Jim Ives, Editor

November 12, 2015

discount for early registration

for the International Conven-

tion in Seoul Korea.

Jack Mueller’s Foundation

Minute topic was the Rotary

International Scholarship and

the current scholar who is

studying at the London School

of Economics. He reminded

members of a waitress who was

working at the Dearborn Inn at

the time when Dearborn Rota-

ry met there. She became a

Rotary Scholar who studied in

Japan and has continued to have

both career and personal suc-

cesses.

Jim Mackey conducted the

50/50 raffle with Merritt draw-

ing the winning ticket. Darlene

Schoolmaster (your X-Ray

editor for today) won the

$20.00 in this perfectly honest

raffle!

Since today’s speaker was

unable to attend, President

Merritt took a few moments to

share some thoughts regarding

recently deceased Rotarian John

Fish. John was a Rotarian for

57 years and served the club in

many ways – including as Presi-

dent and the establishment of

the foundation. He exemplified

the tenants of the 4-Way Test

and kept of copy of this docu-

ment on his desk in his law

office for over 50 years. He

will be missed.

The meeting was adjourned in

the usual manner with a request

from Roger Miller for those

who are helping with the Santa

Snaps prop and decorations

moving to meet briefly.

Respectfully submitted, Darlene Schoolmaster

Thursday’s Meeting Summary

The meeting was called to

order by President Merritt with

the singing of the National An-

them.

The first agenda item was the

induction of a new club member

by Jim Perri from the Fairlane

Sunrise Club. Josh Tynan, spon-

sored by Glenn Maleyko, is now

the newest member of the Rota-

ry Club of Dearborn. In this

induction Jim highlighted the

important work that Rotary does

around the world as well as the

responsibilities of Rotary mem-

bership.

Bob Gleichauf offered today’s

invocation.

Randy Knight announced the

guests and visitors: Jim Perri

from the Fairlane Sunrise Club;

Maysam Allie-Bazzi and Shannon

Peterson, both guests of Glenn

Maleyko; Janice Gilliland, guest of

Randy Knight; and Brian LaBenne,

guest of Annette Langell. They

were welcomed in the usual man-

ner.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Past President Jim Thorpe re-

minded members that this is the

time of year when the slate of

directors for the upcoming year

is being established for the De-

cember election. While not yet

complete the following members

have agreed to have their name

put forward: Waseem Younis,

Rick Goward, Randy Knight,

Dave Anderson, Bob Gleichauf,

Jessica Haddad, Diane Ives, and

Ray Trudeau.

Merritt, standing in for George

Darany, circulated a sign in sheet

for the annual Goodfellows Paper

Drive scheduled for December 4,

2015. Our club is responsible for

the corner of Cherry Hill and

Outer Drive.

Neil Allen asked all present to

sign the sympathy card for the

Fish family.

Eric Rader stated that he will

continue to update and send an

electronic version of the Santa

Snaps schedule and that there are

still many slots to fill.

Sue Surducan reminded Rotarians

of the Inter Service Club luncheon

on November 18 at Park Place.

This event begins at 11:30 and

tickets are $25.00.

Ray Trudeau invited all Rotarians

to join the next scheduled trip to

Nicaragua on December 2. The

purpose of this trip is to distribute

shoe boxes containing Christmas

gifts for students. In order to

receive a gift box the students

must be in attendance at least 70%

of the time and have at least a C

average. Once again Ray reminded

those present that these trips are

life changing experiences.

Visiting Rotarian Jim Perri had 3

reminders for our members: 1.

The Kids Against Hunger collabora-

tion between Fairlane Sunrise and

Dearborn Rotary resulted in

23,000 meals for 12 local commu-

nities as well as international loca-

tions. He hopes this can become a

district regional event. 2. Fish and

Loaves Food Pantry will benefit

from the Boy Scout/Girl Scout

food drive on Saturday, November

14. Donations can be left on

porches or near mail boxes. 3.

The Fairlane Sunrise Annual Fruit

Sale flyers were distributed. Those

who want to support this effort

but don’t want the fruit for per-

sonal consumption can arrange for

it to be donated to the Salvation

Army.

Jessica Haddad reminded mem-

bers of the Comedy Night at the

Arab-American Museum on Friday

and Saturday. Rotary has a booth

at the event as well as support

from the Dearborn Rotary Foun-

dation.

President Merritt announced

three opportunities for Rotarians:

A lunch meeting on November 18

featuring Wayne County Commis-

sioner Diane Webb; a showing of

The Shot Heard Around the World

which chronicles Rotary’s efforts

to eradicate polio on November

28 and a reminder that there is a

Future Meetings

11-19-15 Henry Ford Early College Majed Fadlallah

11-24-15 Foundation Bd Mtg Dbrn Chamber Offices, Noon

11-26-15 Happy Thanksgiving No Meeting this week

12-03-15 Educational Initiatives in Dearborn Schools

12-10-15 Club Assembly—Elections

The Dearborn Rotary X-Ray

Future Meeting Duty Roster 11-19-15

Attendance Jack & Jane Mueller

Greeter Jim Ives

Guests and Visitors Jim Ives

Invocation Rick Enright

X-Ray Editor David Anderson

Announcements

Our goal for annual giving is set at $9,670.00 . By contributing to the “Every Rotarian Every Year” if every member contributes we will make the pledges with no problem. Remember “It’s not about the money, but what the money can do.” Win Arneson, Neil Allen, Margaret Blohm, Rick Enright, John & Mary Fish, Rick Goward, Omar & Maureen Gue-vara, Art Hamparian, CDG Jim Ives, Don Karcher, Jim Mackey, Al Martin. Jack & Jane Mueller, John Paepke, Merritt Robertson, Nancy Siwik, Jim Thorpe, Ray Trudeau, Bob Young, Waseem Younis.

Need X-Ray meeting minute writers. Promise maximum writing is only once every six weeks. Can volunteer for even once a quarter or year. Please contact David Anderson.

Scott Starks is looking for greeters and invocation givers. Please let him know if you’re willing to serve.

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Dearborn Rotary Foundation meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at noon at Cham-ber of Commerce Confer-ence Room in Clara Bryant Library

November 18, we will be decorating the set. See Roger to sign-up to volun-teer.

Foundation Giving—Every Rotarian Every Year

Santa Snaps

President Elect Regan Ford is looking for volunteers to sign up for the Santa Snaps fundraiser. This is the club’s largest and most labor intensive event during the year. All hands need to be on deck for the success of this project. Please sign up on board at our meetings, or phone (734-755-5999) or email (rford@vividclean.com) Regan with your willingness to serve. We need to fill up this sheet as quickly as possible as at a certain point we need to open the empty spots to other clubs to ensure all nights are covered. The more we involve other clubs, the less money we make. Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve. On Wednesday, November 18, we will be decorating the set. See Roger to sign-up to volunteer.

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We Welcomed a New Member Today

Josh Tynan Is the newest member of

Dearborn Rotary inducted today

The early Discount to attend the Rotary International convention will be ending

December 15th. Click here to register and get the early bird discount.

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The District Conference is an opportunity to hear about all the great things that are going on in the Rotary world, and to real-ly get a true understanding of what Rotary is and stands for. Not only that, it is a great time . There are children’s programs and time off for families to enjoy Kalamazoo. You will not ne sorry you attended as this is always a very inspirational week-end. Register now!

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