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Petoskey Rotary Noon Club NEWSLETTER

October 30, 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 My Country tis of Thee

4-Way Test:  Dave Thomas

Invocation:  Jeff Wynder

Don’t carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones to rise above them.
Author unknown

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Jean Frentz

Calendar Winners October 30, 2024

International Insight:  Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace on young person at a time.  Students (ages 15-19) learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens.

Visiting Rotarians:  Sandy Bliesener, Kalamazoo; Jock Rader, Evening Rotary Club

Guests:  Ceara Struck, Nehemiah House, Abby Schorer, Camp Daggett; Kyle Bagnall, Jenny Bagnall; Speaker

Life Events:  Ashley DeCarteret’s mother is out of the hospital and seems to be progressing well. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Birthdays: 

Jim Wibby

Anniversaries:

Joe Blachy – 45 Years

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today the nominating committee presented the nominations for the Rotary Club’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors. 

For President:  Sharon Schappacher
For Board Members:  Megan DeWindt, Andrea Koch, and Kendall Klingelsmith

As per our bylaws, nominations from the general membership are also welcome, so if you would like to put forward additional names for consideration, reach out to Andrea Coronado by November 3.

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

PROGRAM:  Kyle Bagnall, Mackinac’s Forgotten Features (Historic Parks)

Kyle Bagnall, a park naturalist from Mackinac Historic State Parks, shared a fascinating glimpse into Mackinac Island's hidden landmarks and natural wonders that often go unnoticed. His presentation highlighted unique formations, including the towering Chimney Rock, the mystical Fairy Arch, Skull Rock with its eerie shape, and the monumental Sugar Loaf Rock. Each site, shaped by centuries of geological forces, has its own history and cultural stories, reminding visitors of the island's rich and often overlooked or hidden natural heritage. Bagnall’s talk offered a new perspective on Mackinac, urging all to appreciate its lesser-known but equally captivating features and the historical figures who "discovered" them. 

Next Week’s Program:  Art Tebo (Counter Espionage during the Vietnam War)