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Pat McGinnis - GHHS Pay It Forward clasws. In it's third year. the Rotary Board decided to explore collaboration . May 14 scramble at GHGC - raising funds for mental health support at GHHS. Looking for sponsorships. Cost is $70 per golfer with a shotgun staart at 11AM.
Kelly Larson - Is looking for donatinos of local stuff to include in a gift basket for
Francesco Attesti at SLCC - Joy Gasssch announced that Francesco will be returning there at May 1 with a strolling dinner and will be playing 2 sets. Sunday afternoon at SLCC. Tickets are $40 and are available through the Chamber.
Paul Harris Fellow Foundation Matching Program- The club will be participating in the Paul Harris Fellow matching program again this year by contributing $250 to match any $250 donation from a member.
Catwalk Fundraiser - The DDA is selling street lamp banners for the downtown area this summer. A percentage of sales will go to the Catwalk fund raising efforts.
D'Vine Event - Thursday, June 30 at Farmer's Market at Chinook Pier. Funds raised will go towards the Bolt Park children's play structure on the East End of Grand Haven. Tickets to the event will be available online. All club members are asked to assist in some way with this fundraising effort.
Adopt-A-Highway - Volunteers needed for Saturday April 23. We meet at the GH Burger King, 8:00 a.m.
Club Assembly and Election - May 9 election of new club officers for next year.
Governor's Installation Dinner - The Installation Dinner for our new District Governor is planned for Monday, June 27. This special evening will be held at Baker Lumber, 720 Pennoyer, Grand Haven, and will replace our regular Monday noon meeting to encourage more participation. Please save this date and make plans to attend!
Rotary Serving Humanity is our theme for the coming year. Dale Swihart presented a flag to President Brook with the theme on it that he received at the PETS program (President Elect Training). Meaningful Engagement will be Dale's theme for 2016/2017. Our Club Assembly will be on May 9th and we will all have an opportunity to get involved.
Grand Haven High School Hall of Fame is taking applications through May 17. Categories include:
- Cultural Performing Arts
- Athletics
- Career/Academic Accomplishment
- Service to GHAPS/Society
- Honorary for non-Alumni
Forms are available on the School Foundation Website, at the Chamber and at the Grand Haven Tribune. See Jay Greer or Lana Jacobson for more information.
50/50 Raffle Tickets - There are 20 cards left this week, with a 50/50 pot of $614 total, $99 to the winner and $515 to the chosen charity. No winner, so IT GROWS!
Program Ideas - If anyone has program ideas for the rest of the Rotary year, they should contact Dale Swihart swihartsbd@aol.com or 616-414-7216. Upcoming Rotary themes include: May – Youth Service; and June Fellowship. Any programs around these themes would be very helpful.
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