CALENDAR · 2011-01-18 · January 10, 2011 Lombard Yorktown Center Kim Towar DISTRICT GOVERNOR...
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WILSON CALENDAR News & Information from the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe Rotary Visioning Update Steve Lehto Chrysler’s Turbine Car Club Assembly Bud Ozar Friends of Keyna’s Orphans Johnny May Identity Theft Bud Ozar Friends of Keyna’s Orphans Rev. Richard Bartoszek Senior Living Issues Marv Asmus History of Grosse Pointe Rotary Susan Hartz Historical GP Gardens War Memorial Closed Interact Club Runs Our Meeting Hugo Vergel Youth Exchange Student OPENING 12:10 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Mark Wilson INVOCATION Mark Valente ANNIVERSARIES Bob Bury and Gaylord Creedon - both 14 years SUNSHINE NEWS (not very sunny!) The good news is that Dick Ferrara is doing well; however, he and Joan will remain up North until after the holidays. Regarding Bob Pytell, sadly the doctors nally decided that the only way to combat the bafing infection that he has been experiencing was to amputate his leg. Nothing new regarding Ray Laenen or Jim Goss. Your Sunshine lady has sent special Christmas greetings to all of our under-the-weather members and will also check up on Terry Davis. It would truly be in the spirit of Christmas if we would take a moment to contact them during this holiday season. I’m sure their Christmas will not be as bright as ours. ROVING REPORTERS John Mozena and Fred Ollison shared the podium, so it was a “twofer.” It was announced that Bob Bashara’s son, Robert, graduated from Purdue with a degree in Engineering and is gainfully employed. Thus, he is off of his Dad’s payroll! James Burns is engaged and his eldest son and his wife are expecting their rst child. So, Ben will be adding “Grandpa” to his list of titles. The Kronners will become grandparents in August. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mike Carmody announced that our 3 Million Pound program goal is now at (I’ll spell it out ‘cause it sounds more impressive) two million, two hundred twenty-nine thousand, seven hundred sixty-seven pounds! The Canadian clubs have been a big help. 6,247 books have been given to the Literacy project. Diane Strickler’s “Chocolate/ Champagne” Party raised $1,200 for the Literacy Program! Mike also announced the upcoming “Family of Rotary” activity that will take place February 18 and 19: A hockey duel between the Windsor Spitres (taking place Feb. 18 in Windsor), cost $18.00 (of which $4.00 will be returned to Rotary) and the Plymouth Whalers (Feb. 19 in Plymouth), cost $11.00 (of which $4.00 will be returned to Rotary). In addition, the Franchise Restaurant in Windsor will provide a 20% discount when you present your hockey ticket. Wayne Titus has the tickets. There will be no meeting next Monday, December 27. SPEAKER There was no formal speaker this week. John Kronner took the mike to discuss future plans regarding membership. A Fireside Chat will be scheduled at John Mozena’s home after the rst of the year. Members who have never attended such an activity, be they new members or more seasoned members are urged to attend to discover exactly what Rotary is all about. John asked us to be aware of who is absent from meetings for any length of time and to call them to see if there is anything we can do to increase their attendance. He also suggested that we make an effort to simply “invite” people to our meetings. They need not be prospective members. Additional discussion was held on the current “classication” listings and what professional talents club members should be on the lookout for. Another discussion was held as to any changes we would suggest regarding time date, and also the music portion of our meetings. THE BIG RAFFLE The ticket drawn for the $10,000 Grand Prize was sold by Amy Gennaro to Geoffrey Eaton. FLOWER RAFFLE Although Ed Irvine held the winning ticket, he was not able to take home this “extra” Christmas present. The pot stands at $850.00. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:30 PM. HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR....
Transcript of CALENDAR · 2011-01-18 · January 10, 2011 Lombard Yorktown Center Kim Towar DISTRICT GOVERNOR...
WILSON
CALENDAR
News & Information from the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe
Rotary Visioning Update
Steve Lehto Chrysler’s Turbine Car
Club Assembly
Bud Ozar Friends of Keyna’s Orphans
Johnny MayIdentity Theft
Bud Ozar Friends of Keyna’s Orphans
Rev. Richard Bartoszek Senior Living Issues
Marv Asmus History of Grosse Pointe Rotary
Susan Hartz Historical GP Gardens
War Memorial Closed
Interact Club Runs Our Meeting
Hugo Vergel Youth Exchange Student
OPENING12:10 pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Mark Wilson
INVOCATIONMark Valente
ANNIVERSARIESBob Bury and Gaylord
Creedon - both 14 years
SUNSHINE NEWS (not very sunny!)The good news is that Dick
Ferrara is doing well; however, he and Joan will remain up North until after the holidays. Regarding Bob Pytell, sadly the doctors !nally decided that the only way to combat the baf"ing infection that he has been experiencing was to amputate his leg. Nothing new regarding Ray Laenen or Jim Goss. Your Sunshine lady has sent special Christmas greetings to all of our under-the-weather members and will also check up on Terry Davis. It would truly be in the spirit of Christmas if we would take a moment to contact them during this holiday season. I’m sure their Christmas will not be as bright as ours.
ROVING REPORTER!S"John Mozena and Fred
Ollison shared the podium, so it was a “twofer.” It was announced that Bob Bashara’s son, Robert, graduated from Purdue with a degree in Engineering and is gainfully employed. Thus, he is off of his Dad’s payroll! James Burns is
engaged and his eldest son and his wife are expecting their !rst child. So, Ben will be adding “Grandpa” to his list of titles. The Kronners will become grandparents in August.
ANNOUNCEMENTSMike Carmody announced
that our 3 Million Pound program goal is now at (I’ll spell it out ‘cause it sounds more impressive) two million, two hundred twenty-nine thousand, seven hundred sixty-seven pounds! The Canadian clubs have been a big help. 6,247 books have been given to the Literacy project. Diane Strickler’s “Chocolate/Champagne” Party raised $1,200 for the Literacy Program! Mike also announced the upcoming “Family of Rotary” activity that will take place February 18 and 19: A hockey duel between the Windsor Spit!res (taking place Feb. 18 in Windsor), cost $18.00 (of which $4.00 will be returned to Rotary) and the Plymouth Whalers (Feb. 19 in Plymouth), cost $11.00 (of which $4.00 will be returned to Rotary). In addition, the Franchise Restaurant in Windsor will provide a 20% discount when you present your hockey ticket. Wayne Titus has the tickets.
There will be no meeting next Monday, December 27.
SPEAKERThere was no formal speaker
this week. John Kronner took the mike to discuss future plans regarding membership. A
Fireside Chat will be scheduled at John Mozena’s home after the !rst of the year. Members who have never attended such an activity, be they new members or more seasoned members are urged to attend to discover exactly what Rotary is all about. John asked us to be aware of who is absent from meetings for any length of time and to call them to see if there is anything we can do to increase their attendance. He also suggested that we make an effort to simply “invite” people to our meetings. They need not be prospective members. Additional discussion was held on the current “classi!cation” listings and what professional talents club members should be on the lookout for. Another discussion was held as to any changes we would suggest regarding time date, and also the music portion of our meetings.
THE BIG RAFFLEThe ticket drawn for the
$10,000 Grand Prize was sold by Amy Gennaro to Geoffrey Eaton.
FLOWER RAFFLEAlthough Ed Irvine held
the winning ticket, he was not able to take home this “extra” Christmas present. The pot stands at $850.00.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:30 PM.
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR....
January 10, 2011
LombardYorktown Center
Kim TowarDISTRICT GOVERNOR 2010-2011
District 6400 ConferenceMay 12-15, 2011
District 6400 – DisCon 2011
Registrar: Jill Karolyi734-641-0894
[email protected] Pebble Creek Dr.
Canton, MI USA 48187
Register Online: www.rotary6400.org
ROTARY INTERNATIONALYOUTH EXCHANGE 2010-2011
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTHugo Vergel Riascos
Cucuta, ColombiaEmail: [email protected]
Second Host Family
Don and Paula Smolenski738 Rivard Rd. Grosse PointeMI 48230The following is a list of some of the things that Hugo might like to do while he is in the United States:
Go to the lake New York Cedar Point Meet Canada Snowboard Chicago Rotary Trip Hockey Game Concerts Skiing Michigan State Prom Night Washington DC Tobogganing Les Cheneaux Islands Baseball Game
My hobbies are:Watch Movies, Listen to Music, Go to the Gym, Soccer, Have Fun with My Family, Friends and Brothers.
OPENINGTime: 12:10pmPledge: By AllInvocation: By Glenn Housey
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS
Rotarians: Bob Selwa (Mt. Clemens)
Guests: Mary Honsel brought by Mike Carmody, Nick Lahay brought by Mike Carmody, Laura Vergel brought by Hugo her cousin.
MUSICLed by Linda McKool
BIRTHDAYSClub sang Happy Birthday to
Tom Youngblood
ANNIVERSARIESJane Kronner (2 year); Shane
Reeside (7 year).
ANNOUNCEMENTSDeath of Jim Goss – moment
of silence given. Service was on 1/10/2011 at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. Please remember the family in prayers.
Mark Brooks – Rotary Raf"e in Dec 2010 collected $13,000. List of Top 10 Sellers: Roger McNeill (106), Al Ceravolo (45), Ted Hadgis (35), John DeWald (31), Jack Cobau (26), Paul Retenbach (25), Amy Gennaro (24), Gary Marowske (19), Steve McMillan (19), Ron Vitale (18).
Please support the Literacy Training Program. See Jane Kronner to sign up as a mentor in this important program.
Mike Carmody (Executive Secretary) – Recognized Jon Gandelot for his carpentry skills on a new sign at the 3 Million Pound Center. 2,250,000 as of 1/7/2011.
Winter Blast is from 2/11/11 – 2/13/11 in downtown Detroit. Need volunteers to man stations to collect goods for Crossroads.
Recognized Nick Lahey with ‘Service above Self’ Award for his outstanding services to those in need.
Rotary Hockey Nights Feb 2011 – Please sign up to attend, come enjoy and raise money for the eradication of Polio.
Bob Bashara – Please support our sister clubs as attendance is down (Harper Woods and Hamtramck). Harper Woods needs a new location.
Bob Selwa talked about this month’s issue of the Rotarian Magazine. It marks 100 years. There are good articles for Rotarians and Non-Rotarians. $12.00 a year. Send a gift certi!cate to friends or family, there are many topics of wide interest for all.
SUNSHINE NEWSBob Pytell seems to be doing
better in therapy, keep him in your prayers.
OIL CANExchanged between Steve
McMillan and Lee Johnson.
ROVING REPORTERTom Youngblood – Congrats
to new V.M. coach, Brady Hoak. District 6400 Conference Reminder 5/12/11 – 5/15/11 in Chicago. Please register to go if possible.
TODAY’S PROGRAMHugo, our exchange student
from Columbia.Showed slides about his
country with over 1 million people. Also discussed his positive experience with his host family’s, school and fun experiences in the 6 months he’s been here. Please include Hugo in your family fun activities.
FLOWER RAFFLEWinner – None - Pot - $600
