After discussing things over with Jeff Spruit, attorney, the Swan would welcome our return to having lunch meetings at the Swan Inn. So we will keep our meetings at a minimum, and try and use our time effectively. So this coming week, March 4th I recommend that we that for ten minutes we meet in our separate departments for idea sharing, so we can moving forward. Report out and move on the next agenda item. I would like everyone to discuss with Bob Holman the Rotary High School scholarships. We have what might be an excellent thought to expand the program. Bob will also give new news on the Rotary leadership summer camp. Lastly I would like to discuss summer BBQ’s. Kent and I have deliberated and will have some possible dates and ideas to put our BBQ dinners back in the minds and stomachs of local residents and businesses.
With that let me remind you to please enter the Swan using the back stairwell if you are able, also park in the back lot. I look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday at noon. Last thought I am working on getting a speaker for the 18th of March. Should we take bets on how long the snow banks will stick around this year, better yet, bring your dollars and take a chance on drawing the money card. Best wishes and prayers, Greg Madura, President
HANWASH - which stands for Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy
Please join the Rotary Club of Petoskey and guest speaker, John Smarge, Past RI Director and current member of Shaping Rotary's Future
You are invited by Kathy Hegedus, District 6290, to a presentation by John Smarge, a proud member of The Rotary Club of Naples, Florida since 1982. His classification is Moving and Storage.John served as President of The Rotary Club of Naples in 1992-93 and as District 6960 Governor in 1995-96. He was a member of the Rotary International Board of Directors in 2010-2012.
Throughout his many years of Rotary involvement, he has been a Member and Chair of multiple RI Committees. John served as the Aide to the 2018 - 2019 Rotary International President. Currently John is a member of the Shaping Rotary's Future Committee and will serve as the Chairman of the 2022 RI Convention Committee (Houston, TX). John is a founding member of HANWASH.
We open the room at 11:30 for anyone that wants to socialize beforehand.
MARCH
4 SWAN INN - 12:10 See Greg's column
Important meeting
18 TBD
Birthdays: D. Van Epps - 4
APRIL 15-18 District Conference -Virtual
COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
All members are expected to serve on at least one committee. If you haven't signed up yet, please email or let Alex or Sharon know your choice. We hope committees will be meeting
soon in person but could meet now on ZOOM.
Help us in planning and implementing projects,invite potential members to get acquainted with Rotary, and share in the fellowship of
working together.
Administration & Foundation:
Diane Van Epps, Chair; Liz Knapp , Bob Homan, Gayle Steffen, Sharon Steffens, Cindy Witke
Membership & Public Relations:
Alex Arends, Chair;Brent Beuschel, Gerry Hopkins, Dave Washburn / Missi McPherson
Service Projects:
Christy Nowak, Chair; Dan Clark, Rick Van Setters, Greg Madura, Kent Gagnon, Bernie Spruit, Trina Elvey, Kevin Gritters, Missi McPherson / Dave Washburn
All members are expected to serve on at least one committee.
