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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

October 23, 2024

102 Years of Service Above Self

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Christian 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 God Bless America

4-Way Test: 

Invocation:  Jean Frentz

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

Helen Keller

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Liz Ahrens

Calendar Winners October 23, 2024

International Insight:  Since the Rotary Peace Center program because in 2002, more than 1700 peace fellows have been trained and they now work in 140 countries.

Visiting Rotarians:  Greg Dunbar, Columbia East, South Carolina

Guests:  Art Tebo, Speaker, Julie Joles, Camp Daggett, Lynn Van Etten, Dale Herder, Kay Winslow

Life Events:  

Birthdays: 

Becky Phillipp-Kranig

Anniversaries:

Megan DeWindt – 1 Year

Bill Topham – 39 Years in Rotary, 11 Years in our Club

Jim Wibby – 44 Years in Rotary, 23 Years in our Club

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Paul Harris Pool:  Dibby Smith again recognized this year's Paul Harris Pool contributors, and reminded Rotarians you can join the 2025 Paul Harris Pool(s). See Dibby for more information.

Dibby recently visited Rotarian Chris Hammond for a tour of her new town and the college she works for. She sends her greetings and well wishes! 

Toys for Tots:  Let’s make this holiday season magical for kids in need! Join us in spreading joy by donating to Toys for Tots. Whether it’s a stuffed animal, a set of blocks, or that perfect action figure, your gift can light up a child’s face this year.  You can participate by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to our next Rotary meeting and drop it in the Toys for Tots bin at the Perry Hotel. See Dave Thomas for more info. 
STRIVE Update:  Georgia Abbott recently shared an inspiring story about Mason Pierce, a recent STRIVE graduate, who has joined the MacGregor HVAC program. Thanks to a $750 scholarship from our Rotary Club, Mason received support to purchase essential tools, work boots, and other items to help him succeed in his new career path.

Pedal for Polio:  Pedaling for Polio raised $2,134 to support the End Polio Now campaign thanks to an incredibly generous $1,000 donation from Chris Etienne. The committee proudly contributed more than $2,134 to the cause. Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2-to-1 match, the total impact will be an impressive $6,405 towards the fight to eradicate polio!Tomorrow is World Polio Day!

Santa’s Secret:  Secret Santa is coming soon! A sign-up will be circulated soon to participate.

PROGRAM:  Art Tebo (History of Boyne Resorts)

Longtime Boyne USA veteran Art Tebo gave a captivating talk about the rich history of Boyne USA and its significant impact on Northern Michigan. With over 50 years of experience at the resort, Art shared behind-the-scenes stories of how Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands was founded and grew from a small ski operation into a premier year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Art highlighted the visionary leadership of Boyne USA founder Everett Kircher, who pioneered innovations like the world’s first triple chairlift and helped establish Northern Michigan as a top-tier tourism destination. He also shared insight into how their efforts and connections helped inspire the Pure Michigan tourism campaign we know today.

Through his stories, Art gave a glimpse into the challenges, triumphs, and the community spirit that has driven Boyne USA’s success and made it a cornerstone of Northern Michigan’s economy. His talk was an inspiring reflection on how vision and hard work have shaped both the resort and the region.

Next Week’s Program:  Kyle Bagnall, Mackinac’s Forgotten Features (Historic Parks)