchange of officers is scheduled for June 27 at the Perry. 5:30 cocktails outside, 6:30 dinner inside.

Parade of Roses:  Already thinking about ringing in the new year? For more than 40 years, Rotary has been a part of the Parade of Roses. For more information see https://www.rotaryfloat.org/

PROGRAM  Vocational Program:  Nathan Griswold: Inhabitect Green Roofs.

Inhabitect is a full-service firm devoted to designing, building, and growing all forms of living architecture in the places we inhabit, both on rooftops and at grade. Specializing in green stormwater infrastructure and ecological-minded landscaping, they create spaces that provide lasting environmental, social, and economic resiliency for our clients, collaborators, and the community. 

Creating inviting, native landscapes and stormwater solutions that bring a reduced ecological footprint is their driving force. They design, build, and grow green roofs & rooftop living spaces, natural shorelines, rain gardens, and many other features that bring style and purpose. From policy-based consulting, advocacy, and creative financing to every stage of the landscaping process, their comprehensive solutions deliver sustainable landscaping and earth-friendly gathering spaces for  communities to enjoy for generations to come.

Next Week’s Program:  Gail Kloss, Women’s Resource Center

Two-Week Notification:  On May 14 at the Rotary Board Meeting, we voted in Brian Peters and Ciara Struck from the Nehemiah House as a Corporate Member. This is the second of their two-week notification.